“Bird Photography Simplified” – Oct. 7, 2026

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With special guest presenter, Glenn Bartley

We all know that bird photography is difficult.  In this presentation Glenn will share his approach to simplifying the process of bird photography, while still striving for high quality wildlife images. 

A colourful hummingbird with long tail feathers hovering beside a pink-flowering plant, with blurred background.

From equipment selection to field techniques to post processing, Glenn will share his approach to bird photography.

Looking up from the trough of a wave to two penguins, one floating, the other leaping out of the water.

Some of the topics to be covered include:

  • What are the 7 Elements of a Great Bird Photo
  • Why you need to do Your homework! – Glenn’s approach to research and planning
  • Glenn’s strategy In the field – keeping It simple
  • Building a portfolio
Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) perched on a branch in Costa Rica.

Glenn Bartley is a world renowned professional nature photographer from Victoria, British Columbia. 

He focuses almost all of his efforts on capturing intimate images of birds in their natural habitat.

Glenn is especially well known for his portraits of rare and difficult to photograph birds from the Neotropical Region and his portfolio of hummingbird images.

You can find out more about Glenn and see more of his great images on his website.

The meeting will be held via Zoom, on Wed. October 7 at 10 am Pacific Time. The link will be sent by email to all Gabriola Photography Club members on the weekend prior to the meeting. Make sure your membership is up to date so that you receive this info.

A note to non-members of our Club: you’re welcome to attend this event as a guest; contact us by Oct. 5 to sign up.

All images © Glenn Bartley.

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