April Meeting - Lightroom

Our April meeting will be in two parts. On Wednesday, April 3, Lori Lankford will give us a review of the different types of Lightroom products. It will be via Zoom. She will do a deeper dive into some of the "new" tools in Lightroom Classic. On Wednesday, April 10, we will have a hands-on session at the Delaplaine in our usual meeting room at 7 pm. Bring laptops or iPads and questions! What might you want help with? Photo organization? Importing? Creating collections? Creating export presets? Specific editing tools? Photoshop questions? Do you have a particular photo you want to have someone else edit? Send me suggestions/questions via email - cam.miller@comcast.net - or in the comments below. Folks who are proficient in LR and can offer assistance or demo some tools, please come, too.

Critique Night Wednesday, March 13, 7 pm Delaplaine Visual Arts Center

March is the month for a critique of member work by an outside reviewer who will offer comments about the images. The purpose of a critique is always to learn and to improve. Up to 50 images submitted by current members of the Frederick Camera Clique will be reviewed.

Pennsylvania photographer Ted Scarpino enjoys photographing subjects of all kinds, but he’s found exceptional interest in the Gettysburg/Adams County area. He is fascinated by the “graphic landscapes” in the orchard areas of Adams County. The linear elements of the rows of trees on the rolling hills tell a story of the hand of man interacting with nature’s landscape.

“Downtown Gettysburg is a wonderful mix of past and present,” said Scarpino. His work is on display at Gallery 30, where he has been represented for over 5 years.

Over the years his work has been selected for juried shows, publications, and private collections. Ted holds a Master of Photography designation from the Professional Photographers of America for superior photographic competence demonstrated through photographic competition, advanced education, and service to the profession. He is also a member of the Adams County Photography Club.

Visitors and guests are welcome to attend this meeting at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St, Frederick, MD. The speaker will be in person. This meeting will also be offered via Zoom. Camera Clique members will get the Zoom link via the March email blast; all others interested in attending virtually may request the link via email: info@frederickcameraclique.org.

February Meeting - Bert Sirkin on AI

Our February meeting is on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and photography. Speaker Bert Sirkin will describe how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is RAPIDLY changing photography. From in-camera improvements to generative AI, the world of photography is changing.

In a matter of months, photography has undergone a paradigm shift with the emergence of generative AI. The past year has been just the beginning, merely scratching the surface of the potential that AI holds for photography.

This captivating presentation delves into the realm of the various aspects of AI in photography. Discover the essence of AI, explore the various types of AI that intersect with photography, and unlock insights on leveraging these powerful tools to their fullest potential.

Prepare to be provoked by thought-provoking inquiries that challenge conventional wisdom. Together, we will uncover new perspectives you may not have yet contemplated.

Bert will demonstrate some of the AI options available to photographers today. Gain valuable insights into the diverse applications of AI, including the groundbreaking AI features in Photoshop. We'll look at how these tools can be combined to create a whole new world of creativity.

Embrace the future of photography with AI as your ally.

Bert Sirkin apprenticed at with a Professional Photographer in Boston when he was 18 years old and has done part-time Professional Photography since he was 19 years old. He’s taught various photography topics since 1970 and has spent 10 years teaching workshops in Everglades NP, Joshua Tree NP & Monument Valley Tribal park. He taught various computer programming languages at Capital Community Technical college in Hartford, CT for 20 years. He currently teaches online photography workshops and frequently speaks to photography groups.

All club members will be sent the link to the presentation in a mid-February email blast. Non-members who would like to attend are asked to send email to info@frederickcameraclique.org to request the link.

Meetings in January - Eddie Soloway and February - Bert Sirkin will be virtual

Meetings in January and February will be virtual. Note that they are not on the regular meeting day of the second Wednesday of the month. We will return to in person meetings at 7pm at the Delaplaine in March.
Monday, January 22, at 7 pm: An online presentation with speaker Eddie Soloway, sponsored by four camera clubs, including ours.

Wednesday, February 21, at 7 pm: An online presentation with speaker Bert Sirkin on the use of AI in Photography.

January 22

Eddie Soloway: Memories, Moons and Imagination

Photographs can take our breath away. A beautiful image can transport us to another time. It can flood us with long-forgotten memories. It can go far beyond being a record of a thing, and can instead surround us with an essence, and feelings. Join photographer and storyteller Eddie Soloway for an entertaining and informative presentation designed to open up creative and personal photographs right in front of our noses.

