September

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VIA WEB CONFERENCING. LINK WILL BE SENT MORNING OF MEETING.

READ ONLY IF you are not current on Dues: This ONLINE presentation is for OVCC participating members only. Participating members have already paid our annual dues of $20 or are Trial Members. Join our club at: https://www.meetup.com/Ohio-Valley-Camera-Club SEE LINK at upper right corner of landing page. THEN REGISTER Your Attendance Below and Send YOUR MEETUP NAME (e.g. Jane Smith) and mention thE September Meeting to: [email protected] to be able to participate.

CRITIQUE: DECAY
STEVE BULLOCK HAS COMPILED A PHOTO TIP SHEET FOR SHOOTING DECAY IMAGES. SEE OUR PHOTO SECTION LINK ON HOME PAGE, THEN OPEN “MEMBER INFORMTION” FOLDER

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

EDUCATION: Steve just put together the above referenced photography tips for when shooting Decay images. Tonight Steve will dig deeper into decay photography referring to some of the images we are submitting and Q and A.

Members may submit up to four images in JPEG format. 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. For Example: “1 Jones D Shadows” Deadline for submitting images will be 10:00 PM of the Friday prior to our meeting. • 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.

SEVE BULLOCK BIO:
One of our more popular presenters, a consummate commercial photographer: Architectural, Professional Sports, Commercial, Event Photographer. Voted/Awarded Best Photographer at National AAOC Juried Art Voted/Awarded Best Photographer at The Sarasota MASTERS Art Event Feb. 2016.

Steven is constantly on the go traveling throughout our country. Projects Profiles: NFL Football, Red Bull World Championship Air Races, Fashion, Kentucky Derby Red Carpet and Race, Red Bull Flutag, Forecastle Music Fair, Architecture—Retail, Multi-Family and Industrial photography and Construction.

UPCOMING: Classes—Instruction:
“HOW TO MAKE MONEY IN PHOTOGRAPHY AND BUILD YOUR PHOTO BUSINESS – 3 DAY, late this Winter or next Spring.

Websites: stevenbullock.com & StevenBullock.smugmug.com

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ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES.

We will have one more Raptor shoot this year on October 12th – watch for announcement mid-July. If you want to participate in this event, you should get your spot sooner than later to guarantee a spot. Cost is $22 per attendee. Preferably pay be check, we loose $2 if cc is used. Does your name on your check match your name with OVCC – if not change in your Profile – See Coment. Payment holds your spot. To pay by check attempt to register, ignore request to pay by cc then send your check as instructed below. Thank you.

All non photographer guests are required to pay, simply because of the space limitations and Raptor, Inc. policy.

RAPTOR INC. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of local birds of prey via rehabilitation, education and research.

Visit the Raptor, Inc. complex, where their educational birds will be displayed for your photographic pleasure. Birds are perched and hand held by the handlers. Photographers are as close as 10-15 feet from the birds and have lots of time to shoot. Tripods and telephoto lenses of 200-400mm are recommended, however, not necessary. NO FLASH.

You need not me be a member to attend and you may bring a guest, but all attendees, including guests, must pay the fee. All monies are for the benefit of Raptor, Inc. to help them continue their great efforts.

Preferably pay by check made out to Ohio Valley Camera Club, mailed to 6691 Fox Hunt Ct. West Chester, Ohio 45069. Specify Date and Provide Email for possible contact.

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This ONLINE presentation is for OVCC participating members only. Participating members have already paid our annual dues of $20 or are Trial Members. Join our club at: https://www.meetup.com/Ohio-Valley-Camera-Club SEE LINK at upper right corner of landing page. THEN REGISTER Your Attendance Below and Send YOUR MEETUP NAME (e.g. Jane Smith) and mention Real World Composition Webinar to: [email protected] to be able to participate.

Eric Hatch, “Composition is the magic behind the greatest photographs …. or any other graphic art. The Superpower of composition is to create and enhance the flow of energy in the picture you’re about to take. At the end of the course you will have the ability to compose pictures which tell stories, enhance character, and evoke feelings in the viewer. There is a hands-on cropping exercise as well to simulate various cropping guides and techniques.

