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President Ray Williams, Vice President Larry Keeley, Treasurer Stan Kicak, Secretary Sandra Peters,
Technician John Glover, Membership Donna Edmonds, Communications Bob Robertson,
Program Jeannie Gane, Outings David O’Rourke, Outreach Douglas Johnson April 2017
Moni’s Photo Pik Of The Month:
Photographer: Dan Knight “Ragged Falls – Oxtongue River”
CONTENTS MONI’S PHOTO PIK Of The Month ‐ 01 DONNA EDMONDS ‐ 14
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – 02 SUSANNE PACEY‐ 17
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER – 04 EXECUTIVE MEET MINUTES ‐18
PAT’S TECH TIPS ‐ 09 OUTINGS REPORT ‐ 20
RUSS DONALDSON ‐ 11 THE LAST PAGE ‐ 21
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President’s Message.....submitted with photos by Ray Williams
Despite the snow we had in late March, the
optimist in me still believes that the calendar
would not lie. I am confident that spring is here.
After a very long winter, which I have to say was
not all that bad, spring has officially arrived. The
vernal equinox has occurred and the light of the
day and darkness of the night are balanced. I am not sure if it is true, but there
is a legend that on the vernal equinox you can balance an egg on its end. True
or not, the egg is a symbol of rebirth. That being the case, I feel that as we
climb out of the cold and dark of winter we start to think of what we can do to
celebrate the coming of the warm weather.
A good start is to bring your camera to the meeting in April to give the sensor a
good spring cleaning. With a camera clean and ready for action we can now
face the season. Spring is one of the best seasons for capturing the beauty of
the outdoors. The flowers are blooming the weather is just perfect – not too hot
and not too cold. Although landscape photography is not my favorite thing,
there is no better time to be outdoors and capturing the beauty of the
countryside. Spring is also a great time to capture some to the wildlife. Many
birds that were absent all winter are returning. Flowers are starting to poke
through the ground and showing off their brilliant colours. The world is coming
back to life and as photographers we should make it a point to be out there to
capture this rebirth.
Some ideas for spring photography. First, of course, would be flowers. Flowers
have it all: great shapes, wonderful colour and they can be found anywhere
from your backyard to the local park. If you’re inclined to try macro
photography flowers are a great subject. Similar to flowers are tree blossoms.
Spring is the only time you can have a chance to capture the beauty of the trees
in bloom. Although we do not have a lot of cherry blossoms such as in
Washington or Japan, trees like the Dogwood, Crabapple or Magnolia are a
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good substitute. A second idea for spring photography is to take a trip to a
stream with a waterfall. The spring runoff can make the stream and the
waterfall very dramatic. Always fun to experiment with different shutter
speeds when photographing waterfalls. A third idea is bird photography. If you
have never tried bird photography and want to give it a try, spring is an
outstanding time to give it a test run. Birds are returning from their stay in the
south and are very active while preparing for the coming season. There are
many locations around Northumberland that are fabulous locations for bird
photography. Outdoor photography is a wonderful experience
and spring is one of the best times for it. I would encourage everyone to get out
and explore what is available to photograph. It is a time to let your
imaginations run wild.
“You certainly usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the
something you were after.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit.
Ray Williams photos
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NPC Featured Photographer: Lorne Jordan
Hello! My name is Lorne Jordan. I was
born in Milton, but grew up in
Campbellford. I am a former
elementary school teacher
who changed careers in 2002 and I
now work in Public Health.
I've spent a lot of time on the East
Coast, some time on the West;
however, my soul really belongs to the
Rocky Mountains of Alberta ever since
first visiting the Banff and Jasper areas
in 2009 and again last year.
When I retire, my plan is to buy a
vehicle I can sleep in and spend the
better part of a year photographing landscapes and wildlife in the northern
Rockies. I've always been interested in photography but did not become serious
about it until about 8 years ago, when my wife Jeannie Gane decided to enter
the hobby. Now, the more I learn the less I know, which is good, because you
never stop learning.
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Thankfully, with digital cameras, the learning curve is now just a matter of
experimentation vs. the delayed gratification and expense of film cameras. Oh,
and Jeannie and I enjoy endlessly arguing about the merits of Nikon vs. Canon
cameras.