Eddie Soloway is a photographer, teacher, and storyteller committed to opening our eyes to the natural world. He has taught photography and creativity for leading photographic institutions and schools around the world, and was a popular speaker in National Geographic Traveler’s photography seminars. The Santa Fe Center for Photographic Arts (now CENTER) awarded Eddie the Excellence in Photographic Teaching Award, and Photo District News named Eddie one of America’s best photography workshop teachers. His focus on seeing brings a breath of fresh air to the workshop world.

Eddie is the author of the book, One Thousand Moons, instructional videos in the Natural Eye and Expressive Landscape series, and SEE THINK DO Photo Cards.

Eddie’s photography may be seen at http://www.eddiesoloway.com, and his educational opportunities at http://www.anaturaleye.com.

All club members will be sent the link to the presentation in a mid-January email blast. Non-members who would like to attend are asked to send email to info@frederickcameraclique.org to request the link.

Member Show

Member Show Information -- On Saturday, December 2, we will open our Member Show in the gallery at the Delaplaine. At 2 pm there will be an Artist Talk. Cam will give a talk about the show and will offer tips for using the camera you always have with you. Our show opens officially with an informal reception in the gallery from 3-5 pm. There will not be food and drink, due to a large crowd expected for the Holiday Art Market that will be going on downtown. Come to enjoy the show on Saturday afternoon, then enjoy all the other First Saturday events going on downtown, including the lighted boats on Carroll Creek.

December Social Event

December Social Event -- On Wednesday, December 13, we will host a "Snappy Hour" from 6-7:30 pm in the gallery at the Delaplaine in lieu of our regular meeting. It is a private party, open to all members-in-good-standing and their guests. Come and view the show, engage in discussion about photography, and enjoy h'ors d'oeuvres, drinks, and sweet things. It is perfectly fine to bring your own alcohol if you wish, as we will be serving only water. Cups and ice will be on hand. Use the time before or after the event to stroll the creek or go out to dinner at one of our many wonderful restaurants in the area.

November Meeting, Lisa Sheirer - Creating composites using Photoshop.

November 8 Meeting, 7 pm Hybrid Meeting at the Delaplaine Featuring Lisa Sheirer

Our November meeting features Lisa Sheirer, who will speak to us about creating composites using Photoshop.
Lisa Sheirer is a visual artist living and working in Frederick, Maryland. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting and printmaking from West Virginia University, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from the University of Notre Dame. Ms. Sheirer has been creating artwork for over 40 years.

Lisa works in a variety of mediums. Pixels, clay, inks, paint, pulp painting, wood, glass, found objects, and cast metals, are among the materials she uses. Natural flora, fauna, and mycoflora have been the basis for Lisa’s work over the last 20 years. She has an active social media account of plant life through the seasons in the Catoctin mountains. Plants are documented using photography and citizen scientific research - art series spring from these observations.

Sheirer’s public art projects include a ceramic mural at Baltimore Washington International Airport commissioned by the Maryland Department of Transportation and a glass mural installation in Western MD Health System's lobby. In the recent past, Lisa has had many regional solo exhibitions. In 2022 Lisa was chosen to be an artist in residence at the Y Art Center in Frederick, her studio is located there.

In October, she published two artist books (WaterShed & A Book of Ghosts) about regional plant and animal life. There will be hand-bound and commercially printed books available for purchase. Several exhibitions of WaterShed will be shown regionally in the near future.

Visitors are guests are welcome to attend this meeting at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St, Frederick, MD. This meeting will also be offered via Zoom. Camera Clique members will get the Zoom link via the November email blast; all others interested in attending virtually may request the link via email: info@frederickcameraclique.org.

Speaker Previews and Date Changes:

3) Speaker Previews and Date Changes: More details will follow in the next few email blasts, but put these dates on your calendar. All are at 7 pm, Eastern Standard Time. Note that the January and February dates will be our meetings, but not on our regular 2nd Wednesday of the month.

• Wednesday, November 8: Hybrid meeting at the Delaplaine with a talk by Lisa Sheirer on creating composites in Photoshop
• Wednesday, December 13: Our social event in the gallery at the Delaplaine.
• Monday, January 22: An online presentation with speaker Eddie Soloway, sponsored by four camera clubs, including ours.

• Wednesday, February 21: An online presentation with speaker Bert Sirkin on the use of AI in Photography.

