I Love the Okanagan / Discuss

melbaczuk    says:

www.flickr.com/photos/26764455@N05/galleries/721576239521...

Kim Thomas

JeremyOK    says:

This is super cool, Melanie -- I haven't followed Kim's photos before, but your gallery tribute has shown me the error of my ways. Wonderful mix of shots, diverse and rich.

Thanks for taking on the challenge! Anyone else want to select a member of the group to feature?
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Lori-B.    says:

This is a great idea Jeremy? Is the collage a Big Huge Lab creation or is there a way of copying the Gallery collage and pasting it in your comments to get it to show up in this discussion?
Thanks for introducing me to Kim's eclectic collection of shots.
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

No, I just took a screenshot of the thumbnails in the gallery, then cropped it and uploaded it to my stream...and copied the html to paste in here. You gonna do one too?
:)
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

Lori-B.    says:

Yep. Maybe more than one. Someone I know and maybe someone I pick randomly from the group membership.
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

Coooool...I'll look forward to seeing yours. I want to do a couple more too.
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

jamica1    says:

I've taken up this splendid idea of Jeremy's to create/curate a gallery of Drew Makepeace's images. I hope you all enjoy them as much as I did. www.flickr.com/photos/jamica1/galleries/72157623958763580/

Drew Makepeace

JeremyOK    says:

Fantastic, jamica1. I'm way too excited about this little group project, and really enjoyed seeing Drew's photos in a new way.
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

Lori-B.    says:

I had a great time diving through the archives of b.c. photoworks. Mandy has an extraordinary photostream of BC's mountains, lakes, wildlife, abandoned buildings AND two flower shots.

You will quickly observe her ability to photograph the ethereal magic of mist and light.

Mandy in the Mist


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JeremyOK    says:

So cool, Lori! What an incredible collection of pics. Must not have been easy to narrow them down to 18, though -- she's got so many beauts. Smart theme choice.
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

B.C.Photoworks    says:

lol..... 2 flower shots : D
Thank you Lori and Jeremy ....she blushes.

For me this was a wonderful idea. It gave me a chance to look through Steve's pictures once again. While I admire the photography skills of a great many people in this group, Steve was my inspiration and mentor for Okanagan landscape photography.

He once said, "it's all about the light". I always think of that now, before I press the shutter.



www.flickr.com/photos/mandy_polson_photography/galleries/...

Once again, great idea....more to come!
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Lori-B.    says:

WOW!!! What a collection.
Here is the screen shot. Maybe Jeremy can work his magic and add it into your comment box.

Editor's note: Sure thing! Thanks for posting the thumbnail screenshot, Lori. -- Jeremy
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B.C.Photoworks    says:

Thanks Lori !
I have another ...
This one will make everyone smile !!!
It was fun creating Lori's galley, I found some new favorites and dicovered a few beautiful shot's I had missed !
www.flickr.com/photos/mandy_polson_photography/galleries/...

whimsical lori

BentleyC66    says:

oh my goodness....their are some talented folks!!! WOW they are all beautiful!
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

Mandy, what a super cool idea to do a tribute to storm light -- you did a great job collecting them, too. I recognized some favourites of mine and got to see some ones I hadn't noticed before. I guess it'll be two years this summer since he passed away.

Once in a while someone leaves a comment on one of his pics and it'll pop up in my "Recent Activity"...after a moment of sadness, I usually click in and check out some of his shots. Kinda cool that his excellent photos live on.

The gallery you did for Lori is fantastic too. Whimsical indeed -- great humour and warmth in those selections. What fun!
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

rick forgo    says:

This is a terrific idea! So many groups are very cold and impersonal, but this is a great touch.
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

melbaczuk    says:

great photos so far!!! love this idea!!
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

Jason Drury    says:

Been loving the collections so far! Here's one I put together for group member life undefined.

life undefined

rick forgo    says:

Thanks yukonchase, I'm pretty stoked on that! Some kind words indeed, you might be better at talking about my own pictures than I am!

I'm on the road so I probably won't be able to put one together for anyone soon, but when I'm back in July I'll be on it!
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BentleyC66    says:

Hope I do this right...here is my first gallery with more to come!

www.flickr.com/photos/40744215@N08/galleries/721576238000...

The Bird Whisperer!

JeremyOK    says:

Wow, I'm admiring the thoughtful, analytical introduction to your life undefined gallery, yukonchase -- quality writing, and the selection of photos is excellent too. I'm also fascinated by how we tend to portray and idealize landscapes, and agree that Rick has really carved out his own style and perspective by bucking that trend. Very, very cool -- well done, and thanks for participating.

