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Waterfalling Near Clifton Mill, Clifton Ohio

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MEETUP BEGINS: 8:45 AM . WE WILL DEPART NOT LATER THAN 9 AM AND RETURN TO CINCINNATI BY 4 PM. THERE WILL BE AN OPTIONAL EXTENDED TOUR.

Waterfalling in the Spring is always fun. Let’s shoot Cedar Cliff Falls near Cedarville Ohio in Peterson Park on St. Rt. 42 and the falls, both at, and near Clifton Mill. At Cedar Cliff Falls, from their main parking lot, we will capture views from above the fall, to the side and at the bottom.

ADVISE US IF YOU WILL BE CARPOOLING FROM WEST CHESTER LOCATION IDENTIFIED BELOW OR DRIVING SEPARATLY IN COMMENT SECTION.

Then on to the historic Clifton Mill, one of the largest water-powered gristmills of the remaining forty-seven in the United States. We will shoot the falls off Water Street on the back of the mill. Historic site with a vintage mill, covered bridge, ’40s-era gas station & casual American eatery. Address: 75 Water St, Clifton, OH 45316.

We will take in lunch at the Clifton Mill Restaurant.

After lunch we will proceed west a couple of miles to Glen Helen Nature Preserve. We will take in The Cascades. This will conclude the OVCC meetup.

OPTIONAL EXTENDED ACTIVITIES: There are several other waterfalls and activities in the greater area to which those wishing to can certainly remain and enjoy. We do have an expert in Ohio waterfalls that will be joining with us at Voice of America Center. Tina Karle is a member of our club and she has offered to lead those remaining to other sites. She will be driving and has room for 4 others.

Meet at Voice of America Center, Tylersville and Cox Roads. ENTER VOICE OF AMERICA CENTRE DRIVE OFF TYLERSVILLE RD, ONE TRAFFIC SIGNAL EAST OF COX RD. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE ROAD TO YOUR LEFT AND AHEAD TO A CURVE ON YOUR RIGHT. PARK THERE, INSIDE THE CURVE, AT THE FAR POINT AWAY FROM CITY BARBEQUE AND BONEFISH GRILLE RESTAURANTS. IF YOU ARE NEARER DAYTON OR PARTS NOTTH, MEET US AT CEDAR CLIFF FALLS IN PETERSON PARK. Main parking lot directly off St. Rt. 42. 2750 US-42, Cedarville, OH 45314 at 10:00 AM

Time table:

We will Depart 3:00 PM.Arrive Voice of America Center 4 pm.Arrive Voice of America Center 8:45 am.
Leave VOA Center NOT LATER THAN 9:00 am.
Arrive Cedar Cliff Falls approx. 10:00 am, meet Dayton area members.
Depart 11:00 am to Clifton Mill. Arrive 11:15 am.
Meet at Clifton Mill Restaurant 12:10 pm.
After Lunch head East on Water St., turn Left onto West St. Rt. 343 to Glen Helen Nature Preserve Education Center (not open), address 1075 Rt. 343 dirt road – approx. 3.2 miles. We will walk to “The Cascades.”

MAY MEETING TOPIC: Ohio – Kentucky – Indiana Landscapes / Processing Tips

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Upload you images to the Critique Album here:
http://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/kK7jZV/critique

PLACE YOUR DINNER ORDER UPON ARRIVAL AT THEIR BAR. Mention OVCC and your first and last names. Food will be delivered to our room.

CRITIC: WILLIAM MANNING – I have seen William critique and share photography and processing suggestions. He is one of our most knowledgeable and top presenters and trainers.

My Story:
My studio location is always on the move, its not because I haven’t paid the rent, it’s because my projects can’t come to me. I move my studio from assignment to assignment, it can be found anywhere in the world. These assignments might be a travel or architectural assignment, a book project or some other cool creative things. I have worked across the United States, and abroad in crowded places like Bangkok, the dusty plains of the Serengeti, amongst the medieval structures of old Europe, and many other beautiful and exciting locations.

Professional Highlights in a Nutshell:
• 1990 to present: Owner and operator of William Manning Photography Workshops and Natures Light Photography Tours. Lead photo tours across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
• 1990 to present: Assignment photographer for travel industry. Published many travel related articles, products and promotional photography.
• 2019 to present: Publisher of online e-magazine, Photography Solutions.
• 1994 to present: Assignment photographer for architectural industry. Won many design awards for Architectural photography.

