ARTHUR MURRELLS MEMORIAL PANEL COMPETITION RESULTS
We had a super competition last night with a record 33 entries. Thanks to all who presented such a great range of images and congratulations to our top six:
1st Gerry Andrews - "Soussusvlei Namibia"
Runners Up
Anne-Sophie Gigan - "Welcome to my Miniature Mountains Life"
Gerard Kelleher - "Valencia Curves"
Maria McCormick - "Oil Slick"
Rodney Smythe - "The International Bar"
Sean Kennedy - "Freedom Walk"
All the panels presented will now be loaded to the home page of the club’s website.
I would also like to specially thank Pauric, Ruth and Noel for creating the process which made it all happen.
COMING EVENTS IN DCC (using ZOOM)
Invitations will issue to paid up members before the event in question.
Thursday 28th May – The Nature Group will have a presentation – An Introduction to Bird Photography – from John Fox, a bird photographer and member of Malahide club. The presentation starts at 8.00pm. All are welcome – email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for an invitation or to be added to the list of participants in the Nature Group.
Also on that night, we have 5 of our members presenting images to Smethwick Photographic Society; we wish them well. This is not accessible via Zoom.
Tuesday 2nd June - An Evening with Michael Strapec AIPF AFIAP
Tuesday 9th June – We intend to have an image assessment night; if you have an image that you would like some advice about we will have a number of senior photographers on hand to give their thoughts and guidance. Your images should be sent This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with an idea of what advice you might like from the panel.
We had a very positive response to our recent presentation of member’s images and now that we’ve seen how it can be done, it is worth exploring holding another one, perhaps for sometine in early July (on-line if we are still closed). Suggestions on what that might be about (for example Lockdown) are very welcome.
BEGINNERS CLASSES
It is clear that we will not be able to use the club’s premises to host the Beginners Classes in September. These classes are a vital source of income for the club so the Educational & Training sub-group have decided to develop an on-line version for launch in mid-September. Obviously, there are many things to be put in place before then; however, we think it will be difficult to have the usual interaction / questions during the individual classes. So we are thinking of having mentors from the club who will take a small, more manageable, subset of participants for any questions. We also think that there is scope to have practical (outdoor) sessions using the same arrangement. The addition of a module on smart phone photography is also being considered and would need a presenter for that and for an advanced Exposure module.
We are meeting the current course presenters this evening to start planning and will of course require full council approval for the plans (and the facility investment) which might be needed.
Our current thinking is that we could need as many as 20 mentors, so I would ask as many of you as possible to consider participating, particularly from amongst our female members. You can contact the president at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
WINTER LEAGUE FINAL RESULTS
Photographers with prints in the Winter League Finals have been asked by the Secretary to submit digital versions of them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you have not already done this please don't delay any further.
After a long delay we are finally in a position to schedule the judging of the retained images in the Winter League. July 7th for Mono and Digital images and 14th for Colour Prints. It will of course be done by Zoom so the format will be different. The judges will have the prints and digital images of course and will give their comments and results over Zoom. We will hope to have a digital image of every entry to show on screen as the comments are being given.
EXTERNAL COURSE
Peter Gordon of ExploreLight is offering a post processing course for Landscape Photography. The cost for an individual is currently €99 which will rise to€119 in a couple of weeks. He will offer a 10% discount for photography club members and if there are 10 or more club members interested, he will charge only €79 a head.
Details are available here: https://learn.explorelightphotographyworkshops.com/
NOTE TO @EIRCOM.NET EMAIL ADDRESS OWNERS
In recent weeks we have noted that we are getting email bounce-backs from eorcom.net addresses. Where possible we are re-sending these but often with the same result so if you have an eircom address and havent heard from the club recently - this could be the reason. Some members have switched to alternative providers - is you chose to change please advise the secretary without delay. Please note that the content of the weekly announcements is also placed on the news section of the site.
COMPETITIONS OPEN TO MEMBERS
We have been notified by the Societies of Photographers of some free competitions which members might be interested in, including “Nature in Action” and “Bird Photographer of the Year” in aid of the RSPB – full details HERE.
