Calendar of Events

What we have going on…

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
14
Sat
August 2021 Field Trip to Rathtrevor Park
Aug 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

Here’s a wonderful opportunity to participate in a walk or hike while photographing great vistas. Your choice of seascapes, forests or beaches. There may be some opportunities to do a little street photography. Either way we certain you’ll enjoy yourself.

Traditionally, the club has organized a group lunch after the Field Trip. During the pandemic most cafes and restaurants are reluctant to accept a large group, HOWEVER, there’s nothing to prevent you and your friends from going to lunch in a small group. Keep in mind new members and introduce yourselves. who knows you may make a new friend.

Submission deadline for your images is August 31.

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

May
14
Sat
May Field Trip to Schooner Cove Marina and Yacht Club
May 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

 

Our field trip this month is to Schooner Cove.  Details to follow

Submission deadline for your images is May 27

Mar
1
Wed
March Assignment Macro in Nature
Mar 1 – Mar 25 all-day

Macro in Nature

Get out, get close up and personal. Have fun. Hopefully the weather is better but there are numerous topics even in or because of the snow.

Due date for uploading the March assignment will be March 25th. Voting will be March 26th to 31

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.

Apr
1
Sat
April Assignment ‘Action’
Apr 1 – Apr 24 all-day

‘Action’

Have fun finding people, objects, animals, birds, boats or whatever else that shows action.

When you go to enter your images, you will see a change in the naming of one of the categories. We have replaced the word “Digital” with “Creative” and feel that this will be less confusing.

Due date for uploading the April assignment will be April 24th. Voting will be April 25th to  April 29th.

 

Apr
20
Thu
April Field Trip to Hand of Man Museum
Apr 20 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Hand of Man Museum

 

http://handofmanmuseum.com/
6759 Considine Avenue, Maple Bay, BC

Museum of Natural History, Cultural Arts & Conservation

Donation suggestion of $15.00. Lunch is at 12:30 at the Shipyard Restaurant 6145 Genoa Bay Road.

Photos can be submitted to April 28th. Up to 3 images may be submitted