News 2023-2024

James Crombie - what a great guest speaker to start our season on!
Posted on Mon 23 Sep 2024

We had a great turnout to our "Open Night" last Thursday and thanks to everyone who came along. For those who would like to join, payment details are below. Membership fee is €80 with OAPs, students and family membership being €70 per person.

Galway Camera Club A/c IBAN: IE53 AIBK...

0 comments
Important News - please read
Posted on Tue 20 Aug 2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Due to construction work taking place in ATU, Galway Camera Club, are temporarily relocating to Knocknacarra Community Rooms (Over Tesco's Knocknacarra shopping Centre), on the Bearna Road, Galway H91 E7KW. Please note that the start date for the 2024-2025 season is...

0 comments
Love Your Coasts photography competition
Posted on Fri 12 Jul 2024

Members might be interested in the email below received by the club.

To Galway Camera Club, 

Clean Coasts are delighted to announce that the 15th annual is now open for submissions. 


The Love Your Coast competition asks photographers to...

0 comments
Important information regarding photographing wildlife - please read
Posted on Sun 7 Jul 2024
Below is an email received from the National Parks and Wildlife Service to the Irish Photographic Federation for information purposes and circulation to all members.  Please read and take note that it is a "legal requirement" to have a photography license to...
0 comments
Inchagoill Island was indeed a hidden gem
Posted on Wed 3 Jul 2024

Members of the Galway Camera Club had a great day out, in georgous weather I might add, when exploring on Lough Corrib, the hidden gem that is Inchagoill Island. We had a wonderfull guide both on board the "Corrib Cruise" and while on Inchagoill Island.  He was both extremely entertaining...

0 comments
IPF "Images of Distinction" May 2024
Posted on Mon 3 Jun 2024

Below is the link for the IPF Digital Copy "Images of Distinction" May 2024 - our member Gerry Kavanagh feaatures in same. Just click on the link below. Enjoy!

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/47397cb6d7.html

0 comments
Congratulations to Gerry kavanagh
Posted on Thu 23 May 2024

On behalf of Galway Camera Club I would like to congratulate our club member, Gerry Kavanagh on being awarded a Licentiate Distinction in the IPF panel assessments. Gerry's panel of the required 10 images can be viewed below. Well done Gerry.

 

1 comment
Scattery Island Outing
Posted on Wed 22 May 2024

The sun may not have shone like promised on the weather apps, but we had a great day out and not a drop of rain! We had a lovely start to our day with a cuppa and some treats at Van De Leur walled gardens cafe before stepping into what is a beautifully designed and cared for piece of tranquility...

0 comments
Results of POTY & AGM
Posted on Wed 8 May 2024

Congratulations to  the winners in both beginners and advanced sections of the Photographer of the Year for the 2023-2024 Season and also congratulations to all winners throughout the year. A special congratulations to Heinz Rohleder, winner of the Beginners Section of The...

0 comments
Awards Ceremony and AGM this Thursday
Posted on Tue 30 Apr 2024

Galway Camera Club welcomed back Podge Kelly, who gave a great and instructive critique of our last of this seasons competition, print "Connemara". Podge's critique is always very informative and helpful to everyone's entry. Congratulations to Patricia Donohue on winning her 2nd in a row in this...

0 comments
Judging Connemara Print
Posted on Tue 23 Apr 2024

A massive thank you to club member Kay Synott for her wonderful presentation last Thursday.  Her passion and then knowledge for her subject was clearly evident and the work that went into her presentation was obvious.  Thanks Kay for sharing the knowledge.

Galway Camera Club...

0 comments
Club member Kay Synott giving a presentation this Thursday
Posted on Tue 16 Apr 2024

Thanks soo much to Nicholas Grundy on what was a really interesting/informative and at times nerve wrecking adventure up some high cranes which gave us amazing pictures that showed the world of industrial photography from angels that could only be imagined. If you would like to see more of...

