Introducing the new Nikon DL premium compact series & Nikon’s newest long-zoom COOLPIX

 By Evelyn Drake

The Nikon DL premium compact series: Putting pocketable power and legendary NIKKOR precision into the hands of passionate photographers. Pairing a large 1-inch sensor with superior NIKKOR lens technology, Nikon’s new compact DL24-85, DL18-50 and DL24-500 will help capture stunning images and 4K UHD video

Get closer to what matters: Nikon’s newest long-zoom COOLPIX cameras offer outstanding image quality and performance to creatively capture from afar. With Nikon’s new SnapBridge, the new COOLPIX B700, B500 and A900 provide a simplified way to share and transfer images easily

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Resolve Photo – Exhibit Opening: Simon du Plooy: Africa

 By Evelyn Drake

Opening Reception at Resolve Photo
Friday, Feb 19
6 p.m.

In the middle of Calgary winter, take a flight of imagination to Africa with Simon du Plooy. Simon is a Red Deer-based photographer with deep roots in South Africa. Drawing on his long familiarity with the region and many expeditions into the field with his camera, Simon’s exhibit shares an intimate view of African wildlife and environments.

Simon’s goal is to go beyond the typical postcard or magazine cover. “This is Africa as I see it, and the less obvious stories it tells.” Set your compass for Africa, with Simon’s photographs to guide the way.

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Nikon D500 – DX SUPERCHARGED

 By Evelyn Drake

Get what YOU want with the D500. It’s a compact powerhouse fusing the highest performance of Nikon’s professional D5 with the agility of the DX format. Portable and powerful, the D500 will enhance the way you shoot stills and video.

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Through the Lens of Expedition Travel Photography Seminar

 By Evelyn Drake

Special Travel Presentation with Guest Speaker National Geographic Photographer Michael Melford. Discover the expeditions of Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic Expeditions and learn how my expertise and insider connections can help you embark on a photographic journey of a lifetime.

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Photo Exhibit: Herein We Dwell: Unexpected Images of Calgary in the 1890s

 By Evelyn Drake

A rare glimpse into the everyday life of 1890s Calgary is presented with historical images of early neighborhoods and people. Guest curated by Peter Duthie, founder of Folio Gallery, former Exposure Photography Festival Chair, and educator.

This exhibit is running as part of the 2016 Exposure Photography Festival.

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Review on Fabrik

 By John Veldhoen

Some time ago, longer ago than I think, I was doing a stint working a sequence of industrial jobs. Rough carpentry, pipefitting, assisting oil and gas engineering, driving heavy machines, and roadwork; all of which might fall under the category of “the irritation of plot” inasmuch as during the same time I would take photographs, starting with a little Leica CL, that I bought from The Camera Store. I was living with a friend who worked in a steel foundry, all we did was work, eat, sleep, and do the hurtin’ Albertan sort of deal… But I started to shoot film, bit by bit. All of this came as a surprise to me. I wanted to work hard, and be in silence a lot, and to not think too much. Then, one day, during this period, during some time off, I was taking photographs on the street, and was approached by a young man who asked me if I “knew how to use that thing”… I still haven’t really found a way to answer the question, although I am not using that camera anymore. In fact, I don’t make pictures much at all. Nowadays I mostly just read and write about them…

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