The Corkman

Blackwater photograph­ers to showcase their work at library

- BILL BROWNE

A STUNNING collection carefully composed sed and sometimes thought-provoking images es captured through the lenses of members of the Blackwater Photograph­ic Society is set to go on public display from next Wednesday at Mallow Library.

The free exhibition, will feature some 50 photograph­s spanning a variety of themes and will run until Wednesday, February 14.

Establishe­d in 2013 by a dedicated group p of enthusiast­s from across North Cork, rk, Photograph­ic Society PRO John Mullane ne said its aim was to promote and encourage ge a love of photograph­y in an informal and nd welcoming environmen­t.

“Members come from all walks of life and range from beginners to advanced, with the society covering all aspects of photograph­y, with an ethos firmly placed on fun and enjoyment without an over-emphasis on equipment and competitco­mpetition,” said John.

“New members with an interests in photograph­y phyphotogr­aphy aare always welcome to join us, regardless of eexperienc­e. We will take people through the tht the basics art, from and using tutor equipment them on all to aspects choosing of ssubjects to framing subjects to get the best images,” he added.

The society also hosts an array of regular activities including field trips, ttutorial evenings with guest speakers, eexhibitio­ns and workshops in Adobe PhPhotosho­p, printing and presentati­on. TThe club meets every Monday night from 8p8pm in the function room at the Arches BaBar in Mallow.

Club members will have full access to all of the many activities on offer with its constituti­on ensuring that everyone has a say in how it is run.

For more informatio­n and enquiries visit www.blackwater­photograph­icsociety.com.

 ??  ?? Terry Conroy - ‘Owl and Lens’.
Terry Conroy - ‘Owl and Lens’.
 ??  ?? Sheila O’Connor - ‘Newborn’.
Sheila O’Connor - ‘Newborn’.

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