I would also remind you of the free FIAP “Stay at Home competition” (details here) the deadline for which has been extended from 30th April to 31st May.
Closing date approaching.
EQUIPMENT AND IMAGES STOLEN IN LONDON
Willie Fagan has been contacted by Sean Sexton an Irish photographer based in London who had some rare and valuable equipment and images stolen recently. As a number are of significant Irish interest, he has asked that we circulate a list of them, in case any of them pop up over here. If you have any information please Contact; Sean Sexton 0793 999 7879 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The stolen items are:
- Detective camera disguised as a pair of binoculars c.1890.
- Another detective camera disguised as a pair of binoculars c.1900.
- A Tikka detective camera disguised as a pocket watch, hands at seven minutes past eleven.
- Dr. Kreugner detective camera disguised as a book c.1890.
- An unusual very flat seven inch diameter circular camera, the Stirn, made of copper c.1890.
- Five mahogony/brass and bellows cameras by Watson, Sanderson etc.c.1900.
- A group of brass encased lenses some engraved Ross, Goddard, Grubb, Harrison and Schnitzer.1850's to 1870's.
- Two small circular Scioptic balls incorporating two lenses set into rich brown lignum wood .c.1720.
- Various small cased portraits (less than six by four inches) of men, beautiful women and a labourer. One stamped in gilt Claudet, Regent St. London.
- A group of colour photographs on glass, portraits, scenes, flowers and still life scenes. Some stamped A and L.Lumiere.
- A group of small positives on glass of people and rural scenes in Ireland c.1890 in a green solander box.
- Sepia photographs of Ireland c.1890
13, A large framed black and white portrait of James Joyce, three feet by two feet, black frame four inches wide signed by Bernice Abbott for the Tibet Fund.
Contact; Sean Sexton 0793 999 7879 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ON LINE EXHIBITION - PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND
Each year the PPAI has a competition oan an exhibition following that, teh print exhibition travels around the country to a range of venues. This year they have made the exhiv=bition available on line at the following link: https://ppai.ie/2020-exhibition Well worth a few minutes to watch it.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Continuation of subscription renewals is vital for the survival of the club as we still have sizable outgoings such as rent and insurance.
Unfortunately we are still having difficulty with the on-line renewal system, with members experiencing problems logging in or making payments. The problem is being addressed but we would ask anyone renewing not to use it for the moment.
Until the problem is resolved, we are asking for subscriptions to be paid through bank transfer - make sure that your name is on the transfer note. The club secretary will give three weeks notice of subscriptions coming due – bank details will be included in the renewal notice (the secretary has issued these details to any member who has not been able to renew since January 1st because of the log-in or other problem).
Payment of subscriptions is required for participation in club activities including those on-line
USING THE CLUB FLICKR GROUP
Long inaccessible to all but a few this group website is now available to DCC members. It is for nothing other that showing other members what you are doing with the camera. In order to access it you first need to set up a FLICKR account of your own and then move images to the DCC Group once you seek access to it. Once you seek access remember to advise the Secretary also. For fuller details see HERE
MEMBER’S PROJECT
One of our members – Stephen O’Sullivan – has started a Covid Community Photography Project. Once the current restrictions have eased, he is going to take and share (for free) “Doorstep Portraits” of people and families in Dublin 6 to help document and remember these surreal times. So far, he’s had an amazing response with over 120 participants. Stephen is still thinking about what might emerge for this (perhaps an exhibition or a publication). If you would like to participate you can contact Stephen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ORDERS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC CASES
You will recall that before the suspension of activities the club was planning to restock its cases and invited members to join in with our order; we have not been able to place that order (the supplier is in the UK) but plan to do so when that’s feasible. However, if any member now wishes to opt out of their order, or would like a refund of monies paid, please let us know by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
WINTER LEAGUE RESULTS
As you know, we had to cancel the judging night for Mono and Digital entries; we have collected the entries from the judge together with scores and brief comments. We have not been able to arrange judging of the colour print entries. When we are able to do so, we will get the images judged and marked, and post the results of all three categories (and judges’ comments) on the club website.
