Ernestine Meyer

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OPC Themes for 2023

Thematic collections of photographs can help keep conversations about the artwork “on topic.” The collection may then elicit different impressions, identifications of technique, and artistic assessments from each viewer of each photograph. Sharing those impressions, techniques and assessments can be a first step toward improving our technical and artistic skills, as well as helping develop the “art of seeing,” as Freeman Patterson would say.

 

January             Open

February           Life at Home, in your Neighborhood. 

March                Choosing a Color or Two. 

April                   People You Know. 

May                    Flowers. 

June                   Abstracts. 

July                    Long Exposure. 

August              (No Meeting) 

September       Street Photography. 

October            Animals in the Wild, including the Zoo. 

November        Sports Photography. 

December        Open. 

 

 

Themes for Past Years

 

 

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Photography Club Overview

— By Dave Talaber

This is a club for OLLI members who are curious about or have a genuine love for photography – the best of all possible hobbies!

Throughout the month you will have the opportunity to meet with others who share your curiosity and passion. Together we not only share information but participate in varied activities to help us be better photographers. The Photography Club is not just for photo geeks – we welcome all members, whether you are a newbie or have years of experience. Anyone can join!

Photography (and by extension, our club) is accessible in ways that most hobbies simply aren’t. It doesn’t matter if you’re talented. It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or not-so-rich, where you live, where you come from, who your parents were. If you’re a very serious enthusiast with a massive disposable income, by all means use a fancy DSLR – but don’t be surprised if many of your fellow members take great photos with their smart phones! There are no rules dictating that you must shoot, how you must shoot, where, or when, or for whom. You can shoot whatever subject you want with whatever camera you’ve got. And all that matters is you’re having fun.

Our meetings are held at Tallwood. On the second Friday of the month we meet at 9:30 am for a varied program which includes selecting a Photo of the Month (published in the OLLI e-News!) from entries submitted by club members. We also host a guest speaker from the wider photographic community who will present varied and informative topics for your enjoyment and education. After the meeting we reassemble at a local restaurant for an optional lunch where conversation usually revolves around, what else? Photography!

On the third Friday of the month we meet up early in the morning and head out for a field trip to an event or attraction in the local area. Make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for a fun day out and about!

On the fourth Friday of the month we meet at noon and have a varied agenda consisting of a peer review and critique of member photos, question and answer sessions, member presentations, and any other photo related topic of interest to the members.

Also, throughout the year members of the Photography Club exhibit their images not only at Tallwood, but at other venues in the area.

We sincerely hope that you will consider joining us so we may inform, and hopefully, inspire each other.

Coordinators: John Olsen and Ed Marion

 

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By George Bradshaw / Revised January 7, 2022

This article provides an overview of the online OLLI Photo Club (OPC) Galleries, including a) a description of the main OPC Galleries, b) a reference for viewing and uploading photos to specific galleries, and c) guidelines for the monthly competitions.

1. Overview

On April 1, 2016 the OPC transitioned photo sharing operations from the PBase photo repository service to the SmugMug service.  All photos from PBase have been moved to SmugMug, and the gallery structure of PBase has been replicated in SmugMug.  PBase is still available for viewing photos as of January 7, 2022 but has not been updated since 2016.  Following are the links to each system:

OPC Repository (Current)

OPC Repository (Historical)

2. Galleries

Note: Certain OPC gallery names were revised in June of 2020.

OPC members currently use the following galleries:

• Routine Galleries
  • Competition galleries: Slideshow,
  • Field Trip galleries, and
  • "One Photo per Week" gallery (formerly the WIP).
• Occasional Galleries
  • Occasional Short Presentations (formerly the WHIM), and
  • Other galleries (special projects, catalog covers, etc.)

The Competition gallery photos are shown during meetings on the second Friday of each month; the most popular photo is determined by a vote of the membership and is then published in the upcoming OLLI newsletter.  The Field Trip gallery is shown on the fourth Friday as a basis for discussing photos taken during the club’s Field Trips on the third Friday.  The One Photo per Week gallery and the Occasional Galleries are also discussed on the fourth Friday.

3. Viewing Photos

One may view photos in the galleries of the public OPC Repository.

The OPC Repository has a menu- and icon-driven interface. To select a gallery for viewing, one only need start clicking through the menu item “Galleries” to find the available galleries.  The organization of the commonly used galleries follows the menu/icon naming and structure.  For example, menu names may include the date of a field trip or the theme of a competition.

4. Uploading Photos

OPC members routinely upload photos to the Competition and Field Trip galleries.  Members may also upload to a number of other galleries.  The upload process is performed through the OPC Upload Link Switchboard.  The Switchboard acts as multi-page menu structure, leading the member to the intended gallery (simply follow the instructions to initiate an upload).  For security purposes, the Switchboard is not a public page: registered OPC members receive an email once a month with the updated Switchboard link address and password.

OPC photos adhere to a File Naming Convention.  The Convention supports organizational structures (e.g., dating and sequencing) and attribution (e.g., OLLI may request a photographer's permission for use of a photo in the OLLI Course Catalog).  The Convention may be viewed at

> OPC Repository
> Site Notes
> File Naming Conventions

5. Guidelines for Monthly Competitions

A maximum of two photos may be uploaded to the current competition gallery.

Specific monthly themes are established for the year.  Some months are considered OPEN.  Photos must be taken within the two years of the competition, or, during COVID, three years.  Prior to COVID we did not meet for a competition in August; during COVID we have been holding competitions throughout the year over Zoom.

The current themes for the year may be found in the OPC Information Portal:

> OPC Information Portal
> Monthly Themes

 

 

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