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KAREN BYRNES:#1Karen says:Leaf spider - this image was taken during the recent workshop using my Lensbaby...I was drawn tothe shadow the leaves were making on the fence that looked spider like.Ken says:I don’t plan to look at this image in the middle of night! Quite scary Karen but a really good shadow.I’d be inclined to crop out the greenery (see next page): 52
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#2Karen says:Surfer awaits - this image was also taken during my recent holidays (for the workshop) and althoughit’s ‘technically' a reflection, I was trying to capture the surfer waiting patiently for the others to comein….Ken says:It’s a nice image for sure but doesn’t fit the assignment brief of shadows. 54
#3Karen says:Tip my hat - this image was fun in the making…my daughter just loves her ‘grandpa’ style hat andwas happy to pose to let me create another image for this month’s assignment, taken using myLensbaby.Ken says:Unlike your #2, this one does fit the brief and is excellent! You and Dominique should get togetherfor a shoot! Your styles are similar. 55
LINDA FRIEND:#1Linda says:This is a country road on the way to the daycare for my dog. I was attracted by the morning light inthe valley and took photos, walking up and down the road. The original was in colour, but I thoughtthe colour detracted from the forms, so made it B&W. I liked the way the shadows fell and thoughtthe building gave interest.Ken says:I really like this image. The conversion to mono was a wise move as it puts some real emotion iuntothe shadows. I wonder what you think of this extra move (see next page)?: 56
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#2Linda says:This was in the same area. The leaves give it the colour of Autumn. Both were taken with LensbabyMuse which I am still learning how to use.Ken says:You seem to be doing well with Lenbsbaby. It needs a little patience! Your sweet spot is quite wellplaced and there is plenty of movement in the image. 58
#3Linda says:This photo was taken in a local park. I tried to include some Autumn leaves. Lensbaby again. I likedthe highlights and the swirly effect.Ken says:That is quite a creative effort and I agree with you on the hightlights and swirly effect. You andLensbaby will make a happy union I suspect! 59
#4Linda says:I have been photographing flowers a la Mapplethorpe and yesterday bought some Plastex sheets andas I was experimenting today, began seeing shadows, so took this photo after placing the plastic indifferent positions.Ken says:That is a nice idea and could lead to endless effects. When you get six or seven different ones, sendthem to me for use as a Portfolio feature in our Newsletter. 60
ASSIGNMENTS: WHAT’S AHEAD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------- THE JUNE ASSIGNMENT: “My month of freedom”I am giving you a month to call the shots, so to speak. Just get that camera out and shoot what youwish. Some images that will please you (and impress me!). Run riot with rules….it won’t happenagain for another year! Three or four images with about 150 words of explanation by May 25th pleasefor the June issue.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE JULY ASSIGNMENT: “Why I live where I live”Explain to your mentoring newsletter colleagues in pictures and words why you live where you live. It could be your home, street, town -- or all of them. Three or four images with about 150 words of explanation by June 25th please for the July issue.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE AUGUST ASSIGNMENT: “By the window” This month’s assignment is to get you more comfortable in shooting by available light. Put the flash away, and get some portraits, or flowers in a vase, or ornaments, (whatever!) up on the windowsill and experiment with available light coming through the window. Three or four images with about 150 words by July 25th please for the August issue. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
THE MASTERS: WORKS BY OUR GREATEST PHOTOGRPHERS THIS MONTH: MARION POST WOLCOTT She withdrew from her photography with the Farm Security Administration in 1942 because ofcommitments to her children, but until then was responsible for some of most scrupulous and tender work produced. This image Mrs Lloyd and Miss Nettie Lloyd was made in 1939. Post Wolcott died in 1990. 62
PHOTOGRAPHERS TO WATCHEMERGING AND ESTABLISHED TALENT FROM AROUND THE WORLD THIS MONTH: SCOTT CLARKEwww.scottclarkephotography.smugmug.com 63
FROM THE ARCHIVES: A LOOK AT GREAT IMAGES FROM THE PASTFifth Avenue, New York, during a snowstorm by Alfred Steiglitz, 1905. 64
CONTACTS MENTORING GROUP MEMBERS, Sirrah Delphi Lore Murwillumbah THEIR LOCATIONS & CONTACT: [email protected] Linda Friend Heather Henderson Auckland, NZ Timor & Bali [email protected] [email protected] Karen Byrnes Jennifer Langton Mackay, Queensland Toowoomba, Qld [email protected] [email protected] Andrea Munro Con Harriman Auckland, NZ Goombungee, Qld [email protected] [email protected] Jenny Kinnear Wendy Roche Toowoomba, Queensland Toowoomba, Qld [email protected] [email protected] Dominique Papoutsou Murray Noble Timaru, NZ Auckland, NZ [email protected] [email protected] Trevor Bayly Suzanne Williams Auckland, NZ Auckland, NZ [email protected] [email protected] Carol Pearce Waiheke Island, NZ, Stan Paynter [email protected] Toowoomba, Qld [email protected] Amberley Shafer Amsterdam, Holland Kath Kelly [email protected] Toowoomba, Queensland [email protected] Mandy Kruger Gold Coast Roger Brown [email protected] Auckland, NZ [email protected] Paige Kruger Gold Coast Diane Costello [email protected] Auckland, NZ [email protected] Glenda Hubbard Byron Bay Eimear McDonagh [email protected] Toowoomba Lyn Fedrick [email protected] Brisbane [email protected] Emma Beach Tweed Coast [email protected] 65
THE SMALL PRINT:Subscriptions to this Newsletter and associatedmentoring by internet cost Aust. $50 or NZ$65 permonth.The subscriber base is kept small so that I can giveeveryone the time they deserve. Concession andstudent rates available.Prospective subscribers should send me five oftheir best images for review and a brief statementon their ambitions. My email address is: [email protected] have a NZ bank account for students living thereto make their payments in local currency. If you arein NZ, the monthly fee of NZ$65 should be paidinto my account: BNZ, Courtenay Place, Wellington Account name: Ken Ball Bank: 02 Branch: 0568 Account: 0058096 Suffix: 097In Australia, payments of Aust. $50 per month forthis internet mentoring programme should be sentby bank or internet transfer to my account: NAB ---- IMPRESSIONS PLUS ACCOUNT BSB: 082 441 ACCOUNT: 59982 4523 66
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