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Coming Up
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DATES: CUT OUT & KEEP BY YOUR PILLOW!
December:
5th - Change exhibition in Arklow Business Enterprise Centre
New Exhibition in The Loft Restaurant (The 56 - Main Street
Arklow)
14th December - Christmas Do
The Canon A1 continues to do the rounds and we’re all
looking forward to slide shows soon!!
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NOTE: Talks/Events may be subject to change,
due to unforeseen circumstances and will be rescheduled where
possible.
Meeting
Point: The Bridge Hotel, Wednesdays 8.30pm - all welcome.
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Diary
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| November |
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| 27th |
Sincere thanks to Podge Kelly for
a great night last Wednesday - I hope everyone learned
something new and have a good think about it as we'll have a
Podge Style Still Life night show sometime soon.
Meanwhile on to this Wednesday and please
have your photos in for 8.45pm
- no later!! for our
Tommy Byrne Photographic Society Landscape Competition - 2
photos (~A4, mounted) - rules have been sent out in
previous newsletters and are attached again below.
Our thoughts are with George again
as he goes for more tests on Wednesday so keep up the good
vibes his way again.
If anyone has any suggestions as
to what they would like to see going at meeting each week please
email me before the next meeting as the committee are setting
the new schedule.
The Christmas Party is on the 14th
December in The Bridge - I think we're in for Karaoke again
(my voice is almost gone at the mo, thank God - hope it
doesn't come back before then!) 
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| 21st |
Just a reminder
that Podge Kelly will be our Special Guest this
Wednesday, 23rd Nov, at the earlier
time of 8pm so we are asking for a great turnout
please. Also bring your cameras as practical work will
be covered also.
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| 10th |
We really need to pull together
and have a positive thought mode for George who is still  so
send all those positive vibes in the direction of Cluain
Ard and hopefully we'll have him back on Wednesday.
Well done to all who worked on
their slide shows for last night. There was a great
discussion on the topic of photographing people/kids in
public following one of the shows in particular. It's
become a sad state of affairs when you can hardly take a photo
of your own child in public.
So what's coming up?
Not sure if I'll be in The Bridge
next week but if I am I'll continue with Picasa and cover
Collage and Picnik which will finish the Picasa classes.
If I'm not there I'm sure Elena will find something else to do
with ye all.
The following week, 23rd, we have
the return of Podge Kelly who is going to show us his
version of Still Life. He'll present a slideshow and
there will also be about 40mins of camera work - so plenty of
variety going on that night and we are appealing to
members to please make the effort and come along this night
and of course bring your cameras. Here's a
couple of links to some of his work http://www.podgekelly.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/podgekelly/
On the 30th we have the TBPS
Landscape Competition - 2 ~A4/8x10/8x12 mounted photos -
rules below.
And on the 14th December we have
our Christmas do (yes it's that time of the year again).
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| 4th |
Thanks to Nigel for giving the class last week, I believe
it was very interesting - well done. And with the
darkness ever creeping up on us no one has an excuse for no
night shots! :o)
We had the second part of Picasa last Wednesday, handout
attached. Following on from last week your homework is
to create a slide show from Picasa (or if you wish to use a
different program please do), time limit not longer than 3 1/2
mins so about 50 photos should do it. Still to come
with Picasa - collage and Picnik.
 We
send our Get Well Soon Wishes to George - poor dear has been 
the past few weeks - hurry up and get better soon George.
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| October |
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| 23rd |
Just a quick newsletter for ye
today. I hope you all enjoyed learning about Picasa and
it's simplicity last week - handout attached. Nigel
takes over the class this Wednesday with 'Night
Photography' which should be really good. I'm back on
the 3rd to show you how to do slideshows and collage in Picasa
again. We won't be in the Enterprise Centre so bring
laptops to The Bridge again thanks.
It was a beautiful day for
Powerscourt last Sunday -not like today 
and there were some eye opening shots taken!! Just
remember to 'Keep off the Grass' 
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| 14th |
Hi
all, Many thanks to Paul for the past six weeks. We hope
everyone enjoyed it, has learned loads and is putting the good
work into practise. Classes continue next Wednesday - at 8pm
(sharp) we will meet in the Arklow Business Enterprise Centre
for the next stage and we will be concentrating on Picasa as
it's a freely available programme. It's been arranged that
everyone will have a computer to work with so that rather than
just sitting, looking and listening you'll get some hands on
work done as well. Please bring some of your untouched photos on
a pen drive or email them to me before Wednesday. The ABEC is
located in the Kilbride Industrial Estate (behind Sean Behan's
at Templerainey and before Asgard Nursing Home). We will finish
just before 9pm as the centre will lock up at that time and then
we'll return to The Bridge. If anyone has any problems please
call or text me at 087 2898406.
Next Wednesday also - for your Project Work this week we are
requesting that you put two of your favourite photos on a pen
drive (or email to me). We need the images full size as we would
like to print them up for inclusion in our exhibition in the
Enterprise Centre. We're leaving the category as Open so you can
bring in whatever you would like to put on display. We need to
change the photos that are in the centre and for anyone who
hasn't yet brought in their B&W photos from the last
competition can you please do so - thanks.
This Sunday (weather depending) we will have an outing to
Powerscourt Gardens - bring your family along as well and make a
day of it for everyone. Meet at the Bridge at 11am. Charges are
Adults €5.00, Student/OAP €4.50, Child (U16) €3.50,
Children (U2) Free
Nigel will take over on the 26th with a talk on Night
Photography and the following week (2nd Nov) we will continue
with the second night of Picasa - again in the Enterprise
Centre.
We are delighted to welcome back Podge Kelly on the 23rd Nov.
Details in last weeks email and will be sent out again close to
the time.
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| 7th |
Hi
all, Paul's almost winding up the classes - next week is his
last week (already!! - where has the time gone?). So your
project work for Wednesday night is based on his class of Light.
Everyone has their notes so have another read through them and
get snapping and if you'll like to tell us your set up you're
more than welcome. Again, if anyone hasn't got a pen drive to
load their photos onto just email them to me.