0 comments
Reminder for Connemara Prints
Posted on Thu 11 Apr 2024

Reminder that entries for our last competition of the season are due in tonight 11th and we look forward to Nicholas Grundy's presentation.

Photo below shows happy winners from "Happiness is..." theme.

0 comments
Galway Camera Club welcomes Nichlas Grundy
Posted on Mon 8 Apr 2024

Thanks a million to Mike Shaughnessy for judging our last digital theme of the 2023-2024 season "Happiness is...". I hope he left feeling the benefit of the theme! Always a pleasure Mike.

Galway Camera Club are delighted to have Nicholas Grundy this Thursday night. Nicholas is a man of...

0 comments
Last Digital Competition Judging for this season
Posted on Tue 2 Apr 2024

Congratulations to Michael Corbett for his stunning winning entry in the Sweeney Panel Competition. Below is a picture of a smiling Michael holding his cup with Ann Sweeney, also in the picture is Tom Quinn 2nd and Martin Whyte & Kay Synott joint 3rd.This Thursday we welcome our local press...

0 comments
Judging of Panel Competition Thursday 21st
Posted on Wed 20 Mar 2024

Thanks to all members who attended the protrait tutorial last Thursday - some photos from the night below.

Judging of the "Sweeney" Panel Competition takes place this Thursday 21st, with judging by our own Ann Sweeney. This is an interesting critique night as are all competitions nights -...

0 comments
Thanks Andreas
Posted on Sun 10 Mar 2024

Having a former club member come back and give us an excellent night of hints, tips and just practical knowledge on many aspects of the human side of photography was just great. It is wonderful to hear advice that you know has been obtained through experience and that is what we got last...

0 comments
Andreas Riemenschneider - Aspects of Portrait photography
Posted on Mon 4 Mar 2024

Thanks to Richard Duff for last Thursday's presentation on his Hides in Co Laois and then onto Namibia showing us amazing photographs from 2 very different areas of the world.  A huge thanks to Richard for giving an amazing prize to a lucky club member, a day out in one of his Hides. ...

0 comments
Whelan Cameras 75th celebrations
Posted on Thu 29 Feb 2024

Those Galway Camera Club members who were on the ball getting tickets for the Whelan Cameras 75th birthday celebrations to the "sold out" event with James Crombie, in collaberation with Canon, which was held in the International Rugby Experience in O'Connell Street, Limerick, would like to say...

0 comments
Richard Duff's presentation on Hides and a lot more this Thursday
Posted on Tue 27 Feb 2024

Galway Camera Club welcomes Richard Duff this Thursday the 29th to talk about photography from his Hides in Co Laois.  Richard Duff is a passionate Wildlife photographer who has photographed most of the local wildlife in Co laois. He has gone as far afield as Nimibia, which whch should...

0 comments
Seascape Winners
Posted on Fri 23 Feb 2024

It was with great pleasure that Galway Camera Club welcomed 2 judges this week - it was all the more special that they were from our own ranks! Thanks to Martin Whyte and Michael Corbett for doing such a great, informative and helpful critique for all competition entrants. Congratulations to the...

0 comments
Photos from our Exhibition Night
Posted on Sun 18 Feb 2024

Galway Camera Club had its first exhibition of its member's work in approximately 10 years last Friday night in The Galway Rowing Club.  It was a night for members to be proud of, with the variety of subject and talent that was on show.  Thanks to the committee for all the work that...

0 comments
Member's exhibition night Friday 16th February
Posted on Mon 12 Feb 2024

Thanks to Deirdre Deegan for her very informative presentation on all elements of composition.I'm sure everyone went away with ideas of how to perhaps look a little differently at things while taking that extra moment to compose and check.  Thanks Deirdre for donating your fee to Madra....

0 comments
Guest Speaker Deirdre Deegan this coming Thursday 8th
Posted on Tue 6 Feb 2024

Galway Camera Club are delighted to have Deirdre Deegan giving a presentation on a very integral part of photography - Composition. For many reasons, this is one not to be missed. Below is a small bit of information on Deirdre Deegan.

