The River - I can't believe I have written about this!!!

Quite some time ago I wrote a series of posts regarding an essay I was working on called The River.  I actually completed the essay a while ago but apart from showing it a Blackburn Camera Club, I omitted to do anything else with it.  I think I just got caught up with getting shows ready and starting new bodies of work.

Anyway,  I've finally got round to posting the final AV presentation on YouTube and each of the stills are on my flickr page.  There is more to this story but that will come in the very near future.

Back in the Box

As posted a little while ago, Remnants went back in its box with a little sadness both from me and the gallery at La Dolce Vita, Colne.  Finally, I have got round to sorting everything out and I have now got a little time to reflect.

As part of this process I took photocopies from the comments book and they are fantastic.  I thought I would share what has been said about Remnants.

‘Really impressive and very moving’

D. Claude.  Leeds

‘Emotive, calming’

G. Hensley.  Trawden

‘Very atmospheric and engaging’

I. Cleasby.  Oxford

‘Very beautiful images, dark and sombre but uplifting’

                                    M. Fielding.  Colne

‘Captivating, mesmerising images.  Beautiful.’

                                    Miriam & Andy.  Colne

‘What an unexpected surprise!  Very impressive indeed!’

                                    G. Read.  Colne

‘Simply brilliant and nice to see a local artist’

A. Ul-haq.  Colne

Thank you so much to everyone who visited the exhibition and took time to comment.

Tired, busy and preparing for the Annual Exhibition

It seems like ages since I last put a post up.  It may have something to do with the fact that my computer is in storage while I re-model my house.  Thankfully that is now coming to an end and I should be back home.

Photography wise it has been extremely busy!  A while ago I posted about an unusual job.  Well, the job was for the Nelson Branch of the Salvation Army.  They requested a group photograph to celebrate their 130th anniversary.  I was more than happy to oblige and due to the amount of good work they do also waved my normal sitting fee.

A couple of weeks ago a couple of friends and I took a night off from our usual camera club meeting and did a diversion in to Blackburn Town Centre to do some night photography.  I got some shots that I really like.  Here are a couple.

In the coming weeks I have been booked to give several talks.  One is a return to the Salvation Army to talk about my photography.  This one is also going to be the first outing of the finished Remnants project.  I've one location left that I really want to shoot and add to the collection to completely finish the project but the end is almost in sight, which to be honest is a bit sad as I have really enjoyed this one and still haven't thought of a follow up.

The second talk is for the camera club (Blackburn & District Camera Club).  A couple of us are going to a talk about those photographers that influence and inspire us.  I'll post after the talk as I don't want the subject to yet be know.  All I will say is that the opening line of the talk is 'In the words of Monty Python "Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition"'

This is the time of year for the Camera Clubs Annual Exhibition and just as the other memebers are, I am busy preparing.  We can enter up to 10 prints and 10 digital images.  The hard part is deciding what images to enter in which category.  It's one where you have to put aside your favourite images and try and second guess what a judge will like. The entry night is next Monday so good luck to everyone involved.  I will give reports as and when judging starts.

As far as competing goes I think this maybe my last year for a while.  There are a few photographic challenges that I want to complete over the next few years and the pressure of competing doesn't help.  So it may be time to step back a little and concentrate on what I want to achieve.

Anyway, we shall see what happens!

From This Point Back - Exhibition Ends

Friday saw the end of my first solo exhibition, From This Point Back.  It was quite nerve racking but quite a few people went through and it was nice to read some of their comments on the visitor sheets.

It's going to be of a quiet time over the next few weeks as I reflect on the exhibition and begin putting together and finishing off Remnants.  I may even look at doing another exhibition at Marsden Old Hall.  I have to admit in the end it turned out to be quite a nice venue for it!  Watch this space!

From This Point Back - Day Two

Early start this morning!

I had to pick up some prints for a client so it was off to the lab almost before the sun was up!

As part of the order I had some of my other stuff attached to the order.  I'm really impressed with the print quality so I have added them to the exhibition first thing this morning!

As day one draws to a close - From This Point Back News

Day one of my From This Point Back exhibition at Marsden Old Hall has now come to an end.  I couldn't tell you how many visits there have been as I have not been around all day and no one has signed visitor sheets.  I did see a few people go in so I'm quite chuffed.

There is a definate worry that no will go and see it but that hasn't happend.  We shall see what tomorrow brings!

Exhibition Opens Today!

My first solo exhibition, From This Point Back opens this morning at Marsden Old Hall, Marsden Park, Walton Lane, Nelson.  BB9 8BW.  I'm a little bit nervous and excitied at the same time!

It's open from 9am to 5pm and features loads of work from the last few years including elements from Remnants, Nightmares & Dreamscapes and my usual ecclectic stuff.

Exhibition News

Today has been an extremely busy day.  I have been preparing for my first solo exhibition From This Point Back.

The exhibition is a look back at some of the images I have created and a look forward to those projects that are yet to be completed.

Included in the exhibition are images from the Remnants and Nightmares & Dreamscapes series as well as an eclectic mix including landscapes, natural history, fine art and street photography.

The exhibition runs from Monday 21st November to Friday 25th November and is open from 9am to 5pm at Marsden Old Hall, Marsden Park, Walton Lane, Nelson.  BB9 8BW.