On the 19th I will be covering Picasa with you. I know it's
difficult for anyone to watch a computer demonstrate without
working on a computer themselves so I'm just waiting on
confirmation that we can have access to some computers so
everyone can work away on an image at the same time. Nigel will
give a lecture on the 26th and then we'll be back on computers
for the 2nd November which will conclude our Autumn/Winter Photo
School 2011.
On Sunday 16th October we have a day trip out to Powerscourt
Gardens. The colours should be lovely giving us opportunity for
some great shots. Meet at the Bridge at 11am.
Podge Kelly will be visiting with us again on the 23rd
November 8.30pm. He will be showing us his interpretation of
Still Life, he'll present a slideshow and there will also be
about 40mins of camera work - so plenty of variety going on that
night. Here's a couple of links to some of his work
http://www.podgekelly.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/podgekelly/
The Tommy Byrne Landscape Competition will be held on the
30th November sponsored by The Byrne Family - 2 photos, mounted
please.
Can members PLEASE bring in their B&W entries they had
for that competition as we need them for exhibition. That's it
for now.
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| 2nd |
Hi
all, Many congratulations to our winners last week especially to
our youngest member Sarah for her fab work with some help from
willing friends. We had about 15 photos in the end which was a
great turn out for the first of it's kind - keep up the good
work guys.
On Wednesday can members bring back in their entries for the
Black & White competition please. It's that time of year
again when we need to replace the photos in the Enterprise
Centre and we'd like to put those up.
We'll have Podge back in October - date to be confirmed.
And your project work for this Wednesday is 'My Neighbour'.
Doesn't necessarily have to be your next door neighbour - think
outside the box! See ye in The Bridge.
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| September |
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| 21st |
Well
Boys and Girls, Not much on the Homework tonight - Naughty
Naughty! But there was some work from Kitty Boilers to Nut
Scrapers and Chillies to keep you going!
Great show on the Cobh front (my apologies for missing some
of it but I'll give my reason why soon).
Next weeks Project Work is 'On The Shelf' - no self portraits
please.
Tomorrow if anyone's around at about 3pm on Fiona Kenny is
getting married in The Bay Hotel and asked us if we would take
some photos. There will be a few of us there so if anyone else
would like to join us please do. It basically starts at 3pm,
Fiona plans to arrive at 3.30pm.
On Friday night Conary are host to some of the Culture Night
events taking part around the country. We have a mini exhibition
on here (which is why I was late tonight) and George is going to
do us proud on the night. The Culture Night is free, anyone can
go but you will need to bring a torch - not many lights out
there. There will be a mix of music, drama and more. For more
info go here http://www.culturenight.ie/2011/08/wicklow/ It
starts at 8pm in Conary Hall (turn right at the crossroads - our
exhibition is in the Church Hall - left at the crossroads -
George - sorry for any confusion!!). Many thanks to Pat for
always thinking of us.
Paul continues with the Photo School, I hope everyone is
enjoying it and more importantly learning something. If there is
anything anyone would like to know please do ask.
That's your lot for tonight, see ye on Wednesday. To Arthur.
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| 15th |
Hi
all, Well Paul is steaming ahead with the Photo School and I
know people have learned a lot so far - cos they've told me - so
keep up the good work.
There's a couple of changes to the Committee. First, Mark
will be retiring from Competition Secretary due to other
commitments, you've done a great job Mark and thank you so much
for all your hard work. Stewart will take over the reins. Elena
will be our Money Woman for a while as Julie also has to
semi-retire but I don't think that'll stop Julie asking for
money! J Again, many thanks Julie for your trojan work since day
dot. We wish all concerned well in their ventures.
The committee had a meeting while the class was going on last
night so here's your lot:
Project Work (yes, back to the work!)
2-5 photos please guys.
For new members the Project Work is simply a bit of
'homework' to encourage you to take some photos at least once a
week. It will help you understand the workings of your camera
and we can assist you if you have any problems. It will also
illustrate your development and progress in photography over
time and builds up your portfolio of images. A topic is given
each week and it's amazing the different ideas everyone comes up
with. If you feel you need tips/inspiration or anything like
that look up some images on the internet and try recreate them
if you like - in that way you're still learning a lot about
light and composition until you begin to feel comfortable 'going
it alone'. You don't need to print these out - you can put your
photos on a USB stick and then I can upload them to the laptop
and then project to the screen or via the TV. If you don't have
a USB stick you can email them to me.
So what is our category? 'The Kitchen'. Other categories will
be revealed weekly.
Last night we met Fiona Kenny from Avoca who is getting
married on the 22nd September and she has asked us if anyone is
around/available on that day would we take some photos for her.
It's a civil wedding so it's all taking place in the Bay Hotel.
So if anyone's free around 3pm, Fiona arrives about 3.30pm and
she's mainly looking for non-formal photos.
Jumping ahead of ourselves we have scheduled a couple of day
trips
October 23rd to the Heritage Park in Wexford
November 20th Powerscourt Gardens
(weather depending)
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Hi
Guys, There was a great turn out for Paul's kick off of the
Photo School - I hope everyone learned something and is ready to
plough on for the next few weeks.
Next Wednesday the committee will be meeting early so if
there's anything anyone wants us to cover in the coming weeks
please do let us know. If you don't tell us we'll have to make
it up as we go along!
A little message from Paul has been sent out and a glimmer of
encouragement for next week. See ye all then.
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| 26th |
Many thanks to our judge for our
B&W Competition last Wednesday - Andrew Miller. He
seemed to be well organised and had something to say about
each photo. Based on some of what he said we'll try organise
a couple of RAW nights (that's photo talk that is!) as a lot
of us are comfortable just taking JPEGs and don't really
understand RAW (me included). It'll be interesting to
see how it'll improve our work.
Next Wednesday 31st we have the
second part of our A-Z so make sure to bring your fully
charged cameras and clean cards. You will be given 13
letters (everyone gets the same) and then you will have three
quarters of an hour to go out where ever you want either on
your own or with someone else and take subjects beginning with
each letter e.g. for 'W' you could photograph a wheel, window,
wool, water, watch etc. The same image cannot be used
for a multitude of letters e.g. if you took a photo of a
window you cannot use the same image to use for 'G' for glass.