• Here is the link for the November 8 meeting for those who want to attend virtually. Topic: November 2023 Camera Clique Meeting

Time: Nov 8, 2023 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86252576336

Meeting ID: 862 5257 6336 Passcode: clique

Dial In: 301-715-8592 Passcode: 869160 More details will follow in the next few email blasts, but put these dates on your calendar. All are at 7 pm, Eastern Standard Time. Note that the January and February dates will be our meetings, but not on our regular 2nd Wednesday of the month.

October Meeting- Street Photography with Karen Commings

October Speaker Meeting Wednesday, October 11, at 7 pm Street Photography with Karen Commings

Karen Commings is a photographer from Harrisburg, PA. She’s had cameras since the age of ten but didn’t become serious about photography until she purchased her first digital camera and joined a local camera club in 2012. Commings considers herself a street/documentary photographer although she tackles other subjects when the spirit or opportunity moves her. Although Commings processes her images in her home office, she considers her studio the street and, pre-pandemic, travelled to New York City as well as other places of interest several times a year.

Commings shoots handheld with a Fuji Xt1, Xt3 or X100s. She is the featured photographer for the October issue of Street Photography Magazine and her photographs have appeared in The Photo Review, Street Sweeper and Black & White magazines as well as galleries in Pennsylvania, New York City, Texas, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Maryland, Vermont, California and South Carolina. She was accepted into Pennsylvania Art of the State six times and received an honorable mention from the 12th Annual Julia Margaret Cameron competition for her carnival project and in 2019 was one of 30 short-listed nominees from the International Women in Photo Association for that series as well. Her carnival photos were exhibited at the Delaplaine in 2019.

Visitors are guests are welcome to attend this meeting at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St, Frederick, MD. This meeting will also be offered via Zoom. Camera Clique members will get the Zoom link via the October email blast; all others interested in attending virtually may request the link via email: info@frederickcameraclique.org.

September Meeting: "In Syzygy," with Redeat Wondemu

September Speaker Meeting Wednesday, September 13, at 7 pm

The September speaker will be Redeat Wondemu, currently the Artist in Residency at Glen Echo's Photoworks. Her solo exhibition, titled "In Syzygy," is a collection of platinum, silver, and cyan hand made prints. The photograph series depicts honesty, emotions, and vulnerability. She travels to Ethiopia, her home country, to work on her pre-conceptualized photography series. Using both film and digital photography, she approaches her sitters with deep thoughtfulness, reverence, and imagination. Her practice as an analog film photographer comes from her father who photographed similarly. Her fascination with family albums is the nostalgia that drives her to develop her own film in the darkroom. Her end goal with her photography is to make prints in the darkroom whether it’s a gelatin silver or other alternative prints. Hand printing her own photos in the darkroom is a mediative process which allows to reflect and connect with her inner vision.

She graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and pursued her nursing career side-by-side with photography training. In 2021, her series Modern Muse: Portraits of Ethiopian women was exhibited in a Solo Show at the Addis Ababa Museum, Homme Gallery, and Art of Noize Gallery in 2022 in DC.

Her photography series of portraits of working class Ethiopians titled “How Irving Penn's Photography Series Inspires Me” was published in The Washington Post in 2022. Since then, Wondemu has participated in group shows at Glen Echo Photoworks, Studio Gallery, The Art League, The Gathering Spot, Hanubet, and private residences. Her Modern Muse Series won best in show in the Photographic Process Group Exhibition at the Art League in Virginia. She is the recipient of The Emerging Artist Small Project Grant at the Craig Kraft Studio. She is also a member of the Black Women Photography group and hosted youth film day workshop in collaboration with Dojo Studio and Photoworks, teaching film photography to youths in DMV area.

Visitors are guests are welcome to attend this meeting at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St, Frederick, MD. This meeting will also be offered via Zoom. Camera Clique members will get the Zoom link via the September email blast; all others interested in attending virtually may request the link via email: info@frederickcameraclique.org.

Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 26

Our summer event is an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 26, from 1-3 pm at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center. This casual get-together is a time for socialization and all the camera-talk you could possibly want. An ice cream sundae bar and cool drinks will be provided.

In addition, enjoy exploring the exhibits at the Delaplaine while completing a scavenger hunt. Everyone who completes the hunt will be entered into a drawing for the Grand Prize – a gift certificate to B&H Photo.

