March

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We are especially pleased to have received an invitation from Mapleknoll Retirement Village in Springdale to resume our Exhibition, post Covid, including a nine week Spring Exhibition/Sale and a six week Fall Exhibition of OVCC photographs.

While participating in the Exhibition is limited to our Event dues paying Members and current Trial Members (dues are just $17 through June, and $30, July to June. GESH, Sell a Print, and come out ahead after dues, let alone the value of education and activities) All OVCC members are welcome to attend the opening reception. Another of several reasons to become an Event Member. Write Rich at [email protected] for more information.

EVENT/TRIAL MEMBERS – REGISTRATION. Send a note you are intending to enter artwork, your name, phone # and email address to: rich at [email protected] Also acknowledge your images will be titled, “YOUR NAME AND PRINT TITLE”

Event/Trial members may submit up to five digital images for judging. JPEG or JPG, 72 dpi, landscape 1440 wide or vertical 930 high. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IMAGES IS FEBRUARY 18. IMAGES ACCEPTED TO BE ANNOUNCED FEBRUARY 28.

As one of your prints sales, you may elect to bring in a duplicate print for sale.

“As a pioneering community for 170 years, Maple Knoll continues to enjoy a reputation of excellence, serving older adults with innovation, integrity, respect, security, and choice. Through Maple Knoll Village, The Knolls of Oxford, and Maple Knoll Outreach Services for Seniors, we assist 33,415 individuals.”

Opening Night Reception: Wednesday, March 29 from 5 to 8 pm
Location: Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati 45246
ENTRANCE: Off of Rt 4 and south of I-275, cross over Northland Blvd turn left at first traffic signal into complex onto Maple Trace Drive. Continue to second stop sign, turn right on Rock Maple Drive and the Village Center entrance is just ahead at the flag pole. There will be Special Event signs along the route.

If you are approaching from Sharon Road to the south, turn right into the property at Rock Maple Drive, park as close as you can to the Ambulance Circle (just ahead on the left) and enter through those doors, marked Bodmann Pavilion.

Mapleknoll and OVCC go way back. Maple Knoll will have refreshments for the Reception night – You do not need to be present at the reception in order to show.

Our multi-theme exhibit this Spring consists of: Artistic Imagery or Landscapes or and any subject matter that has to do with Cincinnati landmarks, people, history, etc. will be acceptable. Crossing the river is permitted as long as it says Cincinnati in the overall theme.

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Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society Spring Show
Photographers are welcome: Best time is 10-11:00am on Sunday April 10.
Tripods are okay.

“How to Take Better Orchid Photos” including Smartphone cameras: 1:00pm on Sunday march 26.

See many award-winning, beautiful, and exotic orchids Buy a wide variety of orchids and supplies on-site Get orchid information and advice from experts – renowned growers & American Orchid Society accredited Orchid Judges.

Location: The Boy Scouts of America Achievement Building,
10078 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
BY ENTRANCE TO GORMAN HERITAGE FARM

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Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues. This class is a bit longer than previous classes in order to cover Lightroom usage.

This is the sixth of six classes of An Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will be presented over the six sessions will cover the early history of photography, exposure, composition, camera settings for specific images, and an introduction to Lightroom. The class is intended for beginners to intermediate level photographers. Even if you have been around photography for years you will learn something new in these sessions.

Today’s session will cover:

• Image Storage System
• Some Words on Backing Up Data Files
• Processing Work Flow
• Intro to Adobe Lightroom

The six session series will cover:

1. Introduction to Photography
2. Exposure, Part 1
3. Exposure, Part 2
4. Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups (Part 1)
5. Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
6. Image Storage Workflow & Intro to Lightroom

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Limited to our Event Members current on dues, their Guest (2x) and to our New Trial Members. Four Years Running: Over 60 Events Annually. For more information Contact Rich Sears at: [email protected]

Meeting Location:
MASON, OHIO. Mason United Methodist Church, 6315 S. Mason Montgomery Rd. Easy Access off I-71 and I-75. Near North-West corner of Tylersville and Mason-Montgomery Roads.

ENTRANCE: Enter church property off Tylersville Road -Driveway with yard signs 400 ft. west of Mason-Montgomery Rd. Church Entrance is on North Side of their building. ENTER DOOR 2A, JUST LEFT OF MAIN ENTRANCE, INSIDE, FIRST DOOR ON LEFT.

ATTENDEES: ALL ATTENDEES SHOULD PLAN ON SUBMITTING IMAGES.

