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.
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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
The Rocky Mountains in Canada are spectacular. I was lucky enough to go on the Rock Mountaineer and Jasper was one stop on this trip.
Living near the coast of bayside Melbourne (Mordialloc, Mentone et al) offers many opportunities for coastal images under variable weather conditions.
Silhouettes can be interesting, presenting a narrative. They may abound with colour and involve the application of shadow with light. Location - Mordialloc Pier bayside Melbourne.
Bark study Beyond 5km - sourced from Braeside Park & East Malvern Darling Park Melbourne
Melbourne under Lockdown - a triptych study at Aspendale. And there is a progressive opening-up.
Melbourne has just come out of a period of extended lockdown. This has been challenging for Melburnians on a number of fronts. The relative isolation impacts people differently. I witnessed a period of growth during the period.
It was Spring. A bud emerged one day. A green bud. Some days later the bud flourished into a burst of greenery. As the days progressed the bud flourished, opening further, with mature leaves.
Let us celebrate the joy of growth. … And the appreciation of small things. And nature.
Happy to receive acknowledgement of image of the week 27 September 2020 - Canadian Staircase. This image was taken in a community centre in Vancouver, Canada.
Local Parkdale provides cloudscape which I enjoyed quite recently. POSTSCRIPT Thank you to to the Herald Sun for publishing this image in their 13/10/2020 edition.
The two monochrome images submitted were Highly Commended. The first is of a waterfall near Ambleside, Cumbria northern UK. The second image is of Sandy Point beach in southern Victoria in Australia.
Thank you to everyone who supported me in the Australian Conceptual Photography Prize 2020 for my image “Life’s Uncertainty”. I think you may agree that the Artists’s statement and the image are perhaps particularly relevant at this time.
A particular thank you to Suzanne and Michael Silver for their generosity through Magnet Gallery in initiating this award. Their online gallery details may be viewed here.
