What we have
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/
Get to Know Your Camera
If you are well-versed in your model of camera, please consider volunteering to help on March 21st for the Education meeting. Vivian will be moderating an evening of learning about your cameras and will NEED to have people to help beginners or others just wanting information about the operation of their camera model.
Hand of Man Museum
http://handofmanmuseum.com/
6759 Considine Avenue, Maple Bay, BC
Museum of Natural History, Cultural Arts & Conservation
Donation suggestion of $15.00. Lunch is at 12:30 at the Shipyard Restaurant 6145 Genoa Bay Road.
Photos can be submitted to April 28th. Up to 3 images may be submitted
We will head to the Big Qualicum Fish Hatchery to take in the annual salmon run. Most of the hatchery will be accessible for a self guided tour, taking in the various facilities where young salmon are bred and released. In addition, there are a number of walking paths around the river and spawning channels that should be spectacular in their fall colours. Fishing is allowed on the river above the hatchery so there is also an opportunity to catch fishers catching fish. We will meet in the hatchery parking lot at 11:00 am and follow that up with a lunch at Micky J’s at the Arrowsmith Golf Club.
Our presenter this month is Brad Powell on the topic of ‘Exploring Portrait Photography With The iPhone‘. 
“I will explain features and settings in the Portrait Mode for the iPhone. I will also set up a posing chair, backdrop, and lighting for people to take some shots with their iPhones”
Brad is one of our own members and you will have seen many of his photographs in our monthly slideshows. You can take a peek at his extended galleries and biography on his personal website (BPFOTO.CA).
Special Interest Groups (SIGS)
There will be a brief 20-25 minute meeting of some of the SIGs people have expressed an interest in. The purpose is to touch base with each other and discuss objectives, exchange contact information, decide on a date and time to get together as a group. Meetings of the SIGS will be at the discretion of the group.
After the SIGS have had their meeting, the entire group will take a look at the topic of “Bokeh”.
Examples of images will be shown and discussed. Bob Christopher will lead the discussion. Our next Assignment is “Bokeh” so this will get everyone up to speed for some interesting images. John Potter will also be involved in the discussion further explaining what we are looking for in the upcoming images.
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Night time Photography & Interest Groups (SIGS)
Rick Horte is planning on having a “Night Shoot” following Jack Harynuk’s talk from the General Meeting. We will be using Jack techniques for night time photography, so bring your camera and tripod. Come fully prepared to be OUTSIDE for a portion of this meeting. Also, come prepared with any ideas for SIGs you may wish to be involved in.
The agenda for the night is simple, start the meeting, SIGs for 15 minutes, review of night shooting and then head out. We won’t be returning to the Civic Centre and will disperse from the shooting location. No coffee! Photos from the night shoot to be sent to Rick Horte at rjhorte@shaw.ca I’ll attempt to show them at the General Meeting in April.
Ensure you are warmly dressed
Basics to Bring
- Camera or Phone
- Tripod
- Phone Bracket
- Remote shutter release possibly
- Additional Battery
- Flashlight and/or Head lantern (red)
- Appropriate Clothing
Come and soak up the activities and ambience around the Goats-not-yet-on-the-Roof on Hwy 4 in beautiful downtown Coombs.
Map & directions: Old Country Market
We can partake of refreshments either in the market or down the road a short way at the Creekmore Coffee Roastery.
