VPC Outings
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Outings
I am a member of the Vernon Photography Club.
It is a very active club and for at least 9 months out the year we head out as a group for an outing.
This makes for a great learning experience and an excellent social gathering.
Choclate Lily VPC Outing May 10-25 - Forever Home Sanctuary - Wild Chocolate Lily
Baby Goat 2 VPC Outing May 10-25 - Forever Home Sanctuary - Baby Goat 1 1/2 week old.
Determined Goat VPC Outing May 10-25 - Forever Home Sanctuary - The front leg on this goat is damaged, but it does not slow it down.
Paul's new friend VPC Outing May 10-25 - Forever Home Sanctuary - Paul G being befriended by one of the rescue sheep
Hiding from the excitement
Rescue Horse Profile VPC Outing May 10-25 - Forever Home Sanctuary - one of the rescue horses at the sanctuary
Sleepy on the trail VPC Outing May 10-25 - Forever Home Sanctuary - Rescued Goat - just enjoying life
Sneaking up on Sue VPC Outing May 10-25 - Forever Home Sanctuary - This horse snuck up on Sue and she didn't realize it was there until a few moments later when it poked its head over her shoulder!
Surprised VPC Outing May 10-25 - Forever Home Sanctuary - Just a second after Sue H. realized there was a horse looking over her shoulder
Small Rescue Horse VPC Outing May 10-25 - Forever Home Sanctuary - Small rescued horse at the sanctuary
Star of the show VPC Outing May 10-25 - Forever Home Sanctuary - Baby goat about 1.5 week old when we were there. It was a surprise when they realized the mother was pregnant as they were told the father was fixed☺☺
Rescue Goat 1May 10/25 - Forever Home Animal Sanctuary - Vernon BC one of the rescue goats there.
Old Man Winter Hiding In SpringAfter I looked at this image for awhile I noticed that there may be a design of 'Old Man Winter' in it's fur.
Yellow flowers VPC Outing May 10-25 - Forever Home Sanctuary - Flowers just outside the gate.
Group rush for Lunch VPC Outing May 10-25 - Icelandic Horse Farm, Lavington BC - Girls headed out for a fresh snack of new spring grass
Heading for a snack VPC Outing May 10-25 - Icelandic Horse Farm, Lavington BC - Girls headed out for a fresh snack of new spring grass
Icelandic Horse 1
In a hurry for brunch VPC Outing May 10-25 - Icelandic Horse Farm, Lavington BC - Girls headed out for a fresh snack of new spring grass
Racing for Lunch VPC Outing May 10-25 - Icelandic Horse Farm, Lavington BC - Girls headed out for a fresh snack of new spring grass
Tom - Portrait VPC Outing May 10-25 - Icelandic Horse Farm, Lavington BC - Tom F. - In the thick of it surrounded by Icelandic Horses.
Tom checking out the subjects VPC Outing May 10-25 - Icelandic Horse Farm, Lavington BC - Tom F. - In the thick of it surrounded by Icelandic Horses.
Sparkles - Vernon 2024Oct 30/24 - Outing with VPC to see Halloween displays at a few locations in Vernon, BC. Lots of people really get into the 'spirt' of the day.
BBQ on 32nd - Vernon 2024
Somewhat welcoming - Vernon 2024
Laid out - Vernon 2024
Smiles - Vernon 2024
Candy Guard - Vernon 2024
Halloween Rose - Vernon 2024At one location there was a rose bush and I couldn't pass it up.
Really big fun sandboxOct 13/24 - Demo Derby - Armstrong BC.
The kids started out the show - about 12 of them. A couple of broken bumpers at the end but enjoyable all round.
The kids started out the show - about 12 of them. A couple of broken bumpers at the end but enjoyable all round.
Eye in the skyOct 13/24 - Demo Derby - Armstrong BC.
No idea who had the drone there, but would like to see what they captured.
No idea who had the drone there, but would like to see what they captured.
Warmed up wreckOct 13/24 - Demo Derby - Armstrong BC.
