We have been invited to submit images for an upcoming exhibit at TOSH.
Theme: The Diverse World of Oceanside Photographers

Date of Show: October 30 to November 18, 2017
Opening Reception: Wednesday, November 1st at 2:00 p.m.

Parameters

• A minimum of 40 pieces, one (1) piece per member unless there are fewer than 40 participants, then will allow more than one (1) piece per member depending on how many spaces are left.
• Maximum Size: up to 24” x 36” portrait or landscape
• Minimum Size: up to 8” x 10” portrait or landscape
• Black frames with white mats or canvas wrap.
• Picture-hanging WIRE on back.
• Previously unsubmitted work only.
• All pieces must be for sale.
• TOSH takes 40% commission.

Timeline

• MAY 1, 2017: A call for club member participation will be made.
• JUNE 30, 2017: You will be asked for:
  • the “title” of your submission(s)
  • the selling price
  • a jpg image sized to 800 pixels on the long edge
  • one-paragraph biographic statement
• Space permitting, you may be able to submit additional images.

Our speaker this month is member Brad Powell; the topic for his talk is “Sunset To Sunrise”

Brad  is a Nanaimo photographer and a member of the Oceanside Photography Society and the Harbour City Photography Club. He really became interested in photography when he bought his first digitial camera in 1999. It was a 2mp Kodak DC280, and he got it for for the sweet sweet price of $750! But what really got him excited was the free version of Photoshop that came with his new camera! One thing lead to another and Brad soon realized that he loved photography and that he needed to learn more if he was going to get any better at it. So he joined the Harbour City Photography Club in 2001 when it had about 30 members and was meeting at the tiny Kin Hut. Brad took full advantage of all the benefits you can get from belonging to a photography club. He took a lot of inspiration from such talented photographers in the Club as Wayne Buhr and Kelli Etheridge. But probably the most important person in Brad’s photographic life at that time was his photographic mentor, the late Bob Goerzen. Bob Goerzen was an experienced photographer and was teaching photographic workshops and working as a newspaper photographer at the time. Bob was the first person to convince Brad to take his camera off the “P” setting and onto Aperture. But more importantly, Bob introduced Brad to night photography one fateful October night in downtown Nanaimo. Brad’s love of photographing in the dark hours started that night in 2002 and continues to this day! 

This month, we are in the East hall at the Civic Centre.

Slideshows from the Action shots assignment, the field trip to Little Qualicum will be shown. And remember to bring your loonie for coffee!

loonie for coffee

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

The Seaside Cruizers Car Club hosts a weekend of events in Parksville & Qualicum culminating with the Father’s Day Show ‘n Shine in downtown Qualicum Beach. Our Sunday Show ‘n Shine is such a great event it was mentioned on the Oprah Winfrey Show as one of the 10 best things to do on Father’s Day.  During the Show ‘n Shine the whole town is wired for sound and music from the 50’s and 60’

Lunch:  Is at Deez Bar and Grill in Qualicum Beach, 12: noon.  3353 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2B4, Canada

Note: There is a change to the start time for this Field Trip. It will start at 10:00 Sunday morning.

Send a maximum of 5 photos to, Members Data Base, Assignments, Field Trips. Keep in mind the club’s size limitation for each image

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.

The Harbour City Photo Club has organized a multi club event at VIU. 

View Gallery is building 330. We have been told that we can park in lots H and G, normally reserved for employees.

Best entry to the hall is 5D off 5^th st.

Photo Salon 2017 – Awards:

Honourable Mention:                 “Last Glimpse” by Jack Harynuk

Honourable Mention:                 “Tide’s out” by Rosemary Ratcliff

Honourable Mention:                 “Smoke Break” by Mike Woodworth

Third Place:                    “Volutes” by Jacqueline Bonneau

Second Place:                  “Farrier Visit” by Inge Riis McDonald

First Place:                      “Karen Woman” by Mike Woodworth

Judges Choice:

Cim:     “Rinzen” by Nicole Ta

Kelli:    “Indian Portrait” by Wayne Buhr

David:  “The Burning Violin” by Judy Hancock Holland

This is a very exciting opportunity for all club members, plan on attending

Schedule

June 24th : Judging
June 25th : 1 – 5 pm
Show Opening
Open House
Award Ceremony

June 26th to July 13th (not on weekends)
Gallery show

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

Our speaker for our July meeting is Judy Holland. 

Artist Statement – Photography, for me, is a spiritual practice, a way of drinking in and celebrating the everyday miracles to be found in the mundane. I travel very little, but rather focus on a deep appreciation of the everyday beauty that my life on Vancouver Island brings me. No matter where I am, I enjoy making photos to delight the eye and move the heart.

I am located in Nanaimo on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC, and am also available for photography teaching and one-on-one coaching.
HONOURS & AWARDS

– 1st place Canadian Association for Photographic Art gold medal, Harbour City Photography Club Photo Salon 2016, View Gallery at Vancouver Island University, May 2016.

– numerous 1st place awards at club competitions, Harbour City Photography Club, 2014-2016.
– “Voluptueux” published in PhotoNEWS Canada, fall 2016.

– Judy Hancock Holland
JHHphoto.com

Slideshows from our assignment, the field trip and favourites will be shown. And remember to bring your loonie for coffee!

loonie for coffee

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

Located on the East Coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. With beautiful views, Deep Bay Harbour is convenient to boaters traveling Georgia Straight, the Gulf Islands, and Baynes Sound, or on their way to and from Desolation Sound and points north. It is home to a commercial fishing and aquaculture fleet, and a large number of pleasure craft.

Note:  There are plenty of opportunities for wildlife, seascapes and landscapes photography.  Check out the wildlife at the end of the spit or wander the docks or just savour the scenery.  The lunch restaurant is located on site which mean NO extra driving.

Special:  Lorene has promised us a treat and great opportunity for wildlife photographers. Can’t say what it is but be their for the experience.

Lunch: Is at the Ship & Shore restaurant on the Deep Bay Marina 12:00. The reservation is for inside the restaurant, so if its hot, or windy or raining (heaven forbid) we’ll be comfortable.

Your field trip photos are now uploaded to the website using the upload in the members database.  Up to 5 images can be uploaded.