Newsletter

Well, that was a marathon session last Monday. Thanks to everyone who submitted their projected images and to Aidan White (the judge) for working his way through the 138 submissions!

Congratulations to all for a great standard of images. The winning images can be seen at the link in the 'News from offshoot.ie' section below.

This coming Monday we have a practical evening. Various members will be discussing their favourite equipment. Discussed will be items like why they bought it, what they use it for, why the particular model/brand, what they like about it and what's not so great.

Members presenting and their topics are:

• John Wiles - Panoramic Head

• Russell Burke - Tripods

• Helen Black - Backpack and filters

• Steve Crozier - Flash

• Wendy Hannan - Tilt-shift Lens

LEExposure

A new edition of Lee Filters online magazine is out now. Always an interesting read even if you don’t use Lee Filters. http://www.leefilters.com/images/pdf/LEExposure-08-Spreads.pdf

2019 Annual Subscription

The annual subscription for 2019 of €90 is now due. Please ensure that you pay by 28th February 2019. Payment can be made by PayPal at https://offshoot.ie/subs or by cash/cheque at the door.

OffShoot Exhibition 2019 - 7th May until 17th June

The club exhibition will be in Deansgrange Library again this year. 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. The space in the library has been restricted, so get your images in early to avoid disappointment!

Images may be submitted from now up to 7th April.

The file name for your images must include 'Exhibition-Your Name-Image Title' and they must be submitted at https://www.dropbox.com/request/WZMztBkvMuVfPCV7uC3C.

Your pictures will all be mounted and framed in a white frame 21x17ins. The cost will be 30 Euro each. This is a very special price for 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 2019 members.

Any queries?

Dave 086 173 1166

Tony 086 236 2828

A Moment In Time by Deirdre Irwin

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.

4th February
Club Meeting – Practical Evening

10th February
Club Outing – Point to Point

11th February
Club Meeting – Photography Using Drones (Anthony Horrigan)

12th February
Club Outing – Powerscourt Waterfall

17th February
Club Outing – Primrose Hill

18th February
Club Meeting – Underwater Photography (Tim Gleeson) / Project #1 Hand-In

23rd February
Club Outing – Sunset at Sally Gap

25th February
Club Meeting – Project #1 Review

4th March
Club Meeting – Weather and Photography (Evelyn Cusack)

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

The first project hand in will be on 18th February, with the first review session on 25th February. So for those of you who want to take on a project, time to get your thinking caps on and get that first shot of your project.

Really famous people just need one name; which one below is the photographer?

A. Madonna

B. Cantiflas

C. Brassai

D. Messi

Answer at the bottom of the Newsletter.

Apple iPhone Photo Contest

From January 22nd to February 7th, Apple is looking for outstanding photographs for a Shot on iPhone Challenge. A panel of judges will review worldwide submissions and select 10 winning photos, to be announced in February. The winning photos will be featured on billboards in select cities, Apple retail stores and online.

For a discussion on the terms and conditions see https://petapixel.com/2019/01/25/yes-apple-will-pay-photographers-for-its-shot-on-iphone-contest/

Butterflies of Ireland

An exhibition of 14 of OffShoot's Robbie O'Leary's pictures entitled “Butterflies of Ireland” is currently running in Dublin West Education Centre, Tallaght (in the grounds of IT Tallaght) and members of the public are welcome to drop in during normal working hours.