We just visited the Dallas Arboretum which is such a delightful gem! I’m totally in awe of the stunning images the club captured both there and at the Great Junk Hunt Dallas! When a group of photographers get together in a beautiful spot, magic happens. Each photographer brings their own unique creativity and fresh perspective, making it such a fun experience to witness through the resulting photographs that are art come to life!
With March behind us, so is our regular photo contest, but guess what? April brings our special contests and an exciting opportunity to submit your best shots! The deadline for submissions is midnight April 17th. The four separate categories are Portraits, Photojournalism, Nature, and Cell Phone photography. Get those photos ready!
Remember, our regular April meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday the 24th due to Easter weekend services at the church, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this one because our very own Michael Losurdo will be sharing his incredible experience photographing NASCAR races. He will share everything from the high-speed action to the emotional moments with the drivers, pit crews, and fans.
And guess what else? The Dallas Camera Club is celebrating an amazing milestone - their 90th Club Anniversary and to mark the occasion they’re presenting a special art exhibition featuring members’ work. The exhibit will be at the Bath House Cultural Center in Dallas near White Rock Lake, running from March 29th to April 26th. We are invited to the opening reception on April 5th from 6-8 PM.
Finally, I am truly excited about our upcoming Spring trip to the Wichita Mountains in Oklahoma, from April 14-16. It’s just a hop, skip, and a jump away. Perfect for an Easter Bunny! This is your chance to capture beautiful mountain landscapes and wonderful wildlife like Bison, Longhorns, Elk, Prairie Dogs, and maybe a black Bear (but don’t worry, no Grizzlies!). Not into hiking? No problem! Just roll down your window, set your camera on a pool noodle, and you’re good to go! There’s still time to book your spot—let’s make some memories together!
If you attended the Dallas Arboretum morning photo activity on March 21 (thanks again, Irwin Lightstone!), we hope you had a wonderful time and captured some terrific photos.
As is typical with club member activities, we would like to feature your images from the event in the slide gallery on the right.
If you wish to submit pictures for that gallery, here are the guidelines:
- SEND UP TO TEN (10) of your best photos to clubphotos@planophotographyclub.com.
- The maximum dimension (long edge) for submitted images is 4096 pixels; the maximum individual file size is 10MB.
- Please include YOUR NAME and the TOPIC in the file name(s) (e.g., EverettLeeDeGolyer_Arboretum_1.jpg).
- The submission deadline is MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025.
We look forward to seeing your pictures.
Gallery | Full-Screen Slideshow | All Galleries and Slideshows
This gallery is now CLOSED. Thanks for your submissions.
The Dallas Camera Club is holding a special photography exhibition this month at the Bath House Cultural Center in Dallas.
The show, "90th Anniversary Photography Exhibition: Inspiring Photographers for 90 Years (1934-2024)," celebrates the important milestone for the DCC, highlighting the club’s longstanding contributions to the local arts community and its enduring dedication to the art of photography.
Forty-seven artists are featured in this exhibition, showcasing works inspired by various subjects, including wildlife, landscapes, architecture, portraiture, abstraction, and other themes. Their artistry exemplifies the creative excellence that has been at the heart of the Dallas Camera Club (DCC) since its founding in 1934.
Details are as follows:
- Dates: March 29 - April 26, 2025 || Admission is free
- Location: Bath House Cultural Center || 521 E. Lawther Drive, Dallas, Texas 75218
- Hours: Tuesday - Saturday || 12 PM - 6 PM
- Opening Reception: Saturday, April 5, 2025 || 6 PM - 8 PM || Featuring live music by Chloe Rogers Campbell featuring Jamari || Open to the public; admission is free
Winning Images from the February 2025 Club Contest
Topic: Layered Landscapes (Print)
(Click any image to see it full-screen)
Award recipients in the Plano Photography Club February print contest were announced during the monthly club meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Detailed results are listed below; honored photographs are visible on the right. Congratulations to the awardees and thanks to all competitors.
Entry
- 1st: Natures dynamics - Dennis Hahn
- 2nd: Solitude - Collen Galles
- 3rd: Cattails in Rush Lake - Lisa Wilkins
Intermediate
- 1st: Grand Teton NP - Jennifer Wu (3rd Place overall)
- 2nd: Tranquility with Mountain View - Chung Oey
- 3rd: Blustery day Rosses Point Ireland 1 - Craig Rowen
- HM: Moonlit Mountain - Jodi Smith
- HM: Mountain Lake - Roger Begham
Advanced
- 1st: Riding The First Light - Eddie Yu (Best of Show)
- 2nd: Upper Yosemite - Alan Abair (Honorable Mention Overall)
- 3rd: Journeying Through the White Place - Parvin Stiles
- HM: Morning Light - Richard Otto
Master
- 1st: Sunset over Lofoten Island - Linda Grigsby (2nd Place overall)
- 2nd: The Magic of Autumn Is in the Air - Janice Goetz
- 3rd: Alstrom Point - WenChi Lee
- HM: Late Light at the Grand Canyon - Dennis Fritsche
- HM: Standing on the Rim - Anita Oakley
Full-Screen Slideshow | Gallery | Judge's Commentary
Standings: All Classes | Entry | Intermediate | Advanced | Master
Plantation Inn
As was announced at the January club meeting, we're heading to the Wichita Mountains this spring.
Our field trip is set for April 14-16, 2025, and we'll be based at The Plantation Inn in Medicine Park, Oklahoma (map).
Built on the original foundation of the old Oklahoma Press Association's Clubhouse and re-created from old photographs to look like the original building, The Plantation Inn has the charm of yesteryear with all the modern conveniences.
The Inn has 20 rooms (a mix of upstairs and downstairs) and reservations just opened up for the week of our trip.
If you're interested, don't wait to book your room.
RESERVE A ROOM AT THE PLANTATION INN
We're still finalizing some trip details, but stay tuned - we'll share more info in the coming weeks.
Got questions? Reach out to Mary Ruehle, our Activities Chair, and she'll get you the information you need.
Bob Robinette
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Plano Photography Club member Robert (Bob) Robinette of Garland, Texas, who passed away on March 26, 2025, just a few days after his 63rd birthday.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Angela Robinette, daughter Lynn Robinette, child Nick Robinette, and many loving family and friends.
A memorial service will be held this Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 1 PM at the Keene Senior Citizen's Center (207 E. 1st, Keene, TX 76059 [map]).
For more details and to share your thoughts or stories about Bob, please visit his memorial page.
The following Plano Photography Club member(s) received recognition in the March 2025 Gulf States Camera Club Council photo competition:
Photojournalism Projected
- 1st Honorable Mention: Muddy Muddy Rugby - Larry Petterborg
To see the winning image(s) and a full list of award recipients, please visit the GSCCC competition results page. Congratulations to those listed above.
The PPC's annual Special Contests themes are Cell Phone, Nature, Portraits, and Photojournalism.
These contests are outside of the annual competition. No points will be awarded. Awards will be presented to the first three places in each contest.
All competition levels will be judged together. There will be no judge's critique.
You may enter all four special contests but only submit one image for each.
Please note that images awarded a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or HM in ANY previous Plano Photography Club contest (monthly or special interest) in any format or level are not eligible for submission to the Special Contests. Review the contest rules and guidelines before submitting.
Electronic entries must be uploaded to the PPC Competition Site before 11:59 PM CT on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
SUBMIT CONTEST IMAGE(S)
NOTE: You must be a Plano Photography Club member to submit contest images.
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