April 22nd 2026 Tips & Techniques: Focus Stacking with Tom Goldberg PLUS Monthly Contest

by Tom Goldberg


For our April T&T, our own Tom Goldberg will demo using Lightroom and Photoshop to create deep depth of field images with Focus Stacking.

PLUS Monthly Photo Contest
The Theme for April 2026 is “Street Photography” – Upload one or two photos per member for this contest …plus the Fun Category (upload any photos you want to share just for fun). Our contests are open to MEMBERS ONLY.

To enter your images, log in and go to the Contest Entry webpage using the the Contest tab above (you must be logged in to have your images judged).
Check http://evergreencameraclub.org/contest-guidelines for further details on submissions.

Images must be entered by 6 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting (4th Tuesday of the month).
Now Accepting Entries until April 21st.

Since application menus are hard to see in projection, this presentation will be by Zoom on Wednesday, April 22nd. Meet for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with Tom’s presentation and then Contest to follow.

Images will be judged on-line Via Zoom

Join us by Zoom:
Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:00pm (6:30 social time)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QJ9rkSQUSBmay7A6QMInXg

March 25th Tips & Techniques: Editing While You Travel using Lightroom Mobile with Dick Oltman

by Tom Goldberg


For our March T&T, our own Dick Oltman will demo using mobile devices to manage and edit your photos while on the road.

PLUS Monthly Photo Contest
The Theme for March 2026 is “Travel Photography” – Upload one or two photos per member for this contest …plus the Fun Category (upload any photos you want to share just for fun). Our contests are open to MEMBERS ONLY.

To enter your images, log in and go to the Contest Entry webpage using the the Contest tab above (you must be logged in to upload).
Check http://evergreencameraclub.org/contest-guidelines for further details on submissions.

Images must be entered by 6 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting (4th Tuesday of the month).

Images will be judged in person at the Center for the Arts Evergreen

Now Accepting Entries until March 24th

MARCH 2026 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

The Theme for March was is “Travel Photography”
Contest results were as follows:
(note all images are copyrighted by their creators – please contact us if you want to use these for any purpose)
Click on any image for a larger slide show

Winner: Travel Photography Category,
Advanced
Ingrid Lockhart

Runner Up: Travel Photography Category,
Advanced
Nanette Schultz

Join us at the Center for the Arts Evergreen
Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00pm (6:30 social time)
31880 Rocky Village Dr
Evergreen CO

March 11th 2026 General Meeting: A Career in Photojournalism with Bob Pearson

by Tom Goldberg


A Career in Photojournalism with Bob Pearson

This month, longtime professional photojournalist Bob Pearson will share highlights from a remarkable career in news photography. Drawing from his extensive photo archives, Bob will tell behind-the-scenes stories from decades of covering major events and everyday moments that defined the news of their time.

Over the course of his career, Bob worked for three newspapers and two international wire services, traveling throughout the Americas, Europe, and parts of the Middle East. His assignments ranged from breaking news and every major genre of sports to coverage of the U.S. space program during the late 1980s and 1990s.

Since retiring from full-time news work, Bob has continued to take on occasional assignments while focusing more deeply on nature and travel photography. This presentation will feature images from some of his most memorable assignments and favorite journeys, offering both visual impact and insight into a life spent telling stories with a camera.

Join Bob Pearson and the Evergreen Camera Club at our new meeting location at the Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Dr, Evergreen and on Zoom Wednesday, March 11th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with Bob’s presentation to follow.

New members, students and guests are welcome.

Join us in person at the art center:
Wednesday, March 11th at 7:00pm (6:30 social time)
Center for the Arts Evergreen
31880 Rocky Village Dr, Evergreen Colorado

Or by Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eCi6WzJpR-WzNjI9pexk9A

PSA PHOTO GATHERING 2026

by Tom Goldberg

The Photographic Society of America is pleased to announce the 4th PSA Photo Gathering 2026 in North Vietnam. The 8-day–7-night Photo Gathering will cover many spectacular places such as Hanoi, Ninh Binh, home to the UNESCO-listed Trang An Landscape Complex and a place for the traditional Hoa Lu Festival. We also visit Bai Dinh—one of Southeast Asia’s largest spiritual complexes. In Thai Nguyen, you will explore the cultural world of the Tay people at the Thai Hai Reserve. Heritage comes alive through traditional crafts like rice wine brewing, tea roasting, cake making, and herbal medicine, as well as ceremonial performances such as waterless puppetry, gratitude rituals, and conical hat crafting—all passed down by the people.

This is not just a chance to create award-worthy photographs; it’s a cultural voyage, a community connection, and a profound encounter with Vietnam—a land where light weaves heritage.

For details go to https://vietnam.psa-photogathering.com/

February 25th (delayed from January 28th) 2026 Contest – a Non-Contest Contest

by Tom Goldberg

Delayed due to Lack of Participation

COME ON PEOPLE!!!     SUBMIT A FEW PHOTOS!!!     THE CLUB NEEDS YOUR IMAGES!!!

