The PPC December 2020 Meeting recording is presented in two videos. Both videos available to the general public and may be shared with friends.

PPC December Meeting Part 1

[0:32] A look back at Club activities in 2020.

PPC December Meeting Part 2

[1:28] A presentation of PPC Members favorite images of 2020, regardless of when taken.

Both videos have been edited to make them flow more enjoyably. 

From time to time information comes our way that we think is worthy of sharing with you. That's the case with today's email. John Anzivino has learned of a "Winter Walk" which will be conducted by the Monroe County Environmental Center at Kettle Creek (8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA.). It's coming up on January 23 and will start at 10 AM. The walk is guided and will last approximately 90 minutes. The cost is $6 for non-members. Registration is a MUST. To do so, call, 570-629-3061.

To learn more about the Monroe County Environmental Education Center and Kettle Creek visit:

https://www.mcconservation.org/kettle-creek.html

Kevin Furst is our first PPC Photographer of the Month for 2021! Follow this link to view his biography and view his work.

January 2021 POTM

PPC has received this message from Stephen Sebastian of the Pinelands Preservation Alliance concerning their juried photography exhibition and upcoming program on February 26th with the request that we pass the information along to our members:

We have been monitoring the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that the COVID-19 vaccines (two dose regimes) will be widely available to the general public in time for our planned March 27, 2021 opening reception.

In the interest of safety, our Pinelands 2021 Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition has been pushed back until 2022. The new submission deadline is January 30, 2022. All prior submissions for our rescheduled 2021 exhibit will be included in our 2022 exhibit.

The opening reception is now scheduled for Saturday, March 26, 2022 (2pm – 4pm). For more information and updates on our exhibit, please visit our exhibit webpage - PinelandsPhotoExhibit.org .

Over $2,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. Photographs selected as Finalists will hang in the exhibit, and all photos submitted will be displayed in a video slideshow during the exhibit.

For More Information

Pinelands Preservation Alliance New Online Pinelands Photo Gallery

Check out our new online Pinelands Photo Gallery! It is searchable and contains all photo submissions from our previous (and future) exhibits. This will allow participants to more widely share their art while helping us raise awareness of the Pinelands, our nation’s first National Reserve.

For More Information

In lieu of holding our exhibit this year, we are planning a special Zoom event, “Lenses on the Pinelands - A Journey of Discovery" on Friday, February 26, 2021 (7pm – 8pm). During our event, we will highlight some beautiful places to visit and photograph in the Pinelands.

Please check our exhibit webpage in early February for more information:

Lenses On the Pinelands Information

Statewide Virtual Photo Exhibit to Document Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Experience

First Lady Frances Wolf announced One Lens: Sharing Our Common Views, a statewide virtual photo exhibit she is launching to document the story of Pennsylvania throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The exhibit will celebrate the hard work and commitment of all Pennsylvanians as we continue our fight against COVID-19.

By using photography as the medium to tell these stories, One Lens also emphasizes using art as a tool for Pennsylvanians to cope and to heal. The exhibit covers three themes:



• Our Heroes, paying homage to the pandemic heroes who cannot stay home
• Our Lives, looking at how we spend our time when no one is watching
• Our Communities, showcasing Pennsylvanians uniting in the face of a global health crisis

The photo submission period will open on Monday, February 8, 2021, and remain open until Monday, March 8, 2021.

The full exhibit will be released on Friday, March 19, 2021.

One Lens highlights the importance of preserving history by encouraging Pennsylvanians to share their experiences during COVID-19 through photography. The submitted images will be displayed for public viewing and saved as visual documentation of the pandemic.

Details

Welcome to the Pennsylvania Center for Photography. We are a non-profit organization that seeks to promote the art and science of photography in all of its diverse aspects.

The judging is finished and the TRANSFORMATIONS Exhibition is now open! Please go to the PCP website and enjoy some exquisite photography such as the winning images above!

http://www.pacenterforphotography.org/

Adobe MAX — The Creativity Conference

Watch MAX on demand

With 350+ sessions and hundreds of inspiring speakers, MAX 2020 was an amazing event. You can still experience this global celebration of creativity by viewing the best of the sessions on demand.



Join the mailing list to stay informed about all things MAX.

https://www.adobe.com/max/2020/sessions.html

The Session Tracks 

3D and AR

Discover how to push the boundaries of creativity with 3D design and Augmented Reality. Learn how to take your first step in 3D with Adobe Dimension, a 3D scene design tool that lets you integrate work from Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for product and brand visualizations, creative storytelling, illustration, and more. Bring your content into the Adobe Aero app and explore the new medium of Augmented Reality to create interactive experiences. Take your 3D skills to the next level with the Substance suite of texturing tools to create realistic materials for 3D models. 

Business Productivity

Now more than ever, it’s essential to keep your business moving while empowering remote work. This track will inspire you to become even more productive while digitizing your workflows with Document Cloud apps and services. Learn how to accelerate workflows with e-signatures, collaborate across teams and devices with Acrobat, embed PDF capabilities into Google and Microsoft apps, build seamless digital experiences with Document Cloud SDKs, and leverage Adobe’s latest PDF innovations powered by AI. 

