2019

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Sponsored by:
The Friends of Caesar Creek
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
Caesar Creek State Park
Tom Croce Photography
The Exhibition will take place between: August 31st, 2019 – December 31th, 2019, at the Caesar Creek Lake Visitor Center, located at 4020 N. Clarkesville Road, Waynesville, Ohio 45068.

Eligibility Requirements:
Adult Category – All professional and amateur photographers 18 years of age and older

Youth Category – Anyone 13-17 on the submission date. The entrant must be the solely responsible for all aspects of the photograph.

Entry Requirements:
The Exhibition / Competition is open to any image taken in any of the City, County, State, and Federal Parks or Nature Preserve located in the State of Ohio.

The entry process will consist of two parts.

The first part will consist of selecting approx. 30 images from all the images submitted for inclusion in the Photo Exhibition.

Submit up to 3 digital images for consideration via e-mail to [email protected]

Submit images in the following format:
JPEG, resized to 1024 pixels on the long side @ 72 DPI. File Naming – name individual file with the photographer’s first initial, followed by last name, A for adult, Y for youth, sequential image number, title, sale price.

Example naming format: jsmith_A_1_title_$100
Include your name, address, and email address, along with the titles of the photographs in the body of the email.

Submissions will be accepted starting May 1st 2019. All images must be received by July 31st 2019 at 11:59 PM.

You will be notified by August 15th, 2019 whether your work has been accepted or declined for inclusion in the Exhibition.

All work accepted must be received at the Caesar Creek Visitor Center between August 24th 2019 and August 27th during their normal business hours. All work accepted must be framed and ready to hang with a wire hanger, saw tooth hangers or similar hanging hardware will not be accepted. The maximum size of the final print, including frame cannot exceed 18”x26”

Submission of Digital images indicates your agreement to provide prints meeting these requirements. The judging and awards for the competition will be made from the prints submitted for the exhibition, all judge’s decision are final.

Awards:
Best of Show – Photo Session* + TBD

1st Place, Adult & Youth – Photo Session*

2nd Place, Adult & Youth – $50 Gift Card to Procam, Photo & Video

3rd Place, Adult & Youth – $35.00 Credit for the gift shop

HM, Adult & Youth – Signed copy of “Ohio Landscape”

*Photo Session will consist of approximately 3-4 hours with Ohio certified naturalist Erin Shaw, Professional Photographers Robert Coomer and Tom Croce.

We will head out on the water in canoes to photograph the shore and wading birds that make Caesar Creek Lake their home during the month of September.

The exhibition will open on August 31st at 5:00 pm, and will remain through December 31st 2019 during regular operating hours.

Awards will be presented during the opening reception.

All reasonable care will be taken in handling the work submitted; however the sponsors or the judges will not be held responsible for loss or damage to framed photographs. All work is entered at artist’s risk.

Submission of the work to this exhibition shall be understood to indicate an agreement on the part of the photographer to the terms stated. The photographer retains all copyrights and ownership of submitted images, but grants FOCC, and Caesar Creek State Park use of digital image for promotion and publicity without compensation.

Sales:
20% of the sale price will go to support the FOCC. 80% will be paid to the photographer within 30 days of the closing date.

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{ATTENTION: CHANGE IN TITLING YOUR IMAGES,
Rename your file:”1 (2 or 3) Last Name, First Initial, Title Example: “2 Brown, R. Father and Son”}

CRITIQUE TOPIC: PORTRAITS

Candid, Street, Life Style, Self, Individual, Couple or Group, Conceptual, Fine Arts, Glamor, Boudoir, Environmental and Traditional. We are pleased to be able to arrange this excellent learning opportunity for our members. It is highly suggested for your personal growth as a photographer to apply yourself in preparing your images.

