THIS COMING WEEK
Thursday 13th June – the meeting of the Street and Documentary Photography group is taking place in the Gallery
Tuesday 18th June – a walkabout of the Canal Basin area is scheduled; Stephen Masterson will leader for this night meet at 7.30pm at the red poles at the Bord Gas Theater
Wednesday 19th June - SOCIETIES OF PHOTOGRAPHERS – ROADSHOW
They are holding their next roadshow on Wednesday 19th June in the Red Cow Hotel. Admission is free and the show includes three free master classes. Further details HERE
FUTURE EVENTS
Tuesday 25th June An Evening with Colin Trow-Poole FRPS FIPF MPAGB. Colin is a well known photographer from the UK - who specialises in Monochrome Photography. His website is well worth a visit
Tuesday 2nd July – we are planning to hold a showcase of projects that club members might be undertaking at the moment –developing a new approach, exploring a new subject matter, as a personal project etc. So if you are doing something like that, I hope you will consider participating that night. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
MS IRELAND CALENDAR COMPETITION - see DETAILS from MS Ireland re photo competition
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES IN DUBLIN
Bloomsday is being celebrated with all sorts of events until the day itself on 16th June
Two associated events that we have just been notified about
There are two separate events organised for Rathgar for the Bloomsday weekend:
Saturday 15th June from 1pm to 4pm in the grounds of Christ Church in Rathgar village. This will be in an outdoor area (with condemned trees!) and will have music, books, food, actors, kids and families. Ger Walsh will be speaking on Ulysses and Rathgar, and there will be actors on pavements in the village.
Sunday 16th June, 11am start, Ged Walsh will be leading a literary and historical walk. Meeting in Hertzog Park on Orwell Road (in the village). Ged will be pointing out the various haunts of Joyce and other famous inhabitants.
Many organisers involved in the protest campaign against BusConnects (motorway!) will be taking part, and it will be an opportunity to show off our excellent village and homes in the area.
Any chance of any Dublin Camera Club member recording it?
Saturday 29th June The Dublin Gay Pride March will be taking place on 29th June with events from 20th June
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ANNUAL EXHIBITION - UPDATE
The Exhibition is now open in the Pearse St Library. It will be open during normal library opening times until Friday 28th June. It will then transfer to CHQ where it will run from Saturday 29th June to Friday 12th July. Opening times 11al to 4pm, Monday to Saturday.
Results are on the website at RESULTS 2019
Trophy Winning Images Click image title to get image Click Photographer's name for presentation of award photo
Eddie Chandler Trophy (Best Image in Show) Chernobyl scream by Gerry Andrews FIPF EFIAP ARPS
Asahi Pentax Bowl (Best Monochrome Print Pictorial) Shadows by Charlie O'Neill FIPF AFIAP ARPS
Agfa Geavert Trophy (Best Mono Print Portrait) Raphael by Eamonn Lawless AIPF ARPS
Fuji Award (Best Photojournalism Print) Chernobyl scream by Gerry Andrews FIPF EFIAP ARPS
Architecture Cup (Best Architectural Print) The stairway by Peter MacMenamin AIPF
Camera Centre Trophy (Best Colour Print Pictorial) Distant Trees by Charlie O'Neill FIPF AFIAP ARPS
Allen Gray Trophy (Best Colour Print Portrait) Vietnamese Elder by Gerry Andrews FIPF EFIAP ARPS
Slide File Trophy (Best Nature Print) Granny's bonnet in the bog by Sean Feehan LIPF AFIAP
Kodak Slide Trophy (Best Projected Image) Red & White by Charlie O'Neill FIPF AFIAP ARPS
Brendan Walkin Commemorative Medal - Most Improved and Consistent Club member for the year Caitriona Whyte
Other Category Winners
PRINTS
Advanced Colour Pictorial Distant Trees by Charlie O'Neill FIPF AFIAP ARPS
Advanced Mono Pictorial Shadows by Charlie O'Neill FIPF AFIAP ARPS
Advanced Colour Portraiture Vietnamese Elder by Gerry Andrews FIPF EFIAP ARPS
Advanced Mono Portraiture Raphael by Eamonn Lawless AIPF ARPS
Advanced Photo-Journalism Chernobyl scream by Gerry Andrews FIPF EFIAP ARPS
Advanced Architecture Architecture Detail, Valentia by Sean Kennedy LIPF EFIAP
Advanced Nature Granny's bonnet in the bog by Sean Feehan LIPF AFIAP
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Intermediate Colour Pictorial Icicles by John Hearne
Intermediate Mono Pictorial Misty Harbour by Caitriona Whyte
Intermediate Colour Portraiture Nirvana by Dominic Barnes