Shot from about 30m away at 180mm on the 100>400 and cropped in about 60%
Shot from about 30m away at 180mm on the 100>400 and cropped in about 60%
Wheel alignment neededOct 13/24 - Demo Derby - Armstrong BC.
#88 really took a beat down and when it was over and towed out he could just steer enough to be pushed out the gate.
#88 really took a beat down and when it was over and towed out he could just steer enough to be pushed out the gate.
SmokinOct 13/24 - Demo Derby - Armstrong BC.
The guy in the red truck did not make any friends on the track, but eveyone had a good time from what I could see.
The guy in the red truck did not make any friends on the track, but eveyone had a good time from what I could see.
Headed for a Double TapOct 13/24 - Demo Derby - Armstrong BC.
The guy in the Red & Blue almost got the orange guy to roll over, bu no quite. the sand worked to keep everyone upright.
The guy in the Red & Blue almost got the orange guy to roll over, bu no quite. the sand worked to keep everyone upright.
That won't buff out!Oct 13/24 - Armstrong fair grounds - Demo Derby. Great time had by all.
OKIB Focused Drummer 1June 08-24 - Komasket Pow-wow Drummer (original)
OKIB Focused Drummer Abstract 1June 08-24 - Komasket Pow-wow Drummer (Abstract 1)
OKIB Focused Drummer Abstract 2June 08-24 - Komasket Pow-wow Drummer (Abstract 2)
OKIB Focused Drummer Abstract 3June 08-24 - Komasket Pow-wow Drummer (Abstract 3 B&W)
Focused Drummer Abstract 4My attempt at an 'ethereal' type image on the subject of the drummer. A fading of the culture into the mists of time, but not yet passed into legend.
Focused Drummer Abstract 5 BW Combo - BI_138My 2nd version - attempt at an 'ethereal' type image on the subject of the drummer. A fading of the culture into the mists of time, but not yet passed into legend.
Spahats Falls - Feb 13-24Wells Grey Provincial Park - Feb 13/24 - Spahats Falls
Dawson Falls - ice forms Feb 13-24Wells Grey Provincial Park - Feb 13/24 - Dawson Falls
Helmcken Falls - night - Feb 13-24Wells Grey Provincial Park - Feb 13/24 - Hemcken Falls - Early evening. 30 second long exposure.
Moul Falls Feb 14-24Wells Grey Provincial Park - Feb 14/24 - Moul Falls
Moul Falls Outfeed - Feb 14-24Wells Grey Provincial Park - Feb 14/24 - Moul Falls - Outfeed from the falls
Uncertain About the world - Sept 2023IPE 2023 - Armstrong BC. Chick was only a day or less old being held by a young girl.
A Spin with PennyWise - Sept 2023The image where you would suspect that Pennywise the clown would be lurking☻
Summer winnings with mom - Sept 2023IPE 2023 - Midway games of chance.
Hoop Dreams - Sept 2023IPE 2023 - Helping mom with the hoops.
Midway Sugar Rush - Sept 2023IPE 2023 - Sugar and darkness!
Night Spinner - Sept 2023IPE 2023 - Night spinner - Round and round and up and down is great when you are under 30, but after that I will pass.
Summer corn - Sept 2023IPE 2023 - Summer corn on display
Bob in a bubbleFebruary 18/23 - Went to Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre with other members of VPC. Once it darkened we did some light painting. Here Bob J. is spinning a colour changing Orb. He did quite well.
Lois in a bubbleFebruary 18/23 - Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre. Lois M. doing a great job of spinning a single coloured orb.
Sovereign light dance 1February 18/23 - Went to Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre with other members of VPC. Francis is our best night dancer and enjoys writing and displaying the night lights.
Sovereign light dance 2February 18/23 - Went to Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre with other members of VPC. Francis is our best night dancer and enjoys writing and displaying the night lights.
Sovereign Bird in flightFebruary 18/23 - A few people have commented that this has a 'Bird in Flight' look to it.
Sovereign last icy lightFebruary 18/23 - Went to Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre. Was able to catch the sunset in an icicle.
Sovereign sunset 1February 18/23 - Went to Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre. Was able to catch some of the sunset. as it hit the tops of the trees.