• Stock Photographer: Corbis, Getty, Alamy, other.
• Books published by various publishing houses (from most recent to first):
Louisville: A Photographic Portrait, Cincinnati: A Photographic Portrait, Fodor’s Ohio Travel Guide, The Photographers Travel, Cincinnati Travel Guide.

PUBLISHES: ONLINE “PHOTOGRAPHY SOLUTIONS” MAGAZINE
March/April 2019 Photography Solutions Ezine
BY | PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 25, 2019
https://issuu.com/williammanningphotography/docs/march_april2019?e=36209359/68029868

Photography Solutions E-Magazine is a free online magazine designed to help photographers with creative issues that we all encounter on a daily basis. Each issue will feature new and favorite plug-ins and software designed for photography. Creative tips on how to improve your photography or help photographers out of a creative block. We also share fun, unique and often lesser or unknown locations for photography. View an issue of Photography Solutions below and sign up to receive future issue absolutely free.

LEADS DESTINATION WORKSHOPS AROUND THE GLOBE

WEBSITE: https://williammanning.com/

I bring 25 years of experience to every tour I lead and a wealth of knowledge to help others grow as both photographer and artist.

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 images. FINE PRINT: WE CAN ONLY GUARANTEE CRITIQUING YOUR FIRST IMAGE SUBMITTED, AND IF IT INCLUDES YOUR FULL NAME WITHIN THE 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: Last Name, First Initial, Image Title, followed by #1 for first image and #2 for second image. Example: Sears, R. – My Image #1 Off Topic images will be deleted at the request of several members. TO SUBMIT YOUR IMAGES on or after the FIRST OF THE MONTH http://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/kK7jZV/critique/ We are asking all to chip in to help defray the cost of our appreciation gifting to our speakers. A great way for all photography levels to learn how to improve, along with having a great time.

British Transportation Museum

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Greetings, OVCC. I have a friend who is involved in the British Transportation Museum in Dayton. He has invited photographers to come to the museum and photograph the cars and other forms of transportation (including a tractor, bicycles, and an Irish currach) on site. Here are the details:

>>> This “museum” is a work in progress and not yet really open to the public. One way to describe it is a group of car (old British cars) enthusiasts putting together a museum. There will be car enthusiasts there working on cars.

>>> The lighting inside the building “is not the best,” so if you have lights you’d like to bring and set up, or you want to shoot with flash, that is fine. Tripods are fine, too.

>>> There are restrooms available in the building, but they are “primitive.” Plan accordingly.

>>> There is no cost to enter the museum, but donations are welcome. Also, these are guys spending the day working on cars. Donations of doughnuts, cookies, chips & dip/salsa, 2-liters of soda, or other snacks would be welcome (but not required).

>>> The building itself is an old warehouse/box/carton factory and may lend itself (aside from the cars) to some interesting photos. Apparently some of the box-making machinery is still in the building. The place is grungy, so don’t wear your Sunday best.

>>> There is adequate parking; a parking lot and on-street parking, for a number of vehicles.

>>> The main guy there is Pete; he knows that photographers are coming. My friend is Kevin; he also knows we’re coming, of course. We are welcome to come and go during the day while the guys are there, between about 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

>>> The address is 321 Hopeland St. Dayton, OH 45417. It’s fairly close to the University of Dayton arena and Carillon Park, if you’re familiar with those locations. They have a website: www.britishtransportationmuseum.org and a video: https://indigo.life/decoding-dayton/s3-the-british-transportation-museum/

Greenfield Plant Farm, 8 acres, Over 500 Perennials, Over 200 Annuals

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Greenfield Plant Farms has invited OVCC members to photograph their flowers What to expect. They are situated on eight acres at 726 Stephens Rd, Maineville Ohio. They have many greenhouses plus. They raise and sell flowers for the Cincinnati Zoo. Over 200 Annuals and over 500 perennials.

NO ADMISSION FEES. YOU ARE TO REGISTER IN THEIR OFFICE (across from parking lot) AS BEING WITH OVCC. REQUIREMENT: EACH ATTENDEE IS TO DONATE A GOOD IMAGE FOR THEIR PROMOTIONAL USE. SUBMIT BY SAT MAY 11TH. Ideally, 240 + dpi, resolution 2 MB or finer. Process and send along with your name to me at: [email protected].

A TRIPOD AND MACRO LENS ARE SUGGESTED. BONUS: THERE ARE BLUE HERRON NESTS VISIBLE FROM THE BACK OF THEIR PROPERTY.

