Tag Archives: nature

“13 Days in Ecuador” – February 4

Posted on by
Reply

Last fall, Gabriola Photography Club member Ron Rivers journeyed to South America, spending almost two weeks in Ecuador, including close to a week on the remote Galapagos Islands.

Blue-footed booby (bird with blue webbed feet and long dark bill)

He’ll be showcasing that adventure in a presentation to our club at our meeting on Wed., Feb. 4.

Ron will share his photos of Quito, the ancient capital of the Incan Empire, and of the equator – both the “French Equator” and the real equator.

He’ll also take us to the unique and precious Galápagos Islands, the volcanic archipelago located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador – home to iconic wildlife including several species of boobies, giant tortoises and marine iguanas.

Blue-footed booby ©️ Ron Rivers

The meeting will be held via Zoom, on Wed. February 4, 2026, at 10 am PDT. The link will be sent by email to all Gabriola Photography Club members on the weekend before 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 February 2 to sign up.

Crossing the Circle – on until Sept. 26, 2025

Posted on by
Reply

As an ongoing project, Gabriola Photography Club curates the art display space downstairs at the Gabriola Medical Clinic on Church Street, Gabriola Island. Club members take turns having solo exhibitions or taking part in group exhibitions.

We’re very pleased to present a new exhibit by Corinne Flaws, “Crossing the Circle” – an adventure into the icy landscape south of the Antarctic Circle”.

Corinne is a landscape and wildlife photographer as well as a visual artist. This past January, she had a once in a lifetime adventure to Antarctica on an ice-breaker, exploring the Antarctic Peninsula.

The weather conditions were amazing and allowed the ship to go beyond the Antarctic
Circle, further south than even the ship’s captain had ever been before. The landscapes and wildlife were incredible and this show features some of Corinne’s favourites from the voyage.

Birds of a Feather – on until July 31

Posted on by
Reply

As an ongoing project, Gabriola Photography Club curates the art display space downstairs at the Gabriola Medical Clinic on Church Street, Gabriola Island. Club members take turns having solo exhibitions or taking part in group exhibitions.

In our everyday life we all catch glimpses of birds as we go about our day – and when we’re lucky enough to have the time, many of us derive a deep satisfaction from watching birds more closely and learning about their lives.

Six Gabriola Photography Club members have been busy capturing and preserving some of the moments of wonder and inspiration offered by our feathered friends.

The photographs on display include birds from more about 30 species, from here on Gabriola to further afield, all the way to Borneo and Antarctica. Although they represent only a tiny slice of the amazing diversity within the avian world, we hope these images will add to your appreciation of the wonderful birds that continue to inspire our twin passions for nature and for photography.

Photos (clockwise from top left) by: Corinne Flaws, Laurence Lee, Linda Blokhuisen, Sher Falls, Vicky Scott, Laurie MacBride.

New Summer Courses by Andrea Sirois

Posted on by
Reply

Enrollment is now open for Andrea’s three new summer photography courses (all are online courses) – aimed at building creative camera skills and making the most of the summer light and the beauty of summer plants. Andrea invites you to be part of an interactive group experience filled with discussions and assignments to get you out there making pictures.

Here are all the details.

Exploring Borneo & Singapore

Posted on by
Reply

with Vicky Scott

Orangutan mother and baby, © Vicky Scott

In January and February of this year, Vicky Scott and her sister, Pat, embarked on a month-long trip of a lifetime – spending three and a half weeks in northern Borneo, followed by a few days in Singapore.

The Bornean highlights included:

  • the incredible caves of the Mulu World Heritage Park
  • the orangutans and proboscis monkeys of Sepilok
  • eight amazing days with expert local guides on the Kilabatangan River and in the Tabin and Danum Forests

Vicky says that the abundance and diversity of the wildlife was outstanding. “Our last four days in Borneo were spent on Mabul Island in what seemed like a snorkelling boot camp, with two to four dives a day among stunningly beautiful fish and coral, along with the occasional shark and large turtle.”

And then, Singapore – a stark contrast with its clean streets, massive high-rises and cultured gardens.

Vicky will give a presentation about the trip at our Club’s zoom meeting on Wed. June 4, 2025, at 10 am PDT. The link will be emailed to all Gabriola Photography Club members on the weekend before the meeting.

Non-members: you’re welcome to attend as a guest; be sure to contact us by June 2 to receive the link.