Letters do not have to be taken in order. This
exercise is to get your minds going - see things differently
and quickly - and remember it's getting darker sooner now
so maybe subjects at a distance wouldn't be a great idea
unless you have a super dooper flash. When you get back
someone will put them in the laptop for you and you can all
have a look at them then and see what interesting things
everyone has come up with..
The Manipulation Competition will
be the last Wednesday in September - 28th. For those of
you saying you don't have Photoshop and therefore think
you can't manipulate your images I'm telling you you
don't need Photoshop. I'll give a lesson on the 7th on
how you can manipulate to your hearts content in Picasa.
On the 7th we start our Photo
school with introductions from Paul. Lessons will run
for 6 weeks 8.30pm-9.30pm.
After the six weeks I’ll do two nights on Picasa (I'm
hoping that by then we will be in a position to use a computer
room so everyone can work away at the same time) and we’re
also in the process of organising some Photoshop classes as
well so plenty to learn and as members there’s no extra
charge.
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| 23rd |
To quote Simon & Garfunkel
'Time time time - see what's become of me..." yes it's
just running away on me so fast but I know you're all
avid readers of the Newsletter by now so you know the B&W
competition is on tomorrow night (or tonight depending on when
you are reading this).
We had a good turn out for
Greenane on Sunday - chasing dragonflies, tea, coffe and
beetroot cake so we should at least see the results of some photos
taken - and perhaps the by-product of the affects of coffee as
well!
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Apologies for the tardiness of this
newsletter.
 Last
week we did the first part of our Alphabet Selection. We
stretched the half hour to 45 mins and delighted to say
everyone was back within the time! There was some great
thinking and imagination flowing and I'll get the photos onto
flickr as soon as I can. For those of you who want to
try the first lot the letters were:
R P B W L V Q A O Y C F G. They don't
have to be taken in order but you do have to stick to the 45 mins.
You also now have the slight advantage in that I've given you
the letters - but try not to prethink what to take as
everyone else was on the hop!!
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Many
many thanks to Bernie for opening her doors to us all last
Wednesday night, for wining and dining us (that banoffi was
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| 28th |
After
our Committee Meeting last night we have a few things lined up
for ye.
First
of all I’d like to thank Beatrix from Beatrix Portraits for
taking the time out to be our Judge last night for the Ladies
Challenge. She
was great to comment on everyone’s images and really got
involved. One
image captured her imagination and she has offered to work in
it in B&W so we’re looking forward to seeing the results
there. Winners
were 3rd Elena, 2nd Margaret, 1st
Larissa. Beatrix has
also agreed to come in another night and show us some of her
work. In the meantime you can visit Beatrix’s
website here: http://www.beatrixportraits.net/
Many
thanks also to Andrew Dalton for sponsoring last nights
competition.
The
results of the Photo Hunt were given as well.
It was a great day out and made us think and run about
the place a bit. Winner
of the Funny Photo was Nigel with his Muffin Man.
Photo Hunt results: 3rd Bernie, 2nd
Julie, 1st Larissa
And don't forget the Maritime Festival
is on this weekend - Saturday & Sunday
Saturday: Riverwalk with plenty of live
music, duck race, model sailing, amusements culminating in the
release of 200 Chinese lanterns at 10p.m. which will be a
beautiful spectacle over the town. Lanterns will be on sale on
the night.
Sunday 31 the annual blessing of the
fleet takes place along the quayside at 2p.m. which will be
opened by Arklow Pipe Band. Later in the afternoon the Air Sea
Rescue display takes place at 3p.m. followed by Bingo and Dog
Show and more.
Coming
up:
3th
Aug
- Bernie is opening her doors to us for a social night of food
and merriment at her house at 8.30pm.
We’ll meet in the Bridge beforehand to organise
transport so try not to be late please.
Bernie’s house is on the Ballynattin Road just past
Vitra Tiles.
7th
Aug
– A day for all the family – a trip to the Zoo.
Times to be confirmed.
New additions to Dublin Zoo are White Crowned
Mangabeys, a baby gorilla, baby giraffe and a King Ratsnake -
so something for everyone.
10th
Aug
– Alphabet Night. This
is a little exercise to get your brains going and open your
eyes. Taking
inspiration from the Photo Hunt tonight we’ll randomly pick
out one half of the alphabet and you’ll be given half an
hour to go out and take 13 photographs based on the letters
given. You can do
this individually or in groups of two or three but try get
different photos to make for an interesting night.
When you return we’ll have a look at them – should
be interesting! We’ll
schedule the other half of the Alphabet for another night.
17th
Aug
– Panel Night – anyone who is interested in doing Panels
– this is a good night for you.
Bring in about 30 photos each (4x6 or 5x7) and we’ll
see if we can get 10 to gel.
I’ll bring the butterfly photos we took in Donegal
and we put together a panel of them as well.
21st
Aug
Sunday – Another day for all the family – a trip to
Greenan Farm, Museum and Maze.
There’s loads of things here - again something for
eveyone. There's also a wild nature walk here with a
chance of spotting wild deer,
moorhens, frogs and dragonflies.
24th
Aug B&W competition.
Rules below. Also
tonight we want to see the photos you didn’t put into the
competition and we want to know why you choose the ones you
did put in so bring them in on yer stick and we’ll have a
full black and white night.
Paul
will be running the Photo School for 6 weeks beginning 7th
September 8.30pm-9.30pm.
After the six weeks I’ll do two nights on Picasa and
we’re also in the process of organising some Photoshop
classes as well so plenty to learn and as members there’s no
extra charge.
Another
competition in September - the first of it's kind for us -
Digital Creation/Manipulation. Images digitally enhanced
or altered to create an entirely different photograph.
Removed images, inserted images and cloned images and the like
may be used to create a completely different photograph.
The finished entry must still appear to be a photograph - not
an artistic impression or design.
Finally
- for anyone who’s interested - as part of the Gorey Market
House Craft and Design Festival the PPAI Photo Journalism
exhibition is opening tonight in the Library, Civic Square in
Gorey. It
doesn’t say how long it’s on for and you can see the
slideshow here: http://www.ppai.ie/slideshow-2011/
So
in brief:
3rd
– Wednesday Night at Bernie’s 8.30pm
7th
– Trip to Zoo
10th
– Alphabet Night
17th
– Panels & Butterflies
21st
– Trip to Greenan
24th
– B&W competition
7th
Sept – Photo School
September
- Digital Creation/Manipulation Competition
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Well the TBPS were all over the
place last Wednesday (I know how that feels!). When I
say all over the place of course they were out and about.
