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The only way to guarantee a spot is to submit a payment.

At the OCC Portrait Workshop you will have an incredible opportunity to learn to photograph 6 models using portable and studio lighting setups. Under the eye of experienced photographers you will achieve photos worthy of your portfolio.

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Devil's Punchbowl is a ribbon waterfall 37 metres (121 feet) in height and a crest width of 3 metres (10 feet). Located at the Devil's Punchbowl Conservation Area in Stoney Creek, the area actually contains two separate falls: the Upper Falls is the classical shape, while the Lower is the ribbon type. Known at one time as Horseshoe Falls, it is the third highest waterfall in Hamilton.

The Devil's Punchbowl does dry up often and has water flowing after rainfalls and during the winter snow melt. Often when water is flowing, it is a trickle- however, this is still an impressive sight, as this thin ribbon waterfall falls 37 metres before making contact with anything.

Above from : http://cityofwaterfalls.ca/devil_punchbowl.html

I have visited the area on Dec 21st and it is accessible with some water flow. I will update as we get closer to the time. There are trails to the bottom which allow you to walk to the base of the falls for some dramtatic views. However, wintery conditions could make this difficult. These trails may require about 45 minutes with some elevation changes.

It is possible to also visit the historical Battlefield House in Hamilton after this venue.

How to get there

To reach the Devil's Punchbowl by car, exit from the QEW onto Centennial Parkway South.

Merge onto Centennial Pkwy N/RR 20 S
Continue to follow RR 20 S4.7 km
Turn left onto Ridge Rd
Destination will be on the left

This year, the OCC Fall Colours outing will be on Sunday October 5th 2014 at the Terra Cotta Conservation Area.

Entry fee is $5.00 (pay at the entrance booth). This ticket will also get you into Belfountain Conservation Area only 10 minutes away if you would like to venture to that location also. The trip is approximately 45 minutes heading north-east on Winston Churchill.

There is fine landscape photography on offer with bodies of water to enhance the view. There should be some good opportunity for macro photography along the trails also.

Pack you landscape (wide angle, grad filters etc.) and macro gear. Don't forget a tripod.

The Terra Cotta Lane trail is roughly 4km and ranked as beginner - well groomed trail with almost no elevation changes.

Dress for what seems to be a cool Fall season and where comfortable shoes. Hiking boots are  not necessary.

Car-pooling can be arranged via communication through this forum or email - let me know if you are interested and it will be arranged. The usual starting point will be the QEP Parking lot.

Regards,

William Barrow

The venue for British Car Day© is Bronte Creek Provincial Park, conveniently located at the Burloak Drive exit off the Queen Elizabeth Way. The south entrance is for non-British cars & spectators, while the north entrance is reserved for British car exhibitors and vendors.

Show cars gain access to the park via the north maintenance/service entrance, at the bend where Burloak Drive becomes Upper Middle Road, from 8:00am onwards. The spectator gates open at 9:00am and Participant's Choice judging begins in earnest. The judging wraps up at 1:00pm and the awards ceremony begins around 2:00pm.

Entry fee to the park for spectators is $16 per car (or use your Parks Ontario season pass). There is no limit on the number of people in the car. Please pay using cash if possible. Car pool to split costs.

Entrance fee is $12 person per session, with two sessions booked from 9.30am through 11.30am.

Each group can have a maximum of 15 persons, and to enjoy the $12/person price, we must have 15 people per group.

Your sign-up and payment commitments are required at the March 24th OCC Regular meeting.

This is a Saturday excursion!

Entrance fee (paid at the venue) is $13.00 CAD.

From 9am to 10am we will have full opportunity to photograph at the venue with tripods and flash. After 10am, you can stay but no tripods allowed.

If you would like to have more exclusive use of the venue, we can book an additional hour from 8am - 9am, but we need at least 10 people and the cost would be an extra $5.00 a person ($18.00 total for those attending from 8am). You will have an opportunity to commit to the 8am time by signing up AND PAYING for it at the February 24th Regular meeting of the OCC.

Celebrate the 105th Anniversary of the first flight in Canada by the Silver Dart with 50% off admission at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. We weren't the first country to take to the skies, but our contribution to aviation has been significant. On February 23rd, Canadians honour the pioneers who opened the skies as a way to connect people and move goods safely and quickly within our large nation and around the world

Carpool from QEP parking lot  - leaving at 9.30am.

Entrance fee (paid at the venue individually) is $6.00 CAD because of the 105th anniversary mentioned above!