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Welcome to the Pocono Photo Club...


Our mission is to encourage knowledge, skills and enjoyment of photography through monthly meetings, workshops, lectures and demonstrations encompassing all phases of photography.

The Pocono Photo Club consists of area professionals, advanced amateurs and those just beginning their journey into photography. Our members photograph a wide range of subjects including nature, landscape, macro, portraiture, sports and much more. 

Learn more about us:

Our Meetings | Shoot Outs & Workshops


New On the Website
📰 Check out Non-Club News in the Snapshots section below for an opportunity to attend a Kristi Odom presentation about Advanced Wildlife Techniques.

📷 Congratulations
to the several PPC members whose photos were featured in the Oct-Nov 2024 issue of Pocono Living Magazine! See ribbon below for the member's photos (with credits) and link to the full issue here: Pocono Living Magazine Oct-Nov 2024


Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events




Slideshow
Featured Members 2024-10-31

Featured Members Photos
Planes!  Trains!  Helicopters! Hot Air Balloons!  Things are looking up!

Meanwhile, Autumn is happening in Jim Thorpe, PA and the Nation's Capitol.  Get that extra hour of sleep this Sunday morning.🕙  And, if you haven't already, support your country and VOTE ON TUESDAY!  


Share more adventures here every week.  


Keep those albums coming!  Remember, smaller albums focused by subject (nature, abstract, street, art, season, etc.) are most effective. 

Like what you see here?  Hit the Photo Album link below for more picture goodness.

Link to Photo Album List.  

How to Upload Photo Albums (PDF)
 

 

PPC Monthly Activities


WWYD???
 
Come to the PPC October Meeting this Tuesday to view and vote on the
What Would You Do Contest pictures!

Contest photo submissions are now closed.

See the contest pictures at our October PPC Meeting on Tuesday, October 15th and participate in choosing the contest winner for each picture category.



 Fall Colors Are Here

Charge your camera batteries and clean those camera lenses for a fall shootout every weekend in October

No RSVP necessary, just meet at the designated area at 9 AM each Saturday in October and start snapping!

The photos will be shared at a future PPC meeting (or via the home page).

***Reminder***
 
Please submit your photos for the Shootout events at the Cranberry Bog and all the Fall Shootout opportunities!
Please submit 3-5 of your best images to the Dropbox link below.
Thanks again to everyone!
 
Photos are needed by midnight, Friday November 1st, 2024
Format: Shootout.name.file.jpg
Example: BOG.SamPrynda.leaves.jpg
FALL.samprynda.esu.jpg
 
Some images will be shown on social medial along with the monthly slide show.
Please let Sam know if you do not want your images shown.

Dropbox for Shootout

Oct 2024 shootouts


Pocono Photo Club

November  Shoot out event!

November 9th, 2024
10:00 a.m.
Cost is $10.00 per person

Our next Pocono Photo Club Shootout is Saturday November 9th, 2024.

We will be going to Bill’s Old Bike Barn in Bloomsburg Pa.

At Bill’s you will find everything from motorcycles, military items, toy models, and much much more!!


The event will be held on

 Saturday November 9th, 2024 at 10:00 am

Admission is $10.00


Please RSVP to Sam so that he can give them a head count.

Hope to see everyone there!

Sam email for RSVP


Bill's Bike Barn is located on Route 11 in Bloomsburg, PA adjacent to Bill's Custom Cycles, minutes off of I-80.

The driveway you see to the left of Bill's Custom Cycles is the driveway to Bill's Old Bike Barn
which is up the hill behind the Cycle Shop.

Bill's
Google Maps





NOVEMBER THEME OF THE MONTH
 
The Theme of the month for November is:
Something Spooky
and
Mirror and Reflections


 Dancing skeletons

Create some images for this month's Theme of the Month. Let's see some ghouls and goblins. Maybe even some scary pumpkins! Please send in 3-5 of your best. Images will shown at the next members meeting.
 