Intermediate Mono Portraiture Snow Angel by Anne-Sophie Gigan LIPF
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Novice Colour Pictorial Café Norge by Barry O'Mahony
Novice Mono Pictorial View from Dolly by Daniel Cullen
Novice Colour Portraiture The Jigsaw Cutter by Claire Sullivan
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B Photo Journalism Where did you get that hat? by Caitriona Whyte
B Architecture The Stairway by Peter MacMenamin AIPF
B Nature Owl in the window by Peter MacMenamin AIPF
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DIGITAL IMAGES
Advanced Digital Mono Rossbeigh - The Wreck by Paul Stanley FIPF EFIAP/g EsFIAP
Intermediate Digital Mono The Big Tree by Peter MacMenamin AIPF
Novice Digital Mono Open Harp by Dan O'Connor
Advanced Digital Colour Red & White by Charlie O'Neill FIPF AFIAP ARPS
Intermediate Digital Colour Bridge Under the Milky Way by Darren Macken
Novice Digital Colour Portrait Noir by Anna Kozielska
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OTHER PRESENTATIONS
Other awards listed in the RESULTS 2019 page were also made to those members present.
Andrea Deidda; David Larkin; Della Meade; Elaine Dempsey; Helen Hanafin; Joseph Wheatley; Mary Donohoe; Noel Dunne; Paul Ryan; Rodney Smythe; Ruth Bridcut; Tony Davis
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VOLUNTEERS
We still need volunteers for dismantling the exhibition, moving to CHQ and setting up in CHQ and then dismantling that exhibition. A volunteer roster is set up on the DCC Website . We will also be seeking members to staff the exhibition during its run – details to follow later.
Facility Maintenance
Our Facilities Group is looking for volunteers for painting and other maintenance duties. Please contact Stephen Masterson.
Gallery Duty
The current exhibition is showing images by students from the most recent Beginners Course. Thanks to Ligia Schwarztbach and Rodney Smythe for doing the honours last Saturday. We have cover for the afternoon session this weekend but need a volunteer for the morning session. Please add your name to the roster in the Member’s Area on the club website.
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DONATION OF STUDIO EQUIPMENT
We have recently received a very generous donation of studio equipment from one of our neighbours Ciaran Moore, of Tommy Moore Jewellers. It includes studio lights and light attachments, some small light stands and background paper. This may allow us to release some of the existing equipment in the studio for sale to members.
SUMMER PHOTOGRAPHY AT STEPHENS GREEN
This year’s Peoples Photography event will take place on Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September on St Stephen's Green (as usual). It's a great weekend; join in and show your photographs! Find out more by going to peoplesphotography.ie
Fifteen spaces (all together in one area) have been reserved for DCC and you can reserve a space until 31st July. Thereafter, the spaces will be released to non-DCC members and you will have to take your chances with the rest of the punters.
Fees are €15 for one space or €25 for one and a half spaces. You can reserve a place by speaking to Kevin Balanda on club nights but you'll have to pay him on the night to guarantee a place. You can also email Kevin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. but, again, a place can't be guaranteed until you've paid the fees.
Further details HERE
RESULTS OF THE PANELS COMPETITION 28th May
We had 16 members present their themed panels of five images in the club last night.
The top six panels voted by the audience were:
- Taking Shape by Maria McCormack
- Day Trip by Arthur Murrells
- Bull Island Flowers by Peter MacMenamin
- Shapes by Paul Stanley
- Changing Times by Ruth Bridcut
- Behind every great man is a good woman by Michael Musgrave
All these panels will be on display in the Club gallery exhibition for the month of September including during culture night in September.
The winner of the Bermingham Trophy for the best panel was Arthur Murrells (for Day Trip) who also received a €75 voucher for Bermingam’s camera shop. Thanks to them for their continued sponsorship of the competition.
REQUEST - OLD FAMILY PHOTOS FOR VIDEO
We’ve been contacted by indiepics a video agency working with a company in the financial services sector to produce short online videos using photos featuring real-life stories. They are looking for old family photos for use in these videos. More details are available AT THIS LINK. Other than passing on this request Dublin Camera Club has no involvement.