So off they went to the Holy Cross and, Holy God, they left
someone behind at The Bridge (and not for the first time
either - opps). So apologies from the Galivanters
to the one left Home Alone. Measure's will have to
be put in place to make sure this does not happen again.
It was a great evening, I caught
up with them later at the Motte Stone where Elena stared the
rock in the face and Jenny climbed it. The Moon was out
and over the sea so we headed to the beach for more snaps so
I'm expecting great photos this Wednesday from everyone.
Also this Wednesday we are
judging the photo competition for the Arklow Seabreeze
Festival so we hope there's been great interest in that.
I've no doubt thousands upon thousands of photos were
taken - how many do you think we'll see?? Did Jedward
fall off that stage??? If so did anyone catch them (on
camera??). There were eating competitions, Teddy Bear Picnics,
loads of things on in the street and various spots around town
and of course don't forget the Swinging Pubs. So lots of
opportunities to take photos, if you know anyone who did get
them to drop them into Julie. She has some application
forms or it can be downloaded here.
TBPS Members can not enter this competition but can
encourage others to do so.
Other
events coming up:
Sunday 24th July - Photo/Treasure Hunt
Wednesday 27th July - Ladies Challenge – ‘Friendship’
Sunday 7th August - Dublin Zoo
Wednesday 24th August - B&W Competition
That's my lot tonight, see ye Wednesday.
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Thanks
to everyone for the fees and slideshows last night. It
seems to be that time of year when the sun comes out and
everyone slows down a bit still we had a trip round the world.
Next Wednesday bring your cameras - we meet early 8pm to head
off to photograph Conary and surround area so hopefully the sun
will keep smiling on us.
The Seabreeze Festival continues with The Swinging Pubs -
remember the photo competition is ongoing so get your friend to
get those cameras out and catch the craic. TBPS Members
are exempt from this competition (even if you haven't paid your fees!)
Rules, Conditions and application form can be found here
(or drop into Kustom Kids on Bridge Street, Arklow). There
is no fee but each photo must have an entry form attached.
Photos will go on exhibition in the shop beside the Gin Mill
(what was John Floods). For full details of the Festival
go here http://arklowseabreezefestival.ie/
Arklow Coastcare have launched their annual photo competition
in celebration of Wicklow's Coast. Photos can be emailed
to coastcarephoto@gmail.com
For more details click here.
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| 30th |
Hi
all,
First things first – FEES FOR JULIE!!!!!! Fees are now two
months overdue and must be paid next week at the very latest. If
you have already paid - Julie kisses the ground you walk on and
thanks you very much – the rest of ye (me included – opps)
– get the purse/wallet out, preferably with cash in it! €30
for unemployed; €50 employed and €70 for Family.
Many thanks to George for taking over the newsletter while I
was away, otherwise you’d have never known what was going on!
So, what is going on? Well, before we get to that - what did
go on? We had our Portrait Competition last night - Brendan, our
judge, a Portrait Photographer himself, was very thorough, went
through every individual image and gave his thoughts on each
one. There was a great turn out of both photos and members which
didn’t seem to make the job easier for Brendan. But there had
to be winners so in 3rd was yours truly – Larissa with the man
on the chair, 2nd Colum with his turban lady and 1st Mark with
his ‘Horse’ – old man with beard and pipe. Congratulations
to all and everyone for entering. There was a great variety of
photos and always very interesting to see – well done.
The Sea Breeze Festival (15th, 16th, 17th July) is kicking
off soon and we had a visit from Colm Moules and Philip Sharpe
who would like us to assist them in organising a photo
competition for the weekend that’ll be in it - details to
follow. http://arklowseabreezefestival.ie/
This Sunday 3rd July is a trip to Duncannon for the Tall
Ships Race. Meet at the Bridge in Arklow 5am for car pool. We’ll
get a view from Duncannon of the ships racing, hopefully a bit
of a breeze and sails up – will make for some great photos.
Ships leave Waterford at 8am and racing starts at 11am. Here’s
the link http://www.waterfordtallshipsrace.ie/ and attached
you'll find the route map.
Sunday 24th July is going to be a great days entertainment!
Can't wait! Meet at the Bridge at 12pm for The Photo Hunt (with
a ‘Treasure Hunt’ thrown in for good measure). You will be
given a description of where to go and what photo to take and
clues will be given for any ‘gifts’ you may have to bring
back – looking forward to that. Use a ‘clean’ card in your
camera i.e. make sure you've copied everything you want into
your computer and format the card wiping everything off it –
the first image you should take is a self portrait so we know
who owns what card, there are 12 images in the Photo Hunt and it’s
a team event as well as an individual event. Prizes for the ‘funniest’
photo of the day as well.
Back to a Wednesday night and on the 27th we have our Ladies
Challenge. The challenge to capture is ‘Friendship’ and as
it suggests it’s for TBPS Ladies only. 2 photos, mounted, A4
maximum print, not to have been used in competition before and
the photo has to have been taken within the past 12 months.
Sunday 7th August sees us in Dublin Zoo – a day for all the
family – kids, parents, grandparents et al. Leave from the
Bridge at 8.30am, hopefully get in before the crowds. Opening
time 9:30am - 6:00pm, African Plains close at 5.30pm. For prices
see http://www.dublinzoo.ie/65/Prices.aspx If we have 10 or more
adults travelling we can get a Group Rate of €12.50 each, 10
or more children €8.00 each. And to find out what’s going on
at the Zoo go here http://www.dublinzoo.ie/66/Zoo-News.aspx
On Wednesday 24th August it’s B&W night again. Mark
will issue Competition Rules again and will be forwarded in due
course. (General Rules were last sent out on 30th May with the
Portrait Competition outline if ye want a reminder).
All our days out are weather depending. You have Elena’s
number, just make sure if you do text put your name on the end
in case she hasn’t got your number in her phone.
Homework for next Wednesday will be your best images from the
Tall Ships Race. Anyone who can't go your Homework can be based
on equally salty stuff like Maritime/Beach/Pirates etc. See ye
all soon.
