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Tracy Hanes – Lalies & The Dutch 2024

Individual Exhibit

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Tracy Hanes Walks on the Wild Side

Lalies & The Dutch
7 King St. West
Cobourg, ON

Phone 905-372-2263
Website lalies.ca/
Instagram instagram.com/laliesandthedutch
Facebook facebook.com/laliesfoods

Hours
Mon to Sat: 8 am to 4 pm
Sun: Closed

Tracy Hanes
Email tracyhanes@yahoo.ca
Website naturesnaps.ca
Instagram instagram.com/naturesnapsbytracy
Facebook facebook.com/naturesnapsbytracy

 


Tracy Hanes

Walks on the Wild Side

A diminutive black and white diving duck I noticed on my neighbourhood pond in Cobourg in March 2020 took me down an unexpected path. I’d never seen such a duck before and ran home to get my camera, so I could use a photo to research its identity. That adorable bufflehead duck ignited a curiosity to see what else lurked in my local waterways, fields and woods and along roadsides, that I simply hadn’t noticed before. I brought my Canon EOS R camera on my daily walks and every day yielded a new discovery – owls, hawks, swans, finches, frogs, turtles – hence, why this exhibit is called Walks on the Wild Side. I had taken photos for my journalism career for years, as well as of horses. But wild birds and nature sparked a passion I didn’t know I possessed. Those daily walks and the creatures I found opened my eyes to a fascinating new world. My purpose with my photos to share with others the wonder and joy I experience when I come across a creature in its natural habitat. I’ve travelled to Newfoundland to photograph puffins and gannets, and to Mexico to document pink flamingos. But I still find my greatest inspiration close to home in Northumberland County, or in Peterborough County, where I grew up. My hope is to inspire others to appreciate the nature that exists close to their homes.

Bio

Tracy Hanes

I am a journalist and photographer living in Cobourg, Ontario who writes about real estate and development for the Toronto Star, among other publications. While I have occasionally had to take photos to accompany my writing assignments, my photo journey took an unexpected new direction in March 2020 when a little duck on a local pond piqued my curiosity. I took a photo to be able to identify it, and that inspired a passion for nature photography. Since that day, my Canon EOS R camera and a 100 to 500 mm lens comes along on all my walks in the area where I live, and when I travel, so I can capture the beautiful creatures or scenes I encounter. I reproduce my NatureSnaps images on photos, canvas, wood and metal, as well as on coasters, cards and mugs.

 

Lloyd Holmes and Sandy Randle – Snapshots Photo & Framing 2024

Small Group Exhibit

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Lloyd Holmes and Sandy RandleWildlife & Abstracts

Snapshots Photo & Framing
44 Front St N
Campbellford
Phone 705-653-0388
Website snapshotscampbellford.com
Instagram instagram.com/snapshotscampbellford

Hours:
Mon to Fri: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sat: 10 am - 3 pm
Sun: Closed

Note: Closed Easter Monday, April 1st.

Event:
TBC

Lloyd Holmes
Website flickr.com/photos/llohol66albums
Instagram instagram.com/glloydholmes

Sandra Randle
Email sandy.randle@sympatico.ca
Website sandra-lee-randle-photography.ca
Website 500px.com/Sandra-Lee-Randle
Instagram instagram.com/Sandra-Lee-Randle


 

Wildlife & Abstracts

Lloyd Holmes and Sandy Randle

Wildlife & Abstracts Is a dual exhibit with wildlife photography by Lloyd Holmes and abstract photography by Sandy Randle. Lloyd’s Wildlife exhibit is a presentation of his exceptional work in capturing the beauty of wildlife in it’s natural setting. Lloyd will be donating a portion of his proceeds to support the work of the Kingston Field Naturalists (www.kingstonfieldnaturalists.org), an organization dedicated to working to preserve wildlife and natural habitats. Abstracts is a selection of images from Sandy's recent explorations involving ICM and In The Round photography.

Lloyd Holmes

Currently in our present world we have a number of species of wildlife that is susceptible to becoming extinct and it was recently reported that another 40 species have been added to that list which will continue to grow if efforts are not employed to change their destiny. In 2023 hundreds of thousands of birds perished with the virus Avian Flu. Tens of thousands of acres of forest were destroyed by fire in northern Ontario and Quebec in early summer and I am sure high numbers of nests containing eggs and young were decimated plus all the mammals that could not escape. How many species has man jeopardized ruining their habitat with his incessant push for urbanization? Our wildlife is having to cope with too many adverse forces to continue to propagate and flourish.