AFTER DINNER: Further Discussion on Portraiture

SEE EXCELLENT 2 DAY PORTRAIT AND PORTFOLIO LEARNING OPPORTUNITY BELOW

Types of Portraits:
One online article describing the above types can be find at:
https://expertphotography.com/types-of-portrait-photography/

DIRECTIONS: Upload up to 3 images per requirements below to: http://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/5pbcWM/ovcckey

MICHAEL ZERO
He is a highly experienced photography teacher. He has taught over 5,500 people in the Cincinnati rea and beyond. As a former Art Director with real-world advertising experience plus working for Apple as creative. Michael has photographed models from the world’s top agencies like Ford and Elite, as well a many local agencies. He has been published in several magazines and books, and his image has been used on the cover of Photography Masterclass Magazine.
Michael is an adventurer, a tech geek, a husband, a father and one who is in tune with today’s youth and trends.

EXCEPTIONAL 2 DAY OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AT THE ESTATE I MONROE OHIO SEPTEMBER 21 AND 28. THIS WORKSHOP IS BOTH A LESSON AND A PORTFOLIO BUILD OPPORTUNITY.
For Detailed Information see: http://www.michaelzerophotography.com/training#2-day-outdoor-photography-workshop

Brief information below:
Filled with Intermediate and Advanced Concepts;
Models that have a commercial look, trendy lifestyle fashions appropriate for the location;
Each student will get time to work with models in a creative way;
Release to use photos in portfolio;
Using appropriate studio lighting and outdoor lighting.
Image review by Michael and class participants
Learn how to edit wth Lightroom
Much more.

Limited Seating 2 OVCC Members and 3 others have already signed in.
Early Bird Special $225, regularly

CRITIQUE METHOD: A great way for all photography skill levels to learn how to improve, along with having a great time.

INSTRUCTIONS: DO NOT UPLOAD MORE THAN ONE IMAGE AT A TIME Prepare your file for upload to the OVCC Critique site by following these procedures: Members may submit up to three images in JPEG FORMAT. • Depending on quantity of images submitted we may not be able to review all second and third images. FINE PRINT: WE CAN ONLY GUARANTEE CRITIQUING YOUR FIRST IMAGE SUBMITTED, AND IF IT INCLUDES FIRST THE NUMBER 1 (2 or 3) THEN YOUR FULL NAME AND TITLE. 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 1026 pixels wide. For vertical images 736 pixels high. • Rename your file:”1 (2 or 3) Last Name, First Initial, Title Example: 2 Sears, R. Ruins” – Off Topic images will be deleted at the request of several members. TO SUBMIT YOUR IMAGES on or after the FIRST OF THE MONTH to: https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/5pbcWM/ovcckey

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LATE CHANGE – WE WILL NOW MEET FOR LUNCH AT 11:30 AM (KRUEGER’S TAVERN, 1211 VINE ST, SEE BELOW) AND START THE TOUR AT 1 PM. IF YOU DON’T WANT TO DO LUNCH SHOW UP AT THE COURTHOUSE AT 12:50 PM. THESE CHANGES ARE AT THE REQUEST OF OUR TOUR GUIDE WHO REALIZED SOME COURT ROOMS MAY STILL BE IN SESSION BEFORE LUNCH AND THE JUDGE IS MORE LIKELY TO BE AVAILABLE AFTER LUNCH.

An OVCC tour of the Hamilton County Courthouse has been arranged. The tour will be guided, with the opportunity to photograph some of the unique art and fixtures within the building including the law library. Currently we will also have some time with one of the judges who is knowledgeable of the history of the courthouse.

The Hamilton County Courthouse is located in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio and contains the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, the Municipal Court, Small Claims Court, and the Clerk of Courts offices. The present courthouse is the fourth courthouse constructed on the site and was completed in 1919 at a cost of $3 million and dedicated by senator Warren Harding (second courthouse was destroyed in the Cincinnati riots of 1884). The Hamilton County Courthouse is connected to the county jail, the Hamilton County Justice Center, via a skybridge.

