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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.

 

Upcoming Events


Meetings - We have continued Zoom virtual meetings 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:




  • Wednesday 07/03/24 - Club meeting via Zoom - PopUp show - Farmers Market and Lake El Estero Group Shoot

  • Month of July - Pop Up photo shoot - Shades of Grey

  • Wednesday 07/17/24 - Club meeting via Zoom - Returns of Creative #2 - Black & White

  • Saturday 07/27/24 - Last Day to submit Pop Up - Shades of Grey

  • Sunday 07/28/24 - Last Day to submit Nature #4 - Open

  • Saturday 07/31/24 - Last Day to submit Carmel Mission Scavenger Hunt images

  • Saturday 08/03/24 - Group Shoot at San Juan Bautista

  • Wednesday 08/07/24 - Club meeting via Zoom - PopUp show - Shades of Grey and Scavenger Hunt Show




  • Click to View our latest Bits & Pixels newsletter

  • Images of the Year

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    Click here to view all entries and Judge's comments of our last Competition - Pictortial #4 - Reflections

    Group Blue - Winning Image


    "The Underbelly of the Bean, Chicago"
    Joni Zabala

    Group Green - Winning Image


    "Hearst Indoor Pool"
    Lillie Grossman

    Group Red - Winning Image


    "Sculpture on Wires"
    Andrea Madsen


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