This course teaches you the principles of good composition, first, in-camera, and second by cropping in the computer. More than that, you will learn (or be re-taught) the basic elements of art design and see how composition literally puts them in their place.

Course duration is between 2 and 3 hours. Discussion is encouraged — in fact vital, if you’re going to get the most out of this course. You will need to download the course PDF and download and print the photograph in the course folder. You will also need 4 bookmarks or strips of heavy opaque paper about 2″ x 10″ — no need to be exact.

BIO: ic Hatch is a fine art and travel photographer based in Loveland, Ohio. Eric won his first photographic award at age 13 for a picture of the rigging of the Charles W. Morgan whaling ship in the Mystic Seaport Museum. He took the shot with a Brownie Hawkeye camera. It was a lousy print, but the concept was good…

Eric was an occasional photographer until 1998 when he purchased his first digital camera. Since then he has taken workshops under Skip Schiel of Boston, Will Crockett, the late Monte Zucker, and numerous other professionals.

His motivational and conceptual landscapes have won the Montgomery Photography Competition in 2003 with repeat awards most years since 2010. In 2004 he won both the Buckeye Award (highest scoring photo from a new member of the Ohio Professional Photographers Association) and the Dumbauld Award for the best illustrative picture in the Mid-States Regional Competition of the Professional Photographers of America. Most recently Eric has shown a one-person exhibit “Hard Times for These Times” at the Middletown Artc Center (Ohio) and has been selected to hang two images in the “Blurry Photographs” competition hosted by 1650 gallery. (January 2018). He is a frequent contributor to blogs about photography. In June, 2017, Eric assumed the post of editor at Exhibitions Without Walls.

He is currently the founder and leader of Faces of Addiction, a project which uses contemporary portraits and accompanying life stories of addicted persons to alter the way we think of addiction and so to make compassion possible. Ten of these works have been added to the Hood Museum of Art permanent collection as a gift from collector Roger Arvid Anderson.”

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ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES.

When I think about visiting a special church in our region, I cannot come up with one I would rather visit than the Holy Cross Church of the Immaculata. Architectural Style: Gothic Rivival. US National Register of Historic Places.

The Church of the Immaculata, or Immaculata Church, is a Roman Catholic church atop Mt. Adams, a neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Church is located at 30 Guido Street. The church commemorates the Immaculate Conception and serves the Holy Cross–Immaculata Parish in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Located at 30 Guido Street, it allows a scenic view of the Ohio River below from one of the highest points in Cincinnati.

The limestone church was built in 1859, just before the American Civil War, for the German congregation in the city’s Mt. Adams neighborhood. Archbishop John Baptist Purcell decided to build the church while praying during a severe storm at sea. He promised God that if he survived, he would build a church on the city’s highest point.
The Immaculata Church has served since 1860 as a pilgrimage church, where on Good Friday the faithful ascend 85 steps[4] to the church’s front door from the neighborhood below while praying the Rosary. The steps were originally made of wood, but in 1911, the City of Cincinnati helped the church build concrete steps.

Wait in the back of the sanctuary until everyone has taken the iconic shot down the center aisle.

Wear face masks and social distance.

Do consider leaving a donation.

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ALL MEETUPS: To maintain the safety for all members, anyone participating in our events will be required to wear a mask at all times. Otherwise do not attend.

OUTDOOR EVENTS: Anyone who maintains a distance no less than 20’ away (length of a car) from anyone participating will not be required to wear a mask if outdoors and will be considered as being apart from our group. After one warning anyone not following the safety protocol will be asked to immediately leave the area and may be subject to further restrictions or suspension.

We will meet at the LONGWORTH HALL EVENT CENTER parking lot – REAR of Building, near middle of building. There is a collapsing storage building, ghost signs on Longworth Hall as well as the aging building details, sometimes old rail cars, under the bridges is some old murals, the cement plant just to the west, is across the street as well as other companies along the river. Walking towards the Bengals stadium on 3rd street, you can shoot the old rail bridge, trains, the plants from above, AND the Suspension Bridge.

