2026 Scavenger Hunt

From now until our December meeting, you are challenged to join in our 2026 Photo

Scavenger Hunt. Have fun… be creative … See what you can find…. Your pictures

may be images you capture in your travels, or “set up” on location or at home.

Here are the details:

  • Make pictures for the subjects below. Then choose one picture for each of six different subjects on the list.
  • Your images must be taken during 2026.
  • Make 4” x 6” prints of your six pictures. You may also have them printed as a collage.
  • Mount your prints on a 16” x 20” display board – any color. Use a good stiff board that will stand up well when on display. Label each image with its corresponding subject. Don’t title them otherwise.
  • Print your name on the back of the poster board.
  • Bring your completed project to our December 7th meeting.
  • Every person attending the meeting will be able to vote for their favorite Scavenger Hunt board.

Valuable prizes will be awarded to the top vote getters!

Note: If you have an easel or stand to help display your picture board, bring it along.

THE 12 SUBJECTS ARE:

1. Paper

2. Matches

3. Meditation

4. Three colors

5. Ice cream cone

6. Mail

7. Weather

8. Balloon

9. Determination

10. Lancaster County

11. Transportation

12. Money

January 2026 Competition Results

Thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s print competition! There were 17 color entries and 12 monochrome entries. All of them were great and our judge gave helpful critques for each one.

Here are the winners:

In the Color category:

  • 1st: Out on a Limb, by Tony Harnish
  • 2nd: Juvenile, by Scott Ruhl
  • 3rd: Give a Hoot, by Tony Harnish

In the Monochrome category:

  • 1st: Magnolia Manor, by Rob Willems
  • 2nd: Cloister Meeting House, by Bob Newell
  • 3nd: Gold Stars, by Rob Willems

September Competition Results

Thank you for everyone who participated in this month’s print competition! We had a total of 40 entries. All of them were great and our judge gave helpful critques for each one.

Here are the winners:

In the Color category: 1st, “Hover” by Scott Ruhl, 2nd, “Stunning Tropical Punch” by Sue Hostetter, and 3rd, “White Morpho” by Bob Newell.

In the Monochrome category: 1st, “Long Way Off” by Tony Harnish, 2nd, “Millwright” by Don Kautz, and 3rd, “Old Rides” by Bob Newell.

Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions

Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions is LIVE and IN PERSON at the Hylton Center in Manassas, Virginia on Saturday – Sunday, November 2 – 3, 2024. 

The legendary Art Wolfe returns as our special guest.  Nikon Canada Ambassador Michelle Valberg gives the Saturday and Sunday Keynote presentations. 

With the purchase of an All Presentations Pass, you can attend their three talks, and take in seventeen more.  That’s right, we’ll have twenty presentations — of which fifteen will be available online for later viewing, including those by Art and Michelle. 

We’ll also have two FREE presentations on Zoom and two FREE presentations during MAPV weekend. 

And BRING YOUR CAMERA — we have 35 hands-on workshops, photo shoots and 1-on-1 sessions. 

Click here for more information.  Ready to get a pass?  Click here.

Please share this message with your friends who might be interested.Special Guest Art Wolfe will present photos and stories from his latest book, Wild Lives — a celebration of the extraordinary diversity of species that inhabit the planet. Some are common, some rare, and many are conservation success stories. Over his forty-year career, Art has photographed many species that were once on endangered species lists, but are now flourishing, such as the bald eagle and humpback whale. These recoveries are an uplifting testament to the resilience of life. Art will be on hand to sign copies of Wild Lives before and after his presentation.

Nikon Canada Ambassador Michelle Valberg gives two Keynote presentations at MAPV 2024.  In The Dance of Life and Light Michelle delves into the dynamic interplay of life and light that defines her captivating wildlife images and shares details of her creative process, the challenges of capturing animals in their natural habitats, and the techniques she uses to bring her subjects to life.  
In Wandering Perspectives, Michelle shares her approach to capturing the natural beauty of landscapes. From majestic mountains to serene seascapes and animalscapes, discover the techniques and stories behind her most captivating shots. Michelle’s presentations will inspire and educate both budding and experienced photographers, offering a fresh perspective on the art of wildlife and landscape photography.

Online recordings for the three presentations by Art and Michelle are available for later viewing with a purchase of an All Presentations Pass.Our educational presentations cover a wide variety of photography topics!We have many overlapping presentations, hands-on-workshops and more this year.  Click here for an EASY-TO-READ PDF of the MAPV 2024 schedule that you can download and print as you consider all your options. 

