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Photographic Society of America Silver Portfolio

Silver (SPSA) Portfolio

Equine Power This silver portfolio was earned in 2024. A portfolio is submitted to a panel of judges who assesses the portfolio for consideration to receive a Photographic Society of America Portfolio Distinction. A silver portfolio consists of 15 images organized in a cohesive manner into one overall composite image. Each image is then evaluated separately along with a statement of intent. This portfolio shows the quiet communication of horses and the sheer joy they display when running free. A […]

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Siblings

2018 International Exhibitions Image of the Year: Siblings

Submitted by Mike Wooding (2018) Each year the Photographic Society of America (PSA) invites PSA members who have been awarded gold, silver or bronze medals in PSA recognized international competitions in Nature and/or Wildlife to submit their winning images to the PSA Nature Image of the Year competition. For 2018, 740 images were submitted from 175 entrants representing 51 countries. The judges selected the best image from Nature and the best image from Wildlife and then selected the Image of […]

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Photography classes

Photography Classes

We are pleased to offer photography classes in the greater Victoria area at the Panorama Recreation Centre in North Saanich. Instruction will be given by Leah Gray and, Steve Smith , 

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Horses galloping through the dust

Representing Canada: 2025

This image, “Three on the Run” was part of the Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA) entry to the Four Nations Cup in the open colour category. Canada placed first in this category and first overall for the second year in a row. Read more >>

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Print Show 2025

Mary Winspear lobby showcase, Jan, Feb, March, 2025 See the images here >>

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Gallop to Freedom

Prints in the Sooke Fine Arts Show 2024

Two images were recently chosen for the juried Sooke Fine Art Show, 2024.

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Hunter Moon over Mount Baker

Journal: Photographic Society of America’s magazine

Discover Vancouver Island Read about my personal photography interests while living on Vancouver Island. This article was published in the Photographic Society of America’s Journal in March, 2024. Click here

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An Evening with Leah Gray

Presentation and Workshop, March 22nd and 23rd, 2024 PRESENTATION: Exploring the why and how we take photographs will help us understand and perfect our vision for our own photography. This presentation will take you on a journey of exploration with Leah Gray as she shares her vision and ideas when she picks up her camera. Join her for an evening of photography while she explains the creative process that produces her award-winning works. See the details here Read about this […]

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Grizzly Bear shaking off the water (by Leah Gray)

2023 Artsea Show

Light, Steel and Imagination Photography and Metal Work Art Show at Artsea in Tulista Park in Sidney, B.C. Location: Artsea Gallery in Tulista Park in Sidney, B.C. (9565 Fifth Street, Sidney)Dates: August 18-24, 2023Times: 9-5 dailyArtists: Mike Wooding, Steve Smith, Rick Shapka, John Bukovec and Leah Gray This event provides a rich visual experience covering a wide range of photographic genres combined with two and three-dimensional metal art. Award winning photographic art on canvas and paper ranges from abstract pieces […]

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