Their regular operating hours are Mon – Sat 9 to 5 pm and Sundays 11 – 5. WE ARE GOING TO ARRANGE FOR OUR MEETUP TO BE SATURDAY, MAY 4TH FROM 8:30 AM UNTIL 10:30 AM. NOTE THIS IS A SPECIAL ADMISSION TIME PRIOR TO OPENING FOR THE PUBLIC. WE MUST HAVE ASSURANCES AT LEAST A FEW MEMBERS WILL GUARANTEE ARRIVING AROUND 8:30 AM, SO AS NOT TO BRING WORKERS IN EARLY. If you just cannot make it on a Saturday, you are welcome to stop by any time, just expect a lot of people during popular times.

LINK LIST OF ANNUALS 220
https://www.greenfieldplantfarm.com/plants-and-products/annuals/

LIST OF PERENNIALS 500
https://www.greenfieldplantfarm.com/plants-and-products/perennials/

Art Show Opening: Art of Wonder II Exhibit Opening Reception

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This exhibit features 26 artists including our Connie Sanders, whose work captures those moments when wonder and awe drive away daily cares, when life as we know it collides with the beauty, power, and mystery of the Universe. The exhibit will consist of approximately 40 pieces, two are 3-D art pieces, two photographs and the rest are paintings -pastels, watercolors, etc. Prizes are being awarded to the best in this juried show, as judged by Ann Glasscock, Ph.D., assistant curator of the Taft Museum of Art.

Opening Reception: Thursday, April 25th 5:30 – 7:30 PM.

Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Gallery South

Our Host: Connie Sanders

This exhibit is scheduled to run April 25 through May 23.

Spring Grove Cemetary

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Spring Grove was chartered in 1845, and is one of the largest nonprofit cemeteries in the United States, and the most beautiful according to thousands of visitors who come to visit every year. There are 733 acres of which approximately 450 acres are developed. The lakes provide an excellent reflection of the bursting colors. After you have taken your beautiful photo’s we can all meet for lunch at 11:45 at Ruth’s Parkside Cafe 1550 Blue Rock Street ( five minutes away). Hope to see you there.

Smokey Mountain Destination Workshops – Spring and Fall

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The Ohio Valley Camera Club is pleased to announce Tom Croce and Rob Coomer are offering three additional workshops in the greater Smokey Mountain region in 2019. Dates: April 25 – 28, October 3 – 6 and October 24 – 27th. Tom is handling all information requests and registrations, so do not indicate you are attending on this site. For more information and to register visit: https://www.tomcrocephoto.com/Workshops-Seminars
Tom Croce and Rob Coomer are members in good standing with the Ohio Valley Camera Club and we are pleased to pass along his training opportunities for our members and others.
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: Your membership with OVCC, as with all events posted on the OVCC Meetup site, on behalf of you, your family and all your other stakeholders, you understand the risks involved in your activities and accept entire responsibility and liability for your own safety, welfare and losses, as well as those you register, indemnifying and holding OVCC organizers harmless. Submission of your membership request signifies that you agree to these terms. If you don’t agree, don’t participate.

Butterflies of Equador Photographer’s Night

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“The Butterflies of Ecuador have descended upon Krohn Conservatory operated by Cincinnati Parks and located in beautiful Eden Park. The show creates a captivating environment filled with 12,000 butterflies in free flight for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Visitors will also encounter a bit of Ecuador, referred to as “four worlds in one,” represented by different climate zones: Amazons, Andes, Coast and the Galapagos Islands.”

This annual after hours event for photographers enables shooting with tripods and monopods.

K & R Photographics will be providing macro lenses and some special lighting for use at Krohn Conservatory’s night for photographers. BRING your own tripods and monopods.
Charge At Door: $10,or $25 unlimited annual pass.