HEALTH AND SAFETY OF MEMBERS
We are grateful for your patience at this challenging time; all the measures we are taking are to protect your health and safety.
We are conscious that some of our members may be become unwell, and that there is an unfortunate possibility we will face some bereavements. If you hear of the bereavement of any member, we would be grateful if you could let us know so we can acknowledge such a sad loss.
OTHER VIRTUAL OPTIONS
We are also exploring the use of virtual conferencing:
• To host the Panels Competition (scheduled for May 26th)
• To hold Image Assessment sessions
• To link in with other clubs to exchange presentations
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
All of this will require a lot of work and we really need members to help out. In particular:
• And on 21st April, we plan to have members show and talk about images they have taken during Outings and Walkabouts last year. Again, we need contributions from the membership for this.
More generally, if members can contribute to a workshop or an image assessment night, we would be very grateful.
Please contact the President on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Access to club premises
Since our last communication we have carried out a risk assessment of the premises; however that has been overtaken by developments and Government guidelines. So the club premises remains closed for all activities, even to small groups and individuals, for the foreseeable future. However, the risk assessment has given us behavioural rules for such groups and individuals, and as soon as Government guidance permits we will allow access to the premises subject to those rules.
The assessment also highlighted some changes for the premises to ensure it remains safe. During this time, we will endeavour to undertake the works indicated by the risk assessment; our motivations will always be to protect the membership from harm.
The Annual Exhibition
Under current Government advice, it would not be possible to collect entries for an Annual Exhibition by the proposed closing date 28th April. We will keep this under review of course, but we need to be cognisant that most members who might submit entries will need access to mounts and in many cases print shops to put together their entries.
Photographic Groups
Again, developments with the COVID19 have prompted the Government to limit public outings etc. So organising a Saturday Snappers Group, Tuesday night walkabouts and perhaps similar weekend events cannot be progressed at this stage.
David Gray is organising a virtual meeting of the Documentary and Street Photography Group on Thursday 2nd April. You can contact David at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to participate.
75th Anniversary Events
We have decided to defer such events until 2021 (as our first meeting was in November 1945 so 2021 is our 75th year of operation). As members are limited in their scope to take photographs at the moment, we’ve decided to extend the range of photographs of Dublin over a wider time period (perhaps this century).
Winter League Results
As you know, we had to cancel the judging night for Mono and Digital entries; we have collected the entries from the judge together with scores and brief comments. We have not been able to arrange judging of the colour print entries. When we are able to do so, we will get the images judged and marked, and post the results of all three categories (and judges comments) on the club website.
On-Line activity
We can anticipate further freedom of movement restrictions in the near future so we would encourage members to think creatively and look at table top and macro photography. Some tips for domestic projects can be found here in Amateur Photographer
The Club is brimming with creative talent so let us use these gifts to keep the Club alive in the digital space. All suggestions and ideas are welcomed by the Council in how we can do this.
Continuing to be part of the club
Council will stay in contact through regular email updates and of course please check in on the Club website regularly for news and information.
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BEGINNERS EXHIBITION PRINTS
These will be available for collection in the Council Room on any club night once normal activities resume.
DON’T FORGET
- Take lots of images of Dublin for our 75th Anniversary Exhibition next year
- Leave spent ink cartridges from Canon and HP in the box upstairs to help ISPCA
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DOCUMENTARY AND STREET PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP
Meetings - Thursdays @ 7.30 in the club (Every third Thursday). See calendar for confirmation of dates.
NOTE
Continuing to have on-line activity
At the August meeting of the DSPG, it was suggested that we give more in-depth critiques of images. To facilitate this, a small website that allows members to anonymously submit images to be critiqued has been constructed. If you are interested in submitting an image and/or offering critiques at the next meeting, please send your e-mail address to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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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 once normal activity resumes.
UNCUT MOUNTS €1.50:
MOUNTS with A4 cutout €2.
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ANNUAL EXHIBITION
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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