When I go out into the field with my camera to attempt to get some good images of species I like to think that my photographs will be seen and appreciated by the millions of people that never or rarely get out in nature so have never seen an adult bird winging its way back to the nest with food for its young or a fox hunting in the wild for food to support pups back in the den or a whitetail doe teaching her fawn how to signal to the others that there is a possible threat nearby or a female turtle digging a cavity in sand or loose gravel to deposit her eggs into to start a new generation or a salmon battling a strong river current to reach the spawning grounds. I would like to think my pictures will benefit those people as well as those who enjoy viewing and/or collecting wildlife art rather than a memory of an extinct species.

More of my work can be viewed on my website: www.flickr.com/photos/llohol66albums

Sandy Randle

Photography is an emotional outlet for me; one that is constantly evolving as I discover who I am and how I fit into the universe. I feel connected to my surroundings when photographing landscapes and waterscapes, barns and farms, lighthouses, and other buildings and structures that are rich in history, as well as nature and wildlife.  A common feel to much of my work is moody lighting and skies. Dramatic clouds add depth and emotion, especially in black and white. Abstract photography (aka ICM or Intentional Camera Movement) has gotten my attention recently and I’m looking forward to exploring this field of photography. With ICM photography, instead of photographing a specific subject, I feel I'm recording an emotion or mood where the viewer can fill in the details from their imagination, or it may spark a long-forgotten memory from their past. In the Round Photography is another field of photography similar to ICM. It involves walking around the subject and shooting every few feet, until you’ve gone 360° around your subject. These images are then layered and blended to produce an impressionistic image.

More of my work can be found on the gallery pages of my website:  500px.com/Sandra-Lee-Randle or sandra-lee-randle-photography.ca

 

 

 

Lakefield College School Photography Club – The Nutty Bean 2024

Student Group Exhibit

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Lakefield College School Photography Club

The Nutty Bean Cafe
33 Queen St., Lakefield
Phone 705-652-9721
Website https://thenuttybeancafe.com/
Instagram instagram.com/thenuttybeancafe
Facebook facebook.com/thenuttybeancafe

Hours
Tues to Sat: 8 am to 3 pm
Sun: 10 am to 3 pm
Mon: Closed

Lakefield College School
Website https://www.lcs.on.ca/


Lakefield College School Photography Club

Educator: Wendy Darby

Lakefield College School photography club is a small special interest group where we are learning about the art of photography. We run all year long and enjoy taking photos around our beautiful campus and enjoyed the challenge of finding interesting textures for this year’s theme! We are mostly learning about the medium of digital photography but have also been learning about film photography and are very curious about what we can learn from the older style of the art. We are very excited to be a part of the SPARK Photography Festival this year and we hope you enjoy our exhibit at The Nutty Bean!

Photographers:

Angel Xu
Welcome to my exhibit. My name is Angel Xu, a 15-year-old photographer who has been capturing life's moments for the past three years. From the bustling streets of Shanghai to the diverse landscapes of Canada, my passion for photography has blossomed, driven by a desire to preserve the fleeting yet precious moments that evoke joy. As a teenager navigating through different cultures and environments, photography has been my steadfast companion, allowing me to document the beauty of cultural mixing and diversity that I've encountered along the way. Each photograph in this exhibit tells a story—a story of connection, discovery, and the richness of human experience. Through my lens, I aim to shed light on the intricacies of our world, celebrating the mosaic of cultures that shape our communities. Whether it's the record of a view during my trip in a part of Canada or the harmony of old and new appearing at the same time, same place, each image serves as a testament to the beauty found in embracing diversity. Thank you for joining me on this artistic adventure.

