The award recipients of the Plano Photography Club's November photo contest were announced during the club's monthly meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Detailed results are listed below; honored photographs are visible on the right.

Congratulations to the awardees, and thank you to all competitors.

• 1st: Death Gate - Mike Evans (3rd Place Overall)
• 2nd: Fisherman's Bridge over the Yellowstone River - Maggie Hutchison
• 3rd: A Paris Walk to Remember - Ann Tilger
• HM: Rush Hour after the War - Terence Jesper
• HM: Alpine Meadow Chapel Path - Lauterbrunnen - Julie Yu

• 1st: Oh, Misty Iowa Morning - Ian McVea (Honorable Mention Overall)
• 2nd: Darkness Falls on Foothill Parkway - Kelly Hernandez
• 3rd: Dealey Plaza at Night - John Copes
• HM: Long Stretch of the Road - Lisa Wilkins
• HM: Stairway to hea....? - Jonathan Biser

• 1st: Jaywalkers - Mark Bernthal (2nd Place Overall)
• 2nd: The Path to Serenity - Daniel Dailey
• 3rd: Zipping thru Dallas - Richard Otto
• HM: A Limestone Road Through Time - Chung Oey
• HM: Electric Pathways - Greg Rains

• 1st: Dust and Thunder - Anita Oakley (Best of Show)
• 2nd: I-30 To Downtown Dallas - Larry Petterborg
• 3rd: Main Street, Turkey Texas -Alan Daniel
• HM: Life is a Highway - David Swinney

Full-Screen Slideshow | Gallery | Judge's Commentary

Standings: All Levels | Entry Level | Intermediate Level | Advanced Level | Master Level

Did you participate in the recent group photo outing in Glencoe Park to watch the Dallas Harlequins rugby matches? If so, we would like to feature your best images in the slideshow that appears below.

Here are the guidelines for submitting photos:

• SEND UP TO SEVEN (7) of your best pictures to clubphotos@planophotographyclub.com.
• The maximum dimension (long edge) for submitted images is 4096 pixels.
• Individual files are limited to 10 MB in size.
• Please include YOUR NAME and the TOPIC in the file name(s) (e.g., JonnyWilkinson_Rugby_1.jpg).

All submitted photos must be received by SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026.

We look forward to seeing your photos.

Full-Screen Slideshow | Gallery of Photos | All Slideshows and Galleries

Jon Fischer

Bio: Jon Fischer is a nature and landscape photographer based in North Texas, with a portfolio that spans from the rugged deserts of New Mexico to the lush coasts of New Zealand—and countless breathtaking places in between.

For Jon, the natural world is more than a subject to photograph; it’s a place of refuge, inspiration, and connection. Guided by his philosophy “Where Nature and Art Meet,” Jon seeks out the world’s most artistic forms and captures them with an artist’s eye.

Through his website, Jon shares not only his striking imagery but also educational resources and insights to help photographers of all levels grow their craft and deepen their appreciation for the landscapes around them.

This will be Jon’s second presentation to the club; he previously spoke in June 2022 about capturing the drama of Texas skies.

Program Description: From Washington State to North Carolina, Jon Fischer has traveled the country, from its Interstate Highways to well beyond paved surfaces, in search of unique landscapes to capture.

In this presentation, he will show you why he chose his 2015 Toyota Tacoma as his travel platform, the many modifications made over the years to transform it into the ideal platform for him, and images captured on a wide range of trips since the truck was new.

The Plano Photography Club's February contest is an PRINT competition with the theme BLACK AND WHITE LANDSCAPE.

Please review the print contest procedures before submitting your print.

NOTE: You must be a Plano Photography Club member to submit contest images.

Electronic entries must be uploaded to the PPC Competition Site by 11:59 PM CT on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Submit contest image

Resources

• 4 Tips for Processing Black and White Landscapes
• 15 Tips for Awestriking Black and White Landscape Photography
• Creating Bold Black and White Landscape Photographs: Part I
• Creating Bold Black and White Landscape Photographs: Part II - Photo Processing
• How to Craft Compelling Black and White Landscape Photos
• Mastering Black and White Landscape Photography
• The Art of Black & White Landscape Photography Unravelled in 14 Tips
• Tips and Techniques for Black & White Landscape Photography
• What Makes a Good Black and White Landscape Photo?

Or should I say, Happy Semiquincentennial (or SemiQ), or Quarter Millennium, or even America250, as the most popular name is still to be determined. I can confidently say that I hope you and your loved ones enjoyed our record-high temperatures and pleasant Christmas weather. It was wonderful. Now it’s Monday, December 29th, as I am writing, the temperature is a brisk 36 degrees, and it feels like 30. Well, that’s Texas. If you don’t like the weather, just wait. Except, I liked the weather, and I want it back! But hey, it is winter, and I guess it’s supposed to be cold.

Parvin Stiles

When entering a new year, I like to take stock of the outgoing year and remember and archive the good times. What stands out for me are our photo outings because they are a great chance to hang out, get to know one another, and learn. This year, our trips were quite enjoyable. In the spring, we visited the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in southern Oklahoma. We didn’t see any moose or grizzly bears, but we did see herds of bison, longhorns, and elk. What I appreciated most was the park’s proximity, having such a wonderful location only a short three-hour drive from Plano.

Our fall trip to North Carolina was amazing. The weather can be unpredictable in the fall. It can rain one week, then have sunshine the next. We were fortunate that Mother Nature behaved herself and gave us sunny days and beautiful fall foliage. Our luck must have been the result of our long-range, detailed planning. Good fun and wonderful photographs were had by all. Still, no grizzly bears.

Looking ahead, our spring calendar is packed with fun events. In January, we will photograph Rugby Dallas RFC at Glencoe Park. This is a perfect opportunity to practice sports photography. In February, we will head to the Fort Worth Stockyards for a scavenger hunt. In March, we will attend the Sherman Celtic Festival and Highland Games.

The yearly spring trip will be in mid-May to Palo Duro Canyon and Caprock Canyons. Palo Duro, located in the Texas Panhandle, is the second-largest canyon in North America after the Grand Canyon. Palo Duro is very big, though not as deep as the Grand Canyon. Its location offers dark skies, and we will have a chance to photograph the Milky Way during a new moon phase. Let’s hope Mother Nature gives us clear skies! Some of us remember our challenge photographing a cute little cottage and the Milky Way during a full moon in New Mexico a couple of years back.

I am excited about our fall trip to southern Colorado in late September to early October. The itinerary includes Ouray, Telluride, Silverton, the Great Sand Dunes, and Mesa Verde -- maybe grizzly bears. Make plans to join us, and stay tuned for details about these fantastic events at our monthly meetings and on our website!

Food for thought! What will you do to commemorate America250? Is it going to be just another year to celebrate with fireworks, or will the celebration be grander? The 1976 Bicentennial was quite memorable for many because it marked an even two-century milestone from the country's founding in 1776. The year 2026 marks two-and-a-half centuries, and it too may someday have its own place in history. When you look back much later, what will you remember? The year has just begun, and this is your chance to make the best of the Quarter Millennium year!