Plano Photography Club
Club Meetings Are Held on the Third Thursday of Each Month (except December)
Training Session(s) at 6:00 PM and Program at 7:00 PM
West Plano Presbyterian Church - 2709 Custer Road, Plano, Texas
Winning Images from the March 2024 Club Contest
Topic: Open (Electronic)
(Click any image to see it full-screen)
Award recipients in the March Plano Photography Club contest were announced at the monthly club meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
Detailed results are listed below; honored photographs are seen on the right. Congratulations to the awardees and thanks to all competitors.
Entry
- 1st: A face only a mother could love - Rachel Allen
- 2nd: Water Drop - Lily Mak
- 3rd: Stop... cubs crossing - Jan De Meulder
- HM: Toss Me A Fish - Lisa Wilkins
- HM: Jobs - Chung Oey
Intermediate
- 1st: Foraging for Honey - Daniel Dailey
(Honorable Mention Overall)
- 2nd: Walking Through Fire for You - Cliff McKenzie
- 3rd: One Trick Pony - John Eden
- HM: Classic Perspective of San Francisco de Assisi - Roger Behgam
- HM: Downy Woodpecker - Craig Rowen
Advanced
- 1st: Approaching the Finish Line - Janice Goetz (Best of Show)
- 2nd: Anhinga, got her Meal - Clive Fernando (2nd Place overall)
- 3rd: Baking Cookies for Santa - Heidi Phillips
- HM: Open Winged Pelican - Siu Wong
- HM: It's Not That Easy Bein' Green - David Swinney
Master
- 1st: Timeless - Lois Lehman (3rd Place overall)
- 2nd: Master Hunter - Michael Farnham
- 3rd: Umm, why is that sign reversed? - Jose Artiles
- HM: Lilac-breasted roller - Larry Petterborg
- HM: St. Paul Cathedral Dome - Nock Wong
Full-Screen Slideshow | Gallery | Judge's Commentary
Standings: All Classes | Entry | Intermediate | Advanced | Master
Call For Total Eclipse-Related Photos
We invite you to SEND UP TO TEN (10) of your favorite total solar eclipse-related photos to clubphotos@planophotographyclub.com.
Submitted photos will be displayed in the gallery at right..
While we welcome close-up photos of totality and composites of eclipse sequencing, we are really interested in photos that capture the essence of YOUR eclipse experience, including what was happening around you during the eclipse.
As always, please include YOUR NAME and the TOPIC in the file name(s) (e.g., FredEspenak_TotalEclipse_1.jpg).
The maximum dimension (long edge) for submitted images is 4096 pixels; the maximum individual file size is 10MB.
The submission deadline for this activity is SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024.
Editing Your Eclipse Photos
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Compositing Your Eclipse Photos
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Please plan to join us at West Plano Presbyterian Church on Thursday, May 16, 2024, for our annual End of Year Awards and Dinner Party.
The dinner and awards program starts at 6:30 PM CT.
Members are asked to bring an appetizer, vegetable, or dessert. The club will provide meat, drinks, and utensils.
Please click the link below to register (for free) for the event. Registration is required to get an accurate food count.
REGISTER TO ATTEND THE END OF THE YEAR AWARDS DINNER Registration closes on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 12:00 PM CT.
If you have any questions, please contact the club president.
At the April 18, 2024 club meeting, members in attendance affirmed the following slate of officers and volunteers for the 2024-2025 PPC club year.
| President |
Parvin Stiles |
| 1st VP Activities |
Mary Ruehle |
| 2nd VP Programs |
Greg Rains |
| Treasurer |
Jodi Smith |
| Contest Chair |
Craig Rowen |
| Membership Chair |
Michael Farnham |
| Training Chair |
Dennis Fritsche |
| Newsletter/Slideshows Chair |
James Stover |
| PSA Representative |
Larry Petterborg |
| GSCCC Representative |
Jerry Schlesinger |
| Social Media |
Heidi Phillips |
| Historian |
Cindy Vaillancourt |
| Webmaster |
David Swinney |
The club thanks outgoing officers David Swinney, Cliff McKenzie, and Clive Fernando for their service to the PPC.
The end of the 2023-2024 club year is approaching, and it's time to identify candidates for our Distinguished Service Award (DSA).
This award may be presented annually to a member whose contributions of time, talents, and service have made a significant impact on the club and its membership.
Each club member is eligible to submit a nomination for this award, and we invite you to consider doing so via one of these mechanisms:
Option 1: Download the PPC Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form. Then fill it out on your computer and send it via email (Word or PDF) to the Club President.
Option 2: Send an email message to the Club President which contains the following information:
- The name of the nominee
- A description of why you are nominating this person
NOTE: As prior recipients of the DSA, the following individuals are ineligible: James Stover, Dennis Fritsche, David Swinney, and Larry Petterborg
The deadline for submitting nominations for the Distinguished Service Award is 11:59 PM CT on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
The following Plano Photography Club member(s) received recognition in the March 2024 Gulf States Camera Club Council photo competition:
Color Projected
1st Honorable Mention: Happy New Year! - Eddie Yu
2nd Alternate: Floral Fire - Danette Volkmer
Monochrome Projected
1st Place: Radiant Split Leap - Eddie Yu
2nd Alternate: Mission San Xavier, Tucson, AZ - David Hutchison
Nature Projected
1st Alternate: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? - Jodi Smith
To see the winning images and a full list of award recipients, please visit the GSCCC competition results page. Congratulations to those listed above.
Fallon Michael
Spring is a season of change, and it's no different for me and our Plano Photography Club.
As my time as president of this incredible club draws to a close, I want to pause and reflect on our shared journey.
Over the last two years, we've captured countless moments, exchanged invaluable knowledge, and, most importantly, nurtured a vibrant community dedicated to the art of photography.
A heartfelt thank you to each of you for your passion and commitment. Your creativity has inspired me, and together, we've delved into new techniques, explored diverse genres, and celebrated each other's achievements. Our club is a place where personal growth and friendship intersect.
While I'll soon be stepping down from my role, I'm confident the club is in exceptional hands. Continue to click those shutters, seek fresh perspectives, and uphold our spirit of mutual support.
Remember, photography extends beyond the images we capture; it's about the bonds and cherished memories that we create along the way.
Thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving as your president. I look forward to seeing the continued growth and success of our club.
“What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.” — Karl Lagerfeld
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