Bomb cyclone

stay safe

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Ubyssey Photo
November 20, 2024

Hello there (in Obi-Wan’s voice),

Last night was quite an experience. Just to give you some context: I live on the 16th floor, and the winds up here can be really strong. After the weather warning, I knew I was going to be up all night. Why, you ask? Because my windows kept shaking, and the whistling wind scared the life out of me.

I’m grateful to have a roof over my head and a warm place to live in. I don’t want to sound like a crybaby, but storms really do scare me, especially since I can see the ocean from my window and I have a phobia of deep water.

Anyway, please stay safe and warm, especially those of you living near or on Vancouver Island.

Take care of yourselves!

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Pitches below ↓

it’s coming, i know it is (weather forecast)

First time contributing? Start here!

1. Check out these guides to the Ubyssey photo section and what makes a good photo.

2. To claim a pitch, reply to this email and wait for confirmation from me that it's still available.

3. If you need to borrow a camera, let me know when you sign up for a pitch.

4. Take as many photos as you think fit the assignment, then select the best 5–10. Feel free to use editing software as needed (and let me know if you need Lightroom access).

5. Send photos in JPG format and make sure each file is between 1–3MB.

6. Name the photos as follows: YYYYMMDD_first initial_last name_pitch_file number (e.g., 20210908 i falsetti sky train 1)

7. For coverage of people and events, please provide a brief caption to go alongside each photo.

8. Email photos in a folder to [email protected]. If sharing via Google Drive, please make sure I have access!

Photo pitches

Please send in all photos by 12 p.m. on the deadline (unless the event you are covering is happening that day). If you need to borrow a camera, let me know when you sign up for a pitch.

Culture — 22nd November

  1. Attend and take photos from this exhibit.

Sports - 25th November

These games require coverage at specific times and locations. The angle of the photo should be more in action pictures instead of still pictures.

  1. Attend and take photos of women’s court side basketball on Saturday at 4 p.m. in War Memorial Gym.

  2. Attend and take photos of men’s basketball courtside game on Saturday at 6 p.m. in War Memorial Gym.

Stay safe and warm,

Saumya