For the seventh consecutive year, two popular Birds in Focus events will take place in Tsawwassen.
On Saturday, April 7, visual presentations will be at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre while on Sunday, April 8 a photography workshop will be held at the historic Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park.
The visual presentation evening is always entertaining not only for photographers and bird watchers, but others who enjoy seeing spectacular photographs presented by three skilled photographers and naturalists.
The program starts at 6:30 p.m. with an opening reception and light refreshments where attendees can tour the arts centre and see an array of works by local photographers and artists on display.
The main program starts at 7:30 p.m. with three renowned B.C. photographers/naturalists presenting selections of their photos in a story-like yet informative and entertaining manner.
Langley’s John Gordon, a 30-year photojournalist and author, has travelled extensively across Canada as well as around the world, including recent trips to the UK and Mexico. Vancouver’s Connor Stefanison’s work has been featured in numerous publications and he has been successful in many prestigious photography competitions. Local phenom Liron Gertsman, although only 17, has already won multiple awards and was recently the featured photographer for the British Columbia Field Ornithologists Association.
This is a family-friendly event and all ages are welcome. Admission is $5 payable at the door. Pre-registration is recommended by calling 604-943-9437 or email: [email protected].
The photography workshop goes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will see local photographer Jack will preside over the session made popular by the late Ursula Easterbrook. His presentation will explore basic and advanced photography skills, techniques, digital aspects, equipment selection, places to go and more.
There is a maximum of 20 participants (minimum age 12) and advance registration is required by calling 604-432-6359. A fee of $20 will be collected.
Participants should bring their camera, memory card, tripod and anything else needed to photograph birds. The feature attraction will be a practice session in the park with captive raptors.
Birds in Focus events are organized and co-sponsored by the Delta Naturalists Society, the Boundary Bay Park Association, the City of Delta and Metro Vancouver.