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Portrait
Competition - 29th JUNE 
= this Wednesday!
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Black
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- 24th August
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| Your PRO has been out looking for a
challenge after Podge Kelly's amazing presentation on
Portrait Photography. Podge covered so much in such a short
time and I think we all learned something. So, |
| The Arklow Sailing Club would like us to
get on board. I am trying to finalise the detail and will
have more information on Wednesday. This would probably be
on a Saturday (quite soon!) with two races possible -
most likey the final races (5 & 6) in the Arklow Bay
Hotel series
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| ASC will provide a prize(s) and the
prizegiving would be approx 2 Wednesdays after the event. |
| There were some great portrait photographs
last time out AND you could practice what your learned from
Podge at sea! |
| If you're wondering are you fit
enough, remember:-
|
If God had wanted you to touch your toes, he would have put them
on your knees!
| The Seabreeze Festival is on again in July.
Guess what? There's going to be a photo competition. Are you
excited? Expect more info on Wednesday night when you get
here. Yes, we're getting involved....................... Oh,
Jedward will be there........more portraits.......
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|
| 20th |
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Portrait
Competition - 29th JUNE
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|
Black
&
|
White
- 24th August
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| Get
down to the Bridge Hotel Car Park for 8.00 p.m. Wednesday
night.
| Bring your camera gear
cos we're heading out to Shelton Abbey.
| Being an environmentally
friendly group, a car pool is available.
| Behave like you are a
member of the TBPS and not someone who is dying to lose
their liberty! Hopefully beards, glasses, make up is
allowed!
| We can do it - yes we
can - we'll get some nice photographs and with good
light.
| If you want to
arrive earlier and wet your whistle in the Bridge, fine,
but make sure you get out to the Car Park for 8.00 p.m. |
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| Podge Kelly - 22nd
June - Portaits TALK.    |
|
Portrait Competition - 29th JUNE
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People in Portrait – 29th June
Black & White - 24th
August
Mark will issue the Rules again to keep members on the
straight and narrow as well as staying focused on the subject
matter of the competition.
HOMEWORK:
There
are
still
some
outstanding
"Urban
Decay"
sticks
out
there.
Are
they
"Listed
Buildings"?
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| 8th |
Hi
all,
We all wish Larissa a well earned break after producing those
wonderful newsletters complete with calendar.
I'm just sending it again so you can read it again.
Don't forget "Urban Decay" for tonight.
And if you have been "Keeping Up Appearances" you
will have your Bokeh work done.
Mt. Usher still stands and Stewart will give a full report on
the outing. This outing was filled with laughter and coffee and
some business. I thought it was
great................................
We hope to hear back positively from Audrey about Shelton -
fingers crossed.
I might sneak in an ould style newsletter before Larissa gets
back, just for ould times sake................
Remember those members/families who may be trying to cope
with their health at this time- Was it Maeve Binchey who wrote
"Light a Penny Candle" (or was it a cent or 20p).
A bien tot
Georg
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| 2nd |
Hi
All, Did you enjoy that mini heat wave yesterday??! I hope you
enjoyed Bokeh last night. I'll give you some time to practise
with it and bring it back for homework some time. As there was
no topic chosen for your homework for next week I'm nominating
'Urban Decay' - you should get some interesting results as you
can't really escape it in this town at the mo.
Here's what's coming up for June:
4th, Saturday The Polocrosse is on in the Lookout Stud,
Coolgreaney from 9am, no cover charge and map attached in last
weeks email - having problems attaching it here.
5th Sunday Today is our outing to Mount Usher Gardens, meet
at The Bridge at 11am
8th Homework 'Urban Decay'
15th Audrey is going to see if we can take a trip to Shelton
Abbey tonight but time & date needs to be confirmed.
22nd Podge Kelly 8pm who will give a presentation on how to
take Portrait photographs. I set out the links to his website
last week, if anyone needs them again just ask. We would
appreciate a great turn out for this please.
29th The Portrait Competition is scheduled for the last
Wednesday in June, the week after Podge Kelly's evening.
I'm away for a wee bit so George will very kindly take over
the emails again - see ye on the 29th. Larissa
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| May |
|
| 27th |
Many
thanks to Paul for stepping in last night at such short notice.
As I was late myself lot of members told me how much they
enjoyed it. I believe photos were taken of flowers and there was
a DVD special on 3 (or 4) photographers so well done Paul. I'm
not sure if the 'Pinhole' photographs were shown, if not we'll
see them next week.
28-29th May, Saturday & Sunday There is a Wicklow Arts
Festival in Wicklow town - anyone who wants to hang their photos
on the railings at Fitzwilliam Square can do so by being there
early each morning to register (free and no commission charge)
9am-6pm http://wicklowartsfestival.ie/art-on-railings
And here's a link about photos in the Grand Hotel where our
very own Peter Loughlin is exhibiting if anyone is in the area
and can drop in http://wicklowartsfestival.ie/photo-exhib
1st June, Wednesday all going well, I'll carry on and do the
practical evening for you all so bring cameras again if that's
ok and as there was no homework handed out on Wednesday you can
use Paul's flowers as inspiration and we'll show them on the
night too.
4th, Saturday The Polocrosse is on in the Lookout Stud,
Coolgreaney from 9am, no cover charge and map attached (the Stud
is the green arrow), GPS Co-ords 52.770893, -6.224356
5th Sunday Today is our outing to Mount Usher Gardens, meet
at The Bridge at 11am
22nd Podge Kelly 8pm who will give a presentation on how to
take Portrait photographs. I set out the links to his website
last week, if anyone needs them again just ask. We would
appreaciate a great turn out for this please.
29th The Portrait Competition is scheduled for the last
Wednesday in June, the week after Podge Kelly's evening.
I have one of the TBPS cameras - whoever wants it next please
let me know. Also anyone who hasn't had the use of the camera
yet and would like to borrow it please email me so I can make a
list rather than pestering everyone each Wednesday to see who
wants it. You will be provided with film and we will process it
for you as well.
That's about it for now, if anyone comes across any links
they think might be of interest to members then forward them on
and I'll email them out.
|
| 19th |
It's
that time of the week again - doesn't it just fly by?