My favourite hobby is collecting vintage and modern airliner models, which
dovetails nicely with plane‐spotting and photographing airliners!
When airlines used to buy new types of
aircraft, the companies who built them
would often have small companies who
employed a handful of master‐craftsmen
in Europe, make an exact replica of the
first aircraft delivered. The replica (or
model) would then be given to the airline
as a gift at the time the real one was
ready for delivery. Sometimes the airlines themselves would order them for
promotional purposes as well.
Most, if not all of these models would then be lost in the sands of time, for
whenever the type of aircraft was replaced, often the old models would be
given away or just disposed of. Finding them is extremely challenging, as often
they are in the hands of other collectors who will not part with them easily. The
most valuable models are from the late 1950s and 60s (the dawn of the jet
era), but in the 1970s they switched from aluminum hand‐made castings to
resin and wood and they became mass produced vs. from the hands of artisans.
So those later models, while still thrilling to find, are not as valuable.
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I now have about 100 models, mostly Trans Canada Airlines (1936‐1965) and Air
Canada (1965‐present). Some are large floor models over 6 feet long with the
sides cut out to view accurate interiors, and others can fit in the palm of your
hand. About 10 of them would be classified as "holy grail" finds amongst
aviation buffs. So, finding them, restoring them occasionally and, of course,
displaying them is my passion.
My collection is visible on my website at: [email protected]
When I'm not plane‐spotting at CYYZ (Toronto International Airport), I like landscapes and wildlife photography the best, especially owls.
I use a full frame Canon 6D and the crop 7Dmkii. I prefer prime lenses for their sharpness, light weight and speed. My favourite being the Canon 400mm 5.6 prime, then the 35mm 1.4 prime, and my general purpose zoom 70‐200 2.8 for everything in between.
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My favourite locations for shooting are the Rockies, the Atlantic coast, and Amherst Island/Lynde Shores (for owls), and airshows/airports too!
‐A purple and gold sunrise over Mount Andromeda in Alberta, with the light rays illuminating an approaching storm front.
My favourite photographic moments? I don't have just one!
‐Capturing wild owls in their natural environs.
‐All things aviation‐related. I was fortunate enough to win an award for a Search and Rescue helicopter in‐flight at CFB Trenton last year.
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As for favourite stories or memorable events, I became friends with a senior Air Canada Captain who has been flying professionally for 38 years.
I even have photos of him looking at my models, most of which he actually flew!
Not only have I been able to discover an endless amount of anecdotal information about what it would be like to have 150 tons of aircraft at your command, with 300‐400 lives depending on your skills, with the best office window in the world, but I have also been fortunate enough to capture Captain Paul taking off and landing his Boeing 777 in and out of Toronto, and flying over my house on various occasions! Nothing more thrilling than knowing the 777 in my lens is flown by a buddy who will appreciate the end‐result more than most people can imagine. Captain Paul will retire at the end of May or early June of this year. This will present a glorious and unique opportunity for our NPC club to join me for his final flight into Pearson. I am hoping you will help me capture his final approach, landing, and perhaps even his water canon salute from the airport fire fighters (a stunning visual and age‐old tradition for retiring captains) as he taxis to the gate one last time as pilot in command of Air Canada's largest long range jet, the Mighty Triple 7. Paul would appreciate any photos/videos more than words can say, and he is a local gentleman from Warkworth. I believe there may also be another Air Canada pilot with him on the deck who will be retiring as well and he is from Cobourg. When I know the details I will pass them on to David for an official club outing announcement.
Editor’s note: Thank you, Lorne, for sharing your story and your beautiful images in this edition of the Monitor. It is very much appreciated!
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Tech Tips By Patrick Romano
In this submission I was thinking about many of our club
members who may be selling their photographs or even contemplating starting their own photography business. Going through my on line magazines I came up with these suggestions which may help either in making the final decision of what you are going to do or how to go about it. There articles probably wont solve all your problems but they may provide you with thinking along the right lines. Good luck.