There will be a giveaway table, so anything even remotely photography related is game: books, magazines, props, filters, straps, bags, tripods, and more. Take some time before and after the gathering to take some pics along beautiful Carroll Creek and in Downtown Frederick.

Members-in-good-standing and their families are invited to attend. Send email to Christine Franklin, chair of the social committee (christinemcfranklin@hotmail.com) with the number of people to expect in your party. Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 22, so we have time to prepare.

June Meeting; Megan Purtell presents “The Art of Dog Photography”

Megan Purtell is a photographer specializing in dogs and their families. Her expertise in communicating with dogs and knowledge of how to read their body language sets her apart from other photographers. She has invested over a decade educating herself about and working with dogs of every type, especially rescues. Her natural ability to be calm and patient with animals helps every pet feel comfortable and relaxed. This advantage helps her to bring out their real personality in her photography.

Megan’s true passion for rescue dogs began her journey in 2013. Over the last decade, she has fostered around 400 rescue dogs, including mamas and their litters of puppies, helping each and every one find their forever homes. Her photography brings out their true personalities so potential adopters can see what makes them unique. This was especially important through the pandemic when online resources were instrumental for adopters to find a dog to fit in their family life. Nearly 1 out of every 5 families adopted a dog during the pandemic. Families were choosing pets to bring into their families through their photographs before even meeting them in person.

Megan will share her journey through Dog Photography, including tips on how you can photograph your pets at home, how to prepare to work with dogs, and her editing process. Through projects like “Dogs with Jobs” and “Frederick’s Next Top DOG Model” challenges she helps educate the community on the unique abilities of local dogs in the Frederick area. She works with sport dogs, print and commercial models and actors, service dogs, and puppies in training.

Megan Purtell has a dog photography studio space at 7 N. Market St in Downtown Frederick. You can also see some of her current work on her website, meganpurtell.com.

Visitors are guests are welcome to attend this meeting at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St, Frederick, MD. This meeting will also be offered via Zoom. Camera Clique members will get the Zoom link via the June email blast; all others interested in attending virtually may request the link via email: info@frederickcameraclique.org.

May Meeting - Keith Kozloff presents "Photo Essays: Works in Progress"

Monthly Speaker Meeting, May 10, 7 pm

Keith Kozloff presents "Photo Essays: Works in Progress"

Keith Kozloff is a photographer, writer, and environmentalist. His passion for photography began during adolescence, around the time he first connected deeply with the natural world. In the wake of a long career in environmental policy, Keith came to believe that the environmental movement needs artists and writers as much as it needs scientists, lawyers, and activists. Art contains the possibility of opening people’s hearts and minds to new ideas and values.

In recent years, Keith has begun exploring the medium of photo essays as a vehicle to expose the physical, psychological, and spiritual connections and disconnections that we humans have with our one precious planet. His presentation will offer diverse “works in progress” examples of such photo essays.

For Keith, photography’s creative process has been a lifelong journey of self-discovery. He resonates with this article: Photography: An Eightfold Path Toward Self-Discovery - Luminous Landscape (luminous-landscape.com) Time permitting, he will invite audience members to share their journeys along this path.

Keith exhibits in local galleries, online publications, and on his website www.peripheralvisions.space. Solo exhibits in 2023 include “Drifting Through Deep Time” at the Delaplaine (for which he received a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council), “Veiled Memories” at Glen Echo’s Parkview Gallery, and “Nocturnal Shenanigans” at the Greenbelt Art Center (online). He is a member of the Takoma Park Photography Salon and EcoArtSpace.

Visitors are guests are welcome to attend this meeting at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St, Frederick, MD. This meeting will also be offered via Zoom. Camera Clique members will get the Zoom link via the May email blast; all others interested in attending virtually may request the link via email: info@frederickcameraclique.org.

April Meeting: The Mother Road: A Route 66 Road Trip

April 12 Meeting, 7pm, at the Delaplaine (Hybrid; presenters will be in person) Traveling The Mother Road: A Route 66 Road Trip

Deb and Art enjoy traveling and sharing their experiences and adventures through their photography. Over 28 days in September of 2021, they travelled 3,619 miles on Old Route 66 from Chicago, Illinois, to Los Angeles, California. This had always been a dream to travel the Mother Road. Art and Deb will share their planning, learning, and highlights of the road trip.