You did it, Carol! Looks great -- a fitting tribute to our local Bird Whisperer. I like the humour and sense of wonder in your comments for each photo as well. Very nice!

I did another one too, having resisted the urge to blow dozens of hours on multiple galleries before anyone else had done some too. I picked Greg, and narrowed down the theme -- he's got enough great photos that it would be easy to do another bunch of galleries with no duplication. Anyway, here it is: The Trees of GGASP.

The Trees of G.GASP

okanaganboy says:

Drew's Views

Drew's Views Gallery

JeremyOK    says:

Cool, Darrel -- looks like Drew's the first to get two galleries, and it's fascinating to compare them. Different curators, different selections, totally different vibes. His stuff is perhaps most interesting to recontextualize like this. I'm loving these abstract ones -- there's some real beauty on display, from places you wouldn't expect to find it.
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

okanaganboy says:

agreed, and i think there's real opp. here for the artist to break out of that "emotional attachment" thing and become a little more aware of how and what others interpret and appreciate..........thereby maybe leading to some kind of "morph" for both...................
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JeremyOK    says:

Yes, well said. That is my hope too.

I must say again, this little project has been really engaging and rewarding. I've been adding the new galleries to the list at the top.

Thanks to everyone who has invested some time into this -- the results are exciting. I've been particularly interested in the commentary, finding out why people selected certain photos and putting them in context. I'm looking forward to seeing (and reading) the next batch...keep 'em comin'.

My apologies for all the editing I've been doing on these comments -- it's mostly just to get pictures into the comments that contain a gallery link so they don't get lost in the shuffle. From yukonchase's, I saw that you could just paste in the link to the gallery and put square brackets around it for the gallery icon to show up in the comment -- slick!
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ABMphotography (Trialsmaster2)    says:

After two days, I was finally able to narrow down Ryan and Sabina's awesome photos to a gallery containing just 18. What a talented photographer!! If these photos don't make you want to get out and explore some back roads or hiking trails around the Okanagan, I don't know what will!



www.flickr.com/photos/trialsmaster2/galleries/72157623984...
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BentleyC66    says:

Here is Gallery #2....still have a few more to do!

www.flickr.com/photos/40744215@N08/galleries/721576238609...

Phillips

☽Moon~Goddess~Earth☾    says:

Wow, these are all so wonderful!
I hope to do one soon, however if there's a deadline, i may not make it.....is there a deadline?

Have a beautiful day everyone!
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

ABMphotography (Trialsmaster2)    says:

I'm pretty sure this is an ongoing thing and doesn't have a deadline that I know of :)
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

No deadline, just an open project for fun.
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

bulliver    says:

Here's one for Carol by me:

Carol Bentley

BentleyC66    says:

Darren , THANK YOU! very sweet!
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

jamica1    says:

Are we letting this project flag? C'mon this was an outstanding idea. Not least of all, who is going to have the moxie to curate a gallery of our peerless leader's images? Hmmmmm?
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

G.GASP    says:

I'm not worthy...
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

Funny, I was working on another one last night and finally got around to posting it today. As a more open-ended long-term project, I think we can expect lulls in the action -- it takes a significant investment of time to do it well (as you know jamica1), and not everyone is into this kind of thing...so it may fade away once the most keen types have already done one, which is fine.

And please don't think anyone needs to do a gallery of my stuff just because I fill this group with my blathering. I chose to look at shyrz's awesome stuff for my latest curating attempt: shyrz landscapes.


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stjoe    says:

jamica1... I would have no problem doing it if I had a moment to myself where I didn't feel like my brain was falling out of my head and my muscles were tearing away from my bones.

... and anyway, Jer knows I have a gallery in my head of his best. That's good enough for him ;)
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

Looks like you've been generous with your faves, stjoe-- good luck narrowing 137 down to 18. Your brain and body tend to stabilize in November, I think.
:)
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

okanaganboy says:

Jeremy

JeremyOK    says:

Thanks Darrel, neat to see some photos I'd forgotten appear in there. Although disturbing to discover that I had forgotten them.
:)

I'm stoked about how this project has developed. I had hoped that a few people would give it a try, so 15 galleries in this first month has exceeded my expectations. Still lots of talented folks in the group who would make for wonderful gallery targets...and wonderful gallery makers too.
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

jamica1    says:

This topic without a Jeremy gallery would have been Hamlet without the Prince. I found "colour" an interesting and unexpected criterion for a selection of Jeremy's work. But of course, how could one go wrong given the material to work from? Thanks and kudos okanaganboy.
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

jamica1    says:

I've made so bold as to curate a second gallery: www.flickr.com/photos/jamica1/galleries/72157624101367994/ This time of the work of bulliver (Darren Kirby). Hope you all like it.