SPEAKER: SUSAN MILINKOVICH

CRITIQUE: ELEMENTS OF SEPARATION
Knowing how to lead the viewer’s eye in and around your image with post-production techniques is powerful. The visual impact of what you change should be realistic and subtle, not over-powering. Using the knowledge that the eye will look first to the brightest area or the most stark, then, after assuring the subject is the brightest or most stark, consider leading the viewer by adjusting the brightness toward the subject. Other elements that can be applied are: contrast, focus/blur and texture – eyes are attracted to detail.

PRESENTATION: IMPROVING YOUR CREATIVITY THROUGH SELF EXPRESSION
“Creative self-expression in art is not about what one may have in common with others. It is about what makes one unique and different from others”. ~Guy Tal

We do not make our best work looking at what others are doing, but rather by following whatever thread of curiosity is ours and ours alone. Creativity gives you the freedom to pursue any subject, create in any style, and do anything that you want. Learn how to tune in to what you connect with in the landscape and how to translate that photographically to visually communicate that experience with others.

SUSAN MILINKOVICH BIO:
Susan Milinkovich began photographing with her father when she got her first Brownie camera in elementary school. Her dad gave her the gift of “seeing” a photograph and both parents gave her a love of nature and an appreciation for the beauty to be found in our everyday world. While Susan enjoys capturing the larger landscapes, it is the intimate details of a landscape, structure or flower that draws her attention. Susan has participated in exhibits at Pop Revolution, Middletown Art Center, the Cincinnati Nature Center and Mohawk Gallery as part of Cincinnati’s PhotoFocus. Susan teaches classes and workshops on composition, light, macro and close-up photography, abstract photography, color theory, still life, and focus stacking.

SUBMITTING IMAGES:
Submit up to three images in JPEG FORMAT TO: https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/Hmcnv6/12345

FINE PRINT: We can only guarantee critiquing your first image IF You Rename Your File Accordingly: it includes FIRST, your priority number 1, 2 or 3. Then your NAME, and Title of your image. NAME is required only for administrative Purposes. For Example: “1 Jones D Shadows” Deadline for submitting images will be 10:00 PM of the Friday prior to our meeting.

IMAGE SIZING: reduce all images to Resolution of seventy-two, and, for horizontal images 1440 pixels wide. For vertical images 930 pixels high. • OFF TOPIC IMAGES will be deleted at the request of several members

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Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues. Once you sign up the link will show up at the right side of this announcement under the on-line notice.

This weekend is the start of Daylight Savings Time, we Spring Forward on our clocks one hour. Remember to do so or you won’t be on-time!

This is the fifth of six classes of An Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will be presented over the six sessions will cover the early history of photography, exposure, composition, camera settings for specific images, and an introduction to Lightroom. The class is intended for beginners to intermediate level photographers. Even if you have been around photography for years you will learn something new in these sessions.

Today’s session will cover:

• Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)

The six session series will cover:

1. Introduction to Photography
2. Exposure, Part 1
3. Exposure, Part 2
4. Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups (Part 1)
5. Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
6. Image Storage Workflow & Intro to Lightroom

Attend any or all of the classes!

The class will be conducted on-line with each session following one week after the prior session. A link to a pdf copy of the presentation will be emailed after each session to attendees.

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Limited to 12 members current on dues.

Upon entering give everyone time to take a shot from the back, before proceeding into the Sanctuary.

Bring a tripod and cable release for higher quality images.

Please give consideration to making a donation to Mother of God Church for their hospitality.

JOIN US FOR LUNCH AFTERWARDS AT Cock and Bull Restaurant near by. Mention your interest in Comment Section.

Historic 19th-century church with dramatic architecture, twin towers, stained glass & murals. Timing chosen to take advantage of Christmas decorations which will still be present.

Mother of God Parish is a parish church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington, Kentucky. Italian Renaissance Revival structure. The building was dedicated on September 10, 1871. This, their third building, sported a large portico supported by four Corinthian columns, two large towers and a central dome topped with a lantern and cupola. In 1875 a magnificent Koehnken Organ was installed in the church balcony. The official title of the parish is The Assumption of Mary, Mother of God, Parish. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

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Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography six-part program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues.

This is the fourth of six classes of An Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will be presented over the six sessions will cover the early history of photography, exposure, composition, camera settings for specific images, and an introduction to Lightroom. The class is intended for beginners to intermediate level photographers. Even if you have been around photography for years you will learn something new in these sessions.

Today’s session will cover:

• What is Composition
• Composition Rules & Elements
• More Rules of Photography
• Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 1)

The six session series will cover:

1. Introduction to Photography
2. Exposure, Part 1
3. Exposure, Part 2
4. Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups (Part 1)
5. Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
6. Image Storage Workflow & Intro to Lightroom

Attend any or all of the classes!

