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.
A TRIPOD AND MACRO LENS ARE SUGGESTED.
YOU ARE TO REGISTER IN THEIR OFFICE AS BEING WITH OVCC. PLAN TO LEAVE BY 11:00 am.
PARKING WILL BE DIRECTLY ACROSS STEPHENS ROAD IN THEIR ADDITIONAL PROPERTY. (OR SHORT 1,100′ WALK) SEE PHOTO OF GOOGLE SATELITE MAP. A SHUTTLE WILL BE ARRANGED FOR THOSE ARRIVING BY 8:45 AM. A SHUTTLE BACK IS TO BE AVAILABLE AT 11:00 AM, OR A SHORT WALK.
REQUIREMENT: EACH ATTENDEE IS TO DONATE A GOOD IMAGE FOR THEIR PROMOTIONAL USE. SUBMIT BY THURSDAY, MAY 18. Ideally, 240 + dpi, resolution 2 MB or finer. Process and send along with your name to me at: [email protected].
LINK: LIST OF ANNUALS 220 https://www.greenfieldplantfarm.com/plants-and-products/annuals/
LINK: LIST OF PERENNIALS 500 https://www.greenfieldplantfarm.com/plants-and-products/perennials/
For Event members current on dues and our new members. For membership information contact me.
Maple Knoll Juried Summer Exhibition Information
What: A Photo exhibit open to the public.
Where: Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
When: The exhibit runs Thursday, June 6 with Opening Reception: that evening from 5:00 – 8:00 PM to July 19th.
Exhibition Theme: OPEN
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRIES: APRIL 20TH MIDNIGHT
Submit up to five digital images for judging. Your link to do so is: https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/xkXzSD/fdkfbh BE SURE THE TITLE FOR EACH IMAGE INCLUDES YOUR NAME AS WELL. STATE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF IMAGES YOU’RE WILLING TO EXHIBIT. WHILE FRAMING IMAGES APPEARS WELL, WE DO NOT NEED TO FRAME OUR ART. ALSO, IMPORTANT, SEND YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS TO RICH AT [email protected].
I am planning to announce the prints accepted on MAY 6TH. This will allow four weeks to have your images printed. Accepted prints are to be delivered to Mapleknoll on June 3 – 4.
For those accepted photos must have hanging hardware of some sort when delivered (sawtooth hangers are acceptable). ALL PRINTS: Attach a small label with your name and the title of the work and contact information somewhere on the back of each work. Also, you MUST fill out an entry form which MUST accompany each work in the exhibit. You will be notified where to download a copy of that form at a later date, so keep an eye on the event page for this exhibition. Rich
OPEN TO Event Members Current on Dues, their guests, and New Members. OUT OF TOWNERS: Contact rich at: [email protected]
LOCATION: Evendale Bell Tower Arts Pavilion – Lower Level. 3270 Glendale-Milford Rd
PRESENTOR: LISA LANGRELL, Domestic, International Workshops. Previous Speaker. Lisa will be presenting live from Phoenix AZ.
CRITIQUE: Nature and Wildlife Images Open.
PRESENTATION:Photographing Abstracts: The techniques behind the best images. Excellent Abstract photography doesn’t happen by chance. It is rarely the accidental blurred shot that works as an elite abstract image. It is through careful photography and technique where the best images are created. So–expand your creativity! A whole new world of photography, creativity, and fun opens up when you break the boundaries of traditional imagery and explore photographing abstracts! I will teach you the techniques behind creating the best images. Abstract photography is all about taking the everyday objects and transforming them into something creative and mostly unrecognizable in comparison to their original form. Through instruction, videos, audience-interaction and inspiration from your instructor and fellow participants, you will learn:
· How to apply basic compositional guidelines while using your creativity and vision to create abstract images · How to use intentional camera motion (ICM) and motion blur · Patterning and its application to abstract photography · How contrast, shadows, color theory, textures, edges, and more can help you design images that are artistic, ethereal, and fun · How to present your abstract images for impactful, stunning wall art and more! This session is always full of laughs, freedom, and creativity. It’s a great class for any level of photographer with any camera–even a mobile phone!