Many thanks to Nigel for his very interesting talk on Pinhole
Photography last night, handout attached. Drawing on his evening
guess what your homework is for next week?? Yep - pinhole
photography the digital way. There were a few away last night
hence the attachment - give it a go and see what ye think.
Don't forget your 'Spices' photos as well - anyone who didn't
get a chance to do them for last night can have another week to
do them - even combine 'Spices' and Pinhole in one image.
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| 10th |
Hi
guys, It's been a busy weekend for everyone - those who went to
Donegal and those who had weddings and wotnot r where else to go
too. We saw the Donegal photos, waiting on the wedding ones now
George! :o)
The film cameras are busy going through the members at the mo
so best of luck to everyone with that exercise.
Coming up: 18th - Nigel will do a talk on Pinhole photography
(assisted by Paul) Homework is 'Spices' 4th - June - Motocross -
for anyone who wants to go 5th - 1st Sunday of June we head to
Mount Usher Gardens, meet at The Bridge at 11am. Admission is
€7.50
There are a ton of photos that Stewart had been holding onto
from competitions etc. for exhibition. These have been exhibited
and need to go back to their owners so can anyone who hasn't
checked PLEASE go through them and take what belongs to you.
You've all put a lot of work into them it'd be a pity to loose
them.
See ye all next Wednesday, Larissa.
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| April |
|
| 27th |
I
do hope you're all out enjoying this beautiful weather and
taking your photos for next weeks 'Nature' competition. 2
photos, a4, mounted. Anyone who needs mounts from me please
email/text the size of the image and Black or Ivory mount (if
it's a4 borderless just type a4BL).
Our PRO George-T is in constant contact with the press and
we're looking forward to something spectacular there soon! Go
George!
Apologies for the lack of a decent 'newsletter' last week.
Many thanks to Stewart and Nigel for their talk on Film
Photography. Robert learned a lot recently using his new film
camera and as the Society's cameras went to Mark and Bernie we
wish them well with it. Not exactly the same as digital, you
need to think about what you're doing and you're limited to how
many photos you can take on one reel. We'll have those photos
back soon and it should be a very interesting exercise for all.
Last Wednesday we had to make a change in the schedule at the
last minute and thanks again to Stewart for stepping in and
doing a workshop on panels. We hope that members could see how
the dynamics of photographs can change so simply and this is the
basis of our panel workshops that will some up for everyone this
year - see what works and what doesn't - and why it doesn't.
Remember - on the 11th May we have our Bring & Buy sale -
photography related only (and a photo of the kitchen sink is
stretching it)! Enjoy the bank hol weekend, see ye
Wednesday.
Larissa
|
| 21st |
Many
thanks to Stewart and Nigel for their talk on Film photography
last night. The two Canon AE1's
have got out to Mark and Bernie so thinking caps on guys! It's
not the same as digital and you've a limited number of shots you
can take - good discipline for us all.
And just a quick little note to say that there is Polocrosse
training/mini tournament in the Lookout Stud, Coolgreaney
from 12 noon on the Bank Holiday Monday if anyone is interested
in heading there to take some photos - map attached, GPS Co-ords
52.770893,-6.224356 and also on the last Sunday in May.
As we didn't have time to view the Homework Project on Colour
we'll do that next Wednesday 27th.
|
| 16th |
Hi all,
Hope you're enjoying this nice pleasant
weather we're having i.e. it's not raining so I'm kept happy
:o)
So the new Committee had it's first meeting
on Wednesday and has set out a wee agenda for ye all so here
goes:
20th - Stewart will give a talk on Film
Photography
27th - We hope to have a guest speaker for
the topic of Landscape
1st May - Polocrosse in Ballykilty - Bernie
has more info on that for us.
4th - Nature Competition
11th - Bring & Buy Night - any
photographic related equipment you have but don't need anymore
bring it along tonight (leave the kitchen sink at home!) and
perhaps someone who would like it will buy it leaving you will
some cash to go buy more camera paraphernalia
We are planning a day trip to Waterford for
the Tall Ships Race on 2 July. This is going to be a
hectic day so the plan is to leave early.
We also hope to do a trip to the Zoo in the
summer (if anyone gets Premier Milk can you please collect the
tokens off the pack - I know the tokens don't cover the Zoo in
summer but there are other trips we could take)
Basically we hope to have set events for
each Wednesday of the month - this is just a draft:
1st - 2 (willing) members picked at random
to bring in 5 prints of their photos (A4 or smaller) as a
panel for discussion by select members - this probably sounds
scarier than it is! Basically the idea is that members
get used to putting a panel together so that if you wanted to
put a panel into the IPF Distinctions it can be a work in
progress towards it.
2nd - Guest Speakers - either from outside
the Society or a member can share their knowledge on a topic/
3rd - Film Photography - yes - we are
giving over one night a month to the return of Film
Photography! We have 2 Canon AE1's for members use (one
on loan - Thank you Julie). Each week two lucky members
will be given these cameras with film and they will head off,
shoot the reel, bring them back and we will get them developed
and they can be shown the next week and see what we can learn
from it - so try not to miss Stewarts talk for tips next
Wednesday.
4th - Practical Night - so make sure the
batteries are fired up, film/cards at the ready and away we
go.
Homework continues every week and for this
Wednesday's it's 'Colour'
(remember to label your folder with your topic then your name,
and label each photo with your name and a number).
So busy busy busy!
See ye all soon
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| 10th |
Hi
all, Firstly a major word of thanks to our past committee -
Stewart (retired) and George (relocated), and many thanks to
Julie for keeping her hotseat as Treasurer (I'm sure she wants
me to remind ye all that Fees are due). Roberto remains our
faithful President and we welcome Elena to the fold of the TBPS
Committee for the first time - she's our Chairperson and I know
everyone is going to give her great support in her new role.
George Tracey has been cast as PRO so I'm expecting that
membership numbers should rise dramatically! As for myself I'm a
sucker for punishment taking on the position of Secretary again.
If any member wants to make suggestions as to what they would
like covered on any Wednesday please do let us know - I know
it's something that has always been asked and sometimes it can
be hard to think of something but if you do come across
anything, even something you think other members would be
interested in, tell us n we'll tell them.
