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OffShoot Newsletter - 24th March 2018

This Monday 26th March we have feedback on the first project submission of the year.

Interesting Articles / Activities Recommended By Our Members

Donald Gordon has pointed out that winning pictures from the Sony World Photography Awards 2018 can be seen at https://www.worldphoto.org/winners-galleries.

Car Boot Sale.

Got a camera/tripod/lenses/battery/filter/camera case/lens hood/

backpack/manual/photographic book that you don’t want/need and would like to sell ??

First ever Offshoot Car Boot sale will take place on Monday 16th April at 8 pm at the club. To give us an idea of demand, please email bootsale@offshoot.ie with a rough idea of the items you would like to sell. Further details to follow nearer the time.

We will be having our member's image exhibition in the Deansgrange Library from 8th May until 18th June.

All members, new and old, may submit up to 2 images for the exhibition and we guarantee to display at least one, depending on the number of entries.

When choosing your images you need to be mindful that the exhibition is in a family library.

Images should be submitted from now up until the 16th April.

Name your image: 'Exhibition-Your name-Title of image'.
e.g. Exhibition-David Whitaker-40 foot.

To submit an image for the Exhibition log on to club website and go to 'Upload Images' or upload via Dropbox at the link https://www.dropbox.com/request/JFKFV0b3jgZRAzYlio22.

The images will all be mounted and framed in a 20x16in white frame. The cost will be 30 Euro each. This is a very special price for the exhibition only.

There will be a party in the Grange Pub on the night of the opening and all members and guests will be welcome.

NB. Images will only be accepted from paid up 2018 members.

Any queries please email exhibition@offshoot.ie or call Dave (086 173 1166) or Tony (086 236 2828).

Scotland Lake Reflections by Robert Hackett

Just a note for new members – if you want any of your pictures considered for photo of the week, you just have to post them to the OffShoot Flickr group at https://www.flickr.com/groups/offshoot_society/pool/with/25203048077/.

There’s also a link from the OffShoot home page.

26th March 2018: Club Meeting – Project #1 Feedback

27th March 2018: Club Outing – Liffey Evening Shoot

2nd April 2018: No Club Meeting – Easter Monday Bank Holiday

7th April 2018: Club Outing – Russborough House
9th April 2018: Club Meeting – Member Image Critique

16th April 2018: Club Meeting – Competition #2 Hand-In / Car Boot Sale

17th April 2018: Club Outing – Bluebells

23rd April 2018: Club Meeting – Competition #2 Judging

29th April 2018: Club Outing – Malahide Estuary
30th April 2018: Club Meeting – Daniel de Chenu

7th May 2018: No Club Meeting – May Bank Holiday

Keep an eye on your email and the What's On (click here) section on the website for updates.

Hot Dates: 16th April - Competition Submission Hand-In
21st May – Second Project Submission Hand-In

For the full 2018 Competition/Project Programme click here. The next competition and project are detailed below.

April - Competition #2 (Printed)

Level 1 Theme - ‘Close Up’

Level 2 Theme - Open

16th April - Submission Hand-In

23rd April - Judging

‘Close Up’ - This theme is to encourage you to look closely at what surrounds you. Not into the distance but nearby. Pick things that interest you and find a way turning them into interesting images. Think about shapes, textures and patterns in monochrome as well as the new colours of the year. Go to the Paddy's day parade - floats, costumes and characters. You can also put on a Macro lens and get really Close Up!

March - Initial entry

26th March - Feedback

Which setting lets in one stop less light than f/4?

A. f/5.6

B. f/2.8

C. f/8

D. What’s a stop?

Answer at bottom of the Newsletter.

Call for Entries: Aesthetica Art Prize Now Open for Submissions

The Aesthetica Art Prize is now open for entries, presenting an opportunity for emerging and established artists to further their involvement in the art world. The award is an internationally renowned prize presented by Aesthetica Magazine and judged by industry experts.

Enter for your chance to win £5,000 and showcase your work to wider audiences!

Categories for entry: Photographic & Digital Art; Three-Dimensional Design & Sculpture; Painting, Drawing & Mixed Media and Video, Installation & Performance.

Deadline for submissions is 31 August 2018. Visit: www.aestheticamagazine.com/artprize

The latest edition of the Lee Filters magazine, LEExposure Issue 7 is available for download now at http://www.leefilters.com/index.php/camera/camera-resources.

New Exhibition of Scott MacBride's FIPF Panel in the Eddie Chandler Dublin Camera Club Gallery from Saturday 24th March at 11am, running to Saturday 7th April

Scott MacBride FIPF is a Scottish creative self portrait photographer living in Dublin. His work has a narrative quality often based in humour. See more of his work at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scottmacbride/.

Scott recently achieved the distinction of Fellowship of the IPF (FIPF) for this panel of images which is on exhibition.

Scott’s FIPF Statement:

Category: Self Portraits

The IPF handbook states “all assessments are carried out anonymously” but with this panel I seem to have wavered my right to anonymity…I am a self portrait photographer.

For me self portraiture is not about ego but about creativity and self expression, each of my images captures a little piece of my quirky personality.

At times I feel like I’m part photographer, part performance artist and If I have to make a fool of myself to get my idea across then so be it.

This panel of twenty images comes from a body of work that spans over seven years of taking a self portrait everyday, it’s a miracle I’m not fed up with the sight of my own face yet.

Scott MacBride

The Eddie Chandler Gallery is in the Dublin Camera Club premises, 10 Lightroom Camden Street and is open to the public every Saturday from 11am to 5pm. Free entry.

September Weekend Landscape Workshop in Donegal - 13th September to 17th September 2018

Four-night workshop on the Inishowen Peninsula with Mike Brown. This has been an exceptionally popular workshop for the last 5 years and Mike is going back again this September.

Inishowen is just fantastic for its diversity and rugged beauty and it produces unique and different images each year. You can make images here which you won't find in typical portfolios as it is not visited as widely as the usual hot spots of landscape photography. We also visit some interesting "built landscapes" for variety and interest.

Full Details here: http://platform3photo.com/section722744_323383.html

September Weekend Landscape Workshop in West Cork - 27th September to 1st October 2018

Four-night workshop in the Clonakilty area of West Cork. Known for its rugged coastline and beautiful beaches this area is a treasure trove of photographic opportunities. Miek has lived in and photographed this area for over 25 years and knows the area like the back of his hand. A wide variety of images await and Mike will guide you and assist you with your technique wherever required.

Full details here - http://platform3photo.com/section722744_356383.html.

Humans of Dublin at DLR Lexicon until 31st March

Dlr Libraries are hosting an exhibition of 60 photos by Peter Varga from his Humans of Dublin series at the Lexicon, Level 3. See details here:

http://libraries.dlrcoco.ie/events-and-news/library-news/humans-dublin-peter-varga.

IPF Distinctions Sittings

Saturday 24th March 2018

Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland (https://goo.gl/maps/zovYUB6yWyt)

Saturday 19th May 2018

Mullingar Arts Centre, Lower Mount Street, Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland (https://goo.gl/maps/MXeYW4jjdi72)