The class will be conducted on-line. A link to a pdf copy of the presentation will be emailed after each session to attendees.

Please join my meeting 15 minutes early, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. This extra time will allow you time to resolve most software issues or figuring out the controls for your camera and mic.

Details

Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues.

This is the sixth of six classes of An Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will be presented over the six sessions will cover the early history of photography, exposure, composition, camera settings for specific images, and an introduction to Lightroom. The class is intended for beginners to intermediate level photographers. Even if you have been around photography for years you will learn something new in these sessions.

Today’s session will cover:

• Image Storage System
• Some Words on Backing Up Data Files
• Processing Work Flow
• Intro to Adobe Lightroom

The six session series will cover:

1. Introduction to Photography
2. Exposure, Part 1
3. Exposure, Part 2
4. Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups (Part 1)
5. Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
6. Image Storage Workflow & Intro to Lightroom

Attend any or all of the classes!

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Image Above by Eric Hatch, “School is out in Saluzzo Italy”

WE ARE MEETING IN PERSON AT OUR NEW HOME IN BLUE ASH – BLUE ASH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SE CORNER REED HARTMAN HWY AND COOPER ROAD. Enter 3rd double door at the back for Hospitality Room.

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO EITHER TRIAL MEMBERS OR DUES PAYING MEMBERS CURRENT ON DUES.

REGISTRATION CLOSES 4PM day of our monthly meeting.

AS REQUESTED: MASK ARE REQUIRED AND SOCIAL DISTANCE.

PRESENTER: ERIC HATCH

CRITIQUE THEME: PATTERNS, SHAPES, LINES AND TEXTURES

PROGRAM: TRAVEL
Travel photography has two purposes. The first is to capture the spirit of the place to induce people to go there. The second is to capture the spirit of the place without regard to whether people should come there. The first is the more commercial form you are more likely to see lifestyle shots like restaurants, greeting people, happy kids, loving couples, etc. The second version is much more akin to photojournalism and what do you see in Ukraine right now. In that case the goal is to capture the place as it is and of course as a photographer sees it.

In his presentation we will learn how to distinguish one type from the other type of travel photography, with plenty of examples from his own voyages of discovery

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING IMAGES: Submit up to three images in JPEG FORMAT TO: https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/Hmcnv6/12345

FINE PRINT: We can only guarantee critiquing your first image IF You Rename Your File Accordingly: it includes FIRST, your priority number 1, 2 or 3. Then your last name, first initial and Title of your image. NAME is required only for administrative Purposes. For Example: “1 Jones D Shadows” Deadline for submitting images will be 10:00 PM of the Friday prior to our meeting.

IMAGE SIZING: reduce all images to Resolution of 72, and, for horizontal images 1440 pixels wide. For vertical images 930 pixels high. • OFF TOPIC IMAGES will be deleted at the request of several members

BIO: ERIC HATCH: Eric Hatch, Ph.D, has lived in the Cincinnati area since 1974. He has had six careers: teaching, writing, communications management, organizational development consulting, and photography. As a fine art and travel photographer, Eric has won numerous awards and competitions. Eric is also an accomplished artist at photo restoration. He has served on the board of the SW Ohio chapter of Professional Photographers of America, and he is currently Editor at Exhibitions Without Walls. Eric is curating his latest exhibit, “Disappearing Glaciers” which will be a part of FotoFocus Cincinnati 2022 at Mohawk Gallery. His one person show, “Hard Times for These Times,” has concluded its run at the Middletown Arts Center. It was followed by “Faces of Addiction” (5 showings to date). Next in line is “Active Geology.”

HATCH PHOTO ARTISTRY: https://www.hatchphotoartistry.com/
HATCH PHOTO RESTORE: http://www.hatchphotofix.com/

Details

Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues.

This is the fifth of six classes of An Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will be presented over the six sessions will cover the early history of photography, exposure, composition, camera settings for specific images, and an introduction to Lightroom. The class is intended for beginners to intermediate level photographers. Even if you have been around photography for years you will learn something new in these sessions.

Today’s session will cover:

• Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)

The six session series will cover:

1. Introduction to Photography
2. Exposure, Part 1
3. Exposure, Part 2
4. Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups (Part 1)
5. Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
6. Image Storage Workflow & Intro to Lightroom

Attend any or all of the classes!

The class will be conducted on-line with each session following one week after the prior session. A link to a pdf copy of the presentation will be emailed after each session to attendees.

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/464302885
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 464-302-885