“The Cincinnati Zoo will still be shining bright as we’re once again transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 40th annual PNC Festival of Lights!
In addition to admiring the beauty of 4 million LED lights, visitors can find the 5 Fiona fairies in Fairyland, take in a blacklight puppet show, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights show on Swan Lake, or snack at one of two S’mores-n-More stands.”
Let’s Plan On Meeting 4:00 pm INSIDE THE VINE STREET ENTRANCE, JUST AHEAD ON THE LEFT PRIOR TO STORE. ALLOW AN EXTRA 38 – 40 MINUTES TO ARRIVE.
DECEMBER 8TH: The forecast for today is yucky. Chances for rain drop to 7% around 7pm. The Zoo closes at 9pm. In the comment section let everyone know your intentions. Myself, I cannot attend this evening. Otherwise the event will be rescheduled to the week of the 19th.
“The Cincinnati Zoo will still be shining bright as we’re once again transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 40th annual PNC Festival of Lights!
In addition to admiring the beauty of 4 million LED lights, visitors can find the 5 Fiona fairies in Fairyland, take in a blacklight puppet show, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights show on Swan Lake, or snack at one of two S’mores-n-More stands.”
Let’s Plan On Meeting 4:00 pm INSIDE THE VINE STREET ENTRANCE, JUST AHEAD ON THE LEFT. ALLOW AN EXTRA ONE-HALF HOUR TO ARRIVE.
IN CASE OF INCLIMATE WEATHER FORECAST MORNING OF, WE WILL RE-SCHEDULE TO WEEK OF DECEMBER 20TH
November/December Shoot & Debrief – Images of Greater Cincinnati, etc…
Details “LIMITED TO DUES PAYING MEMBERS OR TRIAL MEMBERS ONLY”
SUBMISSION DEADLINE November 29 , AT MIDNIGHT
PLEASE NOTE I ADDED DAYTON AND COLUMBUS FOR OUR OUT OF TOWN MEMBERS
Welcome to the November/December Shoot and Debrief ( Images of Greater Cincinnati, Dayton or Columbus )
Between now and Tuesday , November 29 , – determine what photos you would like to share.
Tuesday 29, by midnight, upload a maximum of 3 images.
Thursday, December 1 , 6:30 to 7:30 DEBRIEF SESSION Online
Up to 3 Images to be posted by midnight Tuesday , November 29, per the following instructions:
Resize photo:
Resolution 72
Horizontal Images 1440 pixels wide OR
Vertical Images 930 pixels highTo upload your photos,
Rename your file:
#1 for first priority, #2 for second priority and #3 for third priority. Based on the number of participants we may need to limit the number of photos shown during the debrief. #3 would be dropped for all participants in this case. First Name, then last Initial (for example – Joel , B. )
Title of image
Give camera setting information:
Lens used (for example 70-200mm) AND focal length of shot (90mm)
ISO
aperture
shutter speed
exposure compensation, if used
filters, if use
post processing techniques of note
Upload your images by navigating to EVENT LISTING, then go to PHOTO LINK near the bottom, click and upload images.
Those participating are asked to review all photos in the album, and formulate questions for the photo creator.
Thursday, December 1, those registered for the event will receive an e-mail from Joel Belsky with a link to join the meeting from 6:30 – 7:30.
The meeting will be an open-mic group discussion about the photos captured with the goal of encouraging and helping improve our work.
**PLEASE BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS YOUR IMAGES ( where were they taken, camera settings, post processes and why you chose the specific image )**
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]
New 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 Tylervsille 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: FRED HAASER
CRITIQUE: DUSK OR NIGHT CITY IMAGE
PRESENTATION & PHOTOS: PHOTO SAFARI TO BOTSWANA In November, 2021 Fred participated in a photo safari to Botswana in southern Africa, led by professional photographer David Shaw. Fred’s presentation will provide travel and in-country background on the trip in the event you might become interested in going yourself, along with representative photos. A short video will give you a good idea on how the safari is conducted. David Shaw has spoken to the OVCC in the past and will be a guest presenter again in early 2023.
FRED HAASER 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 working to capture images from all 63 US National Parks having completed 62 currently, and the last one (Denali) being planned for 2023.