Creativity and Design in Business 

The Creativity and Design in Business track focuses on how to grow your creative career and build strong businesses that are focused on design and creativity. Learn how to step up and lead a team, overcome setbacks, and get inspired to tackle personal passion projects. Hear from leaders from top brands and agencies who will share how they’re driving business success and advancing the cause of design through unique strategies and techniques, creative campaigns, and innovation.  

Education

The Education track will inspire educators and leaders in K12 or Higher Education as they support creative literacy and prepare students for their futures. Hear from leaders in the field engaging students in the classroom and beyond. Learn about best practices in distance learning. Join this track to explore how to prepare the next generation with job skills for a changing world. 

Graphic Design

Make the most of Creative Cloud by learning key techniques, time saving tips and tricks, and innovative ways of working across multiple design disciplines. Topics include image compositing, retouching, photo modification, print design, digital publishing and, of course, spectacular graphic designs. This track will be led by pioneers and thought leaders in the design space who will inspire you by sharing their strategies and techniques.

Illustration and Digital Painting 

If you’re a beginner looking to learn from creative experts who draw, paint, and illustrate, this track teaches you tactical skillsets and insider tips you can use right away. If you’re an experienced professional, you’ll learn industry secrets and discover new specialties from the top names working today. Either way, join this track for ideas, inspiration, and skill building from leading digital artists who will share their insights, trade secrets, and processes.

Photography

Spark your passion for photography with sessions that will help you improve your photography skills and create great photos with your smartphone camera or DSLR. Learn how to transform your photos to look exactly as you imagined and create different looks from a single photograph. See how you can easily shoot, edit, and share your photos from anywhere, and effortlessly move your images, along with your edits, between your mobile devices and desktop. Gain ideas, inspiration, and hands-on practice with leading photographers and Adobe experts in sessions, hands-on labs, and experiential workshops.

Social Media

Learn how to express yourself, connect with your audience, and create standout social media content. You’ll get simple tips for making photos and graphics that pop, find out how to shoot and edit videos like a pro, and learn how to get the most out of platforms like Instagram and TikTok using just the smartphone in your pocket. The sessions in the Social Media track will cover practical tutorials and best practices to help you own your social presence. 

UI and UX 

Learn how to design, prototype, and share rich user experiences. Whether you're new to UI/UX or an experienced designer, these sessions and labs will guide you to the future of experience design with tips and tricks, skills, and best practices. Learn the secrets of web and mobile design and mock-up layouts, add objects, components and navigation, and wire up multiple artboards to create interactive prototypes. Discover the power of sharing and collaboration with shared links, design specs, design systems, and more.

Video

Learn how to bring your ideas to life and develop the skills for editing video, designing motion graphics, creating animations, applying visual effects, and more. From shooting and editing social videos to producing full-scale productions, you’ll understand how to capture, edit, and finesse your clips with the video tools available in Creative Cloud.

Ice Swirls

Photographer: Laurinda Faye

6th Annual Photography Exhibition For PoconoArts

Here’s the link to the information about the 6th Annual Photography Exhibition for PoconoArts.

https://poconoarts.org/opportunities/photo-2020/

Splat

Photographer: Eric Goins

How to Buy a 2021 FDWGNRA Calendar During a Pandemic

There are 3 options for getting your 2021 FDWGNRA calendars this year. Calendars for PPC members are $15 each. They are $20 to the general public. 

Option 1) Send a check made out to FDWGNRA to FDWGNRA, P.O. Box 98, Bushkill, PA. 18324. ($15 for PPC members per calendar). Indicate that you are from PPC. Include your email address (for notification purposes) and street address if you wish to have them sent to you OR you can pick up your calendars at Regina Farms, 5181 Milford Rd. (Rt. 209), East Stroudsburg, PA. 18302. If you choose to pick your calendar (s) up, you will receive an email when it is/they are at Regina Farms. It/they will be in an envelope with your name on it when you go to pick them up.

Option 2) Pay for your calendar (s) as a donation on the FDWGNRA website (friendsofdewanps.org). In the “Contact Us” option send an email informing the "Friends" of your order and how you’d like to receive your calendar (see mail or pick up options in #1). If you choose to pick up your calendar (s), you will receive and email to inform you when it is/they are at Regina Farms. It/they will be in an envelope with your name on it when you go to pick them up. If you choose to have them sent to you please include your street address as well.

Option 3) Reserve your calendar (s) through Karen Keenan by emailing her at karen@friendsofdewanps.org with all the information listed in #1 and a note that you will be paying for them when you pick them up. You will be notified via email when they are ready for pick up. They will be in an envelope with your name on it when you go to pick them up. You will still be charged the exclusive PPC price of $15 this way even though you are not pre-paying as in the methods above.

THE CATEGORIES:

• Black and White 
• Wildlife (animals, plants and other items of the natural world)
• Scenics Views and Vistas

We want you to be able to enter the contest with a minimum of hassle or confusion.

If you need help, don’t hesitate the call the editor at 717-697-4660 or email to editor@pa-mag.com

For Information and Registration