Our "First Sunday of the Month" outing comes to us
in the shape of the second Sunday of this month (10th April)
where we head off walking in the Glenart Castle grounds. Meet at
the Bridge Hotel at 2pm or at the 'car park' at the entrance to
the castle (on the Vale Road) at 2.30pm. Cameras etc. required
and no high heels lads!
This Wednesday evening we'll run everyone's slideshow of the
Glenart photos (strict guidelines on how to label your folders
and images coming up) and your homework for the same night is
'Abstract'. I have a film from Paul for the past few weeks which
we haven't had time to show so hopefully we'll get to that as
well.
Please see your email for the Strict Guidelines! If you
didn't get your email send me one and I'll sort that out.
Larissa
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|
| March |
|
| 31st
|
Hi
all, I've been updated with the email list - thank you George -
and apologies to anyone who hasn't received any emails for a
while. Anyone who is getting emails and doesn't want them
please email me and I'll take ye off the list.
Congratulations to our winners of the Maritime Competition
last night - in 3rd place Peter Loughlin (welcome back), 2nd
place Colum Dalton and in 1st place Stewart Case - well done
all. Many thanks to our sponsor and host 'The Bridge Hotel' and
to our judges Jim and Peter - much appreciated. Jim has also
selected members photo which will adorn the walls of the hotel -
we look forward to seeing them in place.
We had some interesting ideas for 'Irish Architecture' last
night - keep up the good work everyone. And to keep ye on your
toes Audrey picked 'Transport' for next weeks homework (she did
mention something about hair and screws combined with Transport
- I'll let ye sort that one out yourselves!! :oD
Next Wednesday 6th April we are 6 years old!! And you all
know what that means - nope - no birthday cake but the dreaded
AGM. (I'm pretty sure I'm washing my hair that night!) Some of
the old committee are standing down - our long term Chairperson
Stewart and Secretary George - thank you for all your hard work
over the past few years. So these positions are open to any
willing/unwilling participants as well as PRO.
So that's your lot for now - I don't have the weather report
- I'm not George - if ye want it ye can look out the window or
petition for it! See ye next week, Ciao, Larissa.
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| 28th
|
Hi
guys, Quicker than the just a minute quiz today: This Wednesday
30th March we have our Maritime Competition - 2 photos mounted
please - have them in by 8.45pm. Homework - one photo only -
Irish Architecture.
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| 22nd
|
Hi
Guys, Apologies for the late email. Tomorrow night we'll have a
Show'n'Tell - bring in your photos - anything at all and we'll
have a great slide show. Last week we headed 'Out'n'About' to a
secret location so members please bring these in too. Also it
was St. Patrick's Day last Thursday so we want those too!
So a night of pics galore - see ye then.
Larissa.
P.S. I have it on good authority that George T's back -
welcome home George!
|
| 14th |
Just
a very very quick email - this Wednesday - 16th March - bring
your cameras with you, and tripods if you have them - if it's a
dry evening we're heading out and about to take photos. If it's
wet Stewart will have an alternative planned. Homework for this
night is 'Animals' - pets or otherwise.
And remember - it's Paddy's Day on the Thursday so we'll
expect to see those photos the following week.
C ye all then, Larissa
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| 3rd |
First off we send magical 'Get Well Soon Wishes' to George T and
Peter who are unwell and hopefully on the mend and will be back
with us soon so come on guys - focus on getting better - mind
over matter and all that!!
We have been busy over the past few weeks so I'll try
remember and recap on what we did. As you know from
previous 'blogs' from George T he's been campaigning for a new
Committee (n we all thought it was just election fever).
While the committee won't change hands till the official date of
the first Wednesday in April we're all pulling together and
putting a new weekly schedule in place - so if there's anything
any member wants to know let us know and we'll sort it out for
ye.
On the 16th February ye were assigned 'Love' as your 'Project
Work' being Valentines and all that... Some very creative ideas
and you can find some here:
Last week - 23rd Feb - we covered some digital Black &
White - dodging and burning and the Project Work was 'Wind'
Last night Paul gave a very interesting and informative talk
on how to photography Garden Birds. He demonstrated his
set up and even brought some little tweeters with
him. Keep this lesson in mind - it'll come up in Project
Work soon so get practising - not just your photo techniques but
your patience too!
This Sunday 6th March we're going to take a day out to
Porters Rocks - meet at the Duck Pond at 2pm with cameras and
tripods (charged batteries and memory cards etc.)
Next Wednesday (9th March) we'll have a little lesson on
reflectors so bring your cameras as well and we'll have a
practise session.
Project Work for last night was 'Water' and for the 9th it's
'Food'. I've uploaded some of the PW to the TBPS Flickr
page and you'll find members most recent work at this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tbps/
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| February |
|
|
9th |
There's
a lot of news doing the rounds, so get comfortable and
read.................
PROGRAMME
TONIGHT
we are back in business.
Yep,
that means practicals.
Have
you done your homework? Ok, if you haven't you can use your Get
Out of Jail Card for tonight only. The homework was photography
with a theme of "Electricity". A bit of a shocker???
This will be followed by helpings of photographs taken at the
Arklow Rock on Sunday while it is still there!
Sunday
showed once again the importance of having your battery fully
charged before you go out. It fitted in well with the theme.
Certificates
were presented last week to participants who arrived as newbies
and are now capturing the world around them following their
"graduation". If you missed out on your certificate,
come down tonight and we will make sure you get yours.
Remember:
The
photographs in the Business Centre.
NEW
COMMITTEE
Canvassing
is well underway for the new committee. There is a keen interest
in some posts. However, no car, nor driver is provided.
Finally
Take
care,
enjoy
life as best you can,
and,
as always, of course,
spend
time with your best friend..........................
............your
camera........................
Jorg
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2nd
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THANKS
I thought I'd start with a roll call of thanks!!!!
Thanks to all who supported the raffle, bought tickets and
WON!!!! Thanks also for the variety of spot prizes. Thanks also
to Jim, Patrick, DJs, and the staff of the Bridge Hotel for
their sumptuous food, music and atmosphere. As always they made
us feel very welcome with their warm hospitality. Thanks also to
those who gave of themselves to entertain us that night. Yes,
we're all human........... That was the big one......... The
"Christmas/New Year/Birthday Party all rolled into one. You
made it a night to remember...........