10 of the Biggest Business and Marketing Mistakes Photographers Make
http://digital‐photography‐school.com/business‐marketing‐mistakes‐photographers/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Dec‐0116
How to Start a Photography Business – The First 10 Steps
http://digital‐photography‐school.com/start‐photography‐business‐10‐steps/
12 Sources Where You Can Make Money in Photography
http://digital‐photography‐school.com/12‐sources‐make‐money‐photography/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Oct‐1316
How to Negotiate Your First Paid Photography Gig
http://digital‐photography‐school.com/negotiate‐paid‐photography‐gig/
How to Price Photography Products and Services for Profit
http://digital‐photography‐school.com/price‐photography‐products‐services‐profit/
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Pat’s Tech Tips………..
Tips to Help You Find the Right Photography Studio Space to Rent
http://digital‐photography‐school.com/tips‐find‐photography‐studio‐space‐rent/
How to Get a Million Instagram Followers for a Day
http://digital‐photography‐school.com/million‐instagram‐followers/
7 Ways to Help Ensure Your Photography Business Stands Out
https://digital‐photography‐school.com/7‐ways‐photography‐business‐stands‐out/
The Myths and Realities of Becoming a Professional Photographer
https://digital‐photography‐school.com/myths‐realities‐becoming‐professional‐photographer/
How to Stand Out as a Photographer in a Crowded Market
https://digital‐photography‐school.com/stand‐out‐photographer‐crowded‐market/
How to Use Social Media to Promote Your Photography
https://digital‐photography‐school.com/social‐media‐promote‐your‐photography/
How to Prepare a Photography Exhibit of Your Work
https://digital‐photography‐school.com/prepare‐photography‐exhibit‐your‐work/
Photography Quote: “For some people, the quickest and easiest way to make
money in photography is for them to sell their cameras!” (Source unknown)
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AROUND RICE LAKE OUTING
...... By Russ Donaldson
On Wednesday, March 8th, twenty five (25) of Northumberland Photography Club’s finest members participated in a very successful “Around Rice Lake” outing which
was organized by our incomparable Outings Director, David O’Rourke!
We initially converged in Port Hope in the Parking Lot at the intersection of Hwy #28 and #401. We were provided with a plethora of maps and reading material and were instructed to meet at noon in Hastings at the 5‐star eatery, “The Captain’s Table”. For the most part, the weather cooperated. Well, at least until mid afternoon when the winds really kicked up. However, being the hearty bunch that we are, we pushed on to complete the assigned circle tour . For some of us, Bewdley was the first stop where little photography was accomplished but lots of socializing. Next, we stopped at Gores Landing where our President, award winning Ray Williams, demonstrated his willingness to do anything to obtain the best shots of the day.
In this case, I caught him on his stomach photographing something in the ice. The next thing you know he’ll be exhibiting that image at McMichael Gallery in Klienberg.
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It would appear that several of our members took time to capture the gazebo but few may know the actual history of the structure. In the early 1800s, Gores Landing was one of the Eastern terminals for a thriving steamship line running north to Peterborough.
From Gores Landing we moved on to the tiny hamlet of Harwood. Many spent time photographing a century‐old building with peeling paint and rotting wood.
I decided to explore the shoreline and found some interesting ice formations along the way.
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At the elegant “Captain’s Table”, famous for their fish & chips, everyone was seated at a table so long it was impossible to have a conversation with anyone at the distant end. At our end of the table there was friendly chatter about virtually any and all subjects, including the growing interest in mirrorless cameras. Many ordered the fish & chips and when Larry Keeley got his meal with two large pieces of haddock, one wondered if that fish would have to be put on the endangered species list. After lunch we spent time in the vacant lot next door taking the mandatory group shots. Then we were off to explore the north shore of the lake. Many stuck to the backroads where various interesting shots were captured .
About 3PM the winds hit gale force and it started to spit rain so we decided to head home. That evening, several Facebook postings exhibited the multitude of different shots that were captured. One comment that I found interesting was: “did we all travel around the same lake? The variety of different shots is amazing.” In summary, I think this was the largest & most successful outing I have been on. Much thanks goes to our Outings Director, David O’Rourke, for the great job he does of organizing these very enjoyable events.
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The Magic of Auto ISO
.....By Donna Edmonds
At our March meeting we looked at some
amazing photos from our presenter, Ron
Clifford. After his excellent presentation I
asked him how he shot the photos, or how
he usually shoots, and he gave a very simple answer which I appreciated.
