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Sidney Museum from April – July, 2023 The Sidney Museum is celebrating the beauty and diversity of life, people and work on the Peninsula. They invited photographers to be part of this exhibit to highlight the diversity and beauty of the region. See several images from Steve Smith and Leah Gray are on display at the Sidney Museum until the end of July (2023).
There are three black and white prints in this show. Feb. 10 – March 29th, 2023The New Photographer’s Gallery2449-1 Beacon Ave in Sidney, B.C.open 11-5, closed Thursday and Sundays
It’s difficult to choose only ten images from a given year, but there are my selections from 2022. These images were all created in this year. There are other images, which were edited and have done well in 2022, but were captured at an earlier date. https://spirithills.ca/galleries/top-10-images-from-2022/
Every spring, along Lochside Drive in Sidney, a large plot of land near the ocean is meticulously planted with tulips by an industrious older couple. Every spring a variety of photographers endeavor to capture this glorious display of colour. This image was captured in a slightly different manner than the usual photography enthusiasts efforts. A long lens with a shallow depth-of-field softened and condensed the flowers allowing the one red tulip to stand out in a sea of colour. This […]
This image was captured in the dying light of the day, showing off the splashes and powerful movement of these wild mares in the ocean waves. It is always a pleasure to photograph the ancient breed of Camargue horses on the Rhône delta. These horses are native to the south of France. They are considered one of the oldest breeds in the world, having lived in this harsh swampy environment for centuries, possibly thousands of years. Camargue horses are traditionally […]
This image was captured on a foggy morning near the Oak Bay Marina. The Great Blue Heron was hunting for breakfast near the shore, making it’s way past the soft outline of the sailboat hidden in the fog. I waiting until it had passed the boat and lifted it’s head before capturing this photograph. This image recently earned a gold medal in the North American International Exhibition (2022). This archival canvas print in a silver float frame is available for […]
Canada, through CAPA (Canadian Association for Photographic Art) competes yearly with inter photographic societies in the Four Nations Competition. This year the image “Killer Fin” (above)was selected to join 79 other images from across the country. This Orca Whale surfaced just behind our boat. As the captain shut the engine down, the whale came under our boat and surfaced on the far side. I was able to capture a quick shot of his dorsal fin at close range. This image was taken […]
Light, Steel and ImaginationAugust 19-25, 2022 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 to wildlife, land and cityscapes; to flowers and to horses running free. Two artists, Rick Shapka and Leah Gray are CAPA certified judges and Steve Smith has judged Canadian and international competitions. Leah Gray and Steve Smith are currently teaching a program of […]
Paris is an amazing location to capture street scenes and architecture. These two images are on exhibit and offered for sale at The New Photographer’s Gallery in Sidney, February 4 – March 11, 2022. Both are offered for sale. The gallery is located at 2449-1 Beacon Ave in Sidney, British Columbia
The image “Grizzly with Salmon Roe” captured the Best in Show award at the recent 2021 Lion’s Gate Celebration of Nature competition. The results were announced in January, 2022. Lion’s Gate Celebration of Nature 2021 Results This image was captured along the Chilko River in British Columbia. The female Sockeye Salmon was laying her eggs after a 500 mile trip up the Fraser River, along the Chilcotin River and up the Chilko River. This female grizzly bear captured the fish to feed herself and her cub in preperation […]
