Member Bios
Allen Kurth
I’m an advanced amateur photographer. Now that I’m retired I have more time for photography. I moved to Nebraska 35 years ago as a single parent and wasn’t sure what I would photograph here. I had no interest in photographing birds. I had never seen an eagle in the wild and was excited to find that a pair were nesting here for the first time. I was determined to get a good photo and soon found that none of my gear was adequate for eagle photos. I was hooked.
Nebraska has proven to be a good location for bird photography. Many birds migrate through in the spring and fall. Sandhill cranes make Nebraska a stopping point on their journey north. I’ve spent a couple of days shooting prairie chickens every spring. I live close to one of the only woodlands in Nebraska.
I shoot with Sony mirrorless cameras and do nearly all my bird photography with a telephoto lens. I shoot everything in raw and use a PC with Photoshop and Lightroom for processing. I want to participate in some competition and think that PSA could help me with that.
James Nelson
Most of my photography career was centered on fashion and portrait photography. In retirement, I have developed an interest in nature photography, particularly wildlife. I live in the Pacific Northwest so I have fairly good access to nature photography opportunities. I am not very competition oriented but I certainly appreciate critique and feedback. The rules for the Nature Division are more in tune with my approach to wildlife than some camera clubs I have been a member of. Reality seemed to take a back seat too often. I am sure that I have much to learn about what is allowed in post processing but I expect I can meet the criteria for many of my photos.
Deborah Albert
I am a retired pediatric surgeon, ardent animal lover and passionate wildlife advocate.I photograph to share the marvels I have seen in the hopes of inspiring people to save the wild places.
Raj Panandiker
I am a Chemical Engineer, retired after working for the same company for over 30 years. I have been doing landscape photography for many years but I am a novice in wildlife. Since retirement, my wife and I have been traveling, hoping to make some interesting images. I joined PSA just recently but I have been an active member of the local Photo Club - a PSA affiliate.
I use Canon gear - R3 with 600mm or 100-500 lenses.
I hope to learn from this group to improve my technique.
Graham Harris
Graham Harris is an amateur photographer based in Toowoomba, Australia. He retired in early 2024 as an extension agronomist with the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. He has been a member of the Toowoomba Photographic Society since 2005 and was recently became President. He has a broad cross-section of photographic interests but considers his greatest interest is in nature, people and event photography.
He has Photographic Honours achieved through acceptances in National and International Salons with the following organisations:
• Australian Photographic Society – Fellowship (FAPS)
• Federation Internationale of Photographic Art – Excellence FIAP (EFIAP)
• Photographic Society of America – Proficiency (PPSA)
• Global Photographic Union – GPU-Crown 2
He has been an accredited judge with the Photographic Society of Queensland since 2009. He has judged in excess of 125 club competitions and is currently a Star Ratings Director for the Photographic Society of America.
Vivek Joshi
I am Vivek Joshi , Engineer by profession working with multinational company as Sr. Manager started photography as a hobby in 2017. Since then I have touched various genres such as Macro, Birds, Still Life, Food, Street etc. I have earned prestigious distinctions - EFIP, AFIAP offered by renewed organizations such as FIP, FIAP. I do participate in various photographic competitions and exhibitions. I have won several awards in competitions and my images are displayed in exhibitions at various places all over India.
Pinaki Sarkar
I am engineer by profession and an amateur photographer (do not make money out photos). I love traveling around the world and going out in general with my camera and taking pictures. My Insta handle is pinaki.sarkar5. Usually, I post my photos there...
Richard Fisher
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