Our field trips have had a good turnout the on the actual day with others going on their own time.  Prior to COVID a group of us planned for a fall kick off Scavenger hunt in Port Alberni.  We are going to go ahead with it as it is easy to social distance.
Below are the topics to try and find.    They are meant to be fun and as challenging as you would like to make them.  I will be bringing a list of the topics to  the meeting on October 7^th for those that would like to have a hard copy

Our meeting place is in front of the Port House (boat shop)  4527 Morton St.  There is free parking at the back

Try and find as many of the topics below as you can

Colors

Movement

Doors and Windows

Shadows

Architecture – anything man made

Skyline

Reflections

Geometric Shapes

Leading Lines

You can enter 5 of your favorites into the field trip category on the website and if you want more then you have room for three more into your favorites.

Have fun, and hope to see you there.

Our field trip this month will be at Wildwood Trail off the old island highway and McColl Rd, follow the road to the Evangelical Free Church and the trail is beside that church

Special for November”  Go on any trail of your choice and submit your 5 photos from that trail

If you do not feel comfortable meeting in the group you can go anytime from now until November 28th to be included.

You can submit 5 photos on the webpage for this event.

French Creek marina and estuary; 20 February, 10:30; Pub is open but no group lunch. Please remember the Health Directives.
For an extra challenge use a single focal length lens or a telephoto lens with a set focal length. Or if you are inclined, and in adventuresome mood, use your cell phone camera.

Maffeo Sutton Park is a water front location with plenty of opportunities for great images and afford members social distancing.

February’s  Field Trip, the club experience a great turnout with many members using the opportunity to catch up with old friends and socializing with other members which social distancing. We had a great time.

This is new for the club, as most members are retired, we are meeting on a Wednesday at 10am in Parksville Community Park. Open spaces, no enclosed areas and lots of activity. At present Chesipeek Shores is filming and most of their equipment is being stored behind the curling rink with lots of filming crew activity. Or you may see the ball players or Tia Chi practitioners or skateboarders.  Enjoy yourselves.

Remember the the health guidelines and safety protocols.

This is an interesting  Field Trip that Gail and Lynn have organized for June. We are touring around Qualicum Beach village on a Sunday evening at 7 pm, meeting at TOSH. Local and familiar, doesn’t get any better. See you there.

Here is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beach midweek. Hopefully not too congested.  Wednesday 14 July at 10:00 meeting around the coffee hut on the Beach. There are many opportunities to to shoot a variety of subjects from the seascapes to portraits or street photography.   People, cars motorcycles and boats in abundance, use your imagination.

Here’s a wonderful opportunity to participate in a walk or hike while photographing great vistas. Your choice of seascapes, forests or beaches. There may be some opportunities to do a little street photography. Either way we certain you’ll enjoy yourself.

Traditionally, the club has organized a group lunch after the Field Trip. During the pandemic most cafes and restaurants are reluctant to accept a large group, HOWEVER, there’s nothing to prevent you and your friends from going to lunch in a small group. Keep in mind new members and introduce yourselves. who knows you may make a new friend.

Submission deadline for your images is August 31.

Our field trip this month is to Schooner Cove.  Details to follow

Submission deadline for your images is May 27

Morrell Nature Sanctuary

Morrell Nature Sanctuary is a privately owned nature reserve. It is leased and managed by the Morrell Sanctuary Society for Environmental Education, a non-profit organization managed by volunteers who maintain the park and organize many programs for school children and the public.

The website can be visited at http://www.morrellnaturesanctuary.ca/