The Theme for January February 2026 is “Home Page Slide Show” – EVERY MEMBER SHOULD SUBMIT!!!
Enter your photos now for a rare opportunity to see your images in rotation on our web site for an extended showing.

Back in 2021 we ran a contest that used the entries to make the slide show that is running on our home page now. As we haven’t changed it for 5 years (yikes!), it’s long past time to freshen up ou home page!

Look back through your best photos and pick your favorite one, two, or three that will crop well into our horizontal format of 1200px x 500px. Get your image(s) to that size and just use our regular contest entry page and submit them into the Rotating category.

This is not really a contest because every paid-up member is guaranteed to get at least one image into the slide show rotation as long as they enter a properly cropped image. Submissions must be 1200 x 500 pixels (see the bottom of this post if you need help). If we really like your stuff, we may put 2 or even all 3 in, strictly at the discretion of our Judges (tbd). Images will be added to the home page slide show with the creator’s name in the same way as they appear now.

  • You must be a paid up member to enter
  • You may enter 1, 2 or 3 images per member
  • Images must be in jpeg and must be 1200px wide x 500px tall
  • Use the special contest entry form link below to upload your images
  • Deadline is 6pm on February 24th

Submit your entries by logging in on this website to access the menu item “Contest” and then the “Year-End Contest” page or click the button below to enter (note: if it says you must log in but you are already, we are very sorry: please try a different browser, a different computer, or clear your browser cache):


This contest is now closed

By entering this contest (as with all our contests), you agree to allow ECC to use your photo in promoting the club.

If you don’t know how to crop your image properly click to check out our Tutorial

If you are having problems uploading your images, please send an email to
webmaster@evergreencameraclub.org and we’ll take care of it.

New members, students and guests are welcome.

Join us at the Center for the Arts Evergreen
Wednesday, February 25th at 7:00pm (6:30 social time)
31880 Rocky Village Dr
Evergreen CO

or by Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RvywDJN3Q3OTnyUDQXDC-w

Home Page Image Submissions

by Tom Goldberg

Images for our home page slide show have to fit the format and have to be high quality photos that we’ll all want to look at for at least a year! So gather up your best photos and see which ones will look good as very wide landscapes and then submit them for our Home Page Image Contest.

  • Images must be cropped to a 12×5 aspect ratio
  • Images should be sized to 1200 pixels wide by 500 pixels tall
  • Images must be in focus and well composed
  • Up to three images per person per contest

If you use Photoshop, Lightroom or Apple Photos here are instructions for adjusting images to our requirements. If you use another program, these steps are likely very close to what you can do in those apps.

If you don’t know how to crop an image to an aspect ratio:

In Photoshop, select the crop tool, and type the aspect ratio 12h 5v (or 1200h 500v) into the tool’s settings:

Cropping in Photoshop

Then use the crop tool to draw its rectangle around the part of the image you want to keep.

In Lightroom, choose the crop tool and set the aspect ratio to 12×5 using the settings with a custom aspect:

Cropping in Lightroom

Then use the crop tool to draw its rectangle around the part of the image you want to keep.

In Photos, choose the crop tool and set the aspect ratio to 12×5 using the settings with a custom aspect:

Cropping in Apple Photos

If you don’t know how to export the correct number of pixels:

In Photoshop, select the Image Size item in the image menu and enter 1200 Width – Height will automatically go to 500 if your aspect is correct:

Sizing in Photoshop

Then select File > Export to save your image as a jpg. Alternately you can use the File > Export > Save For Web tool to set the number of pixels and save the file as a jpg all at the same time.

In Lightroom, use the File > Export menu item to access the export dialog where you can save at the same time as setting the pixels:

Sizing in Lightroom

In Photos, it doesn’t give you the option to set the number of pixels, so just select File > Export and export as jpg. We can most likely correct for size issues as needed.

If you have more questions, please email webmaster@evergreencameraclub.org.

ECC DUES INCREASE – membership will be $40/yr starting January 1 2026

by Tom Goldberg
ECC DUES INCREASE – membership will be $40/yr starting January 1 2026

Dues are going up at the beginning of next year because we need to make this increase to cover our costs. Renew your membership now to get in on our current rate of $30 before the end of the year to extend your membership for one year beyond your date of expiration (no matter when that is).

We get quality speakers every month who expect an honorarium for their time and effort, and these speakers provide unique insights all year long. We still always encourage guests and students at no charge, but if you find value in our monthly meetings, you really should pony up and contribute to the cause. Thirty dollars was a hell of deal and fourty is still an excellent value for the speakers you get to hear at our monthly meetings. Additionally membership lets you join us on field trips as well as fun and educational club events throughout the year. Membership also lets you participate in our montly contests where you can hear experienced judges critique your photos to help you improve your photographic chops.

Renew your membership now to enjoy our current low rate until the end of 2025.

2025 Holiday Party and Year End Competition

by Tom Goldberg

Evergreen Camera Club YEAR END PARTY!

