March 2014 Club Meeting

 

(1) March Club Meeting Date and Time
The next monthly meeting of Rainbow Camera Club will be held in our usual location of The Cabin, Rossinver, Co Leitrim this coming Thursday (13 March) starting at 8:00pm.

New members are always welcome.

(2) Main Presentation on the Night
Before the break this month Joel Smith, manager of the New Ballagh Centre in Rossinver, will be showing us some of his photographs, talking about how he took them, and also about how he has managed to make some money from them. He will be giving us some information about the local festival later this year (some time in August, I believe), and how Rainbow Camera Club members might get involved in it.

(3) Motivational Slideshow
Just to remind you all that the motivational theme chosen for this month's slideshow to be shown after the break was Low Light Photography. Members are free to interpret this theme as they see fit, and are each encouraged to send up to three images on this theme, taken since the January 2014 meeting (9th January 2014), for inclusion in the slideshow after the break.

As I shall not be in the country for this month's meeting, please send this month's motivational pictures to Pat Mullan's email address (oakfieldphotography@gmail.com), as he shall be putting this month's motivational slideshow together. Please get them to him before midnight on Tuesday 11th March.

Ideally images should be re-sized to 1024 pixels on their longest side before emailing them to Pat. 

(4) February's Motivational Slideshow Just to let you know that a copy of the slideshow of members' motivational photographs (it was an Open theme)  shown at last month's club meeting (13 Feb) has now been uploaded to the club's YouTube page, and can be viewed by clicking here.
 
 (5) Rainbow Camera Club Flickr Page 
Those of you who haven't already seen them may also like to check out the Club's Flickr page, where some of the indoor portraits taken during the February meeting have been uploaded. Check it out  here.

 (6) Motivational Theme for April Meeting
Just a quick reminder that the motivational theme for the April meeting is Lines. Once again any photos taken since 9th January 2014 are eligible for submission under this theme. The images for the April slideshow should be sent to the usual address (rainbowcameraclub@gmail.com)
Please do not send any photographs for the April theme until after the March 2014 meeting.

February Meeting

A few bits of information regarding the club meet this coming Thursday (13th Feb)

(1) Location
We shall be meeting in our usual spot: The Cabin, Rossinver, Co Leitrim, with a start time of 8:00pm

(2) Motivational Slideshow

Just to remind you all that the motivational theme chosen for this month's slideshow to be shaown after the break was an Open one. This means that members are free to send up to three images, on any theme, taken since the last meeting (9th January 2014) to rainbowcameraclub@gmail.com before midnight on Tuesday 11th February for inclusion in the slideshow.
Also a reminder that the motivational themes for the rest of the year have already been decided upon. Details of each month's motivational theme can be found on this website here.
(3) Photo Critique
Club member Regina Magee offered at last month's meeting to provide a photograph of hers for critique by other members of the club. Hopefully this will become a regular item at club meetings - with other members offering to submit an image in different months - and everyone will learn at least something from the discussions that follow.
We shall probably look at Regina's image after the opening announcements at this month's meeting.
(4) Demonstration Of Portrait Photography
Club member Pat Mullan has offered to give a short demonstration before the break on portrait photography. If members wish to bring along their own cameras then perhaps they will be able to learn a little about how to use them to take portraits.
(5) Club Fees
Finally just a reminder that if you have not yet paid your annual subscription fee (€25 Adult and €10 Junior) they are now due.

Video of "Black and White" Slideshow

A video of the slideshow shown at the January meeting of Rainbow Camera club of members' photos taken for the monthly Motivational theme "Black and White" has been uploaded to the club's YouTube page.

You can view it at the following at the following link:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAh6eghlvGo

2014 Motivational Themes

At this month's club meeting it was decided to change the way in which the Monthly Motivational Themes will be run. Instead of choosing a theme for the next month at each monthly meeting, we decided that we will issue a set of monthly themes for the whole year. The list is given lower down this page. 

This means that, instead of members having to take photographs in the month preceding a meeting, they will now have between now and the month in question to take their photos. I would ask, however, that you wait until the month in question before submitting the images for that month, as I will only get confused if I get entries months in advance.

