Padre Trails Camera Club has been active on the Monterey Peninsula since 1948. Our meetings are free and open to the public and involve image and technique sharing, informational programs and friendly monthly competition. Beginner or experienced, if your goal is to create more compelling images, Padre Trails can help.
The technology used to create striking photographic images has changed massively since 1948 but the sharing community of photographers has remained constant. PTCC strives to nurture that community through a relaxed meeting atmosphere, print and projected image sharing and discussion, professional critiques and group outings.
Learning more: Using the MENU tab in the upper righthand corner, explore our galleries, calendar, award-winning newsletter, Bits & Pixels and PTCC’s history and organization. Visit “Membership” to see how easy it is to become part of PTCC. A special “Member Resources” section is full of help for our members in a variety of categories.
The PTCC annual end of year awards dinner is held every year towards the end or beginning of our fiscal year. Over thirty members and guests celebrated Padre Trails’ 2023-24 Club Year and its outstanding shooters with a flourish Saturday evening, October 26th. The meeting featured a pot luck dinner, happy people and a show of incredible images.
The End of the Year also means club officers are formally installed. Ken Jones continues as club President. John Drum was installed as Vice-President. Dick Light as Secretary and Judi Clayton as club Treasurer.
This award was presented to Christene Johnson recognizing her work of creating the Club's new pop-up monthly series, establishing group shoots, all print copies of awards, setting up special events and her contributions to the workings of the club in addition to her outstanding photography.
We thank you, Chris for your efforts, creativity, and energy on behalf of the Club. Well deserved!
The culmination of the evening came with presentation of all images eligible for Image of the Year (those awarded 1st through HM within all competitions during the year). The presentation was made by Ken Jones with announcement of winning images in the Pictorial, Nature, Creative, categories.
The overall Image of the Year was awarded to:
Iimages of the year within each category can be seen by clicking on this link: Images of the Year.
Awards for highest point totals accumulated during the year went to:
Meetings - We have continued virtual meetings of our club for the time being. The format of the meetings may change as we become more adapted to the technical issues that may be involved. Check the on line monthly club calendar to get the most recent information on in-person and virtual meetings:
