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Summer Small Works

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is running an exhibition and sale from June 18th to September 6th, 2026, with an opening reception on June 18th, 5-8pm. Don’t miss seeing my print Canola Barn, which was selected for this sales gallery.

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photographer with camera and tripod

Photography Classes

Steve Smith and I (Leah Gray) have set up our photography programs for the fall/winter. These will be offered through Panorama Recreation. The link is not yet available, but they will be as follows: There is more information on my “classes page”. Please contact us if you have questions, or want a reminder to register when the link becomes active.

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2026 Four Nations entry

In 2026, One of my images was selected to represent Canada as part of the Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA) entry for the Four Nations competition. This annual competition is an inter photographic society competition between Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada. The 80 images per entry are in four categories: monochrome, nature, open and my country. For more information on this competition click here

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PSA Gold

This image was awarded a PSA gold medal in the Oklahoma International Circuit exhibition (2026)

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3rd Merit from CAPA for "Strike" by Leah Gray

Fine Art Honourable Mention

From the Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA). This entry consists of three images: Strike, Canola Barn and Forgotten Grain. “Strike” earned a third merit and the entire entry earned an Honourable Mention. This competition was held in January, 2026. https://capacanada.ca/competition-winners-2026-fine-art-individual-competition/

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Prints: Mary Winspear 2026

Join us this February and March to see our prints in the lobby showcase at Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney, B.C. These images are from our recent trip to Saskatchewan in 2025 as well as various horse images taken over the years. Oh – and Steve threw in a Paris image as well as a west coast fishing boat. Below are a few of my own images and a link to all of the images. Steve Smith’s website is here: […]

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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 ,  Plans:We are planning on offering a Field Trip weekend workshop this fall (Sept, 2026) as well a beginners class in January, 2027. A class on “Light” will be offered in November. Join our newsletter to find out what’s happening and when it will be offered. Please contact me for […]

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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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