Bridge Lake Photo Group

From CBS News Sunday Morning, here’s a video which every photographer should watch simply for its message.

Eakin Creek Canyon Provincial Park – ©Derek Chambers

On Sunday, October 22, 2017 anyone interested is invited to come along as we do a Photo Outing to Eakin Creek Canyon Provincial Park.  We will congregate at the Lac des Roches viewpoint for an 0900 departure.  Or you can meet us at the Eakin Creek parking area (when travelling west from Little Fort, it is the pull out just after the bridge over Lemieux Creek) at 0930.  We will spend a few hours photographing this beautiful creek upstream along the stretch from its intersection with the Telus the right-of-way to the waterfall.

To get ready for the Photo Outing, take a moment to watch this video.  It will show you why you should bring a polarizer, a macro lens, a flashlight (or small LED light), and a reflector (I will have a reflector for you to use if you don’t have one).  Lets hope it’s a gray day!  Whatever the weather, the outing will go forward, so dress appropriately (yes Mum ).

If you have any questions or comments be sure to come to our next BLPG meeting on Thursday, October 19 where we will settle on the final details.

Hankering after a new, better, more powerful, bells-and-whistles festooned camera?  Better read this first.

Early notice of a BLPG meeting, Thursday, September 21 at the Interlakes Community Centre (aka Roe Lake Hall).  More info to come …

Everybody is invited to this FREE event.

Mark April 30th in your calendar.  That’s the date of our 9th annual Photo Exhibition.  Come and see first class photos and interesting slideshows.  Chat with your friends and neighbours. Nibble on free goodies.  And take part in our raffle.

Here’s an article about a photo exhibition in Colfax, WA which is interesting reading for those familiar with the Palouse area of south eastern Washington state.

Hidden in the article is the suggestion that playing with the colour channels of multiple exposures of the same scene can bring out some wonderful looks.  The photos of Tom Mohr certainly demonstrate that.  The highly edited photographs are made to represent exquisite paintings.

You can see more about Mohr by doing a Google search for “Tom Mohr Palouse” and looking at the Images.

There’s a series on Netflix which is kind of interesting for any photographer.  It’s called Abstract: The Art of Design, and delves into the creative design process.  Because the designers are from such different fields, much of what is explored will resonate with photographers.

If you have Netflix, try the first episode – it’s funny and thought provoking.

The 9th annual Bridge Lake Photo Group Photo Exhibition is coming fast!  Before you know it, April 30th will be here.  Will you be ready?

To assist you in your preparations, a new document has been added to the BLPG website, Getting Ready for the Photo Exhibition.  Over to you …

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Braving the Wilds of Salt Spring Island – ©Larry Citra

Do you think he might be a little overdressed?