Isaiah Rogers, a prominent architect of national reputation, was selected to design the new courthouse. Rogers was perhaps the country’s foremost hotel architect and had recently designed the Burnett House in Cincinnati, the largest and most elegant hotel in the Midwest. His design for the fourth Hamilton County Courthouse was for a massive three-story building, measuring 190 feet square. Its immense size entirely filled the site at Court and Main streets. The building bore a close resemblance to Rogers’ Merchants Exchange building in New York City. Located on Wall Street, this building still stands, with later additions, as the headquarters of National City Bank. A series of arcades accented the ground floor, which was at grade level. The three center bays led directly into the building. Rising above the podium formed by the first floor was a temple-like Greek Revival style building. Its center section was recessed to form a balustraded portico, which was accented by six colossal Corinthian columns supporting a massive triangular pediment in the center of the facade. It rose to a height of sixty feet and was crowned by a massive cornice and balustrade. The front of the building was finished in locally quarried limestone, known as Dayton Marble, while the sides were finished in red brick accented by stone trim.

Camera Equipment – tripods will be allowed, however, given our number if you can get by with a monopod that would be preferred.

Entrance Security – as you might expect all persons entering the courthouse will have to pass through a security line so leave all of your personal defense items at home or in your car.

For More Information – view this 10 minute video
https://historyinyourownbackyard.com/video/hamilton-county-ohio-courthouse/

Or read this historical accounting by Steven McQuillin
https://www.probatect.org/about/history-of-records

Lunch – BEFORE the tour those who are interested can go to lunch at Krueger’s Tavern, 4+ blocks from the Courthouse, located at 1211 Vine Street. They serve burgers, salads, sandwiches, sausage, etc. but I need a head count to make a reservation. Web-site menu is located here: https://www.kruegerstavern.com/menu/

Parking – there is plenty of parking in the surrounding area (see graphic). Consider carpooling.

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Fellow OVCC member Fred Haaser has been asked to present during the Phase 2 Portion of Burning Man. Visit the Cincinnati Art Museum on August 15 in the time period of 5:30-7:30 pm to hear Fred’s presentation or see his highlights video (don’t be surprised if he is in his Burning Man costume).

Currently the presentation will be held in the Castellini Foundation Room located downstairs. If there is any change I will update the notice here.

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ABOVE PHOTO: Pretend it is daylight.

Walk through Cincinnati’s Riverfront Parks, past the Serpentine Wall, cross over into Newport. We will climb the stairs to the river levee, view downtown Cincinnati and continue walking along the River. We will cross over Licking River, get a bite to eat at Molly Malones Irish Pub. After lunch we will cross back into Cincinnati on the historic Roebling Suspension Bridge to our starting point. This is an easy 2 ½ mile walk.

INDICATE IN COMMENT SECTION IF YOU WISH TO JOIN US FOR LUNCH AT MOLLY MALONES IRISH PUB.
LOCATION: MEET ATOP WALNUT STREET STEPS AT THEODORE M BERRY WAY – ENTRANCE TO SMALE PARK. See Link https://images.app.goo.gl/icMJH1hDH4Mr5HJTA

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Opening Night Reception: Thursday, August 1 from 5 to 7 pm
Location: Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati 45246
Enter campus off St. Rt. 4 Springfield Pike onto north entrance at traffic signal south of I-275 Rt. 4 Fairfield exit. Enter Maple Trace Drive, proceed to first stop sign and turn right. Welcome Center entrance is at end. Inside follow event signs.

Once again we will be exhibiting at Maple Knoll Village. Here are the pertinent dates below. Note for first-timers: Maple Knoll usually has free drinks & hors d-oeurves for the Reception night – come out even if your work is not up on the walls. It’s fun! You do not need to be present at the reception in order to show.

In the past, this event has been unthemed. This years exhibitioin with be themed. The subject is Cincinnati. 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.

Closing: October 3, 2019

Pick up artwork: October 7 & 8 (Monday & Tuesday) See Club Email July 23rd regarding Change in Pickup Policy

Go and visit this page for full instructions:
http://www.ohiovalleycameraclub.com/index.php/maple-knoll-instructions

You can post questions here or on the message board.

Looking forward to another successful exhibit. We sold 14 out of 55 last year.