SUBMIT UP TO THREE CRITIQUE IMAGES – NOTE: UPGRADED PIXEL RESOLUTION 1920 X 1080 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 1920 pixels wide. For vertical images 1080 pixels high
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
LISA LANGRELL BIO: A nature photographer and birder from the age of eight, Lisa is the founder of Langell Photography, Inc. (http://www.langellphotography.com) and more recently, Focus Your Art, LLC. (http://www.focusyourart.com). She started her business in 2010 after long vibrant careers as a floral designer, educational psychologist, consultant and in helping launch and manage two startups that grew into leading companies in the Ed-Tech space. Since then, she has earned numerous awards and has been published in Outdoor Photographer, Arizona Highways, Ranger Rick, Images Arizona, and more. She is an ambassador for Tamron, Fotopro and is a judge for Viewbug.
Lisa loves creating nature photography and art that is inspired by her background in psychology and design. When Lisa isn’t having fun making photographs, she’s thriving on teaching photography—most often in Alaska! Her humility and passion for both shines through in how she provides memorable, fun, and educational experiences that enrich, invigorate and expand photographers’ minds in wonderful ways.
On April 8th Ohioans will have an opportunity to photograph the last full solar eclipse until 2044 – 2045.
Dayton Eclipse: 100 %. Full process 1 hour 52 minutes estimated, Total Eclipse 2 and one-half minutes. Cincinnati: 90%
LOCATION HAS CHANGED DUE TO EXPECTED OVERFLOW CROWD AT US AIR FORCE MUSEUM. NOW AT: PARKVIEW CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 4701 FAR HILLS AVE, KETTERING OH. ONLY 2.25 MILES NORTH OF I-675 OFF OF FAR HILLS AVE.
SEE PHOTOS BELOW
NOW: ORDER ECLIPSE RATED FILTERS FOR YOUR CAMERA AND ECLIPSE GLASSES CERTIFIED FOR ISO 12312-2 Exposure Settings will be provided to attendees.
TO REGISTER: CLICK LINK BELOW. ALSO WE MUST HAVE YOUR PHONE MUMBER TO TEXT FINAL LOCATION TO MEET
CONTACT: On morning of check for a A TEXT message from our Event Coordinator for MEETING LOCATION with: Kevin Marano: text to (937)313-0837
SHOOT arrive Noon or earlier**, Initial start of 3 partial phases at 1:53pm, full eclipse 3:10 pm, followed by three partial phases, the final starting at approximately 4:25 pm**
March Shoot & Debrief Discussion- Images Taken At Night
YOU ARE ENTITLED TO ATTEND AS A LOCAL EVENT MEMBER CURRENT ON DUES, OR AN AWAY MEMBER, OR A NEW TRIAL MEMBER.
IMPORTANT: “Due to continuing issues in communicating through Meetup write Rich directly for him to reply with Zoom meeting link. Also Meetup is garbling sometimes internet links. If you do not know Rich’s email his domain is at gmail. The balance is “ovccrs”. Also we are creating a backup system to store contact information. Rich also requests everyone send along their phone number.” *********************[email protected]************************************
SHOOT AND DEBRIEF MEETING March 28th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM ONLINE
THEME: Images Taken At Night
HOST: Joel Belsky
The meeting will be an open-mic group discussion about the photos captured with the goal of encouraging and helping improve our work.
RESIZE YOUR PHOTOS in order to fill the screen during the Zoom session else your image may appear small. If using Lightroom use Export / Imaging Sizing / Resize to Fitand enter 2800 pixels for landscape images or 1800 pixels for portrait images. Enter a resolution of 72 pixels per inch to get the recommended number of pixels.
