Member Bios
Peter Cheung
I was born in Hong Kong and live in Sammamish, WA right now. I work in Information Technology Industry in Seattle area. Photography is always my favorite hobby. I bought my first SLR camera, Nikon FM2, when I was a graduate student in Arizona State University. I fell in love with this camera. I went back to Hong Kong after I graduated from Arizona but unfortunately I didn't continue my photography hobby after that. Perhaps this is because I was too busy at work. Later I migrated to Seattle in 1998 and purchased my first DSLR camera, Nikon D90, in 2009. Photography became my passion again. It provides me an extra eye to observe the nature, human, and life.
I now use Nikon D810 with five lenes, Nikon 14-24mm, 18-35mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm, and 200-500mm so it covered from super wide angle to super telephoto ranges. I like hiking and travel. Landscape and nature are my favorite subjects but I also like street and people photos. I mainly use Lightroom and Photoshop as my post-processing tools, and still learning how to master them.
I look forward to learning from each other within the group.
You can see my work on: Peter Cheung Photography
Meredith Bain
I often had a camera in my hand - even before they were in our phones - over the years, mostly to record memories. Then when in 2013, I retired from employment in the banking and finance world I found myself with more time on my hands.
<br />One home purchase and renovation later, I asked myself now what? What will keep me engaged doing something I enjoy? Why not try photography I thought? How hard can it be? Enter my Nikon D5500.
<br />I tried to work out how to use it in modes other than auto by myself but was not super successful. I took a short basic camera course for seniors (because now I was one) and that helped a little but my images were still mediocre according to me. Our course convenor however, gave us a great piece of advice. "Join a camera club" so although it took me another year and a half to take that advice I joined Geelong Camera Club in Victoria, Australia.
<br />With 100 or so members, most of whom are willing and generous with their knowledge and with various spin off groups amongst the membership, my photography has slowly improved. I didn't know it was going to be so difficult to go from mediocre with the occasional excellent shot to regular excellent shots.
<br />So here I am with the encouragement of one of our camera club members to work with PSA to get to the next level. He should know - he is a Grand Master and achieved this through PSA!
<br />I now use a Fujifilm X-T4 most of the time and am a generalist for the moment.
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Delian Slater
I have been shooting for more than 25 years and am currently a member of the Southeast Queen Camera Club
Bob Scott
Robert Scott is a career journalist living in Parsippany, N.J. He grew up in the Madison, Ind., area and graduated from Indiana University with a degree in journalism. He photographed largely during annual vacations until 2013 when he became more serious about developing his skills. He utilizes his business travel, vacations abroad, local natural areas and his garden; for locating subjects.
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Howard Frank
I consider myself an intermediate level photographer. If it moves or if it doesn't I shoot it. I especially like to photograph birds and wildlife as well as cityscapes and landscapes. I am currently using Nikon Z9 and D500 cameras. I have an assortment of lenses from 15mm fisheye to a 150 to 600 telephoto.
I am active in several local camera clubs as well as teaching a photography course at Northwestern Universities adult continuing education class.
I primarily use Lightroom and Photoshop for editing and play with Nik, DXO, Topaz and Luminar software.
You can see my work on: Howies Images
Joseph Rahav
Hello everyone,
My name is Rahav Yossi and I am 77 years old . I live in Israel . I am happily married , and we are the parents of 5 wonderful children. Until about ten years ago, I worked as an investment consultant, and now, in retirement , I enjoy free time that allows me, devote myself to a hobby I've always liked â€" photography.
Since I retired, I have taken several basic and advanced courses in photography, Photoshop and Lightroom. I am an active member of a group of local photographers, and we occasionally organize joint photography outing meetings.
I mainly enjoy landscape photography, but I am also open to other types of photography.
Today I shoot mainly with a Nikon Z6 camera and I use a variety of lens.
I am excited to meet you and learn more about the fascinating world of photography , I would love to participate in the group's activities, share my knowledge and experience, and to learn from you, talented photographers and administrators.
Ricarda Dudek
The art of photography has always intrigued me. After retiring I moved to Florida and joined the Fort Myers Camera Club. At present, I am in the embryonic stage of this newfound hobby and often find myself overwhelmed with all there is to learn. I am beginning to realize, the learning curve of photography is never ending. This is going to be an adventure that fills my heart.