Member Bios
Ed Palaszynski
Ed is past President of the Gaithersburg Camera Club and has served in several Board positions. He is a member of the Maryland Federation of Art, Nature First, PSA and is a MPA Certified Judge. He has developed and taught numerous photography classes at Montgomery College and workshops for individuals and clients of Mac Business Solutions and Capital Photography.
Ed's photographic journey has taken him into the areas of historical documentation, architecture, motor sports, nature and fine art photography. Ed's images have appeared and placed in national juried shows that include the Circle Gallery in Annapolis, Photoworks, Washington Art Works, Delaplaine Arts Center and the Allegeny Arts Council. He is a Gaithersburg Camera Club Grand Master and his images have been used for online and print publications. Website: https://edpalphotography.photoshelter.com/index#!/index
Peter Hornbostel, MPSA
Born in 1954. Residence Greater Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany. On road with the camera since 1983. Different interests in analogue times nature, night, architecture. Seriously started taking digital photos 2011. Cameras Canon 550 D, 7D Mark II. Actual interests UNESCO world heritage Germany (life work on going), nature (specially birds and insects), night shots, lightpainting, lost places, architecture, reflections, table top (seasonal or workshops), sport (action, movement). Future interests monochrome, street, astronomy, electricity.
I'm on the road with friends (photowalks), in workshops (our photoclub www.fotogruppe-bredenbeck.de) or simply alone with much fun whoever will accompany me. So much beauty outside, let's gonna catch 'em!
I found a new photographic field: competitions. I participate about 100 international salons per year, mostly as a photographer, but also as a judge.
Murphy Hektner, APSA
About myself: I am a retired construction superintendent, I live with my wife Marilyn in northwest Washington State. We have two grown sons and three grandsons. Along with photography I enjoy nature, gardening, hiking in the Cascade Mountains, traveling, fine restaurants, and spending time with good friends.
About my photography: I am a long time member of both PSA having joined in 1968 and the Mt. Baker Camera Club. In past years I entered PSA International Exhibitions in both Open and Nature Divisions and that was a very good learning experience. Today I am active in PSA Digital Dialogue groups #11 Monochrome -- #63 Close-up and #75 Flowers and Plants.
I started out using Pentax film cameras and with the arrival of the digital age acquired some full frame Nikon gear. My primary focus is on nature photography and close-up photography is a special interest, then I also enjoy other types of photography. I use Elements for post-processing. I like the challenges of creativity offered in digital photography.
Sheldon Wecker, QPSA
I've always had an interest in photography, but it really took off after I bought a digital point and shoot camera and discovered that:
• Digital "film" is free, and
• You can do everything with a computer and color printer that you can in a conventional chemical darkroom (and more)
One thing led to another, and now I use Sony equipment … A77ii and RX100 v … and Canon Pixma Pro 10 printer. Most of my photos are of vacation travel and of family. Especially with travel photos, I try and create an image with the same impact I felt when I pressed the shutter release. Since a photo can't provide the range of brightness, or color, or field of view that your eye can, I use software such as Lightroom, Photoshop and a variety of other apps to try and make up for those limitations.
I've displayed photos at community libraries and enter photo contests as a way to get feedback on the photos I take. I also share images with friends and family on social media.
Nenette Yu
I have always loved photography but never had enough time to truly focus on improving beyond point and shoot. The pandemic changed all that when I started hiking. Through the encouragement of family, I finally picked up a Canon R5 and committed myself to learning.
I love nature photography, but equally fascinated with cityscapes, architecture and people.
Group Admin
Henry Heerschap
I'm a retired systems administrator living in the Seattle area.
I've been serious about photography for the last 15 years or so. I used to joke that taking bad photographs was a genetic trait because my parents' photos, as well as my own, were really awful. I cringe when I look at the images I took of my kids when they were little. Fortunately, my photos of my grandkids are considerably better.
In 2003, I bought my first digital camera, a "point and shoot" Olympus and quickly realized that the instant feedback a rear LCD provided was a terrific learning tool. I started getting online and finding out how to improve my skills and found that I really enjoyed photography as a
hobby. It wasn't long before I upgraded to my first DSLR and started investing in lenses and other gear. Soon afterward my wife expressed an interest in photography and has become quite accomplished in her own right.
I also started seeking out other photographers to hang out with. I joined the Puget Sound Camera Club in 2010. It wasn't long after I joined that I got recruited to become the Print Director for the club. I also currently serve as webmaster and newsletter editor for the club. PSCC is
a member of the Northwest Council of Camera Clubs and I serve on the board of the NWCCC as well.
I've been a member of PSA since 2010 but haven't really done much to take advantage of the many resources it has to offer. My wife and I have attended a couple of PSA Conferences and hope to attend more in the future.
My areas of interest include travel, landscapes, nature, flowers, cityscapes and macro. I also enjoy infrared photography and have shot with a number of converted cameras over the years. My main camera these days is a Sony A7R V. I'm fairly proficient in Lightroom and Photoshop.