Archive for the 'Photography' Category

Photographer Of The Year 2008

The 2008 photographer of the year took place for Mallow Camera Club on Monday 19th of May. There were 298 entries from over twenty members of the club. The competition was based on the top five scoring images from each member.

This year the competition was judged by three members from Cork Camera Group, Vincent Kelly, Martin [...]

Thurles Distinctions for John, Bríd and Morgan

The club got off to a great start at this weekends IPF National Club Finals when club members John Hogan, Bríd Coakley and Morgan O’Neill all achieved photographic distinctions in the Saturday sitting.
John Hogan gained his Licentiateship of the Irish Photographic Federation (LIPF) with a panel of ten colour images, representing a variety of themes [...]

Photographer Of The Year Rules 2008 and change of topic for up coming meeting

On Monday 21st of April John Hogan will demonstrate with fellow members what is involved in the selection process of a panel for distinction accreditation. John will be looking for opinions from fellow members on his selection of prints. Fellow members with images for selection are also welcome to show there work.
Mallow Camera Club Photographer [...]

Educational Photography Sites

Some of these web sites may stretch the definition of “education” slightly but even looking at photos is an education if they inspire you. Here are the links I talked about at last night’s club meeting:

Google Reader is a feed reader where you can subscribe to websites that have a feed. See the video [...]

CANCELLED - Special Guest - Gerrit Groshart, EFIAP - CANCELLED

Due to family reasons our special guest Gerrit Groshart, who was due to visit the club on Monday night 10th March, has had to cancel his visit.  Gerrit will not be judging the IPF Natioal Nature Finls on Sunday 9th March either.
 Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
An alternative item will be included in the club programme. 

Irish Examiner Photography Competition

Theme:  TODAY’S IRELAND
The Irish Examiner has teamed up with Ford to give amateur photographers the chance to win a new model Ford Mondeo Ghia.
There are also prizes for under 12 years of age category, and 12 to 18 years of age category.
Simply take a photo of anywhere, anything or anyone that you think captures the [...]

Special Guest - Gerrit Groshart, EFIAP, Netherlands

Mallow Camera Club are delighted to announce that Gerrit Groshart will give a talk to the club on Monday 10th March.
Gerrit hails from the Netherlands, has an EFIAP distinction, and is a renowned nature photographer.
He will be in Ireland for a short visit which includes judging the IPF Nature Competition in Dublin Zoo on 9th [...]

More SACC & IPF Wins for Club

It has been another great weekend for the club.  Following on from the recent successes in the SACC Nature Competitons, the club and club members have scored more wins over the last few days.
On Saturday club members travelled to Dublin to participate in the IPF National Print and Projected Image competition.  Veteran club member John Hooton won a Gold Medal for [...]

Club Members Successful at SACC & Drogheda

It was another successful day for Mallow Camera Club at the SACC Print and Slide competition held in Clonmel on Sunday 09 December.  There were 234 entries for the SACC competition which included three sections, Slide, Colour Print, and Monochrome Print.
John Hooton won the Seamus Scullane Memorial Trophy for the second year running for the best image in [...]

Togher International Festival of Photography

The 16th year of the The Togher International Festival in upon us again.
The Themes for Experienced Amateurs and Professional Photographers are as follows
1. My Own Country. 2. Children. 3. Animals. 4. Celebrations 5. Sport. 6. My Favourite Snapshot.
The entries can be delivered to the following
Denis Mc Sweeny Photo [...]