Rename your image files: first and last name, #1 for first priority, #2 for second priority and #3 for third priority and Image Title, as in this example John Smith 1 Downtown Cincinnati.jpg
Upload up to three imagesfor discussion by Tuesday, March 26, at the OVCC SmugMug Web-Site (NOT HERE ON this MEETUP SITE!! )
Copy & paste the following URL into your browser to upload:
https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/w9BhT7/Debrief
Be prepared to discuss the camera setting information
Lens used (e.g. 70-200mm) AND focal length of shot (e.g. 90mm)
ISO, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, filters, if used
Post processing techniques of note
NOTE: most of the above will already be in the meta-data if you check Lightroom to include it during your export.
Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues. This class is a shorter than previous classes.
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 backing up your images. 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/Photo Files
Processing Work Flow
The six session series will cover:
Introduction to Photography
Exposure, Part 1
Exposure, Part 2
Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups (Part 1)
Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
Image Storage, Workflow, and Backing Up Your Photos
Attend any or all of the classes! GoToMeeting link will appear in the right panel of this page at the OVCC Meetup site once your RSVP Yes.
Get the Zoom app now and be ready when your first meeting starts to avoid any delays in attending. Click on the Registration Link below to signup now and receive the session link back to your email.
Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society Spring Show Photographers are welcome: Best time is 10am – noon on Sunday March 24, 2024 Tripods are okay. Entry fee: $5 at the door
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 .
ENCORE PRESENTATION: HOW TO SHOOT THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE FROM FEBRUARY 11TH
Intro – The next full solar eclipse visible in the United States occurs on April 8, 2024 mid-afternoon, with the path passing amazing through Ohio! The next total solar eclipse in the US will not occur until 2044 & 2045, when most of us may be gone! This presentation will provide the information you need to get ready and photograph this rare event.
Original Live Presentation with Fred Haaser: February 17th Encore Presentation: Hosted by Rich Sears Saturday, March 23rd 1:30 – 3:15 PM EDST
Everyone Is Welcome. No Charge.
Presentation Outline · April 8, 2024, North American Solar Eclipse – Some Facts · Path Across the United States · Where to Photograph the 2024 Solar Eclipse · What Causes a Solar Eclipse & Different Types · Protecting your Camera and Eyes · Solar glasses & filters · Different Elements of a Solar Eclipse to Photograph · How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse · Recommended lens sizes · Exposure Guide · Resources
REGISTRATION: If not already a member of OVCC, EMAIL your request to attend to: [email protected]. You will receive a reply with your webinar link. If you are a member of OVCC register at our Event site including your direct email. You will receive a link both through your direct email and through Meetup Chat (formerly Message). Registration closes Saturday, March 23 at NOON. No calls will be accepted later.
On-Line Zoom Session – this presentation will be provided using a Zoom Session. The link will be sent to those registering. Because of the continuing issues we are experiencing with Meetup in communicating with our members we need your direct email address.
ENJOY THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AIRFORCE IN DAYTON. YES 100% TOTAL ECLIPSE FOR OVER 2 AND ONE-HALF MINUTES. SEE OUR EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR APRIL 8TH.
MARCH MEETING: SEEING AND VISUALIZING / CRITIQUE: IMAGES YOU FIRST VISUALIZED
WE ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS REACHING OUR MEMBERS THROUGH MEETUP. WE ASK OUR MEMBERS TO FORWARD YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION TO RICH AT: [email protected]
LIMITED TO EVENT MEMBERS CURRENT ON DUES, OUR NEW MEMBERS, AND GUESTS (2)
TO ATTEND IN PERSON AT EVENDALE VILLAGE ARTS PAVILLION CLICK ATTEND BELOW. IF YOU LIVE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AWAY YOU MAY CHOOSE TO VIEW ONLINE. WRITE ME BEFORE 3:00 PM ON MEETING DATE AT [email protected]. INDICATION OF ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT SITE WILL NOT GET YOU THE LINK.
