The award recipients of the Plano Photography Club's June contest were announced during the club's monthly meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

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

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

• 1st: Peaceful Morning at Hickam Harbor - Bernadette Dozier
• 2nd: Here are my Ancestral Chiefs Solomon Islands - David Prichard
• 3rd: The Journey Makes the Man - Robert Eilers
• HM: Defying Gravity - Jean-Claude Wakim
• HM: Winspear Opera House Reflecting Pool - Ann Tilger

• 1st: It's a Hot One - Robert Turnage (3rd Place Overall)
• 2nd: An Almost Snack - Rachel Allen
• 3rd: Going fishing - Terence Jesper
• HM: Deep Reflection - John Eden
• HM: New Arrivals - Patricia Coble

• 1st: The Pear That Chose the Horizon - Parvin Stiles (2nd Place Overall)
• 2nd: Blue Footed Booby - Steven Wilson
• 3rd: Flamenco, Seville - Duende - Dennis Hahn
• HM: Mist and Majesty - Chung Oey
• HM: Golden Hour on the Amalfi Coast, Italy - Gregory C Bullen

• 1st: The Final Flight - Clive Fernando (Best of Show)
• 2nd: Crowned with Light - Anita Oakley (Honorable Mention Overall)
• 3rd: Spring Bouquet - Nancy Mack
• HM: A Break in the Storm - Jin Li
• HM: Church of St. George in Salerno, Italy - Nock Wong

Full-Screen Slideshow Gallery of Photos Judge's Commentary Standings - All Levels

We had such a fun outing at the DFW Car & Toy Museum on July 11, and we’d love to keep the momentum going!

If you joined us, please send in some of your favorite photos so we can feature them here and share the excitement with everyone else in the club.

Here are the guidelines for submitting images:

• SEND UP TO SEVEN (7) of your best/favorite photos from the event to ppcsendphotos@gmail.com.
• The maximum dimension (long edge) for submitted images is 4096 pixels; the maximum file size is 10 MB.
• Please include YOUR NAME and the TOPIC in the file name(s) (e.g., RonSturgeon_CarMuseum_1.jpg).

Your photos will be included in the slide gallery on the right and in a slideshow at a future club meeting.

All submitted photos must be received by SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026.

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The final games of the FIFA World Cup 2026 take place this weekend, and we are near the end of what has been an amazing competition and tremendous experience for America.

If you captured photos at the FIFA Fan Festival in Fair Park during its six-week run, we'd really llike to see what you captured. 

In addition, there has been a lot going on around Plano, Richardson, Dallas, and nearby areas during the World Cup.

If you’ve taken any photos at events, while volunteering, or at games you attended, we’d love for you to share them as well.

Here are the guidelines for submitting images:

• SEND UP TO SEVEN (7) of your best/favorite photos from the event to ppcsendphotos@gmail.com.
• The maximum dimension (long edge) for submitted images is 4096 pixels; the maximum file size is 10 MB.
• Please include YOUR NAME and the TOPIC in the file name(s) (e.g., ErlingHaaland_FIFA_1.jpg).

Your photos will be included in the slide gallery on the right and in a slideshow at a future club meeting.

All submitted photos must be received by SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026.

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The club is excited to announce our 2026 Tabletop Workshop, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the West Plano Presbyterian Church.

This indoor educational photo opportunity is largely a "hands-on" cafeteria-style photography workshop that encourages learning through participation.

We ask that you please be considerate and share time at the various tabletop set-ups and digital stations.

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location:  West Plano Presbyterian Church

Currently Scheduled Activities and Stations

Notes:

1. Hands-On: Can take photos
2. Items to bring: Camera, camera manual, lenses (including a macro if you have one), tripod
3. Props will be provided
4. Oil and Water: A fun station to learn more about Depth of Field, Closeness to Subject, and the proper choice of Aperture and Shutter Speed; tripod available for this station IF you have an Arca-Swiss camera mount
5. For the Light Painting (instructions) station, if you would like to bring something special from home (e.g., vase, bottle, etc.), please keep it under ten (10) inches in height
   

Photo submission: Send your best 5-7 photos to ppcsendphotos@gmail.com for posting in a gallery on the club website and viewing at a future club meeting.

Include YOUR NAME and the TOPIC in the file name(s), such as DeanChamberlain_Tabletop_1.jpg.

The maximum dimension (long edge) is 4096 pixels; the maximum file size is 10 MB.

Submission deadline: Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Questions? Contact club Activity Chair Lily Mak.

Summer is here, and so is the Texas heat. Photography can sometimes slow down as we avoid the blazing sun and high temperatures.

Alan Daniel

This month, I encourage everyone to make photography part of your summer routine. Nature is still waiting to be photographed, and if the midday sun feels too harsh, head out in the softer light of early morning or late evening.

If the heat keeps you indoors, try exploring tabletop photography, window-light portraits, abstracts, or revisit some of your older images with a fresh editing approach. And don't forget our fun indoor outing on July 11 at the DFW Car and Toy Museum in Fort Worth. Visit our website for all the details.

July marks the midpoint of 2026, making it a great time to revisit your photography goals for the year. Consider the skills you'd like to improve, whether it's black-and-white conversions, intentional camera movement, printing, file organization, or simply getting out with your camera more often. Consistent practice now can lead to noticeable progress by year's end. If you're looking for a place to start, take advantage of the many training opportunities our club offers.

Thank you for making this club such a welcoming place to learn, create, and have fun. I look forward to seeing your summer images, hearing your travel stories, and continuing our shared photography journey.