Mallow Camera Club

Mallow Camera Club traveled to Tallaght in Dublin over the weekend to take part in the 2007 IPF EPSON National Photography Finals. The club had two excellent panels and were delighted to finish in Third place overall. This is the best result the club has chalked up in this prestigious event which is the most important in the IPF calendar. In 2006, when the competition was held in Mallow, the club finished in fourth place overall.

The club finished in joint second place in the Colour Print section – up from third place in 2006. In the Monochrome Print section the club finished third – a considerable improvement on fifth place last year. Sixteen clubs from all over the country took part in the competition which was won by Drogheda Photographic Club.

John Doheny picked up a Bronze Medal for his photograph ‘Anticipation‘ which was awarded third place in the Individual Monochrome Print section.

Club member Morgan O’Neill became the latest member of Mallow Camera Club to gain a distinction from the Irish Photographic Federation. Morgan presented a panel of ten colour images for judging at the recent distinctions sitting held in conjunction with the IPF EPSON National Photography Finals, in Tallaght over the weekend.

Morgan successfully gained his Licentiateship from the IPF – he can now use the initials LIPF after his name. Congratulations to Morgan from all the members of the club.

On Monday night 16 April we were delighted to welcome members of Dungarvan Camera Club who shared some great photographs with us.  Photographs covering such diverse subjects as Portraits, Landscapes, Macro/Close-Up, Wedding, Travel and Night Photography were among the images shown.  A cup of tea and a chat rounded off a great evening.  Thanks to the members of Dungarvan CC who made the trek to Mallow.  We’re looking forward to the return trip.

Members of Dungarvan Camera Club show their photos – more lovely images can be seen on their website www.dungarvancameraclub.com

Mallow Camera Club is delighted to host an evening with renowned Scottish photographer Roy Robertson on Thursday 26 April 2007 at 8:30 pm.  Roy is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and has been active in photography for many years.  His photographic interests include Landscapes, Townscapes, and B+W Photography.  Roy tends to work on themes and his photographs have been exhibited widely, including in Europe and America.  He currently has an exhibition ‘Traditions‘ running in Dundee. 

Roy is a regular speaker at camera clubs in the UK.  Mallow will be his only speaking engagement in the SACC region during his short trip to Ireland.  His talk should not be missed.

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE ON THURSDAY NIGHT

Club members Bríd Coakley and John Hooton both had success at the IPF Nature Finals held in Lucan, Co. Dublin on Sunday last 25 March.  Bríd won her first IPF medal (silver) for coming first in the flora section of the slides competition while John won a bronze medal by coming third, also in the slides competition.   Congratulations to both Bríd and John.

IPF Nature Results 2007

At the Irish Photographic Federation (IPF) Annual General Meeting held in Lucan, Co. Dublin on Sunday 25 March, club members Pat Heavin, AIPF, and John Doheny, LIPF, were both elected to the IPF Council for a three year period.  Pat and John are both long standing members of Mallow Camera Club and will represent the interests of club photographers at national level.  Watch the IPF website where the full list of Council member will be posted shortly.

Please note the following changes to the club programme.

As Monday 19 March is a Public Holiday, there will be no meeting that night.  John Hooton’s Personal Portfolio has been rescheduled for Monday 26 March.  The annual Club Quiz night has been deferred until 23 April.

The IPF Nature finals take place in the Spa Hotel, Lucan on Sunday 25 March.  Entries will be accepted at the venue up to 11:30 that morning.  [NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE]

The IPF Annual General Meeting will also take place in the Spa Hotel, Lucan on Sunday 25 March at 11:30.

The IPF National Photography Finals will take place in Dublin on 21 & 22 April 2007, Plaza Hotel, Tallaght, Co. Dublin.

The club will also host a special night with Roy Robertson, FRPS, on Thursday 26 April.  More details later.

Mallow Camera Club is proud to host an evening with Des Clinton on Monday next. Des is one of the most distinguished photographers in the country and he will be in Mallow to judge the SACC Annual Competition and Exhibition on Sunday. His talk on Monday night is entitled ‘Best of Irish’ and promises to be a memorable night. Meeting will take place at 8:30 sharp in the Southside Community Centre, Bellvue, Mallow (behind Church of the Resurrection). All welcome, including non members and other clubs. There might even be a cup of tea afterwards.

Some of Des Clinton’s work can be seen in this gallery on the Drogheda Photo Club website.

The club visited Pineapple Studios at the end of October 2006 where we were shown around by Jessica Jones and Tina. There’s a more detailed write-up on inphotos.org but here’s a photo Jessica took of the group. 1-2-3.. Say Cheese!