See more of Fred’s work at: https://500px.com/fredhaaser Contact Information: [email protected]
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
As this will be in a public location this event is open to all paid and non-paid members
What: Total Lunar Eclipse
Where: General James Taylor Park, Covington, KY (up on the platform)
When: November 8 (will arrive at 5 am and leave at sunrise); don’t forget that DST ends Nov. 6th so reset your clocks back one hour then.
Parking: lot in the park, free
Weather Permitting: need clear skies for this, so check the weather before heading down; current forecast is for no rain, maybe 20% cloud cover, temperature mid-40s.
Description: join me downtown to photograph the total lunar eclipse. The graphic above, made using The Photographer’s Ephemeris (TPE) shows that the maximum eclipse will occur at 5:59 am at about 285 degrees on the compass and 6 degrees off the horizontal. My goal will be to capture the eclipse just above the Roebling Bridge cables on the far side between the shoreline and the first pillar, and just to the right of the Bengal’s stadium. Click on the map image in the Photos section below. Bring coffee and some donuts for company.
Photo Gear: bring a sturdy tripod and camera release cable to reduce vibrations (or use your camera’s timer). I’d recommend a lens with an focal length range of 24-70mm to capture the wider shot, and 70-200mm or more to zoom in on the moon.
Camera Settings: exposure 1 sec or less, f8, ISO 100-800, bracket the exposures, try to keep both the moon and other subjects in focus
Focus Stacking – A Guide to Successful Focus-Stacked Images
Dues Paying Members and Trial Members Only can attend no cost. All others can attend for $12. Questions on membership or payments should be directed to Rich Sears – [email protected]
EVENT REGISTRATION WILL END ONE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT TO ELIMINATE LAST MINUTE REQUESTS & THE POTENTIAL CONFUSION REGARDING REQUIRED EMAIL ADDRESSES.
On the day before and again on the day of the workshop you will receive a Zoom link from Fred for the workshop. You will need to copy the Zoom link and paste it into your browser to attend, and you should plan to join 10-15 minutes early to get through any issues you might have.
WHAT: Focus-Stacking is a photographic technique where you take multiple images of a scene focusing on the nearest item in the image and then sequentially focusing farther and farther away until the entire scene has been captured. Software is then used to take the sharpest portions of each image and combine them to create a final image that is sharp everywhere in the image (as opposed to being acceptably sharp). It is used a lot for macro photography but can also be applied to landscape and other photography venues.
WHO IS THIS FOR? This workshop is for anyone who would want to use Focus-Stacking of images to obtain the sharpest possible images.
WILL THIS WORKSHOP BE RECORDED? Yes, the workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available for you to review whenever you like.
WHY ATTEND? Bert will explain what Focus-Stacking is and how to best take advantage of this photographic technique to achieve the sharpest possible images of the entire photograph. You will learn how to combine these images using either Photoshop or Helicon Focus to achieve the sharpest possible image.
WHAT’S INCLUDED? The online interactive session workshop will be via Zoom. You will be able to ask questions and benefit from other attendee questions. In addition, you will be provided with the online workshop slides in PDF form and a link to an online video copy of the workshop that you can view as often as you like.
WHAT SOFTWARE IS COVERED? Bert will show how to process Focus- Stacked images in Photoshop and Helicon Focus.
Sharon Woods is the oldest park in the Great Parks of Hamilton County system. It’s 730 acres, and is made up of a 2.6 mile shared trail that follows the shore line of the parks biggest lake. There is also a .7 mile gorge trail and a 1.0 mile fitness trail. There is a large playground, water vehicles for rent, fishing and a golf course. Most interesting to photographers is the beautiful trees that create wonderful fall colors in late October and early November. The best place to take photographs is from the 2.6 mile (easy) trail around the lake. There are many outstanding vantage points to shoot from. Entrance fee with pass is free, otherwise a single visit is $5.00 for Hamilton County residents and $8.00 for non-residents. An annual sticker is $10 for residents and $16 for non-residents.
Details “LIMITED TO DUES PAYING MEMBERS OR TRIAL MEMBERS ONLY”
SUBMISSION DEADLINE Tuesday, October 25, AT MIDNIGHT
Welcome to the October Shoot and Debrief ( Animals ) – Pets, farm animals , zoo animals, animals in the wild.