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FEEDBACK FROM OUR DISCUSSION NIGHT
Council has reviewed the report on our discussion night and has set up a group of council and non-council members to consider recommendations. They will meet initially on 17th June.
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WALKABOUTS
We have planned a number of walkabouts - one a month over the Summer months. These replace the Tuesday meetings in the club. Details on the CURRENT PROGRAMME section for the day in question.
We need volunteers to lead the walkabouts; please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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FUTURE EVENTS
We have set up a Programmes Group, which will be chaired by our Vice President Ruth Bridcut; there will some representation from Council but we would also like some non-council members to participate. The group will be identifying and arranging items for our Tuesday night sessions and other potential activities within the club. Please talk to Ruth if this is of interest to you.
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GALLERY and EXHIBITIONS
We had a great turn-out for the opening of the FIAP Distinction Award Exhibition last Saturday at which three of our members, Robert Keogh, Chris Ducker and Paul Stanley got their award certs and pins. It also brought home just how fortunate we are to have this space as many of the participants told me.
The exhibition will be showing in the Gallery until 29th June. We will need volunteers to supervise this top class exhibition; in particular we need coverage for next Saturday afternoon; so please add your name to the roster in the Member’s Area on the club website.
Please register as a volunteer on the club website here.
For anyone who hasn’t supervised the gallery before, you should:
- Put your name on the roster which is on the Club website
- If you are doing the early session, get front door and gallery keys from Hon Treasurer on the Tuesday evening before your session.
- On the day, follow the instruction set out in the Attendance log.
- If you are doing the late session, after you lock up, post the keys through the letter box on the front door.
Gallery Supervision Draw
As previously announced, members who supervise the Gallery will be entitled to be entered into this Draw which will take place on the first Tuesday in December. Here’s what to do:
- Enter your name on the Gallery Roster, on the website, in advance of the session you will supervise.
- On the day, fill in a ticket (they will be with the Attendance Log etc. in the unit below the TV monitor) and post it through the letterbox on the front door or give it to the Hon Sec or Hon Treasurer on the following Tuesday. Tickets will be retained by the Hon Secretary for inclusion in the Draw.
If you’re not in, you can’t win!
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TIDY-UP
We have a large number of mounted prints, some going back a few years, taking up a lot of space on the third floor. If you have uncollected prints, collect them immediatly. After that, Council will decide how to dispose of them.
Also, we propose having a clear-out of some the library’s older books and magazines. Before we dispose of them to a second hand book dealer, they will be offered for sale to members.
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OTHER EXHIBITIONS
- The National Gallery of Ireland has a major exhibition of paintings and photographs tracing the history of landscape art in Ireland form the late 1700s; entry costs €15 (€10 concession) INFORMATION.
- The Liberty Project, 4 Temple Bar Street is also hosting an exhibition by Luis Alberto Rodriguez titled “The People of the Mud”
- Check out the PHOTO IRELAND FESTIVAL GUIDE
- 2019 Photography Graduate Exhibition at THE GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY: School of Media at the Technological University Dublin . Opening Reception: Tuesday, June 4th at 6pm, opened by photographer Shane Lynam. All Welcome.
If any members are aware of forthcoming external events that may be of interest to other members, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with details
The Royal Hibernian Academy – is holding its annual exhibition in the RHA Gallery in Ely Place until 10th August (admission is free). It has a section devoted to photography and it is worth going along to check out what is now trendy in art photography. FURTHER DETAILS
Don’t forget to check out the PHOTO IRELAND FESTIVAL GUIDE for other photographic events
AND FINALLY …
For those of you interested in street photography, a photographic archivist called Guy Jones has compiled a 20 minute video on YouTube showing a street photograph for every year from 1838 to 2019. You can find the video at this link 1838 - 2019
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For sale – used Canon gear
- Canon 600d
- Canon 760d body
- Canon 70-300mm EF- USM Lens
- SIGMA.EX 10-20 1:4-5.6 DC HSM
- CANON EF 50mm 1.8 ii Lens
- TAMRON 18-200mm Lens
- 430ex 2 Flash gun.
All the equipment comes with Batteries, Chargers plus various accessories including screw on filters and extra batteries.
Items can be bought individually or in groups (e.g. camera body + lens) or all together for better bargain.
email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if interested
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Mounting boards - 20" x 16" - for competition entries are available in the club, either uncut boards or A4 cut boards. They can be bought any Tuesday night.
UNCUT MOUNTS €1.50:
MOUNTS with A4 cutout €2.
