WCC Events

Shorthills Winter Walk

2012-01-27T08:05:00.003-05:00

Photo Outing

February 18th, 12 Noon

There will be an outing to Shorthills Provincial Park to photograph several beautiful natural features in the park, including two more "super-secret" waterfalls, the park's deepest gorge, and other fascinating winter-centric landscape scenery over a 2.5 kilometer walk.

There will be some undulating terrain, but, given the season, it will not entail slipping and sliding up and down steep banks. We will keep to a more leisurely pace than we did during the fall hikes, so there will be ample time to set up and shoot at our three major planned sites. Note, however, that the hike is still modestly rugged in the areas we will be visiting, so gauge your fitness level accordingly.

The outing starts at noon (12:00 pm) and will end about 3:30 pm. If you have a good macro lens, bring it. Tripods are optional, monopods (or a handy rock!) are more practical. Dress warmly (especially with respect to gloves), and remember that wearing sturdy non-slip and waterproof footwear suitable for walking the trails and streambeds in winter is very important.

Be a FEW MINUTES early so as not to miss the start. Bring an early picnic lunch as well as a thermos with a warm drink for the end!

The walk will begin at the parking lot at the end of the Wiley Road entrance of the Park, off Cataract Road. As occurred on our prior hikes, it will be helpful if a few volunteers will do return car drops at the Roland Road entrance, but we will sort that out on arrival.
(GPS 43.1039, -79.2718)

This is a great opportunity to get out on a winter walk and photograph some of Niagara's best winter landscape scenery.

An alternate date will be chosen if the weather is super cold/windy, raining, or very dull.

Call for Entries: Photos of Niagara

2012-01-24T21:31:00.002-05:00

Tue Jan 24 - Wed Feb 15

Images needed for Cultural Capital of Canada textile art project.
Niagara's photographers are being asked to submit images that reflect the rich textures and natural beauty of the region.

Selected images will be used for the design inspiration of the collaborative textile and mixed media art project. Original photos will also be exhibited as an accompaniment to the final product.

When completed, the piece will be permanently displayed at Regional headquarters in Thorold.

Website

NFRCC Spring Convention

2012-01-22T17:41:00.001-05:00

The NFRCC Spring Convention is March 16-18 at the Niagara Falls Conference Center, Niagara Falls, NY. This is a great opportunity to learn new photography skills, see great photography, meet other photographers. For the size of this convention and content, this is a bargain. Check out the website for details on event, speakers, and how to register.

Evening of Photographic Artistry

2012-01-22T17:32:00.001-05:00

Death of Photography

2012-01-19T16:39:00.001-05:00

An article by Ian Plant on the demise of KODAK.

Floral Showcase Outing

2011-11-25T08:38:00.001-05:00

The Niagara Parkway Floral Showhouse

The Floral Showcase (formerly the Niagara Greenhouse) outing was well attended on December 3rd with 16 members working on their flower and close-up techniques.

Secrets of Shorthills 2

2011-10-30T07:00:00.000-04:00

Date: November 5th

Fifteen WCC members took in the "easy stroll" through the rugged southeast ravine area of Shorthills Park with Leigh Daboll on Saturday visiting areas of some gorgeous late season colour and two of Leigh's favorite "secret" little waterfalls. Leigh reported "most everyone clicked off some very unique shots today, and most importantly, everyone seemed to have a GREAT time discovering some the "secrets"!" Here is one of Leigh's shots.

Niagara Glen Outing

2011-10-16T20:00:00.000-04:00

October 29, 2011

Location: Niagara Glen Nature Reserve

We had 12 members and guests show up for this outing. Everyone I talked to enjoyed the experience and opportunity to take photographs.

Mount Carmel Chapel

2011-10-16T18:00:00.000-04:00

The outing on Saturday, October 22 at the Mount Carmel Chapel was well attended with 14 club members and guests.

We got invited to stay for lunch and 8 of us took advantage. What a great lunch.

Secrets of Shorthills 1

2011-10-15T18:00:00.000-04:00

Secrets of Shorthills 1 - A Local Photographic Revelation

On Sunday, October 16th, Leigh Daboll lead an outing to some secret areas in "Shorthills".

After being postponed a day for weather, we had 11 participants who followed Leigh through forest trail and down valleys.

Leigh said that the journey would be rugged and it was.

Over and through streams and up and down steep valley walls.

In the end we all got great shots of waterfalls and fall colour.

Easy Birding Outing

2011-10-01T22:00:00.000-04:00

Saturday, October 1st

A group of 6 had faith that the weather would hold and went to Burlington for a good birding outing at the Valley Inn area (a marsh just north of the Royal Botanical Gardens). The usual characters were around, Chickadees, Red Wing Blackbirds, Nuthatches, ducks, geese, and swans. Blue Jays and Cardinals were about, but difficult to coach in because of the commotion of other visitors.

Outing - Rock Point PP

2011-09-17T22:00:00.000-04:00

Saturday, September 17th

We had a good outing to Rock Point Provincial Park for butterflies and dragonflies with 11 participants. The action was a little quiet (nothing visible) early on, but as the sun came out the butterflies and dragonflies came out of hiding.

New Blog to Provide Event Information

2011-03-03T09:00:00.001-05:00

This will be the main blog for the Welland Camera Club to keep members informed about new upcoming events within the club and the surrounding area. You can post information about an event or send the information to me at wellandcameraclub@gmail.com.