
February 2026 Internal Competition Judges
We sincerely thank our external judges for their adjudication and comments in our Novice, Intermediate and Advanced digital and print competitions. Their comments on our

We sincerely thank our external judges for their adjudication and comments in our Novice, Intermediate and Advanced digital and print competitions. Their comments on our

What is macro? Macro means big, the process of making small bigger. Make the minuscule larger than life. Ideally Macro photography creates an image on

We sincerely thank our external judges for their adjudication and comments in our Novice, Intermediate and Advanced digital and print competitions. Their comments on our

The Architectural Detail category celebrates the artistry found in the built environment by focusing on the intricate, often overlooked components that give structures their unique

Night photography uses long exposures to reveal the hidden colours, subtle details, and quiet movement that emerge after dark. The mix of darkness and artificial light creates scenes with strong contrast and atmosphere, making familiar places feel new. With a tripod and a bit of planning, you can capture city lights, starry skies, light motion and trails, silhouettes, or, in a different attempt, capture quiet and balance in places with low-light.

The Club’s Christmas Party Planning Committee elves have been working hard to organise a jolly evening for you on December 11th, 5:30 p.m. at Norway House. The registration cut-off date is November 25th, so register soon!

Anne McCarthy shares her thoughts on the inspiration behind her upcoming exhibit, Light Reigns, Shadows Rule, November 18-December 7, 2025 at The Gage Gallery. A new lens, an unfamiliar place, a get-together with like-minded people, or the promise of a walk are common inspirations that encourage us to create images.

We sincerely thank our external judges for their adjudication and comments in our Novice, Intermediate and Advanced digital and print competitions. Their comments on our images are a valuable learning opportunity for all participants and will help our club members in all their photographic endeavours.

A landscape photo is an image that captures the essence of an outdoor scene, often emphasizing the beauty of nature or the interaction between natural and human-made elements. Traditionally, landscape photography showcases vast, open spaces such as mountains, forests, rivers, or coastal views, but it can also include urban landscapes or industrial settings.

A few spots of rain in the latter two weeks of August held promise for a decent mushroom bloom in the remaining months of 2024. Given the dryness of the prior two years, this offered the possibility of a new dimension for my daily walks and hikes in and around Victoria. Close to normal rainfall in the ensuing four months supported a mushroom bloom to be remembered. VCC members enjoyed the benefits during the always popular mushroom field trips at the Royal Roads property.