The theme chosen for the February meeting is an Open Theme. This means that members are free to choose any images, no matter what the subject, taken since this month's meeting for submission for the February slideshow. So members can send in up to three photographs taken between now and the next meeting for inclusion in the sideshow. Members are reminded to try to resize their images to 1024 pixels on their longest edge, and send them to the club's address (rainbowcameraclub@gmail.com) by midnight, Tuesday 11th February.

(Tony Murphy of Boyle Camera Club has uploaded a video to YouTube showing how to resize images using Picasa that you may find useful. You should be able to view it here)

Themes for the 2014 are as follows:- 

• February - Open Theme

• March - Low Light Photography
• April - Lines
• May - Derelict Buildings
• June - Colours
• July - Pets
• September - Architecture
• October - Trees
• November - Hedgerows
• December - Portraits 

 Note that there will be no meeting in August.

January Meeting and Motivational Theme

Thanks to all those who turned up for the Christmas Dinner last Friday. A great time was had by all. Many thanks to Gabriel Keown and all the staff at the Riverside Bar in Garrison, Co Fermanagh for the wonderful food and great service they provided on the night.


Next Club Meeting 
The next meeting of Rainbow Camera Club will be held in our usual venue (The Cabin, Rossinver, Co Leitrim) on Thursday 9th January 2014 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. 

Please be aware that the annual membership fee (€25 adults and €10 juniors) will fall due from January. Fees can be paid  at the meeting if you have them with you.

Motivational Theme
The motivational theme chosen for this month at the Christmas dinner was "Black and White". Members may interpret this theme in any way they think suitable, and are encouraged to send in up to three photographs taken between now and the next meeting to rainbowcameraclub @ gmail.com for inclusion in the sideshow to be shown at that meeting. If possible resize your images to 1024 pixels on their longest edge, and send them to the above address by midnight, Tuesday 7th January.

The slideshow of last month's motivational theme ("Sport") which was shown at the Christmas dinner has now been uploaded to the club's YouTube page and can be viewed at http://youtu.be/NTIWiunEng8

Here's wishing you all a happy Christmas, and a great new year!

RAINBOW CAMERA CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING & A.G.M.

A quick reminder that the November meeting of Rainbow Camera Club will be held this coming Thursday, 14th Nov, from 8:00pm to 10:00pm in our usual venue of The Cabin, Rossinver, Co Leitrim.

The first part of the meeting will include a discussion of the venue for the Club's Christmas meal in December, and will also include the AGM (Annual General Meeting) of the club, when we shall elect a new committee. If you wish to nominate yourself or someone else prior to the meeting, send the details to the club secretary at rainbowcameraclub@gmail.com. Nominations will, of course, also be taken on the night.

After the break we shall have a slideshow of the photographs members have submitted under last month's motivational theme "Handbags". Members are free to interpret this theme in any way they see fit and are asked to email up to 3 images to rainbowcameraclub@gmail.com by midnight, Tuesday 12th November, for inclusion in the slideshow. If possible resize your images to no more than 1024 pixels on the longest edge.

The slideshow will be followed by an open conversation to consider a vision for the club as it moves into a new season. This will be your chance to have your say as to how you would like to see as regards the club meetings, photoshoots, workshops, and whatever else you think relevant.

All members are encouraged to attend this important meeting!  

New members are always welcome; just turn up on the night.

Rainbow Camera Club - October Meeting

 

Just a quick reminder that the October meeting of Rainbow Camera Club will take place this coming Thursday, 10th October, in The Cabin, Rossinver, Co Leitrim, from 8:00pm to 10:00pm.

Before the break Marty will be showing members how to access: (1) the club's website (2) the club's facebook page and (3) the club's online forum. Each of these enable club members to keep in touch with what's happening between the monthly meetings. Some members may not already be aware of these online spaces where information can be exchanged and shared.

After the break there will be the usual motivational slideshow. The motivational theme chosen at the September meeting was "Car Lights at Night". Feel free to interpret this in any way you wish, and send up to 3 photographs to rainbowcameraclub@gmail.com by midnight Tuesday 8th October for inclusion in the slideshow at Thursday's meeting. Ideally resize your photographs to 1024 pixels on their longest side.

The slideshow from the September meeting under the theme "Roads" has now been added to our facebook page. You should be able to access it here.

Hoping to see you next Thursday.