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Welcome!
Our 175 members meet in Rockville, MD on most Wednesdays from September through May. We strive to challenge members with stimulating monthly competitions, educational programs, exhibits, field trips, an annual photo essay show, and a monthly newsletter, the Lens and Eye.
We invite you to explore this site to learn more about NBCC. If you have questions, please Contact Us.
What's New
Tony Sweet's Review of Members Images from a Recent Fieldtrip to Pittsburgh
Members Only can view the video here.
Assignments for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
Printable PDF file can access be found here.
2024-2025 Membership Camera Usage Information Update
Members only can access a spreadsheet here.
Calendar
All meetings are (V)IRTUAL (only on Zoom), (I)N PERSON only, or (H)YBRID (in person and on Zoom). Links will be sent by GordieGram if needed. Events start at 7:30 unless noted otherwise.
New Procedures for Meetings
Refreshments and optional masks are the norm.
Print Competitors
Remember to send in your jpegs no later than 7:30 pm on the Sunday preceding a competition. Also, your prints need to be at the church by 7:20 on the competition night.
Check out our Members Only area for access to:
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Online Member Directory
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Select Videos
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Club Member Photo Essays
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Membership Camera Usage
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Body of Work Presentations
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Program Handouts
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Membership Workshop Recommendations
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Competition Image Gallery
Learn how to set up your sign in credentials here or watch a demo.
May 2024 Black and White, Open
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©Andrew Cohen "Black&White, Open" EIC - Novice
![2nd - "Indian Scops Owl"](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/607827_c56f4c0f939c420d9c9bbad833e16b60~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_161,h_216,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/607827_c56f4c0f939c420d9c9bbad833e16b60~mv2.jpg)
©Debby Berlyne "Black&White, Open" EIC - Novice
![3rd - "Grove in Martinique"](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/607827_0500311bf8c543e390f9ef202da5e5b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_154,h_216,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/607827_0500311bf8c543e390f9ef202da5e5b6~mv2.jpg)
©William James "Black&White, Open" Print - Advanced
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©Andrew Cohen "Black&White, Open" EIC - Novice
Upcoming Events
July 2024
Jul 14 | Summer Picnic, 4 pm at Steve Silverman's home (In Person) |
Jul 17 | Board Meeting (Virtual) |
August 2024
Aug 7 | New Member Orientation (Virtual) |
September 2024
Sep 4 | Competition: Worn or Weathered (In Person) |
Sep 11 | Program TBD |
Sep 18 | Board Meeting (In Person) |
Sep 25 | Program - Member Expo and New Member Reception (In Person) |
Sep 27-29 | Field Trip, Dolly Sods, WV |