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 on 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. According to its website, the restaurant is "the Near Southside's best outdoor dining with delicious comfort dishes (menu) from our scratch kitchen, live music, craft drinks, and cold beers."
Call For State Fair of Texas Images
If you attended the State Fair of Texas this year, we hope you had a wonderful time while capturing some terrific photos.
As is common with club member activities, we would like to feature your images from the Fair in the slide gallery at the right.
If you wish to submit pictures for that gallery (remember, no one can download copies of submitted photos), here are the guidelines:
- SEND UP TO SEVEN (7) 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., BigTex_StateFair_1.jpg).
- The deadline for submitting photos is SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024.
This gallery is now CLOSED. Thanks for your submissions.
Gallery | Full-Screen Slideshow | All Galleries and Slideshows
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
Parvin Stiles
The Beauty of Photography in October
As the summer heat fades into crisp autumn air, I eagerly grab my camera for a photography adventure. October bursts with vibrant cultural traditions and a kaleidoscope of colors.
The State Fair of Texas attracts over two million visitors yearly, offering stunning opportunities to capture neon-lit rides against darkening skies through long exposures. Photographing people enjoying themselves is a joy, and the diverse food options provide endless inspiration. Special thanks to Cliff McKenzie for again obtaining photographer passes; participants, please submit your five best images.
When it comes to capturing the essence of fall colors, the crown undoubtedly goes to the Dallas Arboretum, where seasonal blooms and a quaint pumpkin village, boasting over 100,000 pumpkins and gourds, create a feast for the eyes. The Dallas Farmers Market also offers vibrant colors and fresh produce ripe for photography.
For those eager to refine their skills in fast-action sports photography, the American Quarter Horse racing season is in full gallop at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. It promises exhilarating moments and captivating subjects to capture in motion.
Another thrilling opportunity is photographing the majestic Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive as it travels through Texas, especially during its two-day stopover in Fort Worth (October 10-11).
Our well-planned and meticulously crafted trip to North Carolina for fall foliage along the Blue Ridge Parkway was canceled due to Hurricane Helene. Our thoughts are with everyone living there, and we hope they stay safe.
What plans do you have for Halloween-themed photography? Embrace the lovely weather and enjoy capturing the world through your lens!
Jay Miller | Aviation Photography
Janet Cunningham | Lensbaby
Ben Jacobi | Jacobi Creations, LLC
Graham Hobart | Infrared Nature and Wildlife Photography