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Newly discovered works of Vivian Maier

http://vivianmaier.blogspot.com/?spref=fb

This was recently circulated to a local art group that I"m a part of. Some of you might be interested.

Added by Elehna de Sousa on January 16, 2011 at 11:41am — 3 Comments

Natl Geographic Photo Contest

Follow this link to some stunning photos:

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/11/national_geographics_photograp.html

Added by Patricia Page on January 11, 2011 at 11:25pm — 1 Comment

Happy Holidays to the entire membersip of the wonderful Salt Spring Island Photography Club. May everyone have a 2011 full of images that bring joy to your hearts and smiles to the people who view them.

Added by Curt Firestone on December 25, 2010 at 9:09am — 2 Comments

MAerry Christmas & Happy New Year

I want to wish all my new found friends and fellow/gal photographers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Since joining about a year ago I have had the distinct privilege of meeting and sharing photographic knowledge and experience with some of the finest photographers I have met. The attitudes and commitment of all the members has been exemplary and of the highest quality and I am humbly delighted to be in your presence.

Added by Cliff Kelly on December 23, 2010 at 10:56pm — 2 Comments

Commenting Guidelines

On my page I have posted an unofficial set of guidelines by a member of dpchallenge, which I have found very useful to read and reread. In case anyone wants a jumpstart for next Tuesday.

Added by timothy gibbon on November 4, 2010 at 10:24pm — No Comments

Country Grocer Cafe

Our first show is up at Country Grocer's Roasting cafe. Tell your friends to check out six of our members' work. Country Grocer will get the Driftwood to do a feature story.

FYI, we may be called upon to act as back-up if Country Grocer has not lined up another group for December. The members signed up for March will be first contacted. The six are: Adrian Selby, Robert Allen, Angela Jackson, Debra Moore, AJ George and Joanne Montrichard.

Rachel and Curt thank…

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Added by Curt Firestone on October 29, 2010 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments

two news items

Country Grocer Cafe exhibit will be up for viewing Saturday morning for the month of November.

See the works by Tom James, Wendy Rosier, Elehna de Sousa, Nirmal Dryden, Trudy Sloan and Avril Kirby.

This morning Adrian started a discussion with a receptive Harbour House about showing club members' photos on their big screen. More discussion to follow. Bravo Adrian !!

Added by Curt Firestone on October 25, 2010 at 9:49pm — No Comments

Meeting talks

I would like to see talks on lenes, filters, and how to get that great action shot.

Added by Trudy Sloan on October 14, 2010 at 3:52pm — No Comments

Name of Summer Show

Last year our summer show as called Eclectic Visions. At the debriefing of the show, it was decided to maintain the same name for consistancy and other reasons.

Yet, on one blog or another in the last month, there have been suggested two other names for our summer Artspring show. They are: Photo Eclectic and Through the Lens.

Last night the club decided to open the door to any other name suggestions. After an appropriate amount of time (a month or so) we will…

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Added by Curt Firestone on October 13, 2010 at 7:39pm — 4 Comments

CFSI

Bob has asked me to assist with public relations. I heard that Li Read wanted to interview art groups on her CFSI morning radio show. Long story short...I will be on her show on Wednesday October 20 between 8 and 8:30 AM. Coffee cup in hand. I want to hightlight the on-going display at Salt Spring Roasting Company and the November showing at Country Grocer. Of course I plan to also talk about the wonderful support system that Bob, Tom and Simon started last year for Salt Spring photographers.

Added by Curt Firestone on October 8, 2010 at 8:05am — 3 Comments

Coast Collective Gallery Photography show

I am just passing on the following information.

Call for Artists

Through the Lens 2011- February 17 - March 6A Photography Show at the Coast Collective Art Gallery This is their second annual exclusively Photographic show.

If you are interested in getting information, please send an email to: gallery@coastcollective.ca

If you wish to visit their web site:…

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Added by Curt Firestone on October 3, 2010 at 6:46pm — No Comments

WorkBoat Schedule

Please forgive the misinformation about the flotilla parade time. In the past the newspaper printed it but they did not this time and I was just trying to recall from past experience. At least my time mentioned was early and anyone there might have seen that they had not started yet, but that they were preparing to. Also - I hope interested parties made it on Saturday - it was a beautiful day for photography there and I got number of nice images and noticed many people with cameras, although…

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Added by Cliff Kelly on September 26, 2010 at 10:28pm — 1 Comment

Count me in

I will have faith in those who are much more skilled in the techno world and am very appreciative of their efforts.... Thanks... MCB

Added by Margaret C. Benmore on September 26, 2010 at 6:55pm — No Comments

Photo Op 2

Thought I had included the time for the boat parade. It starts about 10:00 AM. If you are in the area you can tell when it starts because the lead boat is usually a large tug which gives quite a few steam whistles as the flotilla starts. I have been watching this event for about five or six years and it looks great on a camcorder also if you happen to have one - of course a lot of the newer digital cameras have the movie feature included. Three years ago this group voted to have Ganges be the… Continue

Added by Cliff Kelly on September 25, 2010 at 12:33pm — No Comments

Photo Op

Just a reminder for a Great Photo Op this weekend. It is the annual "Work Boat Festival" with over 60 boats of that class. On Saturday many of them will be tied up to the local docks and have "Open House" from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and they are very colorful, interesting and photographable. At the same time most of the boats in the harbor will be "at their best" and there is a festive air - last year a local crab boat was having a great time selling crab..On Sunday, as their finale - they form a… Continue

Added by Cliff Kelly on September 24, 2010 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Country Grocer Art Wall

Country Grocery update.

We, Rachel and Curt, have met with the management of Country Grocer and now have a much better understanding of what they wish to do with the west wall of the new café.…

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Added by Curt Firestone on September 24, 2010 at 9:26am — 6 Comments

PARC guide write up

Based on all input for which I am thanking you, here is the new and improved version.

SALT SPRING PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

The Photography Club is open to…

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Added by Curt Firestone on September 21, 2010 at 12:40pm — 17 Comments

Posting Response

Thank you Adrian for the quick response - I didn't thnk to look at the forum because I didn't think tt was a Forum issue, but next time I'll look both places. It was gratifiying to see that the quiestioin gave others a chance to add their comments. I would think some kind of "scheule" set up mentioned by Ernie might be appropriate - especially as we will be having more activities.

Added by Cliff Kelly on September 9, 2010 at 12:08pm — No Comments

Reminder

Wondering if it would be possible for a reminder to be posted (as a blog perhaps) to which week we should be submitting images to Adrian for the Coffee company. I was in there today and was disappointed (of course) because I had nothing showing. Maybe I'm the only one who missed out, but a little nudge would sure help - until I (we) get used to it.

Added by Cliff Kelly on September 8, 2010 at 11:07pm — 3 Comments

Aerial Photos

"Earth From Above" is the result of the aerial photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand's five-year airborne odyssey across six continents. It's a spectacular presentation of large scale photographs of astonishing natural landscapes. Every stunning aerial photograph tells a story about our changing planet. I did see some photos which I would have cropped. Count the number of places which you have visited.

Go to: http://justpaste.it/3ky

Added by Curt Firestone on September 7, 2010 at 2:30pm — 2 Comments