Free Night Photography Field Trips in Dublin & Cork

digitalbeginner

To coincide with the training sessions we are running for Canon Ireland we are hosting 2 Free Night Shoots in January.

Night Shoot 1 - DUBLIN:
Area around the IFSC just down from the Custom House
Dublin: Sunday 13 January at 7.30pm
Meeting in the Clarion Hotel on Custom House Quay.
Location Map here:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=11128338953154153724,53.347992,-6.246868&time=&date=&ttype=&q=hotel&near=&sll=53.348025,-6.24741&sspn=0.006052,0.014634&ie=UTF8&z=17&iwloc=E&om=1

Night Shoot 2 - CORK:
City Hall by Night
Cork: Saturday 26 January at 7.30pm
Meeting in the Clarion Hotel on Lapps Quay.
Location Map here:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=hotel&near=51.897833573926874,-8.466516137123108&ie=UTF8&ll=51.898443,-8.46518&spn=0.006256,0.014634&z=17&iwloc=B&om=1

Tripods are a necessity for these field trips and if you have a cable or remote release for your camera bring it along too. It is January, so raincoats, warm layers, waterproof shoes and a plastic bag to protect your camera will be the order of the day.

Our Free Shoots are open to all, including those who have not taken a Digital Beginners Course before. The shoots generally last a little over an hour, although you can leave any time you like.

More details here: http://www.digitalbeginners.ie/freesessions.htm

Dave

Masada

cool idea,. the IFSC is a great location too.,
I was thinking of doing one of your courses but im not sure if im a beginner or an amature by now.,

digitalbeginner

vtec wrote: »

not sure if im a beginner or an amature by now.,

vtec, I find that if people ask this question then they're probably at the Improver Level. The really important question is then "Is your camera capable of the Improver Level?" in other other words does your camera have Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority controls?

Dave

unreggd

cool, if im off work, im there!

So, do i just show up on time?

Paulw

Depending on what I have going on, I'll try to be there.

digitalbeginner

unreggd wrote: »

So, do i just show up on time?

That's it. There'll be a short introduction around Night Photography Techiques and then we'll head up to the IFSC,

Dave

Masada

digitalbeginner wrote: »

vtec, I find that if people ask this question then they're probably at the Improver Level. The really important question is then "Is your camera capable of the Improver Level?" in other other words does your camera have Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority controls?

Dave

I use a D80 so its fully manual. I fully understand pretty much everything on the camera from shutter speed to ISO, aperture etc. I think its more or less just experience i need and its handy to parasite on other photographers for tips.,:)
Will hopefully get to the IFSC meet.,

City-Exile

Sounds good to me.
Hope I can make this.

P.

kensutz

If Sunday night is free for me I might take a trip up, if not I'll head down to the Cork meeting.

Ideo

Damn exams starting on the 14th. Have you any plans to run similar events in the future? Missed the city sesion too because of study :mad:

digitalbeginner

Ideo wrote: »

Damn exams starting on the 14th. Have you any plans to run similar events in the future?

All going well we should have a Landscape one next month. Maybe I should just check your exam schedule first before posting dates

Dave

Fionn

hey! well done
it's nice to see stuff like this being organised - spread the knowledge broaden the enjoyment of photography!!

tnkrbell

ah crap im in the same boat as Ideo stupid exams and essays!and Ive just bought a Canon 400d as well

Dave will you be running the course on Sat in Dublin???

digitalbeginner

tnkrbell wrote: »

Dave will you be running the course on Sat in Dublin???

Sorry tnkrbell, the daughters are in Panto and for some strange reason they expect me to be there

Dave

tnkrbell

What panto over photography?!?!?!?! :O:O:O Im shocked!

Ive yet to send off my receipt so dont know if I will be there on Sat.Id signed up for the morning class so I could study laters
Roll on 14th of Jan so I can properly play with my camera

deegs

ya i might go for the cork one !!

Hearvee

I'll try and make that, if I make it back to Dublin in time!

bigeoino

I hope to be there...
(at the Cork meet)

digitalbeginner

bigeoino wrote: »

I hope to be there...
(at the Cork meet)

Great shot. I saw that on Flikcr when I did a search for Cork Town Hall. This is the kind of shot that I hope people will be able to get,

Dave

Kazujo

I'll hopefully be able to make it in for the Dublin one.

Sebzy

So who's going ???

duffarama

Me

Paulw

Most probably going alright.

deegs

sounds like a great night well done!

Paulw

Not a bad night. The conditions were just right for night photography.

Got a few shots I'm happy with but haven't processed any yet.

pete4130

Sorry I missed it. Dying with flu this weekend so no chance for me to go down. Looking forward to seeing some images,

tadhgrrr

ya was there aswell...although turned up late so missed all the tips i presume were dished out by the course leader got a few shots i was happy with but havent taken em off camera yet, will post when i do. Huge crowd there too...a bus driver stopped at lights shouted over to me asking 'was there someone famous around because of all the lads with cameras'

440Hz

Ill prob head to the Cork one, sounds like fun!

Paulw

Just one or two samples from the shoot -

Sebzy

Paulw wrote: »

Just one or two samples from the shoot -

very nice love how you got the moon in the second.

Paulw

Took a while, waiting for the moon to move over. Happy enough with the shots. Didn't take all that many really, but it was different.

tadhgrrr

here are a few of mine..first time ever shooting with a tripod...think ive got lots to learn. Getting the focus right was difficult, as was avoiding getting in the shot of the tens of other participants


similar pic to pauls



scary famine head



tried to get the traffic lights to frame this...not sure i like it



my favourite

pete4130

Some good results there. It's unlucky the lights weren't on for you in the Ulster Bank in your second shot PaulW, it would have really made the image pop!

I like the abstract of the bridge too tadhgrrr. I think it could look good as a mono too.

Looking forward to seeing more.

Pete

bernard0368

I agree it wasnt a bad night at all learnt quite a bit. Some of my efforts.

Paulw

Some nice images. I think your WB is a little off for your Customs House shot. It looks a bit too orange.

bernard0368

Thanks Paul, I was using tungsten, but these are straight of the camera I haven't looked at them properly on the computer at home. Left there and went straight to Belfast.

Paulw

While tungsten is normally the right setting, sometimes flourescent can give a nicer (cooler) effect. Never hurts to experiment.

Just my view, of course.

bigeoino

Some pictures from the cork evening,








It was a great evening. It's great to be around so many excited people with their new kit. Thanks for an enjoyable informative evening!

Borderfox

Some really nice shots here, well done everybody and thanks to Dave for setting it up

deegs

balls............ i forgot!