Cleve Dheensaw sports journalist for the local Times Colonist Newspaper with a well written article about The Eight Book in this mornings sports sections.
Thank you Cleve for the support with this book and over the many years not only coverage rowing in Victoria but all sports for youth to amateur to professional.
You are a true champion of your craft.
Three Days Grace, Finger 11 and Royal Tusk put on a massive show in Victoria on Sunday night. I’m surprised the SOFMC is still standing. I have not seen such a passionate, excited fan base and sound quality since Jelly Roll played the same venue last year.
Didn’t get a chance to meet in the pit between the stage and the fans, but @threedaysgraceofficial photographer Sanjay Parikh @sanjayparikhphoto has some fantastic photos from the concert, totally worth checking out if you haven’t already.
Exiting to work with Michael Chisholm covering FC Supra du Québec first Canadian Premier League match against Pacific FC on the weekend. I knew I would likely have the opportunity and added pressure of photographing the team’s first goal in franchise history which I did coming in the 34th minute off the foot of Loïc Kwemi. Then a total bonus for the visiting team as with the game tied 2 -2 deep into stoppage time Alexandre Marcoux (the second overall CPL-U SPORTS draft pick) played hero scoring the winning goal and lifting FC Supra to their first victory of the CPL season as well as in franchise history.
On Sunday I brought my 600mm lens downtown for two hours of street and feature photography. A 600mm is usually found on the sidelines of a sports field — not walking down city streets — but every now and then it’s a good idea to do the opposite of what you think makes sense.
I had no real plan. I started at the Legislature, where people had gathered at the cenotaph in solidarity with those protesting political instability in Iran. I wandered toward the water and spotted two men paddling a beautiful wooden canoe past a bright yellow Prince of Whales boat.
From there I headed to Dallas Road and walked out to Finlayson Point, where a hummingbird perched perfectly on a branch and the view stretched east toward Clover Point. I made my way back downtown to Yates Street, chasing the last light as it hit different sections of the street — a man walking his dog, a woman doing her makeup in the reflection of a storefront window.
On the drive home, the moon began rising over the horizon. Blue sky, sunshine, Sunday evening — I knew people would be gathered at the top of PKOLS taking it in. From Lohbrunner Road near the Lochside Trail, I found the perfect angle for a 600mm.
Shooting features downtown with a 600mm definitely draws attention — and plenty of curious questions — but ending the day photographing the moon with my son beside me, excited to capture it himself on my camera and his iPhone, was the best part of all.
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A family-focused two-game set between the Victoria Royals and Wenatchee Wild brought plenty of emotion and intensity. The Royals honored their incredible billet families and 20-year-old players, and also took part in celebrating Lunar New Year by wearing special themed jerseys during warm-ups.
The Wild came away with the win on Friday night, but the Royals answered back with a big victory on Saturday. With both teams battling hard for the final WHL playoff spot.
On a personal note thank you to the @sofmcvic staff who have been so patient and helpful while I have been learning and experimenting with the remote camera placed over the goal in the catwalk. 🙏
Portraits of Jennifer Gunter, Principal Bassoon of the Victoria Symphony and bassoon former instructor at the University of Victoria.
Jenny recently partnered with Fox Products Corporation as a featured artist and required some updated photos. We set up in my home studio and shot for about 30 minutes, developing a few fun ideas inspired by images of other artists on the Fox website, along with some creative concepts of our own.
I really enjoy these types of photoshoots, where creativity, technical ability, and intrapersonal skills come together. Helping a subject feel comfortable and at ease to me is just as important as having a firm grasp of required technical skills, and creative imagination that when combined result in a group of images that the subject, photographer, and client can all be proud of.
Thank you Jenny for a wonderful afternoon.
Fans rejoice as Megadeth, Anthrax and Exodus visit the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria, on February 15, 2026. #megadeth #megadethlive #megadethfans #anthrax #exedus
Scenes from the Legislature as instead of the giving the traditional speech from the throne, B.C.’s lieutenant-governor Wendy Cocchia expressed gratitude to the Tumbler Ridge first responders, health care workers, teachers, and school staff whose courage and swift action helped save lives. 📷 for @bclegislature
