Voted most popular image against the architecture theme. This is an image of the War Memorial in Canberra where I tried to imbue mindfulness around symmetry and the beauty and meaningfulness of the structure respecting those bravely fallen to protect country. Image constructed in the afternoon light.
Happy to report I have been advised I am co-winner of the APS 2022 Contemporary Group Exhibition - topic Mundane. The image is below and my ARTIST’S STATEMENT follows.:
Image title - UPWARD Stairs are a mundane, and a not uncommon occurrence in our day-to-day life. Yet they can imbue symbolic meaning beyond their simple geometric structure. They reflect cohesion, psychological groundedness and a means of moving upward (in life).
Contemporary photography is an interesting genre and can be open to interpretation. One definition is : “Contemporary photography could be described as a photograph from our own time, compared to an image from a much earlier period. ... Instead, it is a reference to an image created that reflects our values, challenges and perceptions today or, in reference to a contemporaneous period for that image”. Source : Friends of APS Contemporary Facebook site.
Coastal photography treats nearby - Black Rock..
Facebook group sought car images this one I submitted liked by one as a bit different - from a memorable trip near Lake District, north England
- as posted on Instagram described as "Creative and colourful photograph". Featured at https://www.instagram.com/croydoncamerahouse/.
Wandering around lapping up nature can yield sights of wonderful natural phenomena. This rainbow was espied at Ricketts Point June 2022.
Thank you Cathy Rourke for posting my Mordialloc clouds image as cover image for the Facebook group 15 May 2022
Living local in Mordialloc, Melbourne offers opportunities for coastal photography. There are sometimes dramatic, cloud skies in and around the Mordialloc pier. Here is a recent image around sunset towards the pier when fisherman and women begin to undertake their activity under dramatic skies.
A few years ago when travel was more freely available I travelled to Scotland and was shown the wonders of the Scottish landscape and the Highlands by extended family there. A big shout out to them and huge thank you for a wonderful experience. This image of Stob Dearg was recently sold at an artshow in the Mornington Peninsula.
Using a Drone for Photography allows one to obtain a very different perspective. This image of market gardens adjacent to the Werribee South river was chosen by the Victorian Drone Flyers Facebook group for their April cover.
Colour, like light, can be a critical element in photography. Both can affect mood or contribute to geometric form. Here, as February draws to a close, is an image, semi-abstract in form, utilising essentially only one colour - yellow.
After the storm December 1 at Ricketts Point Beaumaris, bayside Melbourne
A side-benefit of being locked down in Melbourne has been the greater exploration and knowledge one gains with respect to one’s local area. Black Rock is an iconic bayside Melbourne location with imposing cliffs. It is popular with those seeking a sunset or general cliffside vista view.
South of Anchorage is a very attractive route with one of the highlights - the Turnagain Arm.
Friends of the APS Contemporary Facebook group featured image September 2021
Happy to be one of a number of finalists in this Conceptual Photography Prize. Hanging by a Thread - Nature is characterised by its fragility, yet pervasive interactivity. Its equilibrium can be undermined and disturbed so easily by human intervention. With a greater understanding of nature’s nuances, mankind can learn to co-exist in harmony.
Semi-finalist shortlisted in the AIPP Silver Lining awards. in the Shades of Grey section.
At dusk near the jetty south of Melbourne at Warneet with a photography group Mellbourne Photography Excursions
