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For a second year running, the PDML (Pentax-Discuss Mail List) has released a book containing photos from many of its members, amongst which I have the privilege of finding myself. New this year, the book will be accompanied by an exhibition featuring a select 44 photos (by as many photographers) from the book, and again I have the privilege of being amongst these. The exhibit opening for Augenblick: A Moment in Time will take place on May 7^th, 18:00–21:00, at the DANKHaus German American Cultural Center in Chicago. The exhibit will run through June 12^th, with the gallery being open to the public each Saturday 11:00–15:00, and Monday to Friday during normal working hours by appointment only. Admission is free for all. I’ve added the official press release at the end of this post. The photos being exhibited can be seen here, and believe me, they look a lot better in print!

If you are in the Chicago area this Friday, I’d love for you to come and enjoy the opening with me and a dozen or so other photographers from the book. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of other people too! I’ve seen many of the prints already, and I can assure you they are beautiful and worthy of being hung for exhibition. They were printed by Mark Roberts, a seasoned photographer and multimedia editor who is also the editor of this and last year’s books, and who luckily for me lives a few short miles away. Visit his PDML 2010 Book page to order yourself a copy of the book, and feel good about yourself doing so, because all proceeds are donated to the National Childhood Cancer Foundation (CureSearch.org), dedicated to raising private funds for childhood cancer research, clinical trials and support for families of with children with cancer. The book features 103 photographs by 57 photographers from around the World (14 countries, to be exact).

For those who can’t make it to the exhibit opening night, we’re hoping to get a webcam set up for live streaming. If successful, you’ll be able to watch it below. Don’t forget to tune in!

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Press Release

DANKHaus German American Cultural Center

4740 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
dank@dankhaus.com
(773) 561-9181

Chicago, IL—DANK Haus, Chicago’s German American Cultural Center located in historic Lincoln Square, presents “Augenblick: A Moment in Time,” photographs from 44 national and international members of the PDML, Pentax-Discuss Mail List group. The exhibit opens on Friday, May 7, from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at DANKHaus, on the 4th floor Scharpenberg Gallery, 4740 North Western Ave.

The PDML, Pentax-Discuss Mail List is an online group comprised of both amateur and professional photographers from 15 countries. The group uses cyberspace to connect, critique and encourage the art of photography and are ardent users of Pentax cameras and lenses.

Also featured at the exhibition is the newly launched PDML Photo Annual, 2010, (ISBN 978-1-4507-0950-7). Available through blurb.com (http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1286080) and also available through www.robertstech.com/, this fine art photography book will be available for viewing along with selected, limited edition photographs from the book. The photographic annual is the second book produced by the group. Believing in giving and gifting through their art, PDML members donate book sale profits to the National Childhood Cancer Foundation—www.curesearch.org

The opening reception for the PDML group, and exhibition, “Augenblick: A Moment in Time” is on Friday, May 7, 2010. The 6th floor Skyline Lounge at DANKHaus, boasting one of the city’s best views, will also be open that evening from 8:00 p.m.-midnight. All events are free and open to the public.

DankHaus is located in the heart of Lincoln Square in Chicago at 4740 N. Western Avenue. The gallery is open to the public every Saturday, from 11 am-3pm and is available during the week by appointment only. For more information about DANKHaus, visit www.dankhaus.com or call (773) 561-9181.

About the DANK Haus

DANK Chicago is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting German culture, heritage and language. With headquarters in the Historic DANK Haus, DANK Chicago has been a staple of the Lincoln Square community for over forty-five years.

DANK Chicago was founded in 1959 as a chapter of the nation-wide organization German American National Congress. With a chapter membership of over 800, DANK Chicago represents Americans of German descent, their friends and families and the public in general. The Historic DANK-HAUS, located on Western Avenue, is also home to DANK Schule Chicago, our German language school for both children and adults. Yearly events, such as our Spring Festival with GAPA (German American Police Association), Oktoberfest with Niedersachsen and Sylvester Ball on New Year’s Eve add to the rich, cultural heritage celebrated here at DANK Chicago. DANK Chicago participates in May Fest Chicago, the Steuben Day Parade on Western Avenue and other activities in Lincoln Square, Chicago’s traditionally German neighborhood.

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