Several members approached me afterwards and asked me what his answer
meant so I thought I would do my best to explain what I understood his answer
to be and show how I have used it in my photography.
The very basic explanation comes from my easiest way of thinking when I am
choosing my settings for any subject and that is to ask myself the question:
“What is the most important element of this photograph?”
If the answer is freezing motion, as it was in Ron’s example of a bird in flight,
then my shutter speed is the setting that I will choose first. In his example, he
set his camera in manual mode and chose a shutter speed of 1/2000 of a
second. Next comes aperture which Ron said he knew needed to be at a
minimum of f7.1 in order to get all of the bird in focus given the lens he was
using and the distance that the bird was away from his camera.
With such a fast shutter speed and the aperture stopped (closed) down to f7.1 ,
the camera’s sensor needs to get light from somewhere and the ISO setting is
how I can achieve a properly exposed photograph. A moving target and
changing light conditions, along with a black bird against a bright sky, will make
it quite difficult to manually select an ISO setting so why not let my camera do it
for me? As Ron explained, he set his camera on auto ISO. This allows me to keep
the elements of the photo which I feel are the most important – in his case
shutter speed and aperture, while allowing the camera to choose the ISO to
expose the photo properly.
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I also asked Ron what metering mode he used and where did he meter to in his
subject. The reason that I asked this question was because the metering mode,
and/or where you meter your camera, is how the camera chooses its settings in
any of the auto modes which in this case is auto‐ISO. In other words, how does
the camera know which ISO setting to pick? It knows because the meter in the
camera is measuring the amount of light that is reaching the sensor and tells the
auto ISO to choose a lower setting (if there is too much light) or a higher setting
(if not enough light). Ron’s answer was that he used matrix metering
(equivalent of evaluative metering for Canon cameras) which will take into
account all of the light in the entire frame to choose an ISO setting while still
giving a bit more weight to the centre of the frame.
Ron also commented that he used +1 exposure compensation which will push
the ISO up a little more for a slightly “overexposed” photo because the meter
will expose it to a neutral 18% gray which is not what he would want,
considering the amount of white in the photo. This will give detail to the darkest
parts of the frame which would be especially helpful with the bird’s black face
and feathers.
I find auto ISO is especially useful when I am in a situation where the light is
constantly changing and where there are large tonal ranges (such as a bright
sunny day with deep shadows or black clothing or subjects etc.). I had been
using auto ISO when the situation called for it, with spot metering and had
some disappointing results in high tonal range situations. Switching to matrix
metering has yielded results that I have been happier with. I had a perfect
opportunity at the outing to the beaches last Sunday to really give it a good test.
The auto ISO setting also allows me to choose a maximum ISO which is helpful
because different cameras produce different amounts of ISO noise. Ron said
that he was comfortable shooting with his camera at ISO 3200 and therefore set
the upper limit at that, while in the photos below I had my maximum ISO at
2000 – not because I have anything against his settings – I just felt that the
situation wouldn’t need an ISO that high given that I would not need a very fast
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shutter speed. I do work on my photos in Lightroom but shooting with the auto
ISO assures that I will have the data in my RAW files to be able to get the detail
and colours that I want.
Below, left – Chairs On Beach, 1/320, f13, ISO 220 ‐
Below, right, 1/250, f22, ISO 450
Below, bottom Left: 1/320, f9, ISO 2000 – Bottom Right: 1/320, f13, ISO 220 – All
ISOs chosen by auto‐ISO.
These sunny days also provide a good opportunity to convert photos to black
and white with nice results!
Finally, if I am shooting with a tripod, subjects that are not fast moving, want a
shallow DOF (bokeh), and have enough light or not great variances of light in
the frame, I might not use auto ISO. Having this in my photography bag of tricks
allows me to concentrate on composition, freezing motion, where to focus as
well as other more artistic components of my photography and not have to
worry if my photos are going to be exposed properly. Thank you for reading!
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A Creative Endeavor submitted with camera‐phone photos by Susanne Pacey
In mid February, after one of our few snowfalls, I ventured out to Cobourg to take some winter pictures. From the west of the marina I spied a man in the distance near the end of the pier in front of a large white object. I headed over and when I got closer, the object now looked a light green colour. I
began to walk down the roadway part of the pier and soon came to the white‐bearded man who had been at the end. He was riding a 3‐wheel bicycle, stopping for rest breaks as there were some piles of snow to get through.