Isaad
As someone who has traveled to many different locations, I struggled to capture the diversity of the beauty all over our world. I started photography to be able to showcase the beauty of different settings in our world. My name is Isaad and I am currently in my grade 12 year at Lakefield College School. I have lived in many different countries, including Canada, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The different cultures contributed to my unique lens of the world. The two pictures I have submitted specifically are in Morocco and Saudi Arabia. The one in Morocco was taken in the medina (local neighborhood) in the city of Fez, which is home to one of the oldest market places in Morocco. This photo is meant to demonstrate the differences of architecture in Morocco compared to other places in the world. The second photo was taken in Saudi Arabia, specifically in Al Ula. Al Ula is home to one of the most beautiful and interesting natural landscapes (Sedimentary rock formations) in the world. In Al Ula, there is a place with close to 0 light pollution. Our family wasn’t allowed in this place because it was fully booked, but we were still able to make the most of our time there by driving somewhere nearby that had less light pollution and star gazed. In Saudi Arabia, seeing even a couple of stars is difficult, so being able to see so many stars in the night sky was a beautiful experience for me.

Nick Taitinger
My name is Nick Taitinger and I attend Lakefield College School as a grade 12. I have always lived in Ontario, Canada but I have always loved traveling, exploring the world, and documenting my experiences of it. I have been a lover of traveling for my entire life and have always enjoyed exploring and having unique experiences. My three photos highlight my experiences in the fjords of Norway, and the streets of the Moroccan medinas. These photos show my traveling and my admiration of the many beautiful sights I have encountered. Photography has been a skill that I have recently become interested in and pursued. I have always wanted to be able to capture every amazing moment the best I could possibly manage. The photographs encapsulate how the world looked perfectly in detail. These photos represent times in my life where I was truly happy and I wanted to capture those moments to live forever.

Joseph Ji
Much of my passion for photography comes from my father. I could still remember when I was little, my father carried both cameras for him and me and traveled to different places in the city, just for some good photos. When I first press the shutter button, everything around me seems to stop at that moment. Since then, I fell in love with that feeling. I also like traveling, because I can see many beautiful scenery that I have never seen before, and record them through my lens. My name is Joseph and that’s my story with photography.

Owen McIntyre
My name is Owen McIntyre and my piece depicts a figure disguised as a terrapin, a marine creature. The industrial background is casted in a fitting green hue. The whole piece represents how as a society we’ve casted away these marine creatures and have treated there habitats with the upmost disrespect. The contrast of the creature and the industrial setting provokes the viewer to make new connections further enhancing it connection to the environmental movement.

Cyrus Chen
As a passionate photographer who is connected with the natural world, my work is a heartfelt exploration of the beauty that surrounds us. I am Cyrus Chen, a student from Lakefield College School, and through my lens, I strive to capture the essence of nature.  Armed with my camera and a keen eye for detail, I have learned the art of patience, waiting for those fleeting moments when everything aligns perfectly to reveal the profound artistry of nature. This pursuit has not only shaped my artistic vision but has also instilled in me a profound appreciation for the natural and industrial world. These photos are part of my trip to Japan, and these photos capture profoundly key memories of the time I spent with my family. Being a part of the photography club has allowed me to share my passion and experiences with like-minded individuals who are equally fascinated by the power of photography to capture the beauty of our planet. My photography is a reflection of my deepest admiration for nature but also the city, which I feel linked with.

Willow Roberts
My name is Willow Roberts and I am currently a grad of Lakefield College School. I grew up in Kenya my whole life, exploring the bush, camping and fishing took up most of my childhood. I love being in nature and around animals and birds, taking photographs is a way for me to get outside and explore. My favourite things to photograph are birds, animals, and landscapes.

Ammielia Garbutt
My name is Ammielia Garbutt, I’m 15 years old and I’m a grade 9 student at LCS. I grew up here in Lakefield and I have many hobbies that I am passionate about including hockey and traveling, but recently I’ve become very interested in photography. At the beginning of the 2023 school year I joined the LCS photography club and it has been one of my best decisions so far. Over the past year I have become much more confident and experienced at taking photos. I’ve learned so much including finding the right angle, photoshopping, finding the center focus of my photo, using shadows, taking portraits and much more. I specifically love taking photos because photos hold memories. Whether the photo reminds you of a person you miss, a place that you long to be or a nostalgic moment, that you haven’t thought of in a long time. Photos could be pulling out your phone and taking a picture of the sunset, but they could also be so much more. This specific photo I have chosen to submit is of two blue frogs. Though the frogs don’t look harmful, they are blue poison dart frogs. They are considered to be one of the deadliest animals on earth, even one touch could be fatal to a human. The photo may not look like much, but there is much more to be deciphered.