Date: Wednesday, March 15th Time: 6:30 – 8:45 PM REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 3PM ON OUR MEETING DATE.
NOTE: CRITIQUE IMAGE SIZE REQUIREMENTS HAVE CHANGED
PRESENTER: BERT SIRKIN
PRESENTATION: THE ART OF SEEING AND VISUALIZATION This presentation is all about fine-tuning how you see as a photographer. Seeing is the first step to visualizing, and visualizing is how you see photographically. This presentation is designed to ignite your creative spark and elevate your photography skills to new heights. Imagine being able to see a picture in your mind’s eye before you even lift your camera – this class will teach you exactly that. Regardless of your experience level, this course will empower you to transform ordinary scenes into works of art.
BREAK
CRITIQUE: IMAGES YOU FIRST VISUALIZED This theme is OPEN. Anything you can say you thought through your composition per your vision before pushing the shutter release.
DEADLINETO SUBMIT CRITIQUE IMAGES: FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 10:00 PM: SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW!!!
WE ARE NOW MEETING AT THE EVENDALE BELL TOWER ARTS PAVILION -LOWER LEVEL. Located at 3270 Glendale Milford Rd (TURN ONTO KINSPORT DRIVE} near Reading Rd (US 42) ***WE ASK MEMBERS COMING FROM WITHIN 30 MINUTES AWAY TO ATTEND LIVE. ***FOR THOSE COMING OVER ONE-HALF HOUR AWAY YOU CAN ELECT TO VIEW OUR PROGRAM LIVE VIA OUR NEW WEBINAR PROVIDER, ZOOM. WRITE RICH AT [email protected] for link PRIOR TO 4:00 pm ON DAY OF MEETING. Afterwards he will not be reachable.
BIO: Bert Sirkin has been a professional photographer and educator for over 40 years. He helps people understand their cameras and editing software in simple English. He teaches various photography topics, Lightroom and Photoshop. Bert has put all of his expertise in his online courses. He wants to help you produce the very best pictures you can. – pictures that you will be proud to show. Check out some of his published images at: https://1x.com/photobert/overview Bert offers several workshops at: https://www.pbworkshops.com/
SUBMIT UP TO THREE CRITIQUE IMAGES – NOTE: UPGRADED PIXEL RESOLUTION – LANDSCAPE: 2800 X 1800 / PORTRAIT 1800 X 1200 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.
DIRECTIONS TO BELL TOWER ARTS PAVILION From the North, West and South Off of I-75 exit Glendale-Milford Highway heading East. Cross Reading Road and move into the left hand lane. Proceed one-quarter mile at the traffic signal turn left onto Kingsport Drive. Take the first right up a slope and park behind the building (Art Pavilion). Entrance door is at the right end. Grab a chair from the closet.
From the EAST Off I-71 exit Pfeiffer Roading heading West 2.7 miles to Kingsport Drive at traffic signal. Crossing Kenwood Rd Pfeiffer Road changes name to Glendale-Milford Rd. Crossing Plainfield Rd, you will have 1 and one-quarter mile to go to Kingsport Drive. Turn right onto Kingsport Drive. Take the first right up a slope and park behind the building (Art Pavilion). Entrance door is at the right end. Grab a chair from the closet.
Introduction to and Understanding Photography – Session 5 of 6
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 workflow and backing up your images. 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:
Introduction to Photography
Exposure, Part 1
Exposure, Part 2
Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups (Part 1)
Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
Image Storage Workflow & Backing Up Your Photos
Attend any or all of the classes!
The Zoom session 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.
Get the Zoom app now and be ready when your first meeting starts to avoid any delays in attending. Click on the Registration Link below to signup now and receive the session link back to your email.
Zoom Session Info Registration Linkhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqdu2qrjsiGNfKSd0_IegdCM509AX_a8gz#/registration
Meeting ID: 951 3826 9989 Passcode: 333007
Note: the Intro to Adobe Lightroom will a separate two-part course this year.
