oceanside photographers

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What we have

 

Jun
5
Wed
June 2019 Meeting
Jun 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Our speaker this month is Nanaimo photographer, Judy Hancock-Holland.  Judy has presented to the club previously and we received excellent feedback about her spiritual approach to her photography.  Judy has a new presentation and we are looking forward to her visit.  Visit Judy’s website here.

We will be showing our favourites, field trip outing and the monthly assignment.

Bring your loonie for a coffee.

loonie for coffee

Jun
9
Sun
June Field Trip
Jun 9 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

 

Moorecroft Pond in Nanoose is a great gem on the island.  It was originally a United Church Camp but was purchased by the RDN in 2011.  It is being kept very natural and you will see so much with the logs and rocks that have been washed for so long by the ocean creating fantastic designs.  Lots of flowers, eagles, trees with very interesting fungus on them plus a pond full of bull rushes and trees.   There will something here for every kind of photographer. Walking can be as easy or a little challenging, there are trails but you can explore out  onto the rocks

 

Weather permitting we would like to have a picnic in one of the picnic areas in the park so pack a lunch and come and join us. We will meet at noon

There will be extra for those who forget

If the weather doesn’t cooperate we will be going to the Kicking Horse Pub

Jun
13
Thu
Monthly Management Meeting
Jun 13 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Monthly Management Meeting is normally held on the second Thursday of the month in the boardroom of Qualicum Foods. If any members are interested in attending, please contact the club president.

Jun
15
Sat
IPW Workshop – John Barclay
Jun 15 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Club members Brad Powell and Inge Riis McDonald are principals of Island Photography Workshops and are bringing another talented international photographer to the Island for a seminar.

John Barclay is an award winning freelance photographer based in Bucks County PA. He is a passionate and enthusiastic workshop leader. His work has been published in a number of magazines and books and has been used by Nik Software, Topaz Labs and Lensbaby in their advertising campaigns. John is also an inspirational speaker sharing his program Dream – Believe – Create to audiences around the Country.

Look at the IPW site here for links to get ticket information and further information.

Jun
18
Tue
JUNE EDUCATION MEETING
Jun 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Nick Zoltay will be giving a presentation on Portrait Lighting.

The second half of the evening we will practicing the techniques.

Bring your cameras: tripods: a flash and transmitters if you have them

 

Jul
3
Wed
July 2019 Meeting
Jul 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Our speaker this month is Vancouver Island photographer, Chris Istace.

Freelance writer & photographer as well as community leader who calls the Cowichan Valley home. Through written and visual storytelling he strives to inspire others to be mindful of themselves and to embrace ecological wisdom. His photography specializes primarily outdoor pursuits such as hiking, climbing and mountain biking and the beautiful landscapes those activities take place.

Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/stasher_bc/

Facebook is https://www.facebook.com/MindfulExplorer/

Website is www.ChrisIstace.com 

We will be showing our favourites, field trip outing and the monthly assignment.

Bring your loonie for a coffee.

loonie for coffee

Jul
11
Thu
Monthly Management Meeting
Jul 11 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Monthly Management Meeting is normally held on the second Thursday of the month in the boardroom of Qualicum Foods. If any members are interested in attending, please contact the club president.

Jul
13
Sat
JULY FIELD TRIP
Jul 13 @ 10:15 am – 11:45 am

(disclaimer – the photo used is from the internet not me)

 

Top Bridge is complete with a suspension bridge, water view and the fantastic ragged rocks make for great photos. For those of you who like taking impromptu photo pics there may be swimmers giving you a wonderful opportunity

If you have any questions during the event see Barb Hooper

Directions;

Take the old highway (19A south) Do NOT turn to go to Nanaimo but go straight ahead onto Kaye RD. Turn right onto Chattle RD- go past the gun club… the road turns to gravel. Follow this road to the end. There is a large parking lot and the suspension bridge is right there.

Lunch will be at Boston Pizza in Parksville

430 East Island Highway- Parksville

Aug
7
Wed
Aug 2019 Meeting
Aug 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

Our speaker this month is Qualicum Beach photographer, Joan Larson.

Joan’s original passion for horses led to her interest in art
and she has never stopped to look back.

Joan has an extensive CV chronicling 25 years of
professional achievements which include international
shows, awards and documentaries. However it is the
present and future that hold her attention. Her recent
ground breaking series of artworks honouring the RCMP
Musical Ride has been used for exhibitions supporting
non-profit organizations. This was followed by a series
based on her trips to remote and restricted Sable Island to
paint it most famous denizens, the wild horses. Next on
her radar is a series of paintings based on “Life at the Race
Track.”

Joan is a Senior member of the Federation of Canadian
Artists (SFCA), a full member of the American Academy
of Equine Artists (AAEA) and holds the Premier Pastelist
designation with the Pastel Society of Canada (PPC).

Joan and her husband Paul Smith own and operate
Creekside Studio from their acreage in the rural area of
Coombs where they live with their family and assorted
animals, including horses . . . which Joan states “are simply
necessary.”

Website is www.joanlarson.com

We will be showing our favourites, field trip outing and the monthly assignment.

Bring your loonie for a coffee.

loonie for coffee

Aug
8
Thu
Monthly Management Meeting
Aug 8 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Monthly Management Meeting is normally held on the second Thursday of the month in the boardroom of Qualicum Foods. If any members are interested in attending, please contact the club president.