About Dave

Dave Prothero has been taking photos for the past 15 years. Dave first picked up a camera in Canmore, AB when he was on an 3 month outdoor course. From there he travelled to Nepal for 2 months, after a season of commercial fishing off the West Coast of BC.

From there he continued with his travelling. Working and moving through numerous countries and doing slideshows for high school tourism classes in the Comox Valley, which provided an interesting look and basis into the photography world.

Since then, Dave has rescearched and increased his photography view point and refined his style. Here you will find stories about some of that work.

Working as a Guide, Kayaker and Photographer, amongst other professions, has provided Dave with the opportunity to travel and photograph through twenty five countries on six continents. During which time he has seen and photographed many interesting and unique locations.

I hope you enjoy the blog and contine to watch my photographic experince flourish.
Contact Dave regarding photos and pricing on Portraits, Commercial work, and Weddings.

Sincerely,

Dave Prothero

Aug 22 2011

A visit to the Enchanted Forest

George Sawchuck’s Forest

Into the Light

Went out a little while back with a friend to shoot some photos in the Enchanted forest. This place has a very interesting history. George Sawchuck created these trails and artworks that abound in the forest over almost 30 years, first starting when he moved to Fanny Bay in 1979. They have seen their fair share of hard ships from winter storms to the Government in 1997 trying to get them removed.

Water by the cupful - At a cost

The Quote at the top of his website says “I Cannot speak for us all, but it seems to me that there comes a time in every life when one must step out of the traces of commercialism and then, without too much preparation or direction, be set loose. For me that time came early, unexpectedly, and was not entirely of my own making.

Wheel and Light

Some of the pieces are memorials to fellow labourers and artists; others are statements on humanity’s dependency on oil, water and religion. There is some interesting Iconography, some beauty, dichotomy, controversy, thought provoking work. There is also some great music that plays as you wander through the woods. Makes for a pleasant afternoon.