Dee Deegan is a Galway based multidisciplinary Teaching...

0 comments
A night of light trails, creativity and fun
Posted on Sun 4 Feb 2024

Thanks to all who braved the tractor protest last Thursday. We had creativity, laughter and a special appearance by 007! Below are some examples from the night.

Don't forget to bring your pictures in next Thursday the 8th for the member's exhibition on Friday the 16th. Also, digital...

0 comments
Winners alright!
Posted on Fri 26 Jan 2024

A big bualadh bos and thank you to Darach Glennon for all the obvious hard work he put into judging this competition.  His critique was comprehensive, practical and very helpful for entrants going forward with their photography.  We literally ran out of time last night, so Darach, you...

0 comments
Judging of "Autumn" Theme - Darach Glennon
Posted on Wed 24 Jan 2024

This Thursday we have Darach Glennon judging our Digital competition "Autumn".  Darach will also give (time allowing) a talk on how AI is impacting on photography a subject that is both topical and interesting.

Busy time ahead so reminder not to forget about getting your pictures...

0 comments
Club cancelled tonight!
Posted on Thu 18 Jan 2024

Due to weather forecast for tonight, which could lead to adverse driving conditions, the decision has been made to cancel club meeting in ATU tonight.  Hopefully we will see ye all Thursday the 25th for judging of the "Autumn" theme with Darach Glennon. Take Care.

0 comments
In house Tutorial on 18th and Thanks John Hooton
Posted on Mon 15 Jan 2024

A heartfelt thanks to John Hooton for his wonderful presentation and very practical talk on when, where and how he has taken some of his wonderful photographs, some of which you can view below. You can check his instagram page @johnhootonimages and also dont forget you can also see more of John'...

0 comments
Bird Watching in the Claddagh
Posted on Sun 14 Jan 2024

Thanks a million to Tomas Cuffe from Birdwatch Galway for helping Galway Camera Club members in a search of birds in the Claddagh area, where to look, how to look and when to look.  Tomas is a man of huge knowledge and was very generous with his time and the sharing of his knowledge. ...

0 comments
Zoom with John Hooton Thursday 11th
Posted on Tue 9 Jan 2024

Galway Camera Club is delighted to have John Hooton opening the 2024 season by zoom, this coming Thursday the 11th.  The zoom link has been sent to all paid up members via member's email. John Hooton is no stranger to Galway Camera Club so please go...

0 comments
Competitions reminder
Posted on Fri 5 Jan 2024

Hi everyone happy, healthy and peaceful new year wishes to you all.  Just a quick reminder that your digital print competition entries for the theme "Autumn" will be due by midnight Sunday 14th January for judging by Darach Glennon on the 25th January.  Other digital entry competitions...

0 comments
A Happy Christmas to all
Posted on Fri 22 Dec 2023

On behalf of Galway Camera Club Committee, I would like to wish all our families, friends, club members, presenters and judges that we have had throughout the year, a very happy and healthy Christmas with every good wish for a peaceful 2024. Nollaig Shona Daoibh.

Patricia Donohue

...

0 comments
Congratulations to "Out on the Street" winners
Posted on Fri 8 Dec 2023

Steve Scott was our judge for this competition and many thanks to him for what was a very comprehensive and helpful critque.  His suggestions were both helpful and informative.

Congratulations to the all the members who got placed in their categories.  Please go...

0 comments
"Out on the Street" judging this Thursday
Posted on Tue 5 Dec 2023

This Thursday we hear the critique and see the digital format of the competition "Out on the Street".  It will be judged by Steve Scott - looking forward to seeing people's interpretation of this topic. For more information on Steve see below.

stevescottf8 - instagram page

...

0 comments
Programme updated
Posted on Fri 1 Dec 2023

Please go to the "programme" for updates.

