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Photo Walkabout Part 2 – Thursday, March 28

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Nanaimo Dock Walk + Maffeo Sutton Park

Our Club is having another Nanaimo Waterfront/Marina Photo Walkabout on Thursday, March 28, and all are welcome!

On last month’s Walkabout we found there was too much material to photograph, so we stopped about half way along the docks – thus the need for Part 2.

The plan is to start where we left off on the docks, continuing along the seawall to Maffeo Sutton Park as far as the totem pole, then back to Port Place via Front Street. There will be an option to meet at the Pantry at Port Place afterwards (11-ish) for coffee or lunch.

The photo scope is wide open. It might include dock and boat details, rigging, reflections, springtime colours, details of the totem pole, a bit of street photography….whatever fires your imagination!

To join in the Walkabout: meet at the Gabriola ferry terminal at 8:25am, and catch the 8:45am sailing to Nanaimo as a walk-on passenger.

This will be a weather permitting event. Though you’re welcome to simply show up, we suggest you let us know if you plan to attend, in case of any last-minute changes.

Getting to WOW: 7 Strategies for Photographers – April 3

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With special guest presenter, Judy Hancock Holland

Perhaps you’ve been making photos for a while now and you’ve mastered the basics. Your photography is pretty solid, but how do you move from good to WOW? How do you take the next step to create images with impact and emotion – that are uniquely yours and stand out from the crowd?

Join us as award-winning photographer Judy Hancock Holland shows us seven things we can do – no matter our level of expertise or our genre – to take our work from ordinary to WOW.

Judy’s photographic work has been exhibited in Canada, the US, and Europe. She’s an award winning photographer and lifelong educator who loves to coach and mentor others. While she is best known for her minimalist work, she enjoys a variety of other genres including macro, abstracts and floral photography.

You can find more info and some of her images on her website

The meeting will be held via Zoom. The link will be sent by email to all Gabriola Photography Club members a few days beforehand. Make sure your membership is up to date (paid for 2024) so that you receive this info.

A note to non-members of our Club: you are welcome to attend this event as well, for a $5 fee: contact us by April 1 to sign up.

Making Monochrome Magic – March 6

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With special guest presenter, Lee Nordbye

At our March 6 Club meeting, Lee Nordbye will be presenting a talk entitled “Making Monochrome Magic”.

Lee will focus on the art of creating bold black and white imagery by listening to your heart and gut. He’ll present his process, from inspiration to printing, saying that for him, fieldwork and editing are a 50/50 partnership in creating a monochrome work of art. He’ll devote time to walking us through what he looks for in the field and, in some detail, his editing process. He’ll also discuss how to prepare your images for printing, and the critical decisions you need to make before the image comes off the printer.

Lee is an award-winning landscape photographer, speaker, and teacher based in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta. He is known for a bold style that highlights the intimate details and nuances of the natural world. A fine art photographer with an adventurous spirit, Lee enjoys spending time outdoors and immersing himself in his subject. His elegant and soulful approach to photography is matched by a passion to challenge himself, explore wild places, and have fun while doing it. Here’s Lee’s website to find out more about him and his photography.

The meeting will be held via Zoom. The link will be send out to all Gabriola Photography Club members a few days beforehand. Make sure your membership is up to date (paid for 2024) so that you are sure to receive this info.

A note to non-members of our Club: you are welcome to attend this event as well, for a $5 fee: contact us by March 4 to sign up.

Photo Walkabout – Friday, February 23

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Gabriola Photography Club members and friends are planning a Nanaimo Waterfront / Marina Photo Walkabout on Friday, Feb. 23. All are welcome!

We’ll meet at the Gabriola ferry terminal at 8:20am, to catch the 8:40am sailing to Nanaimo as walk-on passengers.

We will walk around the Promenade from the Nanaimo ferry dock to the marina ramp. The goal is to walk every marina dock/pier (other than the few with gated access of course), and finish up at the Newcastle Island ferry pier.

The photo scope is wide open and whatever inspires you. We encourage photographers to look for the smaller view and try some detail photography. Some subjects might be reflections, dock cleats, colourful boat fenders, etc.

For more photo opportunities, we might consider returning to the Gabriola ferry by cutting through Maffeo Sutton Park. There will be an option to meet at the Pantry at Port Place at 11ish for coffee and lunch.

This will be a weather permitting event. Let us know if you plan to attend, so that we can keep you informed of any last-minute changes.

Remembering Sharron

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It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our dear friend, beloved Club President and extraordinary wildlife photographer, Sharron Palmer-Hunt.

Sharron Palmer-Hunt

She has left behind a legacy of stunning imagery that has captured the beauty of the natural world and inspired countless individuals.

Her departure leaves a void in our hearts, and we mourn the loss of a passionate leader and a cherished member of our Club. Sharron dedicated so much time, energy, and unwavering commitment to the betterment of our club. Her legacy will continue to inspire us all.

Sharron was not just an accomplished photographer; she was a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation, using her lens to tell stories that touched our hearts and opened our eyes to the wonders of the animal kingdom. Her dedication and talent played a pivotal role in raising awareness about the importance of preserving our planet’s biodiversity. She was an avid member of Gabriola’s Eagle Monitoring committee and served on the board of GROWLS (Gabriola Rescue of Wildlife Society) for many years.

Sharron was also our first webmaster – she undertook the task of developing our club’s website, and tended it with love and dedication until health challenges prevented her from carrying on. You’ll find many of Sharron’s beautiful wildlife images on this site.

As per Sharron’s wishes, there will be no memorial or celebration of life.  Let us remember her not with sadness, but with gratitude for the joy and inspiration she brought into our lives.

May Sharron rest in peace, surrounded by the beauty she so passionately documented.