Hi everyone,
Just letting you all know that I have heard that avian gallery regular contributor May Haga has passed away.  She was in her late seventies and still taking fantastic images and as far as I could tell her photography was still improving.  I don't know what happened, I had spoken with her on the phone a few weeks ago and she didn't indicate anything was wrong.  She was my first workshop participant and went on tours with me all over South America and became a close friend of me and my family.  She was a great bird photographer but an even better person.  I will miss her great sense of humor.  I guess we should be celebrating her life and photography but right now I am just very sad.  
Nate Chappell

Here is a link to May's gallery

http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/ic.cgi?a=up&pi=MAYHAGA&ns=1&CGISESSID=9dde60b9a2231f8c7d5cc058c178a715&u=28120

Thanks for letting us know, Nate.  I'll really miss her and her photography.

 

Oh my...  Very sad news indeed.  Thanks for sharing the news with us.  We'll miss her fine images in the Avian gallery.
 

Sad in deed, I always made a point to view her posts of wonderful images when I saw her name. She will be missed but I'm confident looking down from heaven at the birds with a smile.

Such sad news. I enjoyed her images very much and cannot recall her posting a bad photo. This is a serious loss to NPN and all of us who enjoyed her wonderful work.

Very sorry to hear this Nate. Always loved her work, but also her kindness. She will be sorely missed.

Very sad news,
Wonderful Lady, Remarkable Talent,
My heart felt condolences - She will be missed

Terribly sad news Nate. May was an inspiration to many of us who admired her work. A great loss for NPN and the Avian community. 

What a loss...to the photography community, as well as her family. Early in my time on NPN, she often offered personal advice and instruction, and really inspired and mentored me. What a great photographer and lovely person. She will be sadly missed. 
Sandy

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May Haga

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• "The passing of May Haga will be a loss to all members of..." <div>- Stan Shadick</div>

</div> <div>View Sign</div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> <div> </div> May Haga

May 13,1936-September 15, 2016

May passed away suddenly at her home September 15, 2016.

May was born in Wadena, Saskatchewan to Otto and Marjorie Geck.Wadena, Saskatchewan to Otto and Marjorie Geck.

She grew up on a farm near Kelvington Saskatchewan with six siblings.

Predeceased by her first husband Ken Haga and her second husband Bill Duffus.

She will be lovingly remembered by her three children Dean (June) , Todd (Dana) and

Kenda (Ray). Her Grandchildren Ryan, Jesse, Parker and Jing

Her great grandchildren Kayleigh and Sebastian.

She raised her family in Saskatoon and worked at the UofS.

Later on in life she went back to school and received her B.A. with honors at the age of 53.

She then went on to become an accomplished photographer and birder, travelling the

world looking for that elusive bird photo.

She enjoyed ballroom dancing, tennis and numerous outdoor activities.

A memorial service will be held Monday September 26, 2016 at Riverside tennnis club from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

645 Spadina Crescent West, Saskatoon.

In lieu of flowers or donations please take a walk outside and enjoy the outdoors.

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I am heart broke to learn this very sad news. I was privileged to get to know May a little bit while spending time photographing with her during a couple photo workshops she took with Nate and I. She was a genuinely happy person, always smiling, and a lot of fun to be around. And an excellent photographer too!



I'll Miss Her

She was a great bird photographer and I always enjoyed looking over her images.  She set the bar pretty high and provided me with an inspiration for my own work. Her photo of a  common yellowthroat will always be a favorite of mine.........................Jim

Very sorry to have seen this notice. Reading her obituary and how it was worded is a positive & wonderful outline or testimony of May's life. Her background listed gives strong credence to an amazing life overall. Her gallery provides insight to a caring person, especially towards avian & wildlife.  

I am so sorry to hear about May passing away. She was a wonderful photographer.

This is sad. Wishing peace and comfort for May's family as they grieve their loss. We will all miss her presence here. 

My thoughts and prayers for May's family at this sorrow filled time.  I will miss her kind words and suggestions on the NPN site as well as her talent as a photographer.  May she rest in peace.

Anyone who wishes may sign her online Guest Book, via the link at the top of  the Obituary above.
Sandy
 

Sad news, will be missed.  Great photographer.

Very sad indeed. Although I never met May in person it sounds like she lived a full and joyful life. I will miss her and her photography talents greatly. We really do become somewhat of a family here.

Just saw this new. Sad to hear. I too have never met her, but connected with her through here. She had always provided very good and encouraging feedback. I always admired her fine images and love of nature. Will be missed.