Womens Walking

A cool damp day,but a good walk at Whippletree.The shops were decorated
for Christmas and quite interesting.Lunch at the Pioneer House was enjoyed
by all.This was to be our last walk till the new year,but some of us felt we might
like some exercise after Christmas.If anyone else is interested,you may get in
touch with Joan or myself.May everyone have a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year for 2011. Also wishing you some quiet moments to enjoy
the beauty of the season. ....... V.M.

mens walking group

Mens walking group

Well it did'nt rain on us today, not in shawnigan you say only snow, Ha
We got 2 flakes of snow I think , any way it was a good walk, and we did 9.??
Kms . also had good food and service in the Black Swan, next week a local walk depending on the weather. we are planning a walk in Victoria area at the end of the month. tks c u next week

Womens Walking

A good walk around Briarwood including the park and Briarwood Green
behind Kerry Village.The small creeks are raging and waterfalls are huge.
This is another small farm area with a variety of animals.We returned to the
Legion for coffee and turtles.Next monday the 20th.we will walk near
Whippletree Junction,see some Christmas decorations and come back to
the Pioneer House for lunch.We miss Pearl who is a faithful walker and
wish her a speedy recovery.Meet at the Legion at 10 a.m.         V.M.

Womens Walking

Around Briarwood.

Mens walking group

That was a good 9k walk yesterday. and the sun was welcomed. But with all those dogs around we did have to keep an eye on Bill, Ha.
Next week is our xmas lunch so we can do a walk around the area behind Shawnigan Lk school and then to the Black Swan for lunch about 11:30 okay? Tks c u then

Men's Walking Group

It's good to be on the right side of the fence.

  

Another batch! How many? Count em.

This was our morning walk, going through the wilds of Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay area. We met all dangers head on and came out victorious!
Ed

Womens Walking

Eight of us walked near St. Johns Church.Nice country area,many fields,farms,
and animals.We also saw two VERY LARGE ant hills and a frozen pond
with many ducks flying in and skating to a halt.Actually their braking system
is quite good.We are fortunate to have many interesting things to see on our
local walks.Next week,monday Dec 13th. will be our last walk for 2010.
See you all at the Legion at 10 a.m. when we will decide where we will
walk.            V.M.

Womes Walking

Mens walking group

Men's Walking Group

Rat Lake with ice.

No fellas - that ice is not safe to walk on!

This morning's walk in great sunshine and cold.

Mens walking group

We had a good walk this am, threw a few rocks on the ice at Rat Lk most stayed on top of the ice, Also we figured out a skit for February at the YSAG function. Shhhhh its a secret!!! next week a local walk depending on the weather. I'M going to try to get a picture up here latter. TKs

YSAG Computer/Photography Group

Hi,

At our next meeting, December 7, 2010 the emphasis will be on Photography.

Bring your cameras and the Manual.

Let's discuss the special icons shown on our cameras such as Portrait, Landscape, Sports, etc.  Each camera is a bit different but each will have about 5 or 6 settings you can choose from.  These are settings that allow you to shoot in "Automatic" meaning the camera decides what it thinks is best as far as shutter speed, aperture, ISO and white baleance is concerned, plus others.  This takes care of all the technical stuff and it is remarkable how good an image is produced.  Sometimes it is better than anything you could have done going manual and putting your settings in.

So, this is great isn't it.  Yes, but....sometimes it is nice to shoot manual, isn't it?  Anyway the least we should do is learn and know what that camera is doing for you.  Here is the plan.  Let;s consider each setting and try to determine what that fancy digital gadget is actually doing in there.

 Other stuff:  Some interesting sites: Sophies Photo: Check it out http://sophiephoto.com/?pageID=643627

A site I have been following with lots of good photo advice, Digital Photograpy School: http://www.digital-photography-school.com/

A weekly competion at this site: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/12cb1464b2a13117  This is called "Signs". 

Also on this site: 11 Surefire Landscape Photography Tips.

 And finally a picture taken at the Old Mill Park to make this email interesting.

 Ed