With ONLY the All Presentations Pass can you view any of fifteen presentations online later if they overlap with other MAPV activities that you want to enjoy.
An (R) below indicates a recording will be available for later viewing online ONLY with the purchase of an All Presentations Pass — our best value!Saturday, November 2, 2024Wild Lives with Art Wolfe (R)Keynote – The Dance of Life and Light: Creativity in Motion in Wildlife Photography with Michelle Valberg (R)Bird Photography: Beyond the Basics with Steve Gettle (R)Chasing the Night with Robert FawcettThe Art of Macro Photography with Mike Moats (R)Order from Chaos: The Adobe Lightroom Library Module with Tim Cooper (R)Abstract Architecture Photography: Creativity in Composition with Angie McMonigal (R)From Fear to Flash with JC Carey of WestcottLightroom Masks with Tim Cooper (R)Cityscapes with Nick Sinnott (R)What Can We Learn from the Masters with Les Picker (R)Sunday, November 3, 2024Keynote – Wandering Perspectives: A Journey Through Landscape Photography with Michelle Valberg (R)Architectural Series with Angie McMonigal (R)Caught in Motion with Steve Gettle (R)Nightscapes with Tim CooperSports Photography with Jeffrey SnyderLight and Portraiture with Cliff Mautner (R)The Power of Photoshop with Tim Cooper (R)The Print with Lester PickerCreative iPhone Photography with Nick Sinnott (R)Click here for the full schedule of the speaker presentations listed above.Our HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, PHOTO SHOOTS & 1-ON-1 sessions are limited in size for ease of shooting and close instruction.  Bring your camera and register soon — many sessions will sell out.  Click here for the complete list of hands-on-workshops, photo shoots and 1-on-1 sessions.Abstract Photography with Beth HaubachDC Cosplay Photo ShootLight Painting with Lori SaundersMacro Photography with Mike Moats Raptor Photo ShootRaptor Photo Shoot with instruction by Steve GettleFrom Fear to Flash with J.C Carey of WestcottKeep it Simple with Strobes with J.C Carey of WestcottOn Location – Strobes for Environmental Portraits with J.C Carey of WestcottImage Review 1-on-1 with Corey HilzSelect Topics 1-on-1 with Corey HilzClick the links above and SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM and CLICK SATURDAY OR SUNDAY to see all of the multiple sessions for each topic shown.  Here is what is and is not included in each of our various types of passes.All Presentations Pass ($230): Attend any of twenty live presentations, of which fifteen (marked (R) above) will be recorded for later viewing online.  Hands-on workshops, photo shoots and 1-on-1 sessions are not included.Saturday Presentations Pass ($175): Attend any of eleven live presentations on Saturday November 2.  Recordings, hands-on workshops, photo shoots and 1-on-1 sessions are not included.Sunday Presentations Pass ($155):  Attend any of nine live presentations on Sunday November 3.  Recordings, hands-on workshops, photo shoots and 1-on-1 sessions are not included.Choice of 4 Presentations Pass ($145):  Attend any four presentations on Saturday-Sunday November 2-3.  Recordings, hands-on workshops, photo shoots and 1-on-1 sessions are not included.Hands-on Workshop, Photo Shoots & 1-on-1 Instruction Passes (prices vary from $60 to $90): Bring your camera!  Choose from 35 workshops, photo shoots and 1-on-1 instructional sessions.  Each one is limited in size; passes are sold first-come, first-served.  No speaker presentations or recordings are included.Free Presentations: Online registration is required for two FREE Zoom presentations and two FREE live presentations.What’s FREE at MAPV 2024?

Online registration is required for the following FREE Zoom and in-person presentations at MAPV 2024.

FREE ZOOM Presentations – online registration requiredThe Art of B/W Photography with Jan Bell via ZOOM on Thursday 10/24 at 7:00 pmThe Creative Side of Photography with Karen Hutton via ZOOM on Sunday 10/27 at 7:00 pmFREE IN-PERSON Presentations at MAPV 2024 – online registration required
Complete the “Subscribe” form at the following pages to registerA.I. in Photography with David Crooks on Saturday, 11/2 at 2:45 pmCapturing Petals & Beyond with Kim Kelly on Sunday, 11/3 at 3:45 pmENTRY IS FREE as well to our famous vendor hall and for three juried exhibits of photography by adult and student photographers.Too many activities from which to choose?  There’s a great solution!With ONLY the All Presentations Pass can you view any of fifteen presentations online later if they overlap with other MAPV activities that you want to enjoy.  

Click here for an EASY-TO-READ PDF of the MAPV 2024 schedule that you can download and print as you consider all your options. You can order your lunch from Panera now by clicking here.  Then pick it up in our new guests’ lounge during MAPV 2024!  Order in advance, please – no orders can be taken during MAPV 2024.

Thanks to the Hylton Center’s recent expansion, MAPV 2024 will have a dedicated ballroom with plenty of tables and chairs for guests’ use as a lounge and luncheon area.  Great Vendors Are Coming to MAPV 2024!

Click here to learn moreHigh School Student Contest Finalist ImagesCongratulations to the ten finalists in the 2024 MAPV Student Photography Contest!  You can view their outstanding images here.  One of the ten is above: “Smile to the World” by Wonwoo Do of McLean High School.

Your purchase of a pass at MAPV 2024 helps fund our annual contest for high school photographers in the District, Maryland and Virginia.  Thank you!Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that brings together seven photography clubs in Virginia and Maryland.  We LOVE our volunteers!!!

Please share the word about our show — and invite your friends to join our e-newsletter list, which they can do at this link.  When you forward this newsletter you help keep our advertising costs low, so that we can produce a great event.

Thank you, as always, for your support.

Marie Joabar, President
& the Entire Volunteer Team at Mid-Atlantic Photo VisionsCopyright © 2024 Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions, All rights reserved.
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Officers Elected for 2024

We elected new officers at our January meeting. The new officers are:

President: Bob Newell
Vice-President: Jon Rhodes
Secretary: Jim Goudie
Treasurer: Don Kautz

Congratulations to the new officers!

Having said that, everyone can have a part in the planning and operation of the club. Bring your ideas to a club meeting, or contact the board by email at board@lancastercameraclub.com