Remember to upload your favourite photo for this month in the member database.

We are going to have an exciting evening.  Wally Chinn and his wife Alison will be offering his photo-travelogue presentation on exploring the polar bear domain in the Churchill, Manitoba region.

As the marquis animal or symbol for Canada’s northern wildlife, the Polar Bear has little rival. As the largest land carnivore in the world, Canada is home to more than 60% of the world’s polar bears, an animal species that has attracted much interest, curiosity and concern.  Wally & Alison have made a few presentations to the OPS in the past, and through another of their narrated photo presentations, they will focus on their recent experiences in northern Manitoba.  As opposed to their previous presentations that were directed at distant lands such as Africa, Antarctica or the Galapagos Islands, this showing will be directed somewhat closer to home, examining wildlife and geography with a particularly Canadian perspective, including the realities of polar bear life and some of the lighter sides of their behaviour.

The club business will get underway first and we will review the Table Top assignment, the field trip to Rathtrevor and our January favourites.

We need a new logo for Oceanside Photography Society and we are looking to our members to come up with some great suggestions. The logo will be used for badges, membership cards, the website, the Chatter, the Newsletter and any other external communications. There will be a voting period and as outlined in the January newsletter, the management committee reserves the right for the final decision.

Upload your logo through the member database, you could win and there might be a prize!

This is a reminder to upload your assignment photos to the member database by the 20th.

Milner Garden Sunday Hours are from 11:00 to 3:00  NOTICE:  February 12th Field Trip is postponed until February 19th due to snow at Milner Gardens.  Other trip details remain the same.

This months field trip is to Milner Gardens for the early blooms.  Meeting at the gardens at 10:00am.  There is a small charge of $5.25 as an entrance fee. Milner Gardens members and current VIU students with card free admission. Onsite golf cart shuttle for mobility challenged. Garden open 11:00am to 3:30pm, last entry 3:00pm

LUNCH  at 12:00 is at Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf  Course club house, Thalassa Restaurant.

Your field trip photos are now uploaded to the website using the upload in the member database.  Up to 8 images can be uploaded

This is a reminder to vote for the current assignment. Voting usually starts on the 21st of the month and continues until the 28th of the month. Vote in the member database and check the dates for the specific assignment.

Remember to upload your favourite photo for this month in the member database.

Our speaker for March is Bryn Tassell from Ladysmith. Bryn is planning on sharing and talking about the images he has captured on various trips, some of the challenges along with some tips and tricks he has learned along the way.

Bryn Tassell is a photographer who been pursuing a passion of documenting nature for 10 years. He has combined his passion for out door adventure with capturing the natural beauty of the locations he visits. His passion has taken him to remote areas on Vancouver Island to tropical jungles and desolate landscapes of Iceland. More info about his work can be found on his web site at www.BrynTassell.ca

We will have slideshows for the assignment, the field trip to Milner Gardens and the February favourites.

Be certain to bring a loonie for a coffee, can’t get a better deal than this…

loonie for coffee

This is a reminder to upload your assignment photos to the member database by the 20th.

Another Day with Rick Hulbert

There are only 100 tickets – get yours now.

• John Critchley, Education Director – education.opc@gmail.com

“2017 Edtion” . . .

LEARNING MORE ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY

WITH PHOTOGRAPHER and ARCHITECT RICK HULBERT

Topics

Following up on Rick’s successful full day presentation in February 2016, we have invited him back to expand on his thoughts of how photography can and will enhance your abilities to see and perceive this beautiful world we inhabit.

While he will include a brief review of the fundamentals of his photographic philosophy previously discussed, he will explore new content designed to increase your understanding of and passion for image making.

As a professional teacher of photography, Rick promises to provide both practical and theoretical concepts and ideas that will help make your images more meaningful and more memorable. This promise is made to all attendees, regardless of your level of expertise or experience.

Have a look at Rick’s Photo Website including some of his images, his workshops, and his testimonials!
http://www.rickhulbertphotography.com

Note: There is free parking adjacent to the resort.

Our Sponsors:

CIBC Qualicum Beach

Canadian Tire Parksville

Schedule of Saturday Presentations

Morning Sessions:
9:00am to 10:30am
Key Compositional Principles that will enhance your Image Making . . .
Photography with Intent

10:30am to 10:45am
Morning Break

10:45am to 12:15am
The Keys to Pre-Visualizing Great Images . . .
Photographing Light, Edges, Space, and Depth

12:15am to 1:30pm
Lunch on your own – Bag lunches are permitted provided they do not leave the presentation room.

1:30pm to 3:00pm
The Keys to Creating Great Images from your RAW files . . .
From Camera Settings to Editing Workflows

3:00pm to 3:15pm
Afternoon Break

3:15pm to 4:45pm
The Keys to achieving Fine Art Photography . . .
What it is and How to get there”

Recent Testimonials

“I just wanted to thank you again for another brilliant course. I can’t believe how much my eye and skill has improved. My clients even notice a difference after each session you and I have together. Your creative touch is second to none! You are an absolutely brilliant teacher and I just can’t thank you enough for all of your time and expertise. You have made me feel incredibly proud to show off my hard work. Thanks to you my photography has reached a level that I had only dreamed about. The advice you have given me on the business of photography and marketing myself has been outstanding and has produced great results already. I am waiting with great anticipation for our next course.”

— Gabriela Sladkova, Professional Photographer

“Thanks so much for an excellent and engaging class. I loved how you brought in knowledge from other disciplines, it enriched the experience of my learning. Your enthusiasm and passion for the subject material was contagious! I can’t wait to apply what I have learned! Thanks again!”

— Preet Heer, Senior Community Planner

“Rick, your Vancouver Architecture and Urban Photo Workshop was phenomenal. I really feel that your style of instruction coupled with your warm and humorous personality has enabled me to take my photography to the next level. Intercepting the light, watching the edges, and of course, keeping the camera level are all of my valuable takeaways. Your post-processing instruction offered more great and simple tips to add to my toolbox. I look forward to attending another one of your workshops in the future!”

— Diane Spaidal

“Rick – A friend recently wrote to me: “Your photographs of buildings and monuments are becoming rather significantly better every time.” The credit, of course, goes to you and only to you!”

— Nathan Ginsbury

“I posted the “halo-less” photo as well as the one under the bridge . . . and the CEO of The Woodlands Economic Development Partnership replied : “If you ever want to share, I would love to use your photos in our economic development presentations!” Wow! And all due to the lack of halos and maintaining straight lines. You are a genius! :-)”

— Jean Drummond
President, The Woodlands Camera Club, Texas