Chloe Vuong
My name is Chloe Vuong, I’m currently a grade 9 student at LCS. My family is originally from Vietnam. I took this photo when I was going on a trip with my family in Ha Long Bay City, which is the most beautiful place for tourists and people who want to come visit Vietnam. It’s the best place to go on a vacation with your family and friends. The food is amazing, and there’s also an amusement park with a lot of games and roller coasters, which you will find very fun. But let me tell you about my photo journeys. When I was a kid, I always got annoyed when my dad and mom told me to get in the picture, and I refused to do it because I just wanted to take a picture of the scene and didn’t want to be in the photos with my family. But as I got older, I know that photos are very important, they keep all the memories, and every time you open those photos, it’ll bring you back to the feeling you have in those photos and suddenly bring you back to that moment. This photo is from an alley next to our hotel, and I always want to capture everything I find beautiful and keep it as a memory to always remember the time when I spent time with my family and friends.

 

Jean-Maurice Cormier – Pastry Peddler 2024

Individual Exhibit

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Jean-Maurice Cormier Water Diversions

Pastry Peddler
17 King Street
Millbrook
Phone 705-932-7333
Email pastrypeddler@sympatico.ca
Website www.pastrypeddler.ca
Instagram instagram.com/pastrypeddlermi
Facebook facebook.com/cafe.millbrook

Hours
Tuesday through Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm
Monday: Closed

Meet the Photographer Event
Thursday, April 11, 3 pm to 5 pm

Jean-Maurice Cormier
Newcastle
Email jmcormier101@gmail.com
Website jmcormierphotography.com/
Instagram instagram.com/jmcormier101
Facebook facebook.com/jeanmaurice.cormier.1


Jean-Maurice Cormier

Water Diversions

Jean-Maurice Cormier is an Ontario-based photographer who was born in the Maritimes. His photography encompasses Landscape, Street, Travel and Semi-Abstract.

Jean-Maurice is impassioned by photography because the process of taking images forces him to slow down and be hyper-aware of his surroundings. He hopes that viewers of his images will also take that time to pause and think, cutting through all the other visual stimulations of the modern connected world.

Having been raised by the ocean, Jean-Maurice often goes back to waters’ shores to seek inspiration for his photography. Consequently, he often comes across the various ways humans interact with oceans, lakes and rivers for pleasure and adventure, resulting in the compilation of images for this exhibit.

Jean-Maurice photographs in both black-and-white as well as in colour. He prefers not to restrict himself to one or the other, and assesses which is preferred based on the contrast in light, the composition and the textures.

Of the 12 images in the exhibit, 5 show surfers on Lake Ontario. It is always interesting to see how the Winter and off-season storms create most of the opportunities for the surfers to enjoy their sport, rather than in the Summer.
Four other images illustrate the exuberance of youth diving off a pier, showing off their adolescent bravado for the camera.
The last 3 images picture sailboats awaiting their next outing adventure.

To purchase any of these images as exhibited ($175 each) or in alternate sizes, scan the QR Code for contact information or email address above.

Kenneth Powell – Peterborough Public Library 2024

Individual Exhibit

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Kenneth Powell Iceland, Including Circumnavigation by Ship

Peterborough Public Library
Lower Foyer
345 Aylmer St N
Peterborough
Phone 705 745.5382
Website www.ptbolibrary.ca
Facebook facebook.com/PtboLibrary
Instagram instagram.com/PtboLibrary

Hours
Monday to Friday: 10 am to 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm

Closed Monday, April 1

Meet the Photographer
Tuesday April 2, 9 & 16
2 pm to 4 pm

Kenneth Powell
Peterborough
Phone 705-930-2304
Email kenpowell30@gmail.com
Website www.powellphotography.ca
Website powellponderings.com


Kenneth Powell

Iceland, Including Circumnavigation by Ship

In July 2023 my wife and I travelled to Iceland and spent some days initially  in the capital city, Reykjavik, and the surrounding countryside. We then boarded our ship, the Ocean Endeavour, contracted by Adventure Canada, and circumnavigated the island for 11 days.

These photos will take you on a visual journey into and around this rugged, primordial island on the edge of the Arctic Circle. The land is still forming so volcanoes, hot springs and lava fields mix with glaciers, rivers and waterfalls along with abundant sea life and birds.

Widely known as "the land of fire and ice," Iceland is home to some of the world's most active volcanoes and largest glaciers. It is also the land of light and darkness, all which make for wonderful photo opportunities.

