Coastal California Photographers Weekly Update
- Aug 16
- 3 min read
Week 34 - Aug 16 2026 Mike Mercadante
Highlights
Event Reminders
August Newsletter
New Members
Highlights
Q3 Image Competition
This quarter, 14 makers submitted 50 images into 10 categories. The final score distribution is shown below. Competition results are posted below, and the gallery will be posted shortly.
Best in Show Category - Photojournalism Title - Focus Maker - Bob Turk |  |
Second Place Category - Nature Title - The Hunter's Prize Maker - Annie Slagboom |  |
Third Place Category - Landscape Title - Early Morning View from the Shore Maker - Lloyd Delaney |  |
Competition Results |
August Monthly Critique - Wabi Sabi
The Galleries for the August Monthly Critique will be posted shortly.
Judges' Selection - Wabi Sabi Title - Rusty Bug Maker - Alex Andrews |  |
Judges' Selection - Open Title - Pedals to Petals Maker - Colin Shaw |  |
Upcoming Event Reminders - To find other upcoming events on our website, click here
8/17/2026 - Presentation: Understanding SDR and HDR in Lightroom and Photoshop with Greg Benz - Greg will show us how and when to use HDR processing in Lightroom and Photoshop. This HDR is not to be confused with HDR Image Blending. He will help clear up the confusion associated with using the same term for different things. Click here to Register
8/20/2026 - TechTalk: New Member Orientation - An introduction to using Coastal California Photographers' (CCP’s) Website, What’s on the website and how to use it. Click here to Register.
8/23/2026 - Outing: Ventura Pier - Information to be posted on the website shortly.
8/26/2026 - Discussion: Working the Image August - Learn photo editing skills from an informal session that focuses on the most commonly used tools, Photoshop and Lightroom, and much of the discussion is applicable to other products. Click here to Register
8/27/2026 - TechTalk: Indy Car Grand Prix Prep - Learn to prepare for our September 4-6 Image Safari to Laguna Seca Raceway for the Indy Grand Prix Finale. Click here to Register
9/2/2026 - Critique Peer Review - September - Abstract Body Photograph - Learn from the feedback of your peers prior to submitting an image to the Monthly Critique for September on the topic of Abstract Body Photograph. Click here to Register
9/3/2026 - TechTalk: Learning from the Masters - This Tech Talk will introduce you to a lecture series from the Great Courses called “How to Look at and Understand Great Art” . Click here to Register.
9/4/2026 - Safari: Laguna Seca Indy Car Grand Prix - The NTT INDYCAR SERIES Championship Weekend, makes its highly anticipated return to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the 2026 Season Finale, taking place September 4–6, 2026. Click here to Regster.
August Newsletter
Here is our August Newsletter for your review. I think you will find some interesting content. You can also find the Newsletter on our Blog Page.
New Members
I want to extend a warm welcome to the new members of Coastal California Photographers. Please assist them in understanding our group and maximizing their experience with our programs and activities. I'll arrange a Zoom meeting to guide you through the website and events, as well as address any questions. Welcome aboard!
Please plan to attend our new member orientation meeting Aug 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Click here to Register.
Scott Ridgway
Sandy Aubin
Ronald Pollack
Peggy Kline
Neil Parker
Christa Bandringa
Michael Astorga
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