Author:lgray
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 […]
Horses of the Sea (achieved in 2021) The resilient white Camargue horses in the south of France live in a semi-feral environment. To photograph these mares as they galloped through the water was a pleasure. Witnessing a horse’s natural tendencies and subtle body motions, used to communicate silently with each other, is delightful to photograph. Only horses that have been living together for a long period of time display this refined connection. Domestic horses are rarely this expressive. The Photographic […]
The Balfour’s Friends Foundation assists persons with low income with the cost of veterinary care by raising funds, maintaining funds, and distributing these funds to ensure pet owners in need can obtain proper veterinary care. We strongly believe that the companionship of healthy pets enhances the lives of people in need. See Balfour’s website here. I have volunteered to photograph for Balfour’s annual Calender for several years. This year (2021), I shot the calendar cover image. The local television station Chek […]
The Canadian Association For Photographic Art (CAPA) has selected one of my images to be displayed at an internationally recognized photographic festival in Calgary in February, 2022. CAPA’s presentation of image prints will be on display at the C Space King Edward (Arts Community For Artists) at 1721 – 29th Avenue SW, Suite 125 Calgary Alberta from February 1st to February 15th, 2022. Exposure Photo Festival in Calgary 2022 30 images from across Canada were chosen.
The McTavish Academy of Art has a display of photography artwork by Leah Gray and Steve Smith in their entrance hall. Feel free to drop by and take a look. The McTavish Academy is located at 1720 McTavish Rd, North Saanich, BC V8L-5T9 Click to view.
