oceanside photographers

always something to learn



What we have

 

Feb
20
Sat
Field Trip to French Creek Marina and Estuary
Feb 20 @ 10:30 am

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.

Mar
20
Sat
March Field Trip to Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo
Mar 20 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Mar
26
Fri
CAPA Zoom Presentation March 26th 7:00pm
Mar 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Please join us for our third presenter in the BC/Yukon Speaker’s Series.  Laura Letinsky will present on Friday, March 26th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Registration is open at  https://tinyurl.com/y2brpxh6,  I have attached the PDF profile for Laura

May
12
Wed
May Field Trip Wednesday May 12 at 10am
May 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Jun
13
Sun
June Field Trip
Jun 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

Parksville Qualicum Beach — Coastal Circle Route

Jul
14
Wed
July Field Trip to Qualicum Beach “Beach”
Jul 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Aug
17
Tue
Education meeting –
Aug 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

Education Meetings until October 19 are cancelled due to public health directives and previous bookings. October 19, 2021 will be our first education meeting

Sep
21
Tue
Education meeting –
Sep 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

Education Meetings until October 19 are cancelled due to public health directives and previous bookings. October 19, 2021 will be our first education meeting

Mar
18
Sat
March Field Trip to Morrell Nature Sanctuary
Mar 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

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/

 

Mar
21
Tue
March Education Meeting
Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.