0 comments
Thanks Prof. Zhang
Posted on Fri 1 Dec 2023

We had a very informative night with Prof Zhang who showed the science behind getting those great aurora and moon shots - preparation and patience are 2 vital components. Thank you Prof Zhang.

Next Thursday we have the judging of our digital "out on the Streets" competition by Athenry...

0 comments
Guest Speak Prof Zhang this Thursday
Posted on Mon 27 Nov 2023

Galway Camera Club are delighted to welcome local photographer Prof Zhang to the club this coming Thursday - he will discuss the “Science behind Moon and Auroa Photography”. Very topical considering we seem to be getting a lot more sightings of Aurora photography these days. We...

0 comments
Winners in the Brian Callagy Print competition
Posted on Fri 24 Nov 2023

Congratulations to Ger Kavanagh on his winning photograph in the Brian Callagy print competition and to Michael Gough and Marty Whyte on coming 2nd & 3rd. Their winning photos are in the "Results" Gallery. We had a wonderful number of entries, so well done to all and a huge thank you to...

0 comments
Sheldon Long to judge Brian Callagy Print Competition
Posted on Tue 21 Nov 2023

This coming Thursday we are back in the Whiteroom in ATU and we welcome Sheldon Long to judge our Brian Callagy "Open" theme print competition. Also don't forget that entries for the digital "out on the Street" competition are due on Sunday 26th.

Apart from judging our...

0 comments
An easy to see list of Competitions for the 2023-2024 Season
Posted on Sat 18 Nov 2023

Please see below an up to date easy to see list of all the competitions for the 2023-2024 Season.

0 comments
Thanks to Tina Claffey
Posted on Sat 18 Nov 2023

We had a great attendence at our first zoom of the 2023-2024 season and a huge appreciation to Tina Claffey for last Thursday nights presentation of Macro photography, where tiny became large and amazingly beautiful.  Her passion and knowledge, for what is basically underfoot, was wonderful...

0 comments
Zoom this Thursday with Tina Claffey
Posted on Tue 14 Nov 2023

Galway Camera Club is really delighted to have our first zoom of the season with Tina Claffey, who captures in her own words "a wilderness on our doorsteop" in relation to capturing what the human eye cannot see in these "wondrous bogs".  Tina's website will give a great feel for what will...

0 comments
Important News - please read
Posted on Wed 8 Nov 2023

Hi everyone - a slight change to this Thursday nigh, so please bring along your cameras, fully charged batteries and a tripod if you have one, but no worries if you dont.

Also dont forget to bring along your print entries for the Brian Callagy and also to upload your digital image on the...

0 comments
We welcome Stewart Kenny this Thursday 9th
Posted on Mon 6 Nov 2023

Thanks to all the club members last week who participated in our Member's Night and took the time to get a selection of photos together for showing.  I would like to mention that we were very nicely reminded by a member, that sometimes it is not always about getting "that shot"and we should...

0 comments
Lots of photography and laughter in Coole Park on Saturday
Posted on Sun 5 Nov 2023

A great time was had in Coole Park on Saturday and NOT A DROP OF RAIN! Beautiful Autumnal colors along lovely walks, with a cuppa thrown in  - all made for a lovely way to spend an afternoon taking photographs in good company.  Had to show some of the photos.

...

0 comments
Thanks Paul Madigan for such a great presentation
Posted on Fri 20 Oct 2023

A serious thank you to Paul Madigan who travelled from Cork to show us his amazing prints and digital images with one better than the previous.  Paul truly has a talent for photographing wild life from his garden, Saltee Islands, Africa and beyond. He showed us that keeping your eye on the...

0 comments
Opening night for 2023-2024 Season is Thursday 21st September
Posted on Wed 13 Sep 2023

Galway Camera Club are delighted to announce that our opening night of the 2023-2024 Season will be on Thursday 21st September in ATU's Cluain Mhuire campus, Wellpark, Galway H91 DY9Y at 7.30pm. Join us for an information night on the great guest speakers the club will be hosting,...

0 comments