The Paths of bulliver

JeremyOK    says:

Super cool jamica1 -- I love the choice of the path motif as an organizing principle. It makes for an unexpected and interesting cross-section, and gives these a sense of motion and pull, even when the scene itself is static. You've put real effort into making compelling comments that pull the gallery together -- well done!
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

bulliver    says:

Thanks jamica1!
Posted 25 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

I had started a gallery for melbaczuk a week or so ago, but got interrupted and stalled. She's got some wonderful portraits, travel photos and all kinds of cool experiments -- I settled on repetition as a theme, selecting my favourite patterns and repeated shapes from her stream. Enjoy!

melbaczuk's repetition

BentleyC66    says:

I haven't had or felt like doing to much since the loss of my mom and started this before , finally had some time so thought I should finish this....

No "Bulliver" ...

jamica1    says:

A fine selection; two thumbs up to Bentley and Bulliver.
Posted 24 months ago. (permalink)

melbaczuk    says:

I decided to another one as I am so impressed by all of these photos..


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JeremyOK    says:

Awesome, Mel. I've followed Laureen's stuff for a while, but many of these were new to me -- a wonderful gallery that really shows off her unique style.

Looks like 19 galleries...who will be the one to push us to 20?
:)
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bulliver    says:

Thanks again Carol! I have a couple more galleries in mind...matter of finding the time to do them proper...
Posted 24 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

I guess I answered my own question -- I'm the one to take us to 20 galleries! I really enjoyed the one (well, two) Jason (yukonchase) had done for Rick (life undefined), and decided to delve deeper into his photostream. Another abstract gallery, as that seems to be what I'm drawn to these days:

jasondrury-perc eption-reality

Jason Drury    says:

Thanks Jeremy!! I'm honored you have put together a great gallery of my photos. Sorry I haven't been very active lately in the group. I'm off on Haida Gwaii (the Queen Charlotte Islands) working as a fishing guide for the summer so I won't have much of a chance to take part in Flickr again until September most likely. Until than, have a great summer everyone!!

Jason
Posted 24 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

I'm jealous, Jason -- always wanted to see Haida Gwaii. Enjoy! I hope you're taking some photos along the way.
Posted 24 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

It looks like this project may become one of the personal variety.
:)

I've finally forgiven okanaganboy for purging his amazing archives a couple of months ago. He's slowly rebuilt it to the point where it demanded a gallery.

Serenity Now

jamica1    says:

Great project and great addition to it.
Posted 23 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

Thanks jamica1 -- you all done with your galleries? Still lots of members to profile in the group...
:)
Posted 23 months ago. (permalink)

jamica1    says:

I went deep into the membership list for this one: www.flickr.com/photos/jamica1/galleries/72157624617857690/

Real, Unreal, Surreal

jamica1    says:

In retrospect, launching this gallery late on a Friday afternoon before a long weekend was maybe not the brightest idea. But as Jeremy says, lots of people still to profile. Any others taking up the challenge?
Posted 22 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

I've been meaning to add this gallery for at least five months -- my apologies for the delay.

Cross-Section: Jamica1

jamica1    says:

OMG, I'm overwhelmed. On behalf of myself and the other half of Jamica I thank you most sincerely Jeremy. This is wonderful to see -- a real honour, most especially coming from you.
Posted 17 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

Oh, no worries. It was fun. I'm hoping maybe this might trigger a few more galleries.
Posted 17 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

This one is a sort of mini-gallery -- I was assembling 10 of Rick Forgo's shots for the Awesome Okanagan profile on his stuff, and the gallery function was a nice way to collect them. No commentary in the gallery, as Rick's own words in the article provide great context.