Between now and Tuesday 25 , – determine what photos you would like to share.
Tuesday 25, by midnight, upload a maximum of 3 images.
Thursday, October 27 , 6:30 to 7:30 DEBRIEF SESSION Online
Up to 3 Images to be posted by midnight Tuesday ,October 25, per the following instructions:
Resize photo:
Resolution 72
Horizontal Images 1440 pixels wide OR
Vertical Images 930 pixels highTo upload your photos,
Rename your file:
#1 for first priority, #2 for second priority and #3 for third priority. Based on the number of participants we may need to limit the number of photos shown during the debrief. #3 would be dropped for all participants in this case. First Name, then last Initial (for example – Joel , B. )
Title of image
Give camera setting information:
Lens used (for example 70-200mm) AND focal length of shot (90mm)
ISO
aperture
shutter speed
exposure compensation, if used
filters, if use
post processing techniques of note
Upload your images by navigating to EVENT LISTING, then go to PHOTO LINK near the bottom, click and upload images.
Those participating are asked to review all photos in the album, and formulate questions for the photo creator.
Thursday, October 27, those registered for the event will receive an e-mail from Joel Belsky with a link to join the meeting from 6:30 – 7:30.
The meeting will be an open-mic group discussion about the photos captured with the goal of encouraging and helping improve our work.
**PLEASE BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS YOUR IMAGES ( where were they taken, camera settings, post processes and why you chose the specific image )**
FOR OUR KICKOFF MEETING: ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 NOON.
EFFECTIVE IN OCTOBER OUR CLUB WILL CHANGE IT’S MONTHLY MEETING LOCATION TO MASON, OHIO. Mason United Methodist Church, 6315 S. Mason Montgomery Rd. Easy Access off I-71 and I-75. Thereafter our meetings will resume on the third Wednesday each month, January through November.
ENTRANCE: IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THEIR BUILDING, ENTER DOOR 2A, JUST LEFT OF MAIN ENTRANCE, FIRST DOOR ON LEFT. When you enter their Multi-Ministry Room prepare yourself to be WOWED.
WE HAVE ARRANGED A SPECIAL PROGRAM THIS EVENING. Our Guest Speaker will be with us in person, from near Louisville Kentucky, Steven Bullock, one of our more popular speakers.
CRITIQUE: FALL SEASON (People, Nature or Events). LET’S SEE YOUR BEST COMPOSITION AND COLORS. SUBMIT UP TO THREE IMAGES PER INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
MOTIVATIONAL PROGRAM: BRING OUT THE ARTIST WITHIN Put your camera down and let’s have a discussion about capturing your best images with motivation and inspiration and how to to be more creative and to bring out the Artist Within.
– Overcoming fear of failure and fear of success capturing your masterpiece.
– Everyone has a great camera. What needs to be developed is your creative side, motivation and inspiration.
– Hopefully you will get a new insight on how to capture your masterpiece instead of just a photo.
STEVEN BULLOCK BIO: A consummate commercial photographer: Architectural, Events , Fine Art, Industrial, Portraiture & Head Shots, Professional Sports, Event Photographer. Voted/Awarded Best Photographer at National AAOC Juried Art Voted/Awarded Best Photographer at The Sarasota MASTERS Art Event. Steven resides outside of Louisville Kentucky and is constantly on the go every week traveling throughout our country.
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
BROWN’S FAMILY FARM – ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS FOR PHOTOS
The creativity at the Farm during Fall is absolutely limitless!! Farm Market store hours are 9am-7pm daily. Bring your tripod, they make creative arrangements of pumpkins, squash etc. Better lighting in morning and late afternoon. Overcast anytime.
Family owned and operated for over 31 Years!
“The fall brings a rainbow of color and a large selection to meet your fall decorating needs. We grow our own corn stalk bundles, Indian corn, squash, assorted gourds, mums, and of course, pumpkins in all shapes and sizes.”
Brown’s Family Farm Market fall activities include, pick your own pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, straw maze, farm animals, picnic area, several play areas, and lots of photo opportunities. It’s affordable family fun at it’s best. We would love to have you visit and see what we have to offer at the farm. Or just stop in and say “hello”.
11620 Hamilton – Cleves Road Hamilton, Ohio 45013 (513) 738-0404 Now Open 9am-6pm Daily