Format:  TOTM.NAME.FILE.JPG
Example:  TOTM.samprynda.file.jpg
 
All photos need to be submitted by midnight Sunday November 17, 2024

Halloween 2024




Invitation from Palmerton Camera Club to tour Martin Guitar Factory

We received an invitation to Pocono Photo Club members from Palmerton Camera Club (through Joan Zachary from PCC) to a shootout at Martin Guitar Factory in Nazareth,

 

See homepage at https://www.martinguitar.com/

 

The tour will be on Friday Nov. 1, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Cost is a mere $5, payable to Joan that day.

There are 5 ‘seats’ left, so it will be first come, first served. 

The Martin Guitar Museum, located in the same building, will be open for visitors until 5:00.

Anyone who is interested should please email Connie Reinhart at bcrein@ptd.net




SnapShots


Pocono Photo Club News

  Non-Club News and Events

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PPC Event Online Slideshows Now Available
PPC Event Online Slideshows Now Available

A New Website Feature!

We are now making the slideshows prepared from Club activities (Shoot Outs, Themes of the Month and Contests) available online for viewing and reviewing at your convenience. Our monthly member meetings have become so crowded with Club News, activities, contests, Photographers of the Month Presentations and guest speakers that we have had to postpone showing some of our activity picture compilations. While we still plan to show our activity slideshows during our meetings, this new online/on demand viewing opportunity will increase your opportunities to relive and enjoy our Club members' creative capabilities.


To tap into this new source for enjoyment and learning, just click on the "Club Activities" menu item and select "PPC Event Picture Slideshows". While we are starting out with our most recent (and enjoyable) events, we will post older slideshows as time permits. Please check this area monthly to see what you, and your Club have been accomplishing. The slideshows are all in video streaming format and set to music. Our thanks to Sam Prynda for his tireless and creative efforts in creating these beautiful photo compilations.





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Pocono Living Magazine - Oct-Nov 2024
Pocono Living Magazine - Oct-Nov 2024

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the PPC members whose photos were featured

in the Annual Photography Issue of Pocono Living Magazine - Oct-Nov 2024 issue


01-Cover photo-Ray Roper


02-Cover photo credit-Ray Roper


Congratulations Ray on the cover photo!


03-Maurie Harmon-two page spread


04-Maurie Harmon-Frog


Regina Matarazzo-Caterpillar


06-Maurie Harmon-water scenes 07-Regina Matarazzo-Waterfall (third place)


08-Maurie Harmon-Autumn creek 09-Regina Matarazzo-Autumn lake


10-Maurie Harmon-Lake with boat


11-Regina Matarazzo-Waterfall 13-Regina Matarazzo-Boardwalk


14-Regina Matarazzo-Rainbow and creek


15-Regina Matarazzo-Two page sunset



To view the entire issue click this link: https://issuu.com/poconolivingmagazine/docs/plm_octnov2024


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Hikes and Waterfalls
Hikes and Waterfalls

Hikes and Waterfalls from Sam


Get Outdoors in the Poconos!

 

Hikes and Waterfalls!

  

Here is a few great guides for some amazing waterfalls and hiking trails in our area.

Just go to the link and download the trails.

Then Charge up the batteries, format those memory cards and get taking pictures!

 

Have a great Hike!

 

Pocono Waterfalls Pocono Hikes Vol 1 Pocono Hikes vol 2

Pocono Waterfalls Pocono Hikes Vol 1 Pocono Hikes vol 2

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October Photo Opportunities
October Photo Opportunities


October Photo Opportunities!

Here are some great photo opportunities in our area.

The fall colors are starting to arrive, and weather is cooling off.

So clear out those memory cards, charge those batteries, and get out and take some pictures!

Then add an album to Member Galleries to share with the rest of the club.


Fall Fest at Camelback Resort

When: October 4, 2024 - October 27, 2024

Recurrence: Recurring every 4 weeks on Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Time: Friday: 6-9 PM; Saturday: 12-9 PM; Sunday 12-4 PM

Price: Some activities will have a cost to play 

Fall Fest at Camelback - Camelback (camelbackresort.com)



Octoberfest at Eagle Rest

When: October 12, 2024

Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Price: Free!

Events | Eagles Rest Cellars



Another train excursion to Cresco

Please check the Steamtown website to get information!

