Previous Events – Club Events, Outings & Guest Speakers
Club Outing – Powerscourt, County Wicklow
On Saturday 15th April, 8 members of our club assembled at 10:30 am in the car park of Powerscourt House and Gardens. The weather Gods were smiling and blessed us with a warm, sunny morning. After entering the grounds we fanned out to explore and capture the many and...
Club Outing – Lough Tay Sunset
On 4th April, despite the preceding few days which were quite wet, the forecast for this Tuesday was for dry weather up to 8 pm, and a little windy. Fourteen members turned up for this sunset shoot. The weather was quite cold, and windier than forecast. Gloves were a...
Club Outing – Knocksink Wood
On 25th March 10 members arrived at Knocksink. Many of us were not used to macro work, so it was an adventure to try and find something of interest. It certainly gives you a different perspective on nature and a greater sense of discovery. Knocksink is a beautiful...
Club Outing – Sally Gap Sunset
This outing on 14th March was bedevilled by the weather forecasts in the preceding days. These predicted near-freezing temperatures and winds of 20 km/hr. However, the forecast on the 13th showed a sunny, rain-free window just before and after sunset. On this basis,...
Club Outing – Studio Portraits
On Saturday 5th March 15 members arrived at the NGCC studio to take some portrait pictures. Richard and Paul were busily setting up the different sets and lighting. Olive briefed us on what to expect from the morning's activities and we were introduced to our...
Club Outing – Dublin Georgian Doors
On Tuesday 21st February 10 Club members gathered at the Oscar Wilde Statue in Merrion Square Park at 11am. The theme for the day was Georgian and the members were challenged to find articles that were remnants of that era e.g. doors, boot scrapers, bells and signs....
Club Outing – Dublin Zoo
On Saturday morning 11th February, 11 members of our club gathered outside the gates of the ‘Ah-Zoo’, cameras in hand, ready to explore its almost 70 acres of animals and birds. ( Dublin Zoo 1st opened its doors to the public in 1840, charging one penny for entry!)...
Club Outing – Moonrise at Sorrento Park
On Sunday late afternoon on 5th February 14 members arrived at Sorrento Park. It was very windy so a group opted to go down to Dillon Park and some remained on the hill. We were very lucky with the weather apart from the initial low bank of cloud but the moon...
Club Outing – Glendalough Winter Morning
On the morning of Saturday 21st January 13 members arrived at Glendalough, the weather was dull but our spirits were high. It was lovely to see new members and it was great that the more experienced photographers could give help, insights, and tips to help them along...