We visited a number of communities, taking shore excursions utilizing zodiacs. Lectures were presented on many subjects (culture, including the Icelandic language, sea animals and bird life, geology, geography, and history).

Iceland is located at the intersection of the constantly drifting apart tectonic plates of America and Eurasia, which are volcanically active, and we were seeing evidence of this reality. In the last few days of our journey a volcano began erupting about 30 kilometres SW of Reykjavík. Apparently, as they say, “it’s the Fagradalsfjall Volcano system awakening again”.

Bio

Ken Powell

Ken has been behind a camera lens ever since he borrowed his father’s Leica when he was 14. Since then, photography has been a passion undiminished by time and circumstance.

His knowledge and experience has been built up through both taking and teaching courses and seminars, camera club memberships, commercial assignments - but mainly by shooting a whole bunch of photos.

His emphasis has been eclectic, but with a leaning to the outdoor world. He has connected his scuba diving with a large body of work taken underwater. His passions for canoeing, kayaking and wilderness travel, and his proclivity to carrying his camera wherever he goes, has resulted in a record of those endeavours. Through extensive travel around the world he attempts to document and interpret the resulting wide variety of cultural distinctions.

Ken has spent a number of years in the oil industry in Canada and internationally. Subsequently he was a business consultant, was Associate Director of the Canadian Outward Bound Wilderness School, and taught part time at Seneca College. He has served/serves on the boards of a number of organizations. He currently writes a blog on a wide variety of subjects. It can be found at: powellponderings.com.

He is married to Penny Rush and together they have five children and eight grandchildren.

This is Ken’s 10th exhibition in the SPARK  Photo Festival. He has been exhibiting his photographs since the festival’s inception in 2013.

Craig Dickens – Colborne Street Gallery 2024

Individual Exhibit

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Craig Dickens Cape Town

Colborne Street Gallery
36 Colborne St
Fenelon Falls
Phone 705 887.0997
Email info@colbornegallery.ca
Website www.colbornegallery.ca
Instagram instagram.com/colbornestgallery
Facebook facebook.com/colbornestreetgallery

Gallery Hours
Exhibit: March 28 to May 5, 2024

Mon to Sat: 10 am to 5 pm
Sun: Closed
Please note the gallery is closed Friday, March 29, 2024, for Good Friday.

For information about the artist, contact Darcie Kennedy
Email darcie@colbornegallery.ca
Website https://colbornegallery.ca/show/colborne-street-gallery-craig-dickens-cape-town-a-spark-photo-festival-exhibition

Reception and Artist Talk
Thursday, April 11th, 5 to 7 pm



Craig Dickens

Cape Town

This series of photographs was shot in Cape Town, South Africa, my first trip back since immigrating to Canada 36 years ago. Each of these buildings is in Bo-Kaap, formerly known as the Malay Quarter under the Apartheid Regime. Compared to the rest of the city, this neighbourhood has always been the most vibrant; dwellings teeming with brilliant colours and contrasting palettes as a way to celebrate the lifting of restrictions on home ownership by non-whites.

Standing in front of the houses, I had the sensation that I could taste every colour; limes were vibrating, reds made my heart beat faster. I felt these colours with my whole body before I released the shutter. When I look at the photos now, I relive the sensations that compelled me to capture the image in the first place. This is what excites me about photography; the ability to pause a moment forever by finding the still frame in a world that doesn’t stop.

Bio

Craig Dickens was born in Cape Town, South Africa and immigrated to Canada at age seven. By the time he turned 14, he had also lived in Thailand and Malaysia, and had visited India, Hong Kong, and England. Exposure to cultures that celebrate the vibrancy of life during these formative years solidified his love of imagery, colour, and composition. Returning to Canada and settling in Scarborough, Dickens was encouraged to seek out his high school’s photography program under the supportive guidance of Ms. Audra Nobel. It was there that Dickens began to explore the technical aspects of photography and processing techniques in a traditional darkroom setting.

Randall Romano – ECCO Art Gallery Studios 2024

Individual Exhibit

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Randall Romano Fragments

ECCO Art Gallery Studios
46A Queen Street
Lakefield

Website eccoartgallery.com
Instagram instagram.com/eccoartgallerystudios

Hours
Thurs to Sun: 11 am to 5 pm
Mon to Wed: Closed

Randall Romano
Douro-Dummer
Email rrphotography27@gmail.com
Website www.randallromano.com
Instagram instagram.com/randallromano

 


Fragments

In making photographs, I view the world in two different and distinct ways. Firstly, as a bigger picture, documenting the world as a complex, yet recognizable scene and secondly as a smaller picture, a less recognizable world, detached from a bigger subject.