MEMBERS (and their Guests) In Person Dinner Party and Photo Contest

Time: Wednesday, December 10h from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Tuscany Tavern
    32214 Ellingwood Trail
    Evergreen, CO

Dinner: (RSVP By December 4th)
Penne alla Mediterranean
    Penne noodles, artichokes, spinach, mushrooms, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese
Chicken Picatta
    lemon caper sauce with spaghetti
Variety of Holiday Desserts

Drinks:
Non-alcoholic beverages provided
Cash Bar

Cost: $40/person. Limit 34 Attendees – first come first served, so RSVP early!

Reservations are closed as of December 4th – if you missed us, please come to next year’s party

To Pay, click on the Pay Now Button Below.
Reservations must be made by December 4th.
Your Payment is your RSVP:

 If you don’t want to use a PayPal account
Use the “Pay with Credit Card” button

If this is not working for you please send an email to payment@evergreencameraclub.org with your RSVP and bring a check to the event.

Photo Contest

Deadline: Enter Photos by December 9th
Judge: Cheryl Opperman

Enter two photos (maximum) per person as a beginner or advanced photographer.

Choose any of the four subject categories as a beginner or advanced entry:

  • People
  • Landscape/Scenery
  • Animals/Wildlife
  • Miscellaneous

Submit your entries by logging in on this website to access the menu item “Contest” and then the “Year-End Contest” page or click the button below to enter (note: if it says you must log in but you are already, we are very sorry: please try a different browser, a different computer, or clear your browser cache):

Entries are now closed

Prizes
Awarded in each category, Best Image of the Year and Best Image of the Year Runner-Up, Beginner (if there are enough entries) and Advanced.

New members, students and guests welcome
Must be a member to participate in contest

Contest results were as follows:

2025 Holiday Photography Contest Results
Held on Wednesday, December 10
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Judge: Cheryl Opperman
https://cherylopperman.com/

The Themes for December 2025 year-end contest were Landscapes, Wildlife, People, and Miscellaneous. Beginner entries and People with Miscellaneous were combined into one category due to the number of submissions.

(note all images are copyrighted by their creators – please contact us if you want to use these for any purpose)
Click on any image for a larger slide show

Advanced: Landscape

Winner: Landscape Category,
Advanced
David Schuessler

Runner Up: Landscape Category,
Advanced
Tom Goldberg

 

Advanced: Wildlife

Winner: Wildlife Category,
Advanced
Dick Oltman
SECOND PLACE OVERALL

Runner Up: Wildlife Category,
Advanced
Ron Belak

 

Advanced: People / Miscellaneous

Winner: People/Misc Category,
Advanced
Ellen Nelson
BEST IN SHOW

Runner Up: People/Misc Category,
Advanced
Ellen Nelson

 

Beginner: Combined

Winner:
Beginner
Kristi Gonzales

Runner Up:
Beginner
Kristi Gonzales

 

October 22 T&T: Photographic Society of America with Bill Vogel — PLUS Monthly Contest

by Tom Goldberg


PSA is a worldwide organization for anyone interested in photography.
Founded in 1934, for casual shutterbugs to serious amateurs and professionals.

ECC is a PSA CLUB
Bill will discuss how the PSA can help you grow as a photographer with STUDY GROUPS and many other benefits to the individual including the annual photo meetup. There are also several educational programs available such as Macro, Still Life, Architectural, Night, Portrait, and more.

PSA has several divisions for photo competitions: Nature, Travel, Photojournalism, 3D and more. We as a club are entered in the Nature Division and we are considered a SMALL CLUB as we have 50 or less members. Last year we competed against 20 clubs and came in the middle of the pack at the end of the season. Bill will outline this year’s competition dates and submission guidelines.

Join Bill and the Evergreen Camera Club in person in the auditorium at the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Station (1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen) on Wednesday, October 22nd for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with Bill’s presentation and contest to follow.

New members, students and guests are welcome.

Join us at the fire station:
Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:00 pm (6:30 social time)
Evergreen Fire and Rescue
1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO

UPDATE:

Our club will be participating in the Nature division competition this year.
The Interclub Competitions are held three (3) times each year with closing dates in November, February, and April – we are now accepting entries until Nov. 10 2025 for this round. Each club may enter 6 images by different makers in each round.

If you would like to submit for this round, please email your image to events@evergreencameraclub.org and be sure to conform to the rules and entry criteria.

Check out PSA’s rules and entry criteria by CLICKING HERE to download the document.

OCTOBER PHOTO CONTEST

The Theme for October 2025 is “Landscape Photography” – Upload one or two photos per member for this contest …plus the Fun Category (upload any photos you want to share just for fun). Our contests are open to MEMBERS ONLY.

Contest results were as follows:
(note all images are copyrighted by their creators – please contact us if you want to use these for any purpose)
Click on any image for a larger slide show

Theme: Landscape

Winner: Landscape Category,
Advanced
Tom Goldberg

Runner Up: Landscape Category,
Advanced
Ingrid Lockhart

To enter your images, log in and go to the Contest Entry webpage (you must be logged in to upload). Check Contest Guidelines for further details on submissions.

Images must be entered by 6 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting (4th Tuesday of the month).

Images will be judged in person on the Firehouse Projector.

Evergreen Camera Club