Rick Forgo: Re-idealizing.. .

jamica1    says:

Rick has a marvelous ability to capture that urban grit in an uncompromising fashion that also avoids obvious chiches. Wonderful selection here Jeremy. Even a somewhat gritty looking Rick! Two thumbs up to the pair of you.
Posted 16 months ago. (permalink)

rick forgo    says:

Thanks again for the feature Jeremy. I'm happy with how it turned out, and glad to have the exposure and an opportunity to say my piece.
Posted 16 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

It was great fun. Rick, you had expressed interest in doing a gallery earlier in the year -- I'd love to see another one added here if you've got an hour some time soon.
Posted 16 months ago. (permalink)

rick forgo    says:

I'll see what I can do, I'd still like to do one. Truth be told though, I am not really familiar with the work of photographers in the group that have not yet been profiled. Once I've got some free time I'll sit down with the pool and see who sticks out...
Posted 16 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

How about a retrospective on Karsten? You're familiar with his style, and could include a mix of his current coastal pics and Okanagan stuff from before he moved.
www.flickr.com/groups/okanaganvalley/pool/30639521@N00/
www.flickr.com/photos/karstosis/sets/72157600226588153/
www.flickr.com/photos/karstosis/sets/72157601476385423
www.flickr.com/photos/karstosis/sets/72157608325690047/

Good luck picking 18! The tricky part would be choosing a theme or organizing principle for the gallery...such a range.
Posted 15 months ago. (permalink)

rick forgo    says:

That's a great idea Jeremy, I'm pretty familiar with his older stuff too. I should be able to do it within a couple weeks, once I'm done working seven days a week.
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JeremyOK    says:

Kuhl People

KUHL PHOTO    says:

what a great way to explore eachother's photos, and give much deserved tributes!! we are honored to be included, and thrilled to contribute one ourselves: to jeremy :)

JEREMY HIEBERT

JeremyOK    says:

Thanks so much! What fun to see our photos through someone else's "lens" like this.

Feel free to add additional ones --- it is an excellent way to become familiar with a photographer's approach, style and progression over time.
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jamica1    says:

This just keeps getting better and better. What a great idea. I love this group.
Posted 14 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

It's been a few months since the last couple of galleries, but I've been meaning to do one for Andrew for a while. He's got a great eye and a growing collection of excellent photographs. Here are just 18...

Andrew //

JeremyOK    says:

I threw together a gallery of 18 for an In Focus feature on Kim Thomas that will appear soon in Awesome Okanagan. Narrowing these down to eight for the article was tough -- she's got tons of incredible portraits. We don't see much of her stuff in our little landscape group, but she's occasionally posted as an honorary member. Mel had also done one of the earlier galleries featuring Kim, but it appears to have lost some shots over time.

Kim Thomas In Focus

jamica1    says:

Well call it presumptuous of me but I have been so bold as to create a Gallery of Jeremy's photographs.

Variable Geometries

JeremyOK    says:

Thank you! No judgment required -- it's a gift.

Although things have obviously slowed down with this project, we're closing in on 30 galleries, and I'd love to see a couple more if anyone has an idea for another.
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jamica1    says:

Let's keep it going!
Posted 10 months ago. (permalink)

okanaganboy says:

www.flickr.com/photos/lukesview/galleries/72157627180200717/

ABMphotography

ABMphotography (Trialsmaster2)    says:

Thanks so much for the gallery and great descriptions, okanaganboy! I feel so honored.
Posted 10 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

Not that there was a shortage of Drew Makepeace galleries already, but I did another one, taking us to a grand total of 30 for this project:

Drew Makepeace In Focus

JeremyOK    says:

So much for our nice round number of 30 galleries. I'm doing another In Focus article for Awesome Okanagan, and collected a number of Caillum's amazing photos for the feature:

Preserved Light In Focus

Photography Through Tania's Eyes (Away)    says:

Let's make it an even 32 :) Here is a gallery of Carol's beautiful landscape shots.

Carol's Landscapes

Photography Through Tania's Eyes (Away)    says:

I couldn't figure out how to post it properly :)

Editor's note: Square brackets around the link does the trick...
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jamica1    says:

Great job Tania and great job Carol.
Posted 2 months ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

A different type of gallery, for sure...but I thought our Best of 2011 challenge generated some beauties that should fit in nicely here.

ILTO Best of 2011

melbaczuk    says:

Mels Creative Humor

melbaczuk    says:

Beauty in the Simple things

JeremyOK    says:

These are fantastic, Mel -- thanks for including the links here. Anyone else feeling inspired by something they're seeing in someone's photos that could make for a new gallery?
Posted 5 weeks ago. (permalink)

JeremyOK    says:

In preparation for another In Focus article, I put together a gallery of some favourite bird shots of Tania's.

Through Tania's Eyes