I have been asked in the last few days  by the North East Pylon Pressure to take part in and to help organise a photo shoot in the Lough an Leigh and Muff areas just outside Kingscourt Co. Cavan.

Due to time constraints, this may have to take place this coming weekend of the 13th/14^th February 2010, or very soon after.  I do accept that this is extremely short notice, but unfortunately, anyone or group that wish to lodge a complaint with An Bord Pleanala in about the construction of a 400 kva sub-station and subsequent overhead cables to and from;  which will not only affect the areas of Lough an Leigh and Muff in Co. Cavan, but also to numerous areas across Co. Meath, and  further beyond must do so by 14^th March 2010.

The idea of this photo shoot is to forward a graphical  complaint to An Board Pleanala which will include pictures of the local area with pylons accurately superimposed into them.

How this is going to be done is as follows, it is proposed the NEPP will hire a helicopter to hover over the exact position where individual pylons will be placed and at the exact height of the proposed pylon. At the same time a group of photographers positioned at different locations across the Lough an Leigh and Muff will take photos at a 50mm focal length of the area where the helicopter is hovering. This is being done in conjunction with a planning expert. The 50mm focal length is what we are told by this expert is required by An Board Pleanala to give an accurate representation of what can be seen by the eye.

Would it be possible that anyone who may be available to take part in this photoshoot in order to help the NEPP to convince Eirgrid to underground these cables , please contact  Alan Finnegan at alanfinnegan@eircom.net, or at my mobile 0876537351 and work mobile 0870502341 (this between 8 am and 4 pm); or alternatively contact Andrew Clarke at 0872268591.

Regards

Alan

Black & White Ireland

I am please to announce that an Exhibition of my work will be on display in the Dublin Camera Club Gallery from today 16th January and will run for the next 7 weeks. A 30 strong selection body of work from the past few year will be on display. The Gallery is open free to the public every Saturday from 11am to 5pm.

So please drop in, have a look and leave a comment.

Dear

Happy New Year to all IPF Club members from the IPF Council.

This is the first email of 2010, it is hoped to send occassional emails throughout the year with information on upcoming IPF events. Don’t forget to also keep an eye on the website www.irishphoto.ie.

In this mailing I have included details of workshops and events on the weekend of the Print and Projected Image Competition which will be held in the Athlone Institute of Technology on 13 & 14 February 2010.

As part of the weekend of the National Print and Projected Image Competition two workshops will be given by Mr Nicolas Berlingieri MFIAP, EFIAP, APSA, AISF, who is also one of the judges for the event. Nicolas is a computer programmer, software analyst, and university lecturer on Photoshop. His articles on various styles of photography have been published in numerous countries. His images on Surrealism were exhibited jointly with the paintings of Salvador Dali in Argentina.

Participants in the workshops will receive a Power Point CD which will contain the content of the workshops. Each CD will also include illustrated articles by Nicolas on the Creative Use of Reflections, Surrealism and Mixing Photographic Images with Computer Generated Graphics, which should certainly be a great source of inspiration for all keen photographers.

Early indications are that the workshops will be very well attended, and as places are limited, it is advisable that you book you seat as soon as possible. Tickets are available from Denis Whelehan – denis.whelehan@gmail.com. PROGRAMME – SATURDAY, 13th FEBRUARY 2010 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Enhancing your images in Photoshop. The various tools up to and including adjustment layers. 2:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. The Application of HDR and Filter Plug-ins.

Fees: Morning session only 25 Euro. Afternoon session only 25.00 Euro. If you wish to attend both sessions, the reduced fee will be 40.00 Euro. A discount of 5 Euro will be given to current IPF distinction holders off the 40.00 Euro fee. Each participant will also receive a Power Point C.D. on the workshop.

Click on the link below for more information, or visit the IPF website.

Weekend Programme for Print and Projected Image Competition

Saturday Evening
Dinner (20 Euro), in the Creggan Court Hotel at 7:30 p.m., followed by a short lecture by Jackie Martin. This will be an ideal opportunity to meet and discuss photography with other amateur and experienced photographers.

Sunday 14th February 2010 The judging of the Finals of the Print and Projected Image Competition will commence at 10.00 a.m. There will be no admission fee but the IPF request that you support the raffle to help towards the costs of the competition.

Competition Judges
Mr. Nicolas Berlingieri MFIAP, EFIAP, APSA, AISF. www.berlingieri-photo.com
Mr. Jackie Martin Chief Editor Phot’ Art International Magazine, Member of FIAP Directory Board http://jm.web-photo.net/home.php
Mr. Leo Palmer FPSA, EFIAP, PPSA, APAGB, ASIIPC http://www.leopalmerphotography.co.uk

Lunch (7.50 Euro) and snacks will be available in the canteen at the Institute on both days if there is sufficient demand. Because of this it will be necessary for each club to advise Denis Whelehan on the numbers of wishing to avail of the lunch each day, to enable catering staff and provisions to be arranged. Further enquiries and bookings to: Denis Whelehan, Competition Coordinator, Email: denis.whelehan@gmail.com

In the week following the Competiton Leo Palmer will be giving lectures at four regional locatons, sponsored by the IPF. Check out the IPF website for venues and times.

The IPF have negotiated a deal with Ink Maestro to give a special discount to members of IPF clubs. Click on the Ink Maestro link below for more information.

Go To Ink Maestro Website

Don’t forget to book early for the Workshops.

Keep an eye on the IPF Website for news on upcoming IPF events, competitions, and exhibitions.

Sincerely,

John Doheny

Vintage run Sunday 25th October Cormeen Moynalty

Run leaves at 12 ish from The Jolly old Cross pub, Cormeen, Moynalty and travels to Bailieboro, Kingscourt into Kilmainhamwood and back to Cormeen Approx 2 hrs. There will obviously be nothing in cormeen during this time but I can organise for some photographers to travel with the lead car and have full access in front of the run. Plenty of stationary shots after the run in the car park. Soup and sandwiches afterwards followed by Charity auction at about 3-30 and music at 5 for the evening. Breaky lake (source of all my best photographs)is down the back of the hill and might pass an hour also.

Thanks Willie

Charity Auction 25th Oct for Crumlin Childrens Hospital.

Please send your images by email to Willie.

Size them to 14×10 inches @ 300dpi.

Email address : william.mcmahon@honeywell.com