Deb and Art

Art and Deb’s interest in photography blossomed over 20 years ago during a family trip to Australia. Their passion for both travel and photography continued to grow. Once retired from their careers, they are living their dream to travel and capture their experiences through photography.

Their travels have taken them through North, Central and South America, Europe, and Asia. Domestic road trips include Utah & Arizona, Route 66, Louisiana, West Virginia, Maine (complete with puffins), the Oregon Coast and Covered Bridges from Maryland to the Finger Lakes of New York.

Their interests span many types of photography including landscape, street, night sky, and wildlife. Deb enjoys merging creativity with her photos. Using Photoshop, she blends watercolor painting and brush effects to create photo artistic pieces; and in a process she calls “Photo Alchemy," combines differing images to create new artistic compositions. Art enjoys working in post processing to create realistic composites and impart a range of dramatic looks to his photos.

Art and Deb are members of the Northern Virginia Photographic Society. Deb currently serves as Co-VP of Competitions and Art as Education and Training Coordinator.

“We see photography as a way to connect with others, capture the experiences of new places, and discover different perspectives of familiar places."

Visitors are guests are welcome to attend this meeting at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St, Frederick, MD. This meeting will also be offered via Zoom. Camera Clique members will get the Zoom link via the April email blast; all others interested in attending virtually may request the link via email: info@frederickcameraclique.org.

March Meeting - Annual critique night - March 8

The March meeting will be a critique night. The reviewer for members' photos is Jeanine L. Cummins, currently the president of the Bowie-Crofton Camera Club.

Jeanine was born in New York City. She did not receive formal training in photography, but photographs were a major part of her growing up. Jeanine grew up during what she thinks was one of the best times to be living, even with its turbulence. Jeanine’s family, like many during that time, always took pictures. Her parents always had photographs of family, and she was intrigued. Jeanine loved looking at old pictures of her family, because they showed her a time and history before hers. Jeanine’s great-uncle bought one of the first Polaroid Land cameras and she was hooked. She enjoyed looking at Ebony and Jet magazines, as well as Life, National Geographic and LOOK. These magazines showed her the world. Gordon Parks and Moneta Sleet, Jr., told stories of the nation and cities; James Van der Zee showed her Harlem life and culture.

She started out wanting to take portraits because she felt she could make people feel comfortable in front of the lens, but as Jeanine studied and read, she wanted her photos to tell a story, like the ones saw in the magazines. Jeanine has photographed for the Leadership Conference for Civil and Human Rights (LCCHR), Bowie State University, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Mid Atlantic Region, Flashes of Hope, DCTV, Howard University Law Alumni and Prince George’s County Public Schools.

Jeanine is a member of the Professional Photographer Association (PPA), the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), and the Exposure Group, African American Photographer Association. You can see Jeanine's work at www.j-lynnphoto.com and at https://www.flickr.com/photos/rider1949.

This will be a virtual meeting. All Frederick Camera Clique members will get the Zoom link via the first March email blast. Visitors and guests are welcome to attend by sending email to request the link to info@frederickcameraclique.org.

The purpose of a critique is to learn how your image is not only perceived by others, but to learn how it could be improved. You may have a strong emotional attachment to a photo, but that same image may cause confusion to someone else who might not be clear about the subject.

I will need between 50-60 images for critique night, and I don't want to have to do my usual begging, please! You can start sending me images now. 2-3 per person. I will be collecting them on a secure website for the reviewer. Send them any which way you want. I will let you know if they won't work. Most of you know what to do. If not, please ask! Send images to cam.miller@comcast.net. Thank you!

February Meeting, Mark Bowie MOONLIT: The Art of Photographing by Moonlight

February Meeting -- Wednesday, February 8, at 7 pm with Mark Bowie

MOONLIT: The Art of Photographing by Moonlight

Unbelievably beautiful... otherworldly... Moonlight on the landscape opens profound creative possibilities for night photographers. It provides fill light, outlines details, and adds ambience and mystery.

This presentation features still images, time-lapse sequences, and video, accompanied by inspired narration. It's an in-depth exploration of a largely-disregarded facet of night photography — shooting under all phases of the moon. Learn the technical details of calculating exposure, achieving critical focus, shooting time intervals, and much more. And learn to see the creative possibilities of photographing the moonlit landscape.