I chatted briefly with him. He said he had been spraying the ice volcano with water containing food colouring. He had a large container of it still on the back of his bike. When the sun went behind the clouds it got too cold for him so he was heading back. I headed down the pier, stopping often to take pictures. The sky was quite dramatic by this time. I arrived at the ice volcano and took a number of pictures. The fellow was quite creative and I wish now I'd asked his name and had asked to take his picture while he was on his bike. His identity remains a mystery as well
as why he was moved to colour the ice volcano. Still, it made my day!
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NPC Executive Meeting – March 20, 2017
...submitted by David O’Rourke
Held at David O’Rourke’s Home, Port Hope
7:15 Start
Present: President ‐ Ray Williams; Vice President ‐ Larry Keeley; Treasurer ‐ Stan
Kicak; Technician ‐ John Glover; Membership – Donna Edmonds;
Communications ‐ Bob Robertson; Program ‐ Jeannie Gane; Outings ‐ David
O’Rourke; Outreach – Doug Johnson;
Regrets: Secretary ‐ Sandra Peters (Minutes taken by David O’Rourke)
Cobourg Art Window Display – Ray, Sandra, Stan and David viewed the
windows offered to the Club and reported that there were no suitable windows
among them. Additionally the Club would be charged electricity, be liable for
the photos, and required to change the photos every 6‐8 weeks. In short, the
executive has no interest in this project unless the Club is offered a better
window for its members’ photos.
Spark Photo Festival – Considerable discussion took place on this annual exhibit.
Bill Hornbostel and several of our Peterborough Club members have taken part
in this. Donna is willing to be in charge of Spark for our Club, and she and Doug
will investigate it further and report back to us at our next meeting. The
question to be explored is to what extent our Club should involve itself in this as
opposed to just better advertising it to our members in case individuals would
like to participate and be involved.
Art Gallery of Northumberland Exhibit – Ray mentioned the possibility of an
annual Club exhibit at the AGN which all agreed would be terrific. Doug will
pursue this with Rick Miller and the AGN. Larry also suggested that a committee
be struck to look into future Club exhibitions in addition to Lang Pioneer Village
such as the past ones that were held at the Port Hope Library, Capitol Theatre,
and Northumberland Hills Hospital.
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Insurance – Stan reported that the Executive is covered by the Club’s regular
insurance policy which is in effect until September.
Canada 150 Project
John will set up a Dropbox so that members can easily submit their images to
the Club’s Canada 150 Project. He will approach John Draper, and they will
make a special page at the Club website that will be dedicated to the Club’s
Canada 150 Project; it was suggested that in future this page could be used for
any special projects that come along. John will also look into the possibility of a
link on the Submissions page that will send people to the Canada 150 page and
its Dropbox.
Jeannie and Bryan Marjoram will discuss whether our members’ photos should
be made available to other groups, such as the Town of Cobourg, for projects
relating to Canada 150. Jeannie mentioned that the original idea was to keep
these images in‐house for a special NPC Canada 150 slide show, book, or
exhibition. All agreed that we don’t want to take the money out of the pockets
of paid photographers by giving away our images for free.
Financial Report – Stan reported that we have 107 paid members and $5329 in
the bank. Twenty‐six members have yet to pay. Donna will send out one last
email to these people explaining that they cannot take part in Club activities
until they are paid up.
Outings – Outings in March included Rice Lake and the Beaches, and will include
Queen’s Park on March 25th. Coming up on April 8th is Port Hope’s “Float Your
Fanny Down the Ganny” and on April 12th Colborne’s Nuevo Norte Alpaca
Farm. The Waterfall Tour of Prince Edward County scheduled for April 15th was
cancelled because it falls on Easter Saturday when members may have family
commitments.
Membership – For those members who are unable to fill out their membership
forms online, Donna will ask people to fill out blank forms at our next meeting,
and then Donna herself will enter the information online.
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Members should be asked if they are all right with information such as emails
and telephone numbers being shared with other members.