LINKS TO Steve Bullock’s Photography Tips For Shooting Decay
Page 1 https://stevenbullock.smugmug.com/Glenn-Creek-Distillery-Formerly-Old-Crow-Distillery/i-zPLFRRh/A

Page 2 https://stevenbullock.smugmug.com/Glenn-Creek-Distillery-Formerly-Old-Crow-Distillery/i-gv28dXw/A

SEE STEVE’S IMAGES BELOW

Wear Masks and Social Distance. Thank you.

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The Ohio Valley Camera Club (OVCC) is happy to offer a two-part course on how to use Adobe Lightroom to process and improve your photos (two 2.5-hour sessions a week apart). This course is part of the EVENING COLLEGE program.

Part 2 will complete the discussion on how to use the Develop Module and cover briefly the Map, Book, Slideshow, Print, and Web modules.

PRESENTER: FRED HAASER

Upon completion of this two-part course you will receive a single pdf file of the presentation material with a Table of Contents for your own use, do not share with others.

Cost: This course is offered without a fee.
Copying any classroom content in any format is strictly prohibited.

Registration: to fully register for this course Click on the RSVP button to give Fred an idea of head count and names. In order to receive the Zoom Link to this session you have to email Rich Sears at [email protected] providing the class name, your name, your email, and # of guests.

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WHAT A WONDERFUL SURPRISE INVITATION. NEXT SUNDAY AFTERNOON We have been invited by the Ohio Valley Carriage Club (yes, the other OVCC) to come over to the Rustic Vally Farms, eight minutes from Cincinnati Nature Center, for a potluck lunch at noon and their meeting. If interested, bring a covered dish, or bring a lunch and drink. AFTERWARDS they will be driving trails, cones, and obstacles at will for the rest of the afternoon.

For dues paying Event Members, new members and guests.

REGISTER: write rich [email protected] and provide name, email and event.

Or come over after one o’clock or later just to capture their riding.
You might consider upon arriving getting a lay of the land for natural backgrounds and scenery. Have a tripod for when they are riding.
The address is of Rustic Valley Farms is 4810 Olive Branch Stone lick Rd. Batavia OH 45103. This listing site does not show it, but this is a real location.

Ohio Valley Carriage Club (OVCC) is a club of carriage collectors and horse owners who hold “rides” throughout the year, where members bring their horses and carriages to a location, harness up, and then “drive at will” through the location (that is, not a parade).

Some of the members wear period clothing to add to the authenticity. Traditionally we have made our photos available to the Carriage Club afterwards for personal use. If they want to use your photo for non-personal use, they will contact you to work out an agreement/payment.
Be Respectful – The carriage owners will not mind if we take photos during their harnessing process, but they will not want to hold conversations during that time to prevent an error in harnessing potentially causing a safety issue.

It has been since August 2017 our last meetup with the Ohio Valley Carriage Club at Armco Park (that other OVCC).
Bad Weather: watch your email the night before and the morning of in case we issue a weather-related notification.

We will be asking anyone who comes to sign our liability waiver acknowledging that you understand the OH equine law and that being on a farm has inherent hazards. See Below.

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: As with all events posted on the OVCC Meetup board, in behalf of you, your family and all your other stakeholders, you understand the risks of such an event and accept entire responsibility and liability for your safety, welfare and losses, as well as those you register, indemnifying and holding OVCC organizers harmless.

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ALL MEMBER EVENT. Maximum 10 Attendees.
ADMISSION FEE MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 6TH!

Visit the Raptor, Inc. complex, where their educational birds will be displayed for your photographic pleasure. Birds are perched and hand held by the handlers. Photographers are as close as 10-15 feet from the birds and have lots of time to shoot. Tripods and telephoto lenses of 200-400mm are recommended, however, not necessary. NO FLASH.

RAPTOR INC. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of local birds of prey via rehabilitation, education and research. Location: 961 Barg Salt Run Rd., Milford, Ohio.

