"NATURE'S SANCTUARY" PHOTOGRAPH EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION LAST NIGHT - WINNERS, AWARDS, PHOTOS ETC.

1st Place: Irene Cholewka - "The Coyote"

What a fantastic evening to kick off FOSS's one month "Nature's Sanctuary" photo exhibit at the Assembly Hall!
There were about one hundred attendees who turned up to see the sixty-seven beautiful photographs, to applaud the three winners and the honourable mentions, to enjoy Anne Brokelman's presentation on animal behaviour and her own work and, of course, to talk with others about all things Sam Smith Park.
A number of photographs were sold, there was great food and music.
If you weren't there last night, Assembly Hall Gallery hours are Monday to Friday - noon to 5 p.m., Saturday - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The Hall is located at 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive in South Etobicoke on the south-west corner of Col. S. Smith Prk. Dr. and Lakeshore Blvd. West.  The exhibit will close on November 8th.

1st Place: "The Coyote" - Irene Cholewka

"Excellent candid shot picking up the elements of camouflage in a crisp clean photo. 

If the coyote was in the background he would practically disappear. Clarity colouring and composition. Natural camouflage. An animal that many don't see in nature. Such a beautiful shot with vivid colour and eyes." 

(Juror Anne Brokelman's comments.)

 

2nd. Place: "The Droplet" - Monika Meulman

"Very nice crisp and clean composition and pay on shallow depth perception.

Striking, simply beautiful. The droplet is perfect. Fell in love at first sight."

(Juror Anne Brokelman's comments.)

3rd. Place: "The Catch" - Andrew Woronecki

"Nice play on water tension, reflective value and the nice surprise of the fish once you take a closer look.

Eye level dynamic shot. Reflections perfect. Fish coming home for dinner. The lighting in water perfect." 

(Juror Anne Brokelman's comments.)

 




"Honourable Mentions" went to Carol-Lynn Bamber, Liana Franciosi, Nancy Barret and Peter Wade.
In the Youth Category, 1st. Place went to Hannah R., 2nd Place to Emily R. and 3rd. Place to Claire D.  "Honourable Mention" went to Giuliana S.

Anne Brokelman and Liana Franciosi announcing award winners.

Food!

Music!  Juno Award winner, Adam Soloman.

EXCITING FUNDRAISER FOR FRIENDS OF SAM SMITH PARK

The artist Alan Li has generously offered to donate to FOSS a portion of the sales of his beautifully crafted print of a Belted Kingfisher, a bird that is often seen flying over the large wetland pond in our park. This is a limited signed edition of 40 8 x 10 inch prints and the cost is $40. Go to Alan'swebsite for more information and to see other fine prints he has for sale.

The print will be on display at the "Nature's Sanctuary" photo exhibit at the Assembly Hall which starts Thursday, October 13th. at 6 p.m. and closes November 9th.

CLICK HERE TO TO ORDER THE KINGFISHER PRINT

FOSS VOLUNTEERS SETTING UP AT THE ASSEMBLY HALL FOR THE "NATURE''S SANCTUARY" PHOTO EXHIBIT STARTING ON THURSDAY

OPENING RECEPTION - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13TH - 6 TO 8 P.M.

Normal Gallery hours: 

Monday to Friday
12 noon to 5 pm
Saturday
10 am to 1 pm

COMING SOON! FOSS PHOTO EXHIBIT (THURSDAY, OCT. 13) AND SPEAKERS' EVENING (THURSDAY, OCT 20)

SAM SMITH PARK BIRD WALK - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH

SUMMARY: MINUTES FOSS STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2016

Summary: FOSS Steering Committee Meeting     

September 27th, 2016

7:04 PM, LAMP, 185 5^th Street, Etobicoke

• PHOTO EXHIBITION: Opening Ceremonies: Assembly Hall: October 13, 6:00-8:00PM. The exhibit will be judged by artist Gordon Roy and celebrated nature photographer Ann Brokelman. Ms Brokelman will speak about her photography. Prizes will be awarded to participating photographers. A portion of the sales of his drawing of a Belted Kingfisher will be donated to FOSS by artist Allan Li. Refreshments. Free admission. Everyone welcome.
• NATURE TALKS: Join us at the Assembly Hall on October 20 at 7:00PM to hear talks by two avid naturalists and Sam Smith Park supporters. Tim McCarthy will speak about “Whimbrels” and Andrew Keaveney’s topic is “Urban Waterfront Parks: The Importance of Colonel Sam Smith Park to Wildlife”
• For additional information about the judges and speakers, refer to the FOSS website.
• For users of Sam Smith Park who have expressed concern to FOSS about the ad hoc sale of alcohol and food (and no provision of suitable sanitary facilities) during Aussie Rules football games, FOSS has been informed by the city that the sale of food and alcohol and the use of barbecues are not allowed except by special permit from the city licensing department. Anyone with concerns should call 311 or contact 311@toronto.ca.
• FOSS is concerned about the rapid growth of invasive burdock in the park. It presents a danger to small birds that get caught up in the seed heads. For more information, see an October 2015 article that appeared in the FOSS blog.
•  FOSS will investigate the possibility of a burdock cutting session to be held at approximately mid May to help eradicate this problem.
• SIGN VANDALISM IN COLONEL SAM PARK: Signage in the park is under constant threat from vandalism. Some of the signs appear to be irreparably marred. Pleased report all vandalism to 311 or 311@toronto.ca. The city’s response is complaint driven.