Rossmoor Camera Club News
MPA Gallery - Landscapes in Black & White
This exhibition is shaped by the theme of landscapes, inviting artists to interpret the world through distinct creative lenses. Inspired by the beauty and diversity of the natural world, these photographs capture landscapes that evoke wonder, tranquility, and a sense of place, while demonstrating exceptional photographic craftsmanship. See the exhibit at the Strathmore – Visit Strathmore.org/Mansion to find current Mansion hours and plan your visit.
Learn more about this exhibit at https://www.strathmore.org/events-tickets/exhibitions/landscapes-in-black-white/
Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA) 10th Annual Photo Contest
Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA) is thrilled to announce the themes for its 10th Annual Photo Contest, one of MPA’s most popular events of the year. This milestone year is all about inspiration, creativity, and a shared love of photography. Submissions begin on September 1, 2026.
Contest rules are available at https://www.enterin.io/mdphotoalliance/rules/
To help you get started, MPA is excited to announce this year’s themes:
Landscape: Water (scenes that include water, such as streams, lakes, oceans, or waterfalls.)
Nature: Macro (close-up visions of nature that include life, such as flowers or insects.)
Architecture: Exterior Architecture (exterior views of man-made structures.)
People: Street (candid, unposed moments of everyday life in public spaces.)
This early announcement gives you time to plan, explore, and create images you’re proud of. Full submission details and deadlines will be shared soon. For now, charge your batteries and start shooting. We can’t wait to see what you create. This contest is coming soon!
46 images from MPA’s Fall 2025 contest are now on display at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg, and will be available for viewing through September 14. View fine art photography from over 1,200 submissions.
Attend the Artists Reception on Sunday, August 2 from 1:30 – 3:00 PM ET. Light refreshments will be served.
The address is:
Activity Center at Bohrer Park
506 S Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 10 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 8 AM – 5 PM.
Artist Spotlight the Webinar
Tuesday, August 25 – 7:00 PM ET
Cityscape Photography at Night
In this practical webinar, New England-based astrolandscape photographer, author, and educator Silvana Della Camera will share her favorite techniques for turning glowing skylines, illuminated architecture, and vibrant urban lights into stunning nocturnal images. This webinar is FREE when registering at https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/silvana-della-camera-artist-spotlight
Artist Spotlight the Podcast
Starting August 1
Host Mitch Stringer welcomes street photographer Paul O’Malley to the show. Paul’s passion for his craft is evident in his work as he looks for often unseen moments. he shoots with a keen eye towards light, shadow, details and a sense of peering into the subjects own world. The podcast gets into Paul’s influences, techniques, gear choices and much more. Stream or download at https://youtu.be/GFUNpNghk78
If you have any questions, contact MPA at mpa@mdphotoalliance.org
PSA Public webinar link- Still Life
The Photographic Society of America (PSA) is sponsoring a webinar on Creating Still Life and Food Images in a Small Space, on Oct 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM – Gerri Jones’ presentation will cover everything from props, backgrounds and surfaces, lighting and setting up a small laptop space in your home, using natural light.
Here’s the link that is apparently available only by going onto the PSA website…
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