Thanks to those who sent me in their "birth days".
No wonder we are the way we are with all those water bearers
(Aquarians).
PROGRAMME
Tonight is the Final Photo Class!!! Many thanks to Colum for
his loyalty and commitment to our education.
Certificates will be presented to participants who arrived as
newbies (?) and are now putting their more experienced
colleagues to the test.
Thanks also to our own presenters, Paul, Stewart, Larissa,
Robert, Georg for their unique contribution. Remember too our
guest speakers, Beatrix, Josh, Peter. Don't forget our own Mark
for grasping the nettle of Competition Secretary. Our Officers,
Robert, Stewart, Julie, Georg, helped with the Committee to keep
a range of activities and knowledge capsules on track during the
year. Bernie, Sheila and Gail got us publicity when we needed
it. If I forgot anybody Julie will buy you a pint.............
Remember:
The sell by date on the screws, cord, frames and photographs
in the Business Centre is up. We need to change them now and
make sure everybody is represented on the Walls of Fame.
Action: Decide tonight, who will do and what.
Note from Krissi Hodgson, Secretary, Kilkenny Photographic
Society, about IPF Distinctions Workshop on12th February 2011 in
Kilkenny. Mark Sedgewick will be there to provide useful
information and to give advice to anyone intending to apply for
a distinction.
Message from Dr. Christopher Kid. If you strike it lucky you
could join a safari with him. He's the owner of The Photographic
Safari Company which was set up to offer dedicated photographic
safaris in Uganda. Sun block is essential or factor 50! NEW
COMMITTEE
Yep, Spring is in the air. Time for a spring clean.
OK, the Society needs a fresh, young, vibrant committee for
the next year. A number of the committee are taking time off for
a while to further their education. Everybody has something to
contribute. Please share what you have and bring a fresh
approach to the work of the Society by giving a little of your
time to steer us forward and renew us.
Go on!!! Go on!!!
Finally
Take care, enjoy life as best you can, and, of course, spend
time with your best friend..........................
............your camera........................
Jorg
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| January |
|
| 25th |
Yes!
YOU can be a winner!!!
As you remember from last newsletter , reproduced below:
Tomorrow is the"26th The Big One - The
"Christmas/New Year Party" in the Bridge Hotel".
Get there for 9.00 p.m. and you'll have some grub.
There will be a raffle - €2 a ticket.
Buy at least one and you can be a winner - what a great start
to the New Year.
Bring along a spot prize if you have one to spare to donate
(say a €tenner max) - something that you'd like to win
yourself maybe...........................
[Did you send me your Date of Birth without the year so we
can all celebrate with you?]
Programme to 26th January 2011:-
26th The Big One - The "Christmas/New Year Party"
in the Bridge Hotel from 8.00 p.m.
Keep hope alive - buy a ticket
All the best,
Jorg
Some announcements in your email.
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| 6th |
New
Year Greetings to everybody on this special ladies day! Nollag
na mBan. Take some time out 
I've decided for the New Year to slim down.
That includes the Newsletter.
You
tell me what you want and I'll put it in. That way, you can help
redesign it.
Simple!
So, think about it. Then email me with your "likes"
and "dislikes".
That
way you will see a new look, new content Newsletter that we all
like!!!.
OK, the holiday, fun, socialising is over.
Yes, it was lovely to see so many turn up last night but now
we're back in the room.
Its time to get back to the craft.
Thanks to all the presenters who contributed of their time,
effort and experience in adding to our love of photography.
Thanks to Jim and Patrick in the Bridge Hotel who always make us
feel so welcome and look after our needs so well.
News:
Welcome back Margaret. She's in great form. I missed her
photography style!
Happy Birthday, that we know of, to Colum and Stewart.
[Send me your Date of Birth
without the year so we can all celebrate with you]
Programme
to 26th January 2011:-
| 5th You missed it! |
| 12th Larissa - Basic Picasa - 9.00
p.m. |
Bring your snow photos, Maximum 20.
REPEAT - MAXIMUM 20.
| 19th Camera Craft - Colum - 8.00 p.m. -
9.00 p.m. Basically what we do with a camera and why. |
Bring your current photos, Maximum 20.
REPEAT - MAXIMUM 20.
| 26th The Big One - The
"Christmas/New Year Party" in the Bridge Hotel
from 8.00 p.m. |
Think of our President as he participates in the
Keith Barry Show tonight. See does he come out with a smile on
his face  .
Keep hope alive this year................
All the best,
Jorg
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| |
I wish you all a Happy New Year   
Well, we made it to the end of 2010! What a
year!
We plan to get back together on Wednesday 5th
January (that's tonight if you haven't noticed).
Basically,
| it will be a social night,
| reviewing 2010 ,
| what went well  ,
| what didn't ,
| how we can improve  ,
and more importantly,
| what YOU want to do in 2011  (apart
from Draft Programme in the pipeline).
| finalise the party!!! |
| | | | | |
I'm writing this on my dongle because my regular Broadband is
not delivering the business and I'm not a happy camper.
Lucky enough I have my Snuggie keeping me warm
- I need to, having been in bed for four days with the flu.
Yuk. What a dose. Thank God my body's guerilla cells got
reinforcements and hopefully have slaughtered all the baddies.
You're probably not reading this if your sick
(I couldn't bear noise etc when I was awake, though I slept
through most of it, probably while the internal war was being
waged). You have my sympathy if you've got the bug, stay warm,
drink lots of water, nice hot soup if you can manage it and
maybe a decent tablet to ease the discomfort with lots of TLC
in particular.
Thanks for all the texts and emails over the
festive period. If I missed out replying to anybody please
forgive me. I'll give you a lend of my Snuggie!
So, hope you stay well, eat well, relax well,
sleep well.
And, very important stay or get back into shape
as the days are getting longer, the light is staying longer.
Did you know that getting out with your camera
quickly burn up the calories and keep you flexible! Go on, go
for it!!!
So, from the Night Owl,
Good Night (that's a change), to anyone still
awake! or
Good Morning to anyone getting it when they
wake up
Georg
Normal services will resume after our meeting.
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