HCPC’s Annual Scavenger Hunt

Neck Point Park 1055 Morningside Dr, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

This year's scavenger hunt will be a Neck Point Park.  We will meet at the first beach, in front of the parking lot at 6:30 and head out from there.  You will be given a list of items to locate and photograph from within the park and will have two hours to get as many […]

Photograph of the Week #178 – Silhouettes and Shadows

We all know that photography is all about light, so this week's challenge is about the direction of the light. A silhouettes are created when a bright lights is behind your subject and a shadow is created from a strong light at an angle around your subject, so you have a lot to play with.  […]

Bird Photography Workshop with London Drugs

The Raptors 1877 Herd Rd, Duncan, B.C., Canada

This workshop is offered by London Drugs and Sony Cameras, but is open to all participants.  The participants will spend a full day at the Raptors from 10:00AM - 4:00PM for opportunities to capture birds in flight and in their habitat.  Attendees will be required to coordinate their own transportation to the venue, bring your […]

Photograph of the Week #179 – Textures

This week's challenge is all about textures, it can be used to add interest to a photograph, both in camera and in post production, or it can be what the photograph is all about.  Post your pictures on the club Facebook page by Sunday, June 8th and as always have fun.  In case you are […]

Outing – Superior Farms

Superior Farms 7995 Superior Rd,, Lantzville, BC, Canada

Get your fix of "cute" on this outing.  Superior Farms is known for its collection of miniature animals which are accessible to get up close and photograph. You can explore their charming gift shop, offering a diverse array of home decor, jewellery, children's toys, and more. Or if you are into plants, they have an […]

Year End Awards – Due Date

At the end of every year we have celebrate some of our past members with the Year End Awards. These are images submitted by our members based and voted on by the members, the categories are:  Roy Quesnel Award - Black & White Portrait Roy was a long time member of the club and played […]

Club Meeting – Annual General Meeting

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This meeting will start with the Annual General Meeting from 7:00PM - 8:00 and then followed by a shortened regular meeting. AGM Meeting Agenda Confirmation of a quorum (20 people) Call the meeting to Order Approval of the Agenda Approval of 2024 AGM Minutes Presidents Year-end Report Election of Executive Positions Vice President Secretary  Introduction […]

Outing – Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges

The Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges (CFMETR) is having an open house. This will be your chance to get onto the site and get a look at some of the equipment that is tested there. They will be featuring Canadian and American Vessels, plus displays from the Canadian Arm Forces, US Navy, Range […]

Photograph of the Week #180 – Animal(s)

This week's challenge should be easy, make a photograph of an animal, it can be any kind of animal, wild domestic, insect, bird mammal, four legged or even two legged. The challenge comes with making it your own, and telling your story through the photograph(s).  Post your pictures on the club Facebook pages by next […]

Year End Celebration – Tacky Tourist Dinner

Beban Park 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Time: 6:00 - 9:00PM  Place: Beban Park Lounge  This will be a cold potluck so we are asking you to bring a cold savoury or sweet dish. The dessert should be finger foods, such as cookies, squares, tarts, cupcakes, etc.   There will be door prizes and a prize for the best tacky tourist costume […]