Celbridge Camera Club

Monday's Outing 19th July
2021-07-19 19:30 - 23:00 UTC
Tomorrow, July 19th, we will head for Trim in Co. Meath. Trim is famous for its castle which is the largest Cambro-Norman castle in Ireland. There are some interesting ruins close to the castle. It is about 30 mins from Celbridge. The expected weather is sunny and warm.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Trim+Castle,+Castle+St,+Trim,+Co.+Meath,+C15+HN90/@53.5544205,-6.7893993,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x48675e1a63b4e9d5:0x67316970ece20964?force=qVTs2FOxxTmHHo79-pwa&source=mlapk

Monday 26th July Outing
2021-07-26 19:30 - 23:30
On Monday 26th July we will head for Bullock Harbour and Sandycove where there are many photo-opportunities including the Martello Tower and the forty foot in this picturesque neighbourhood. Parking is mainly along the road but there is a carpark on Sorrento Road – link below.
https://www.google.ie/maps/place/Sorrento+Rd+Parking/@53.2776774,-6.1137718,15z/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sbullock+harbour+parking!3m5!1s0x0:0xe7e489f137f234e4!8m2!3d53.2758802!4d-6.10194!15sChdidWxsb2NrIGhhcmJvdXIgcGFya2luZ5IBC3BhcmtpbmdfbG90

Monday's Outing 9th August
2021-08-09 19:30 - 22:00
On Monday 9th August we will head for Bective Abbey, the ruin of a beautiful Cistercian monastery. Lots of little rooms and tunnels to go through. There are parts where you are able to get up on a roof section. Winding staircases too. Some nice shots are also to be had of the Boyne nearby.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bective+Abbey/@53.5824741,-6.7050883,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x48675d1a76a0730d:0x46e36f5098ead591!8m2!3d53.5824831!4d-6.7028921

Monday's outing 16th August
2021-08-16 19:00 - 23:00
Next Monday 16th August we will take the opportunity to go into Dublin city to take some street shots. You can head with your friends directly to whatever location you prefer, Ha’penny bridge, Temple Bar, Grand Canal Dock, etc. For those who prefer to meet up as a group, we will meet at the top of Grafton Street (Fusilier’s Arch) between 7:45 and 8.00 pm.
https://goo.gl/maps/MXFsewotowHqNkBr8

Awards Night for the 2020/21 season
2021-08-27 20:00 - 23:30
The Awards Night for the 2020/21 season will take place on Friday 27th August at 8.00pm upstairs in The Abbey Lodge in Celbridge. There is outdoor space on the balcony. Remember to bring your certs and ID. Finger food will be served.

Monday August 30th Outing
2021-08-30 19:00 - 22:00
Next Monday, 30th August we are going to Howth Head in County Dublin. Earlier starting time of 7:30. The weather looks good so hopefully we will get some nice shots of the Bailey Lighthouse and the views across Dublin Bay in addition to capturing the bustle of Howth harbour. The link is for the summit car park. This is our second last outing. Hope to see you there.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Summit+Car+Park,+Unnamed+Road,+Howth,+Dublin/@53.3713622,-6.0553693,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x48670531d12f109d:0x69c91350f7da0041?force=qVTs2FOxxTmHHo79-pwa&source=mlapk

Next Monday’s outing, 6th September
2021-09-03 08:00 - 17:00
Next Monday’s outing, 6th September, is the last one this summer. We will meet in Rathcoffey at the earlier time of 7:00pm to photograph Rathcoffey castle. The castle may be photographed from the small backroad https://www.google.ie/maps/place/Rathcoffey+Demesne/@53.3344096,-6.6720273,16z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sRathcoffey+Parking!3m4!1s0x48677bc6ecfca489:0x20e17ee573b73094!8m2!3d53.3367095!4d-6.6617281!5m1!1e4
Only a couple of cars can park on that road but there is parking in the village at the Catholic church or the National School. You can walk along the verge of the Newtown Road up to the side road.
Church: https://www.google.ie/maps/place/Rathcoffey+Catholic+Church/@53.3344096,-6.6720273,16z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sRathcoffey+Parking!3m4!1s0x48677b088888f479:0x96d5c557bfc8cfcb!8m2!3d53.3366222!4d-6.676317!5m1!1e4
School: https://www.google.ie/maps/place/Rathcoffey+National+School/@53.3344096,-6.6720273,16z/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sRathcoffey+Parking!3m5!1s0x0:0xfeb1031a39cb8be!8m2!3d53.3328056!4d-6.6757225!15sChJSYXRoY29mZmV5IFBhcmtpbmeSAQZzY2hvb2w!5m1!1e4

Monday September 13th Talk - Opening night, Intro to the club year
2021-09-13 20:00 - 22:00
Outline of the year Frank
Training and courses Paul and Tony
Competitions Turlough
Promoting the club and sharing news Edel
Calendar and Website images Deirdre
Membership payment methods Aida
Celbridge Album Michael D

Monday 20th September - John Hooton Dingle, my only place
2021-09-20 20:00 - 22:00

POTY Round 1 Hand In
2021-09-27
This is the closing date for submissions for the Round 1 of the Photographer of the Year competition (see details for this season’s competition here). Digital Images are to be e-mailed to the competition cccinternalcomp@gmail.com not later than 27/09/2021.
‘The Irish Landscape’ (Colour DPI) is the theme for this round of the competition for all members.
Please make sure you follow the guidelines for submitting images (which can be found here) as otherwise your images may be disqualified.