SUNDAY, MAY 15TH 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM

ATTENDANCE: MAXIMUM 10

TO REGISTER: MAIL YOUR PAYMENT OF $22 PER ATTENDEE. As a private event we must meet their minimum attendees before they can bring in their staff from afar. Only Receipt of Payment Reserves Your Attending. Pay by check made out to Ohio Valley Camera Club, mailed to 6691 Fox Hunt Ct. West Chester, Ohio 45069. Specify Date and Provide Email for possible contact. Does your name on your check match your name with OVCC – if not change in your Profile (thumbnail photo in upper right of landing page.)

All non-photographer guests are required to pay, simply because of the space limitations and Raptor, Inc. policy.

All monies are for the benefit of Raptor, Inc. to help them continue their great efforts.

Refunds: full refund available up to SEPTEMBER 7TH. Afterwards you will be issued a credit for a future date.

Additional Dates in 2024: September 15th.

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EXPERIENCING ISSUE: Write Rich at: [email protected]

Our Introductory EVENING COLLEGE program on Adobe Lightroom will be PRESENTED BY FRED HAASER over two evenings, September 10th and 17th. Both presentations are estimated to run 2.5 hours. The first session will cover which Adobe subscription plan may be best for you, a recommended work flow process, and saving your photos in an efficient way on your hard drive. Then he will start with Lightroom’s Library Module and start into the Develop Module.

We are not charging any fee to attend these first two classes, nor many future programs. Depending on speaker fees or materials.

Copying our class content is strictly prohibited (a pdf copy will be made available after Session 2 for your own use only).

FOLKS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CORRECTLY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RECEIVE OUR LINKS.

As mentioned above send your request to attend to: [email protected]. Registering below will not get you the link.

Additionally, OVCC has expanded its noted CRITIQUE program to include Competition with annual cash prizes.

Also of interest, our TRAVEL GROUP is now in its second year.

BIO: Fred started out in Photography as a young teenager using a Polaroid Swinger Model 20, moved to full 35 mm film kit in 1980, and then digital in 2000. Today he is a serious amateur photographer using Nikon pro mirrorless equipment traveling on- location in search of the best images possible.
Fred retired in 2016 after a 36-year career as an engineering manager developing 3 gas turbines for GE Aviation in Cincinnati. He is now Co- Organizer of the Ohio Valley Camera Club (OVCC) and recently completed capturing images from all 63 US National Parks.
See more of Fred’s work at:
https://500px.com/fredhaaser
Contact Information: [email protected]

Questions on rejoining the Ohio Valley Camera club reach out to Rich at: [email protected]

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Experience the Mighty Ohio River! Enjoy a two-hour river cruise and special entertainment. This cruise is scheduled at the perfect time to take in the beauty of the Cincinnati skyline at sunset. Sunset Estimated to be: 7:26 pm

Two Options on Same Boat
Music and Sunset Cruise Starting at $27
Cash Bar and Snacks
Outside

OR Dinner Cruise starting at $62
Inside with Reserved Seating, Buffet Style Dining, Plenty of Food
available after sunset.
TRIPODS AND MONOPODS ARE PERMITTED, JUST NOT IN ANYONE’S WAY
Board 6:30 pm
Depart 7:00 pm
Return 9:30 pm
RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION: B & B RIVERBOATS 1-800-261-8586
Cancellations: 48 hours in advance, 90%
Rain: can move inside as seating permits on second or third deck, or first deck (no windows)

ALSO INDICATE YOU ARE ATTENDING ON OUR SITE SO WE KNOW WHO TO LOOK FOR.

FOR MORE FUN:
Remain after arriving back and capture downtown Cincinnati at Night. Leave your car, and shoot from James Taylor Park next to B & B Riverboats down the roadway 300’. Also, since you are so close to the spectacularly lite John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, drive back out of Riverboat Row, take a right turn onto 3rd Street, at round about just ahead, take 1st exit to stay straight on 3rd st (RT. 8), follow across bridge at Licking River, take 3rd Right after bridge onto Greenup Street, continue straight (Do Not Veer Left onto Roebling Suspension Bridge), continue straight through the Flood Way on Riverside Place. Parking to the right of bridge preferred.