Fragments reflects my observations into less noticeable places. A bigger subject  has been fragmented into small pieces, showing something less apparent and easily passed by. These smaller lesser seen observations bring to life the complexity of our world, not only a discovery but at times a revelation.

Randall Romano

Randall has been making photographs for over 45 years, initially in the nature/landscape genre, eventually evolving to run a commercial photography business focused on interior and exterior architectural clients. Since 2015, after closing the business, he focused solely on photographing subjects and projects that are of personal interest. These consist largely of street and documentary subjects. He has also been active in lecturing about photography, to a wide variety of Ontario camera groups. These presentations sought to stir up and challenge traditional notions on photography, bringing to light the work and importance of master photographers. A recent book publication: Reaching a Higher Level in Photography (2023) has come out of these presentations.

I believe the camera’s strength is its ability to capture fleeting moments, to stop time and create a sense of curiosity in the viewer. If a still image is to be successful it has to illustrate something missed and something fleeting. Chasing this fleeting moment of uniqueness allows me to better savour life.

A father of four children, Randall and his wife Catherine live on a rural property near Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

Jim Babbage and Stephanie Lake – Elmhirst’s Resort 2024

Small Groups

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Jim Babbage and Stephanie Lake - The Creative Drive

Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settler Line
Keene, Ontario
Phone 705 295.4591
Email elmr@elmhirst.com
Instagram instagram.com/elmhirtsresort
Facebook facebook.com/ElmhirstResort

Hours:
Mon to Sun: 9 am to 8 pm
On weekends, call ahead to ensure access to the gallery.

Reception
TBC

Jim Babbage
Email jim@jimbabbage.ca
Website jimbabbage.photography
Instagram instagram.com/jimbabbage

Stephanie Lake
Email stephanie.lake@sympatico.ca
Website stephanielakephotography.myportfolio.com/
Instagram instagram.com/stephanielakephotography


The Creative Drive

What moves someone to make a photograph? What is the impetus behind the decision to stop and grab your camera and then … wait … for that perfect, defining moment? What compels a photographer to visit the same location, over and over, at different times of year, planning to capture that scene when it is ready to tell its best story?

The answer to these questions is in the intrinsic creative drive of that photographer.

In this joint exhibition from Jim Babbage and Stephanie Lake, the decision was made to reproduce all images on canvas, all at the same dimensions, to help the viewer see beyond the frame and into the scene itself, to see more clearly what we as photographers saw at the moment of capture, to see what drives us as photographers.

Why, out of dozens or hundreds of photos, are certain ones chosen for printing or for an exhibition? We encourage to view these photographs and see if you, too can answer that question. Through these carefully curated images and accompanying short stories, Jim and Stephanie hope you can gain an insight into the elusive “why.”

Jim Babbage

Jim Babbage

 

I fell in love with photography just over 4 decades ago The summer before I started journalism school, my father gave me my first 35mm camera as a graduation present. It was a simple, manual 35mm film camera and it went everywhere with me. An entirely new world had just opened up in front of me. A world where I could share what I saw and how I felt.

After college, my passion to share knowledge and make photographs led me to long-lasting careers in those areas as both a college professor and creative professional. Several years into my professional photographic career, I launched Photoshop for the first time and once again, a new world opened to me. I became immersed in the world of digital, and soon began designing for the web in addition to taking photographs, teaching and writing. I loved the control that digital cameras and tools gave me over my vision.

Photography is as much therapy for me as it is a creative outlet. In recent years, our #FortressofModerateSolitude on Rice Lake has been an inspiration for me. You’ll see many photos in this exhibition from the Kawartha region.

I’ve been fortunate over the past few years, having several of my images sell through physical exhibits like Spark as well as through stock photography services. Knowing that someone is willing to part with their hard-earned income to take home one of my works gives me a true sense of satisfaction and joy.

Stephanie Lake

Stephanie Lake

 

My dad loved taking travel photos. He bought me my first camera as a young teen and from then I saw the world through the lens. I realized photography was going to be my profession when I started taking photos of moments with strangers, friends, animals and anything that looked good to me.