Ready to run - 1Armstrong BC - Ready to Run - 1
Ready to run - 2Armstrong BC - Ready to Run - 2
Ready to run - 3Armstrong BC - Ready to Run - 3
Desoto twinsThings just sitting on the side of the road
Hammering Ghost PortraitNov 18/21 - O'Keefe Ranch - Ghost Hunting. Ghost of the Forge power hammer
Meeting at the last spikeMeeting up at the Last Spike monument at Craigellachie. A great place to start the day.
1902 Curved Dash oldsAugust 18 2021 - 3 Valley Gap Historic centre. There is a large barn with multiple antique cars. This is a 1902 Curved Dash Oldsmobile. 4.5 HP and max 20 MPH. Which by the look of the steering system would have been a real treat to try and control
3 Valley workshopAugust 18 2021 - 3 Valley Gap Historic centre. Roundhouse workshop / tool display room.
3 valley buggies 1August 18 2021 - 3 Valley Gap Historic centre. Livery Stable upstairs is a Buggy display.
Ready to RollAugust 18 2021 - 'Ready to Roll' - 3 Valley Gap Historic centre. Livery Stable upstairs is a Buggy display.
SteamPunk GhostNov 18/21 - O'Keefe Ranch - Ghost Hunting. Steampunk Ghost guarding their ride.
Hallway to the pastAugust 18 2021 - 3 Valley Gap Historic centre. Roundhouse - 1st class dining car. Hallway to the past.
3 valley cars 1August 18 2021 - 3 Valley Gap Historic centre. There is a large barn with multiple antique cars.
3 valley cars 2August 18 2021 - 3 Valley Gap Historic centre. There is a large barn with multiple antique cars.
Silverstar Feb 08-20-1Feb 08 2020 - Silverstar - Lois McNiven - David Guscott - Working for the shot
Silverstar Feb 08-20 - Tiny skater 1Feb 08 2020 - Another tiny skater focused on staying upright and enjoying the experience.
VPC Members Silverstar Feb 08-20Feb 08 2020 - Silverstar - Frances Weeks - David Guscott
Silverstar Feb 08-20-1-2Feb 08 2020 - Silverstar - David Guscott - Lois McNiven - John Gallant
Silverstar Feb 08-20 - Tiny skater 2Feb 08 2020 - Tiny skater captivated by the sight of a bride coming on to the ice in a wedding dress and Bauer Skates.
Silverstar Feb 08-20 - Wedding 4Feb 08 2020 - Silverstar. Wedding party doing a shoot on the public skating area. This is the bride that the tiny skater saw gliding on to the ice.
Coming from churchNov 18/21 - O'Keefe Ranch - Ghost Hunting. Friends from church
Ghostly Photo CrewNov 18/21 - O'Keefe Ranch - Ghost Hunting. Ghosted photographers stuck in time.
Peeking windowNov 18/21 - O'Keefe Ranch - Ghost Hunting. Something ghostly stuck inside the forge.
Coal dust GhostNov 18/21 - O'Keefe Ranch - Ghost Hunting. Ghost of the coal dust bags.
Colour guard at rest 2021November 11 2021 - Lumby BC Cenotaph - Colour Guard at rest.
Strike while Hot - June 2019Strike while the iron is hot.
St Nicholas Steeple 1March 14, 2022 - St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church - 10105 Middleton Drive, Coldstream (Vernon) BC. Outing with the Vernon Photo Group for evening/ night captures.
Fieldstone Organics Logo 2Fieldstone Organics wall logo on office - Version 2 August 10 2021
Fieldstone Organics Logo 3Fieldstone Organics wall logo on office -
Version 1 August 10 2021
Version 1 August 10 2021
Fieldstone Organics Logo m2-2Fieldstone Organics wall logo on office - August 10 2021
Merged and mirrored
Merged and mirrored
Discarded in the wood - Aug 2021Sparrow Grass Field and Flower - Aug10/21 - 'Discarded'
Uninhabited - June 2013Uninhabited - Hiway 6 east of Lumby - June 2013