CPC 2024, Kelowna, BC

Having recently returned again from Antarctica in February 2024, I gave lectures on Antarctica to the CAPA biannual CPC, held in Kelowna June 25-27, 2024.

Through the use of AV show stills & video, large fine art prints, and recently published fine art photo books, I outlined some of the amazing photo opportunities that can be found in the southern hemisphere of the planet below 60 deg S latitude. This included material from the Falklands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Archipelago.

Tips on the logistsics of planning a trip to this special part of the world were also provided.

The dramatic impact of the Bird Flu on tourism to the area, particularly South Georgia, was also emphasized.

South Georgia - Paradoxical Island in the South Atlantic

On Jan 23, 2025, I will be talking on South Georgia to members & guests of the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club. Topics covered will include the marine wildlife, the importance of the whaling industry to WW I, the role South Georgia played in the Falklands War, as well as the heroism associated with Sir Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated trip aboard the Endurance - as part of the Imperial TransAnarctic Expedition.

Exploring Scotland - from land, sea, and Skye with David Clow - March 2025

I will be giving a Zoom lecture on Scotland to the Nova Scotia Photo Guild on March10, 2025. This will be based on my month long trip to the land of my ancestors, in September 2023. My talk will include both still and video imagery taken with Nikon cameras, as well as DJI microdrones.