Claude's Place is home to photographer Claude Dalley. Here he process the many digital images captured through the lens of his Canon Digital S.L.R. His first step is to edit out the images that are not worthy of printing. Using Photoshop Software, Claude ensures colour, light, composition and sharpness meet his own artistic standards.
For entry into juried Fine Art Shows Claude prints on quality Epson 13 in. X 19 in. Watercolour Paper using only Epson pigment inks. Claude likes the texture water colour paper gives to his prints.
Claude Dalley claims to have always had an interest in photography, but it wasn't untill retiring from the B.C. Government to become an avid RVer that he had time to more actively pursue this leisure activity.
Travelling extensively through out the south western United States, Alaska and making trips across Canada presented Claude with numerous photo opportunities. Dgital Photography allows him the luxury of taking thousands of photos while learning his craft.
Wanting to take photographs that were more than just holiday's remembrances, Claude purchased a Canon EOS D-SLR and enrolled himself in several digital photography courses. 2005 marked the transformation from hobby to craft as he worked in earnest perfecting techniques and putting into practice the knowledge he'd gained along with tips picked up from more experienced photographers.
In the last few years Claudes work has not only been selected for several juried Fine Art Shows but has earned awards. In addition to Fine Art Shows, numerous photographs taken by Claude have been selected for display at the Comox International Airport. Also,He has been published in Photographer's FORUM Best Photography 2008,2009.and 2011. Also, published on the front cover of 2011 Comox Valley Visitor's Guide.
Claude is currently an active and enthusiastic member of the Comox Valley Community Arts Council. Claude is also a keen supporter of the Muir Gallery and volunteers as a Gallery Assistant.