A favourite destination on Vancouver Island is Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park, which straddles the Little Qualicum River and incorporates the entire southern shore of Cameron Lake.

Impressive waterfalls cascade down a rocky gorge in a beautiful forested setting bordered by steep mountain peaks at this park, one of the most beautiful parks on central Vancouver Island. The falls, lake swimming, shaded riverside trails and picnic facilities make Little Qualicum Falls a very popular family recreation destination. A number of walking trails are available in and around the park, offering picturesque views of the river and providing access to the upper and lower falls.

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 10:30 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.

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.

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

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

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.

Rosewall Creek Provincial Park is south of Fanny Bay consist of a river, and old growth trees covered in beautiful mosses which create many opportunities for great landscapes.  The trails are easy to walk in a circular route around the parking lot.  Parking and toilets are available on-site.  Link to map of park .  The park is exactly 27 km north of Parksville and 27 km south of Courtenay on Highway 19A (scenic coast road).  If you are taking the upper highway then use the deep bay turn and then left onto the old island highway and it is less than 2km.

Lunch will be at the Fanny Bay Inn, a short drive up the coast towards Courtenay, at 12:00 noon.

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

Our major exhibit of the year opens officially on November 1st with a reception at 2:00 pm. There are about 40 images on display from our members.

Ron Hadley, who is a regular with Tosh’s Sunday music, will be playing piano during the reception.

Encourage your friends and neighbours to come out and visit this very exciting exhibit for the club.

NOTE:  This month the field trip is on a Saturday and is the third week of February instead of the second

This field trip will have several opportunities for some great photography with many areas open to the public and with so many areas none of them are crowded which makes it nice for us.

Our event will be going from 10:30 – noon but for your information I have listed the days complete agenda below

Heritage Faire will be running from 10 am to 4 pm at the Cumberland Recreation Centre.

Cumberland’s Heritage Faire was originally launched by a group of community volunteers in 2003 and was modeled on the folk festival that ran from 1949 to 1958 celebrating the diverse heritage of Cumberlanders. Each year over 50 families, clubs and other organizations set up displays of antique tools, unique collections, photos and demonstrations of crafts and folklore from the early days of Cumberland and the Comox Valley.

Heritage Day at the Museum is open by donation if you would like to go in and take photos there

Lantern Festival and Parade
Indoor Labyrinth at the Cultural Centre from 10 am to 4 pm.
At 6pm join the Lantern Parade from Village Square at Third Street to Village Park
Entertainment and sky lanterns at Village Park after the parade, weather permitting.

Lunch  will be at 4 Quarters Restaurant  in Cumberland

2744 Dunsmuir Ave Cumberland

It is located on the main street. (across from the Cumberland Bakery)

This month we will be meeting on Sunday

Buckerfields is not just a feed store.  It has so  many items for your home and garden, your pets and yes even the farm.

Come and join with to explore this local store and see how many unique and different photos you can find.

Lunch will be at the British Bobby Restaurant at noon

1209 East Island Highway, Parksville BC

(it is approximately 7 minutes from Buckerfields)

With the rain still falling we will be doing an inside event for January.   We will be going to the Courtenay and District Museum and Palaeontology Centre which is sure to be a fun time.  There is so much to see here from fossils to history of the Comox Valley and the island.  There are two floors for you to explore and photograph.  I did see several areas where you can also find the collections assignment opportunities.  If you are familiar with Courtenay this is in the old Post Office.

If you would like to car pool please let me know and we can try and help you out.

Lunch will be at the Union Street Grill at noon

477- 5 st  Courtenay (only a few blocks from the museum)