APRIL MEETING: City Scapes / RAW Plus Initial Beyond RAW Processing

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NEW LOCATION: Maplewood Kitchen and Bar, 5065 Deerfield Blvd., Deerfield Towne Center. Enter Shopping Center at Main Entrance with Signage. Restaurant just to your right. Upon entering Maplewood, head right to the meeting room. TOPIC: CITY SCAPES OUR CRITIQUE: STEVEN AND SUZANNE BARGER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Steve will take us through his normal workflow in RAW (Light Room), then discuss some additional steps including: selections, layer masking and blends. BIO: This past year Steven and Suzanne had two images selected into National Association of Nature Photographer’s (NANPA) top 100 collection, and one image was accepted by the Professional Photographer’s Association (PPA) into their Loan Collection. Steven and Suzanne Barger enjoy capturing city scapes, more so at night. They have been seriously photographing for about 30 years. They have been to Svalbard Norway, Iceland, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, several places in Canada and to numerous regions in the US to photograph nature. They have co-led several photo tours and workshops in Alaska, Hocking Hills in SE Ohio, the Smoky Mountains, Yellowstone National Park and Colorado. Steve also co-presented a seminar at the New England Council of Camera Clubs. Their photographs have been used in several books and web sites. One image was selected for the cover of the book, Caribou and the North: A Shared Legacy. Steve has had several images featured in NANPA’s Showcase of Images, and has had displays in several galleries throughout the US. Both Suzanne and Steve have been active with the annual Shoot the Hill’s photo competition held in Hocking Hills State Park for many years. Most recently, they have been to Svalbard Norway. Steve has also been at sites to photograph polar bears, wolves and the Milky Way. Their images are sold at “Art on the Levee” at Newport on the Levee. Barger Nature Photography [email protected] www.BargerNaturePhotography.com https://500px.com/sbarger3 ____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 images. FINE PRINT: WE CAN ONLY GUARANTEE CRITIQUING YOUR FIRST IMAGE SUBMITTED, AND IF IT INCLUDES YOUR FULL NAME WITHIN THE 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: Last Name, First Initial, Image Title, followed by #1 for first image and #2 for second image. Example: Sears, R. – My Image #1 Off Topic images will be deleted at the request of several members. TO SUBMIT YOUR IMAGES on or after the FIRST OF THE MONTH https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/q6jM3G/critique We are asking all to chip in to help defray the cost of our appreciation gifting to our speakers. A great way for all photography levels to learn how to improve, along with having a great time. PART 2: TO COME.

2019 Montgomery 32nd Annual Photo Contest

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• What we’ll do
The Montgomery Arts Commission will host Exposure: Montgomery, the City’s 32nd annual photo competition, on Sunday, April 14, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the historic Universalist Church, located on the corner of Montgomery and Remington Roads. In addition to the exhibit and awards presentation, the public is invited to a “sneak peek” reception on Saturday, April 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Universalist Church.

The competition, open to beginners and serious amateurs alike, is the longest-running photo contest in the region. Judging is based on photos that capture technical brilliance, originality or a unique point of view, and are chosen from both adult and student categories. Up to 10 winners in each category will be awarded $100 each. Winning photos will be publicly displayed at Christ Hospital after the competition from April 20-May 17.

The judges this year included Liz Dufour (Cincinnati Enquirer photo-journalist), Emily Bauman (Curatorial Assistant, Cincinnati Art Museum), and Emily Momohara (Associate Professor, Cincinnati Art Academy).

Photographers may submit up to three photos March 1st through April 1st to Montgomery City Hall from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Entry fee is $10 per photo for adults, and $5 per photo for students of high school age and below. Entry requirements, including information on how to properly mount photos for display, are below. A brochure for the event that includes the Entry Form to be on the back of the image is located at this link.

https://www.montgomeryohio.org/download/montgomery_bulletins/2019/Exposure-Montgomery-Photo-Contest-entry-requirements.pdf

For more information, call 513-891-2424.

• What to bring
Typically small bottles of water and snacks are available for free (small donation accepted). Bring a smile and review the photos before the awards are announced.

• Important to know
You need to submit your prints by April 1 at the Montgomery City Hall located at 10101 Montgomery Road. There are rules for submitting images you must obey per the ENTRY INFORMATION following. There is public parking behind the historic church within a block or two.

ENTRY INFORMATION
• Each entry must be an original photograph of the competitor’s own creation.
• Entries must be in a photographic medium: black and white, color or experimental.
• Each entry must be securely mounted on a stiff backing suitable for hanging.
• Matting is required for a photograph to be exhibited. Un-matted photographs will be judged but are ineligible for the exhibition.
• Dimensions of each entry including the matting must be at least 8” x 10” but not more than 16” x 20”.
• The entry form must be clearly visible and affixed securely to the entry’s backing material.
• Entries in frames and/or under glass will not be accepted.
• Entries signed or otherwise identified on the photograph’s front will be eliminated from consideration.
• No more than 3 entries per competitor will be accepted.
• Any entry displaying subject matter deemed by the judging panel or the Arts Commission as unsuitable for public display to an audience of all ages shall be rejected for all purposes of the competition.