On Saturday, June 13, 2026, a happy and energetic group of club members from the Toronto Camera Club and some of their guests were at the Toronto ferry docs well before 8am waiting for the Toronto Island Ferry. We had the early morning sun, a calm lake, perfect weather and a beautiful city skyline to photograph.
Next, we set up our tripods and stools just after 8am along the shaded shoreline on Toronto Island. The races were already underway and timed approximately ten minutes apart. Many of us moved along the shoreline to capture images at the start of the race, mid-way and the finish line. There was lots to photograph and learn new in-camera techniques. We liked playing around with the shutter speed.
At one point, approximately thirty Canada geese, goslings and of course the red wing blackbirds appeared close to the shoreline in front of us. The energetic and competitive racers, with their heads down were fast approaching. The racers closest to the shoreline had no choice, but to slow down and maneuver around the wildlife to avoid harm, while other racing boats had clear passage and were able to forge ahead and not impact the wildlife in any way. The red winged blackbirds, were relentless protecting the shoreline and letting the geese know they were not welcome.
Enjoy the photos!
Co-chairs Pat Gerada and Jeff Stewart, Local Outings
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