I was lucky enough to be given a break in my late teens to freelance for the North York Mirror. This was invaluable to the start of my career, as I had to learn how to photograph just about everything from hockey to events indoors to portraits.

My professional career over the last 40 years has included many clients with much of my work for Canadian Press Images. As a freelance event and portrait photographer, I never had to take a break from my passion.

Travel photos for me can be a step away from the house or a car or plane ride away.

My travels in the last 3 years have been focused on close to home and Kawartha cottage new to us. I’m so glad to have to opportunity to be re-inspired by the years of travel from local camping to Europe and Alaska and share my memorable views.

Linda L. Tatler – Village Pet Food Supply Lakefield 2024

Individual Exhibit

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Linda L Tatler 
Bonding: Humans & Horses
Rescued, Loved & Adopted

Village Pet Food & Supply
3305 Lakefield Road
Lakefield
Phone 705-652-9494
Website www.villagepetfood.ca
Instagram instagram.com/village_pet_food
Facebook facebook.com/people/Village-Pet-Food-Supply/100057427399155/

Hours
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 4 pm

Linda L Tatler
Peterborough
Email bluenosetoo@yahoo.ca


Linda L. Tatler

My SPARK exhibit this year displays two different themes with one common thread, my passion for animals and capturing that passion with my camera.

Bonding: Humans and Horses

Horses are special creatures. These animals are majestic, strong and able to display a broad range of emotions. They show similar physiological and behavioural responses to humans as they do to horses. Whether they are around humans or other horses they are amazingly communicative and thrive in social settings. These qualities are part of the reason why horses can develop such a strong bond with humans.
Creating a bond with a horse is a perfect way to learn how to open up emotionally and understand the importance of patience, trust and communication.

Photo 1: Elizabeth and Finn
When Elizabeth rescued Finn a year ago, he immediately became her “heart horse”. The two share an endearing bond. A neglected senior boy is now lavished with love.

Rescued, Loved and Adopted

Throughout my years working at a shelter, I have witnessed many abandoned, scared and often-times abused cats evolve and transition into an amazingly precious loving animal.

Photo 2: Amy
Was found at someone's back door. She was thin, matted and so in need of a loving home. She is now thriving in a forever home with two little girls and two other cats.

Photo 3: Buddy
Buddy was found with a jar on his head. When he was taken to the vet clinic it was also discovered he had two pellets lodged near his lung. He is now a very spoiled boy living in his forever home.

Linda Cardona – Empress Gardens 2024

Individual Exhibit

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Linda Cardona Nature's Glory

Empress Gardens Retirement Residence
131 Charlotte Street
Peterborough

Website empressgardens.ca
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Hours
Daily: 11 am to 7 pm

Reception & Meet The Artist:
Sunday, April 21, 4 pm to 6 pm

Linda Cardona
Peterborough
Phone (705) 772 5564
Email lindacardona@bell.net
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Artist Statement

Nature’s Glory

For years I have specialized in flower photography. It is what I am known for. Although I have enjoyed macro photography for years, it was time for a new twist. I have spent the last year learning and practicing multiple exposure, intentional camera movement and digital painting. I have learned so much and I am enjoying it immensely. It has opened new doors for my creativity.

Please join me in in my exhibit to see what I have learned. The adventure continues.

Bio

Linda Cardona

Linda Cardona is a Peterborough photographer who captures nature’s beauty in all four seasons.

Linda has loved photography for as long as she can remember and was inspired at a young age by her grandmother who was passionate about photography. Her grandmother travelled extensively and captured many exciting and fabulous images from around the world. Linda inherited her grandmother’s camera and so learned photography on a manual film camera. It was a great initial exposure to understanding the technical side of photography.

Linda prefers digital photography to the earlier days of film and she is well experienced with both Lightroom and Photoshop. Post processing allows her to take her photography to the next level. She has taken courses in both photography and post processing at Fleming College as well as many online courses.

Developing a “photographer’s eye” is an ongoing experience and Linda is always looking for the best angle to get that shot. She is constantly analyzing light, colours, shapes and lines.

Peterborough provides Linda with countless opportunities to photograph nature’s beauty, especially flowers. Landscapes and architecture are also favourite topics. She feels equally comfortable working in colour or black and white.