When: October 13th, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM - 4:45 PM

 

Join us on Sunday, October 13 at the Cresco Train Station as a train from Steamtown in Scranton makes a stop! Per the NPS website:

Overview

2024 Excursions to Cresco: Enjoy the fall foliage of the Pocono mountains as we travel to the historic Cresco train station.

Station Description and Details

The Barrett Township Historical Society maintains the Cresco Station Museum and the Library Research Center buildings providing many displays and exhibits that not only help preserve these items of the history of the area, but also tell the stories of the communities past.

History: Cresco Station was built by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western (DL&W) Railroad in the 1870s, reaching its peak in the 1940s. Today, the Museum and Library offer a host of vintage antiques and displays.

The Library and Research Center is a one-story Art Deco style structure opposite the Cresco Station Museum. The building was built in 1928 and originally served as a Post Office. Later, the building found use as a soda fountain, a popular stop for incoming and outgoing passengers on the DL&W Railroad.

Today, the Historical Society houses the Barrett Township archives from 1859 to present and maintains a rotating exhibit of artifacts.

Amenities: The Station and Museum includes tables and chairs, tents, and restrooms. The Library Research Center is air-conditioned, has a bathroom, kitchen, Wifi access, computer, copier, parking and a slate covered courtyard for outdoor venues. On days of excursions, there will be a display of antique cars (weather permitting) and entertainment. The Barrett Township Historical Society will also be selling hot dogs, chips, drinks, and ice cream.


TICKETS




Fall Foliage Excursion to Delaware Water Gap

When: October 19, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Price: $55/adult (ages 12-61); $50/senior (62 and older); $33/child (3-11); $1/children under 2

Excursion to Delaware Water Gap: Fall Foliage to Slateford Junction (nps.gov)



Spooky Stroudsburg

Hosted By: Downtown Stroudsburg Business Association

When: October 26, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Price: Free!

Visit Downtown Stroudsburg Pennsylvania

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Kristi Odom - Advanced Wildlife Photography Techniques
Kristi Odom - Advanced Wildlife Photography Techniques

Join NIKON Ambassador


Kristi Odom 

Thu, Oct 17, 7:00 PM ET

In Your Home, At Your Computer


Thanks to Lehigh Valley Photography Club for passing along the information!

 

Lehigh Valley Photo Club logo

Advanced Wildlife Photography Techniques

with Nikon Ambassador Kristi Odom


Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this class was created to help you create powerful wildlife images. Every camera setting and lens choice represents an artistic decision. From mastering the basics of camera settings to harnessing cutting-edge technology, this class is designed to ignite your creativity and deepen your understanding of camera gear. Nikon Ambassador Kristi Odom will share her captivating stories—from capturing the intricate world of macro photography to exploring the depths below the ocean’s surface. Brace yourself for a journey that pushes the boundaries of what your camera can achieve while forging a deeper connection to the wild. 


Join Kristi for an extraordinary event where passion meets photography and learn how you too can create more powerful wildlife images.  

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You MUST register in advance for this meeting

Click for more info and to register


Everyone is invited, so forward this email to friends and family!

After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


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Mark Your Calendar – Thursday, October 17, 7:00 PM ET

In Your Home, At Your Computer, Via Zoom


 

 

Kristi Odom NIKON ambassador



Kristi Odom bee

 Bio: Conservation photographer and filmmaker, Kristi Odom, has worked in some of the earth's most remote locations to help document stories that will help protect our planet's biodiversity. She is an internationally awarded photographer, an associate fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, a Nikon Ambassador and a motivational speaker.


She believes strongly in the power of photography to help create positive change and ultimately help protect the planet's wildlife. A photographer and filmmaker, her work focuses on connecting people emotionally to animals and celebrating those who fight to protect the natural world.


Her accolades include over 60 international photography awards. She also was included in National Geographic’s 2021 collection for Best Animal Photos and her work has been exhibited at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Her work has appeared either online and/or in print for the following clients: National Geographic, Washington Post, New York Times, Forbes, Rolling Stone, Outside Magazine, Nikon and Microsoft.


Website URL: kristiodom.com




The Pocono Photo Club would like to thank Stroudsburg Foto
for the continued support and participation in club events and programs.

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