New Presentations – Ray’s presentation on Dorothea Lange, the first of a new
series of presentations at our meetings on well‐known photographers, was very
well received. At our next meeting Terry Carpenter will also start to present
short a/v instructional tutorials. It was pointed out that John is our media
specialist, and he should be informed about any presentations ahead of time so
that he can ensure that our Club’s equipment can handle them.
Larry moved to adjourn at 8:45 pm.
Outings Report by David O’Rourke March was an excellent month for Club Outings. On March 8th, 23 members—
almost ¼ of the Club—took part in a scenic drive around Rice Lake with a lunch
stopover at The Captain’s Table in Hastings. I think it is fair to say that a great
deal of fun was had by all with some great photographs being taken—and that
was just at the lunch table. There is a lot of truth in some of the old expressions,
and the more the merrier is one! The second Outing in March had just 10
people, but for a Toronto Outing, that is in fact a very good turnout. The venue
was the Beaches area—along the beach itself. Most people followed Debbie
Funchion’s lead and photographed the outdoor sculptures that incorporated the
lifeguard stations, but you couldn’t help but be impressed by the wonderful
sense of community all around us: families walking on the boardwalk, dogs
running free, even people surfing in wetsuits. If you have to live in the Toronto
area and you have the money, the Beaches is a wonderful place to settle down.
The last Outing of the month will be on Saturday, March 25th, when 15 of us will
be treated to a tour of Queen’s Park. Coming up in April will be Port Hope’s
annual “Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny” on Saturday, April 8th, and a visit to
the Nuevo Norte Alpaca Farm in Colborne on Wednesday, April 12th. I hope you
put them on your calendar! For a revised list of the Outings remaining before
the summer months kick in, please refer to the first page of our Club’s website:
https://www.northumberlandphoto.ca/ . Hope you can join us!
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LK Photo ‐ Vanishing Hand
(Photo by Bill
MaGill/Dreamer’s Cafe)
I do most of the washing
up after our meals here at 18 Ward St. I
never complain about doing this as it’s a
very small effort to make on my part for the sumptuous meals my darling wife
prepares for us. And, so it was, the other night, with a dozen things wafting
through my mind and me elbow deep in hot, soapy water, when out of the
sudsy liquid rimming the bottom of the frying pan, an image suddenly appeared.
I was instantly transfixed! “Wow! Holy Moly! Look at this” I nearly shouted. I
was immediately snapped out of my reverie and stared at what I perceived to
be an Alasdair Gillespie abstract right in my sink! Alasdair has been so successful
with his abstracts that, whenever I see something similar, I think of him and
wonder if, maybe, just maybe this might be up to his equal.
It took me only a minute, or two, to finish the dishes and set up my camera and
tripod and for the next two hours I busied myself with capturing a myriad of
these lubricious images.
About a hundred images later, I felt I
had exhausted whatever possibilities
this setup offered and retired to my
computer for an in‐depth look at what
my efforts had produced. At first
glance, I was quite disappointed with
what I saw and chastised myself for
not having put more thought into
LK Photo – Eye Of The Storm what I was doing.
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Surely, I thought, looking from one
image to the next, there has to be
something here other than soap
suds and sqiggly lines. I continued
searching, seeking, and then,
gradually, the fog lifted and I began
to see what I had been missing.
These were abstract images I was
looking at, not lines, shapes and
colours all coalescing into familiar‐
looking objects. LK Photo – Whatever I Want It To Be
These were images of things I had never seen before. And with that revelation
my imagination went into overdrive and I began to see all kinds of possibilities
for these images. I now have many hours of delightful photo‐editing ahead of
me. I’m not at the front room wall‐hanging level just yet but, Alasdair, watch
out – I just might be closing the gap!
I would like to conclude this edition of The Monitor by expressing my thanks to
those of you who have taken the time and made the effort to contribute
materials for our newsletter. It pleases me no end when I see ‘Moni’ taking
shape with your prose and photographs. I think I even see Moni smiling a little
as we progress.
I’m sure most of you realize by now that Moni is the spirit that “lives” within the
pages of our newsletter. The more pages we have each edition, the more space
Moni has to roam around in. OK, I know what some of you might be thinking;
but, hey, it’s a bit of fun for me.
Thanks, again. Next edition in four weeks.