Monday 27th September - Hand in night, Pat Shaw and Stephen Farrell My approach to landscape photography
2021-09-27 20:00 - 22:00

Monday 4th October - Round 1 Judging Theme = The Irish Landscape
2021-10-04 20:00 - 22:00

Thursday Oct 7th 8pm - Michael Linehan - Set up and gear for nature shots
2021-10-07 20:00 - 22:00
This is an extra talk to help people who are getting into nature photography with their equipment and settings. There is a follow up outing to the Phoenix Park on Sunday 24th October.

Saturday 9th October, Dog Photography Workshop, Christine Taylor
2021-10-09 09:30 - 11:30
Learn the techniques to photograph our fluffy companions and capture Dogs in action.
This will be a fun workshop where Nature / Sports and Portrait photography meets.
Members will gain the knowledge and the skills required to photograph our canine friends throughout the workshop.
This course will be run by our very own nature expert Christine Taylor.
Please register your interest at cccphototraining@gmail.com

Monday 11th October - David Wolahan speaks about Street Photography
2021-10-11 20:00 - 22:30
As part of our focus on the Street Genre, our member David Wolahan will talk about his approach and will show us some of his wonderful images.

Monday 18th October - Marek Beigalski
2021-10-18 20:00 - 22:30
Marek will present some amazing landscape images from around Europe including some abstract and some drone images. Take a preview of his work on https://marekbiegalski.com/.
Marek will also talk about the equipment he uses.

Beginners Photoshop George Pacini
2021-10-23 10:45 - 14:15
In this Beginners Photoshop course we will cover Camera Raw adjustments, Dodge & Burn, Sharpening and an intro into using Layers & Masks.
Date: Saturday 23rd of October
Location: Slip Hall
Time: 10.45am – 2.15pm
Participants: Min: 6 Max: 12
Cost: €20
Please register your interest at cccphototraining@gmail.com

Sunday October 24th, Deer Rut in Phoenix Park - Outing - Michael Linehan
2021-10-24 08:30 - 11:00
Photograph the deer with expert guidance from experienced members.
Location: Phoenix Park (Sunday 24th of October)
Meeting point will be the car park at the Papal cross.
Time: 8.30am
Cost: F.O.C.
Please register your interest at cccphototraining@gmail.com

POTY Round 2 Hand In
2021-11-01
This is the closing date for submissions for the Round 2 of the Photographer of the Year competition (see details for this season’s competition here). Digital Images are to be e-mailed to the competition cccinternalcomp@gmail.com not later than 01/11/2021.
‘Out and About (Street)’ (Mono) is the theme for this round of the competition for all members.
Please make sure you follow the guidelines for submitting images (which can be found here) as otherwise your images may be disqualified.

Monday Nov 1st - Mark Sedgwick instruction on Creative Photography and Hand in night
2021-11-01 20:00 - 22:30
Mark Sedgwick is one of our most versatile photographers who excels across all genres. In this talk, he teaches the audience on some of the ways to take elements from different images to create new composite images.

Monday 8th November - Round 2 Judging Theme = Out and About (Street)
2021-11-08 20:00 - 22:30

Monday 15th November - Gerry Kerr talks about Black and White Conversions
2021-11-15 20:00 - 22:30
Photographer of the year Gerry Kerr shows us how he converts his images to stunning Black and White.

Monday 22nd November - My photography, Sarah Gallagher, Lilian Harris, Aida Best LIPF
2021-11-22 20:00 - 22:00
Sarah Gallagher, Lilian Harris, Aida Best LIPF talk about photography and present their work

POTY Round 3 Hand In
2021-11-29
This is the closing date for submissions for the Round 3 of the Photographer of the Year competition (see details for this season’s competition here). Digital Images are to be e-mailed to the competition cccinternalcomp@gmail.com not later than 29/11/2021.
‘Pure Imagination (Creative/Composite)’ (Colour DPI) is the theme for this round of the competition for all members.
Please make sure you follow the guidelines for submitting images (which can be found here) as otherwise your images may be disqualified.

Monday 29th Nov Emmanuelle Galisson McGrath Fine Art Portraiture and Creative Work
2021-11-29 20:00 - 22:00
Emmanuelle Galisson McGrath shows us her Fine Art Portraiture and Creative Work
Hand in night for Round 3

Mon 13th Dec Ross McKelvey - Studio portraiture
2021-12-13 20:00 - 22:00
Ross McKelvey, founder of Catchlight Camera Club, shares his insights about Studio Portraiture

Christmas Party 2021
2021-12-17 19:30
Hello friends. CCC will hold its Christmas Party on 17th December 2021 in The Abbey Lodge @ 7.30pm. There will be a choice of hot food served with tea & coffee. Tickets are €15 which you can purchase online through our website. Bank details are on the Membership Tab. Please include Xmas and your name when making the transfer. It should be a great night. Hope to see you all there. https://celbridgecameraclub.net/membership/

Mon 20th Dec - Jennifer Willis When life gives you lemons
2021-12-20 20:00 - 22:00
Award winning photographer Jennifer Willis discusses how events in her life influenced her journey into and through photography

Inaki Hernandez Architectural Photography, in search of the "genius loci"
2022-01-10 20:00 - 22:00

Members' night - Pat Byrne and Michael Cusack talk about their photography
2022-01-17 20:00 - 22:00
