Club Meetings Held on the Third Thursday of Each Month (except December)
West Plano Presbyterian Church - 2709 Custer Road, Plano, Texas
Live Training Session(s) at 6:00 PM and Program at 7:00 PM
Online Training Session(s) Open to Members of Plano Photography Club and Dallas Camera Club
Fort Worth Zoo Photo Outing
Please plan to join us this Saturday, November 9, 2024 (the rain date is November 16), for a photo outing at the Fort Worth Zoo.
The oldest continuous zoo site in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo was founded in 1909 with one lion, two bear cubs, an alligator, a coyote, a peacock, and a few rabbits. From these humble beginnings, the Zoo has grown into a nationally ranked facility, housing more than 7,000 native and exotic animals.
Since 1992, the Zoo has opened 16 permanent habitats and support facilities, virtually creating a new Zoo. Ten years of improvements and Association management were celebrated with the addition of Texas Wild! in 2001, which houses seven distinct habitats within an 8-acre complex.
Details
Location: Fort Worth Zoo | 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76110 (map)
Time: 10:00 AM CT
Parking: $5 per vehicle
How To Buy Tickets
At the Gate: Adults (under 65): $20 | Seniors (65 and older): $16
Online: Adults (under 65): $19 | Seniors (65 and older): $15 PURCHASE TICKET(S) IN ADVANCE
Plan to meet at the gate at 10:00 AM as a group.
After the photo outing, attendees are invited to attend a group lunch at Maggie's R&R, a short drive (map) from the zoo. The restaurant's website says that it is "the Near Southside's best outdoor dining with delicious comfort dishes (menu) from our scratch kitchen, live music, craft drinks, and cold beers."
We hope you can join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024, for the annual Plano Photography Club Holiday Party at West Plano Presbyterian Church.
Please plan to arrive by 6:00 PM CT; dinner and the program will start at 6:30 PM CT.
Members are asked to bring an appetizer, vegetable, or dessert. The club will provide meat, drinks, and utensils.
FREE ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTER FOR THE 2024 PPC HOLIDAY PARTY
Registration closes at noon CT on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE
Contributions from our members are traditionally a part of the club's holiday celebration.
HOLIDAY IMAGES
We will reuse the holiday photos you sent us for the last two annual parties for display as a continuous loop during dinner, but ...
- If you HAVE NEVER submitted holiday images before or HAVE and wish to submit additional seasonal photos, please send up to SEVEN (7) holiday images to clubphotos@planophotographyclub.com.
- The maximum dimension for submitted images [long edge] is 4096 pixels; the maximum individual file size is 10MB.
SLIDESHOWS
- We also invite you to submit a three-minute (MAXIMUM) slideshow on a topic or theme of your choosing; upload your completed videos at https://bit.ly/ppcholidayparty.
The submission deadline for both the holiday photos and the three-minute slideshows is 11:59 PM CT on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions about this event, please reach out to Mary Ruehle.
For problems or questions about uploading your photo slideshows, contact David Swinney.
Parvin Stiles
November is Fun
As autumn reaches its peak and temperatures start to cool, vibrant oranges, deep reds, and soft yellows paint a stunning backdrop against the clear blue skies.
Wildlife is buzzing with activity as they prepare for winter, offering perfect chances to snap candid shots of urban critters and migratory birds. With the holiday season around the corner, small towns are adorned with festive decorations, adding a delightful charm to city and country settings - ideal for some street photography!
Join us on Saturday, November 9 (or the 16th if it rains), for a photo adventure at the beautiful Fort Worth Zoo, a nationally ranked gem and home to nearly 7,000 animals. With the cool temperatures, I anticipate the animals will be out and about, and the trees will be bursting with autumn colors.
Whether you’re capturing breathtaking sunsets or the last blooms of the season, November beckons you to soak in the serene beauty of North Texas, both in the streets and in nature.
And let’s not forget about Thanksgiving gatherings - what better time to capture candid moments? Don’t miss the chance to photograph that crazy uncle (preferably with a smile)!
Winning Images from the September 2024 Club Contest
Topic: Portals (Electronic)
(Click any image to see it full-screen)
Award recipients in the Plano Photography Club September contest were announced at the monthly club meeting on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Detailed results are listed below; honored photographs are visible at right. Congratulations to the awardees and thanks to all competitors.
Entry
- 1st: Through a North-facing window - Audrey Burns (2nd Place Overall)
- 2nd: Where does it end - Dennis Hahn
- 3rd: Dallas from the eyes of SMU - David Valdez
- HM: "Jharokha" - translates to window - Vasistha Srivastav
- HM: Welcome to Paradise - Gary Berger
Intermediate
- 1st: Welcome In - Roger Begham (Honorable Mention overall)
- 2nd: Enter the Alley - Jin Li
- 3rd: Red Rage Portal - Lynn Barrett
- HM: Gateway to God - Adam Wright
- HM: Lych or Resurrection Gateway - Brian Clark
Advanced
- 1st: Empire State Building - Through the keyhole - Mark Bernthal (3rd Place overall)
- 2nd: Reichstag Dome - The People Are Watching - Randy Ratzlaff
- 3rd: Whispers Beneath the Violet Grow - Eddie Yu
- HM: Tintern Abbey - Alan Abair
- HM: Time-Honored Portraits of Schenectady - Greg Rains
Master
- 1st: Rotunda, The Breakers at Cedar Point - Jason Ware (Best of Show)
- 2nd: Private Entrance - Anita Oakley
- 3rd: Into-forever - John Lehman
- HM: Doors at Old Red Courthouse - Dennis Fritsche
- HM: Usual Suspects' Heads in Dublin Window - Linda Grigsby
Full-Screen Slideshow | Gallery | Judge's Commentary
Standings: All Classes | Entry | Intermediate | Advanced | Master
Training - 6:00 PM CT
Street Photography (2 of 3) (Library)
Program - 7:00 PM CT
Andy Hess: Large Format Cameras
Andy Hess
Bio: Mr. Hess has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Ohio University with a concentration in Photography, and an MBA. He has worked in photography for 40 years. As an industrial photographer, he engaged in catalog, marketing literature, scientific, legal, annual reports, training, and public relations photography. He has conducted large format camera workshops at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Studio School, as well as at the college level and other fine arts organizations.
He and his wife Mariana recently moved from Richmond, Virginia, and reside in North Dallas. Since moving to Texas he has become active in the photographic community, leading one-on-one workshops on black & white and color darkroom processes and organizing monthly camera and coffee meetups in North Dallas.
Program Description: An introduction to large format cameras and how they differ from other film and digital cameras. This includes lecture subjects and demonstrations with camera equipment.
Subjects to be introduced include:
- Pre-visualization vs. post-visualization
- Image quality, sharpness & grayscale
- Flexibility in controlling the plane of critical focus
- Achieving perspective alterations in-camera
- Depth of field & depth of focus
- Control of composition & perspective
- The focusing and exposure process
- Size, weight & mobility
- Cost of equipment & supplies
Samples of Andy's Photography
The Plano Photography Club's November contest is an ELECTRONIC competition with the theme MOVING WATER.
Electronic entries must be uploaded to the PPC Competition Site before 11:59 PM CT on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
NOTE: You must be a Plano Photography Club member to submit contest images.
Resources
Jay Miller | Aviation Photography
Janet Cunningham | Lensbaby
Ben Jacobi | Jacobi Creations, LLC
Graham Hobart | Infrared Nature and Wildlife Photography