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Nov
1
Sun
November Assignment – Intentional Movement
Nov 1 @ 12:00 am – Nov 28 @ 9:00 pm

This month our assignment is INTENTIONAL MOVEMENT. I know that some of you may have tried it but for those who haven’t – Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) is a technique used to create a form of abstract art. Instead of using a tripod to keep the camera still, move the camera in a panning motion to create motion blur while the camera’s shutter is open.

You can submit 3 photos on the website-
1 color
1 black and white
1 digitally enhanced however you would like

Photos must be taken within the last three months (Sept 1 – Nov 28)

Nov
13
Fri
NOVEMBER FIELD TRIP
Nov 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Our field trip this month will be at Wildwood Trail off the old island highway and McColl Rd, follow the road to the Evangelical Free Church and the trail is beside that church

Special for November”  Go on any trail of your choice and submit your 5 photos from that trail

If you do not feel comfortable meeting in the group you can go anytime from now until November 28th to be included.

You can submit 5 photos on the webpage for this event.

Feb
20
Sat
February Assignment Architecture: Any building interior or exterior, roof, supporting structures, walls etc. One image each Colour, Black and White, Digital Art. Due
Feb 20 all-day

Architecture:  Any building interior or exterior, roof, supporting structures, walls etc. One image each Colour, Black and White, Digital Art. Due February 20

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
2
Tue
March Assignment Light and Shadows
Mar 2 @ 9:10 pm – Mar 24 @ 10:10 pm

Light and shadows in any form and any source of light.

Note: we are voting on the assignment images again. Many members have requested that we re-start voting again, so we will try it. The reason we stopped voting was to determine if this affected the member of members participating in the assignments. Some members dropped out and others began participating.

So, participate.

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.

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
5
Sat
June Assignment Sunrise and Sunsets
Jun 5 – Jun 25 all-day

June’s Assignment is an opportunity to lash out with colour and your imagination. Your choice or both a sunrise and sunset.

 

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
8
Thu
July Assignment “Symmetry in the image”
Jul 8 @ 8:12 pm – Jul 22 @ 11:45 pm

 

Symmetry in photography is achieved when two halves of an image hold the same weight and give a perfect balance between two sides of your photograph.

Symmetry in Photography – Killer Tips to Improve Composition — The School of Photography - Courses, Tutorials & Books