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Club Competition – Anything Man-Made
On the 26th July the fourth formal competition for 2021, 'Anything Man-Made', was judged by Iñaki Hernández-Lasa. Thanks to all who took part in the Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 categories and to Iñaki for the feedback provided to our members on their images....
Club Outing – Malahide Castle
On Tuesday 13th July twelve OffShoot members arrived at Malahide Castle on a very mild but dull morning. First stop was the Butterfly House where we spent a long time photographing some of the huge variety of exotic species of butterflies present. Eventually we...
Club Outing – Kilmacurragh Gardens
On Saturday 10th July 11 members attended the outing to Kilmacurragh, we were greeted with wonderful sunshine and a fabulous array of flowers, trees, butterflies, and bees, but the stars of the day were the Dragonflies and Damselflies. We all had great fun trying to...
Club Outing – Ardgillan Castle and Skerries Harbour
On Saturday 26th June 11 members arrived at Ardgillan Castle where a very cool gale blew in from the sea. Fortified with warm coffee we set off to discover the Demesne. Ardgillan park is unique among Dublin’s regional parks for the magnificent views it enjoys of the...
Club Outing – Glendalough
On Tuesday 15th June twelve OffShoot members met up in Glendalough, where we had the perfect weather. After a good chat, we all took off to various destinations. Positioned in a glaciated valley with two lakes, Glendalough has so much to offer. A few members trekked...
Club Outing – Altamont Gardens & Duckett’s Grove
On Saturday 12th June 7 club members arrived at Altamount Gardens, the weather was somewhat overcast but happily lifted throughout the day. The gardens were beautiful with an array of wonderful flowers and trees. We enjoyed a picturesque walk around the lake which was...
Club Outing – Russborough House & Gardens
Saturday 29th May was bathed in sunshine as 8 members gathered in the car park at Russborough House. We meandered to the walled garden where the volunteers were busy planting and weeding. Alas, because of the pandemic the garden was not quite the riot of cover we...
Club Competition – Up Close and Personal
On the 31st May the third formal competition for 2021, 'Up Close and Personal', was judged by Andrea Hunt. Thanks to all who took part in the Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 categories and to Andrea for the feedback provided to our members on their images....
Club Outing – Emo Court and the Rock of Dunamase
On Saturday 15th May the rain was pouring down in Dublin as 6 members set out for Emo Court but luckily it had all abated by the time we arrived, even the sun decided to greet us later on our walk. It was so peaceful and the birdsong was so clearly audible amid the...
Club Outing – National Stud & Japanese Gardens
A group of 10 OffShoot members met at the Irish National Stud. It was smiles all around as the lifting of restriction allowed us a greater measure of freedom. The weather was fabulous and the Japanese Gardens were vibrant with colour. The horses and foals were basking...
Club Competition – The Natural World
On the 29th March the second formal competition for 2021, 'The Natural World', was judged by Harry Wheeler-Brand. Thanks to all who took part in the Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 categories and to Harry for the feedback provided to our members on their images....
Club Competition – 2020 Vision
On the 25th January the first formal competition for 2021, '2020 Vision', was judged 'live via Zoom' superbly by some members of the Enskede Fotoklubb, Stockholm, Sweden. Congratulations to all who took part and thanks to Enskede Fotoklubb for an informative and...