Mark Bowie is a professional nature photographer, writer and much sought-after public speaker. He has done three coffee table books on his native Adirondacks, has authored two extensive e-books on night photography, and one on his photographic journey, Finding November. He has also released two instructional videos, FORESTS: The Art of Photographing Trees & Woods and Multiple Exposures for Maximum Landscapes. Mark is a staff instructor for the Adirondack Photography Institute and leads landscape photography workshops. For more on his work visit his website, www.markbowie.com.

This is a virtual presentation, via Zoom. All Camera Clique members will be send the link for the meeting in the first February email blast. Guests and visitors are welcome to attend, and may request the link by sending email to info@frederickcameraclique.org.

January 11 Meeting, Dennis Baker Focus Stacking

As a photographer, there are times when you want to create an image that has the “dreamy” look that a limited depth-of-field provides. Other times, you may want all parts of the image to be sharp—which is not always possible in a single image. Focus stacking is the process of combining multiple images—to create a single image that is sharp throughout.

Join us on Wednesday, January 11, at 7 pm as Dennis Baker presents the topic of focus stacking. He will explain the concept of “depth-of-field” as it relates to the subject being photographed. He will show both macro and landscape subjects that would be good candidates for focus stacking. Dennis will demonstrate effective techniques for capturing a sequence of images that can be focus stacked—including appropriate camera settings. After a series of shots are taken, Dennis will show how to use Photoshop to focus stack a sequence of images and list other software programs that are capable of focus stacking. Additionally, Dennis will briefly explain the automated process of “in-camera focus stacking” for cameras that have that capability. Finally, he will provide a list of resources for further investigation.

Dennis Baker is an experienced educator and photographer. Since completing a 35-year career in public education as a teacher and administrator, Dennis has worked as a free-lance photographer, photographed around the world, and has taught photography classes at several local institutions. Dennis is president of the West Shore Photography Club. His work is displayed on his website: www.dennisbakerphoto.com. He lives in Mechanicsburg, PA with his wife.

This meeting is virtual only, via Zoom. All members of the Frederick Camera Clique will receive the Zoom link via the email blast; visitors are welcome to attend the presentation as well, and may request the link by sending email to info@frederickcameraclique.org.

Camera Clique Show at the Delaplaine

Artist's Talk at 2 pm before our opening reception on December 3, which is from 3-5 pm.

Snappy Hour

Wednesday, December 14.
From 5:45 - 7:15 pm, there will be food and drinks (even BYOB) set up for "Snappy Hour." It will not be a sit down meal, but rather appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, and holiday treats. Either before or after the social time (or both?), you can complete a photographic scavenger hunt along Carroll Creek. Tom Dorsz has agreed to put one together. So plan to come dressed to do the scavenger hunt along the creek, and drop in during "Snappy Hour" for some socializing with fellow friends and members. (Note: This will be an in-person event only, for members-in-good-standing, and not open for visitors.)

November 9th Meeting at the Delaplaine "Glass Plate Images of Old Frederick," presented by David Maloney

"Glass Plate Images of Old Frederick," presented by David Maloney

Please join us at 7 pm on Wednesday, November 9, for a unique photography discussion with both a local and a historical twist!

David Maloney will share some favorite images from his collection of glass plate images of Old Frederick. Prior to his talk, Steve Greenberg will share with us how glass plate photography works.

David has scanned, restored, and shared many images from his collection so that they are available for future use and study. You can see his work, as well as others, by joining the Frederick Maryland Old Photos Facebook group. Use the hashtag #maloneyglassplates to see what he has shared so far. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1825462370952702

Included with this post is an image of men camping along the Monocacy River. It is so different from the way we would camp — and dress — today!

Dave Maloney graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1970 after which he served aboard two Coast Guard icebreakers in the polar regions. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in 1975 with a Master’s Degree in Communications Management. Following his service in the Coast Guard, Dave became involved in appraising personal property. He is author of Appraising Personal Property: Principles and Methodology which is now in its 9th edition. Dave moved to Frederick in 1981. He served as President of the Historical Society of Frederick County for two terms from 1986 through 1989. He is an avid beekeeper, gardener and lapidary hobbyist, and he is active in the Kiwanis Club of Frederick. Dave lives with his wife, Barbara, near the Courtesy Bridge on Shookstown Rd. They have six children and eleven grandchildren.

This will be a hybrid meeting. Visitors are welcome to attend. The address of the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center is 40 S. Carroll Street, Frederick, MD. If you would like to attend via Zoom, please send an email to info@frederickcameraclique.org to request a link. All current members will receive the link in an upcoming email blast.