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News
of the current exhibit and events at Image City
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Image
City Photography Gallery
Newsletter #148 September 13, 2019
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Our Newsletter publishes during each of our
exhibits to pass along information and reviews of the exhibit,
selected images and news of participation opportunities at Image
City. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to
another great year of fine photographs and events. We hope to see you
at each of the 13 shows we produce in 2019.
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Current Show Runs Through Sunday, September 29
Our current exhibit at Image City Photography Gallery is
Around Rochester with
Gallery Partner, Sheridan Vincent's recently produced photographs
featuring Rochester and the local region. Joining the show are Guest
Photographers, Joel Krenis, returning for the second of three shows
as our current Visiting Artist, Tom Kredo and Dave Braitsch in the
Neuberger Gallery, and Chip Evra, and Marie Costanza.
Also exhibiting photographs are Artists-in-Residence,
Jim Patton, Gary Thompson and Phyllis Thompson, and Gallery Partners,
Dick Bennett, Carl Crumley, Steve Levinson, Gil Maker, Don
Menges, Luann Pero, Betsy Phillips, and John Solberg.
We have received many comments from our visitors that
with 17 photographers exhibiting their art there is a wide variety of
the photographs in the show. You will certainly find an interesting
variety of both subject and style. We encourage you to visit, enjoy
the art, and support the artists by making a purchase of their fine
photography. There is no admission fee at Image City and the Gallery
is accessible to all.
Click
here for the details of the show and a
link to a preview gallery. The exhibit runs through Sunday, September
29.
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Partners' Picks of the Exhibit
Gallery Partners have picked their favorite photographs by the
Featured and Guest Photographers in the exhibit; our choices for
"Partners' Picks".
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Ubehebe Dawn, Death Valley
by Dave Braitsch - Dave has presented
us with several wonderful sunrise/sunset images and, as he said,
often you get caught up in the beauty of mother nature that you
forget that you're actually making images. Most of Dave's work
involves long exposures and to do that you need the right atmospheric
conditions, special equipment, and a lot of patience. Ubehebe Dawn is
one of Dave's best images employing this technique, but let's look at
this photograph forgetting the technical part for a bit. It's a
striking photo taken just as the sun is rising and the night sky is
struggling to maintain its astral beauty in the darkness. The
clouds hug the horizon and act to accentuate land from sky. The
crater is brilliantly lit by the early sun. The land between the
crater and the sky is dark, but there is still enough light to make
out detail and feel the texture in the shadows. The blue and
yellow colors are naturally complimentary and offset each other
nicely. This is a beautifully balanced image and seems larger
than it is. Dave has captured a large dynamic range from the
white clouds on the horizon to the dark shadows in the corners.It's
dynamic and inviting and makes us feel as if we would enjoy being
there ourselves. Great work and it's complimented by the remaining
images in Dave's wonderful collection.
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Red Rock Canyon Oasis
by Marie
Costanza -- Marie has assembled an intriguing
collection of photos taken in two parks in Nevada during March of
2019. She has always been drawn to rocks for their sparkle and color
and for the geological history that they portray. Red Rock Canyon Oasis
is a beautiful representation of Marie's work in this exhibit. The
rock formation that is the subject, clearly illustrates the effect of
the wind and other environmental elements on this area over hundreds
of millions of years. The lines of the water in the foreground and
the smaller trees to the left and right frame the majesty of the
rugged mountain in the middle ground. Helping to give a 3D feel to
the image, the higher mountains to the left in the background suggest
that this is just one of many delightful formations in the area. The
numerous clouds in the balance of the image remind us that daily
weather and overall climate has a very lasting effect on the living
environment. Marie has certainly shared with us the sparkle and color
of the southwest.
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Call to Prayer
by Chip Evra -- This photograph tells a story -
the shoes left on the street, the carpeted area is separated from the
common day by a screen which puts the woman in her own holy space.
This is the essence of prayer in Islamic cultures. The head is
covered, contributing to the stillness of prayer. The image itself is
very simple with only a few elements - this, too develops an
almost-reverent quality to the photograph.Chip displays another
element in his composition: utilizing the foreground (the worldly
surround) exemplified by behind his leaving sandals. Then a step up
into a softer spiritual world, behind a screen creating a private
space removed from the hustle and bustle of the secular world.This is
amplified by the purity of unadorned wall, a space in which the focus
is the relationship between oneself and the one to whom prayer is
offered. The lower perspective with the short focal length lens makes
the sandals larger and the figure behind the screen appear distant.
This carries the notion of moving a "distance" both
physically and emotionally from the worldly to the state of prayer.
Morning Feeding
by Tom Kredo -- Tom states that this is new
direction for him, wildlife photography. He has created in the
photo Morning Feeding a beautiful image, reminding one of the classic
Chinese and Japanese brush paintings with their minimalist approach
to composition. It is amazing that this is Tom's first show of
wildlife photography, as this image is masterful and shows great
creativity in its composition. The bird is reflected cleanly in the
water, making for a dramatic graphic image. The beauty of the
symmetry is amplified by the stream of water coming from its mouth,
part of its feeding. Offsetting and balancing this bird are several
simple plants which make for a complete composition. The serene
image with its muted colors and almost pastel appearance make for a
wonderful photograph.
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Weird Bird
(Islamorada, Florida Keys) by Joel Krenis
--This is Joel's second show as a Visiting Artist to the Gallery. His
selection for this show displays and underscores the quality of his
photography, with an excellent series of black and white images. So
often "nature photographs" show beautiful colorful animals
in their native habitat. Joel has done the opposite, making a
photograph which evokes mystery and wonder. Questions the viewer may
ask are why is the bird dancing? Why is he approaching from the ligght
to the viewer amid the dense foliage? Is he bringing a message, a
warning? We never even can determine what kind of bird this is, or is
it a metaphor for something beyond being just a bird? The composition
utilizes light very effectively, directing the viewer's eyes to the
one light portion of the photo, framing this unworldly bird. The path
converges on the bird, almost a stage like setting in natural
surroundings. The corridor is also very interesting; it too has an
almost unworldly appearance, as the lush wet environment of Florida
would produce. This is a fine photograph, showing how capturing
nature can do more than just recording a close up of bird, and
utilizing Joel's skill with black and white to make this an even more
dramatic image.
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Red Oak in Snow,
Durand Eastman Park by Sheridan Vincent
-- Too often we look at images on a computer screen and miss so much
more of what the artist wants to convey. Sheridan has explored both
novel ways to portray his images of subjects in the local area as
well as ways to exhibit these images over his years of displaying his
work at the Gallery. He has worked with a very creative framer to
make finished products that swoop abound corners, break from the
traditional rectangular perspectives and very effectively use
techniques such as 360-degree photography. With Red Oak and Snow the
frame becomes part of the presented photograph. It extends the
beautiful colors of the tree in late autumn and makes for a wonderful
finished image. The tree has a somewhat unworldly look thanks
to the skill used with the 360-degree photography employed. The white
of the show contrasts with the green of the trees in the distance and
the tree which is late in dropping its leaves, providing color both
in the tree and detail of the fallen leaves on the pristine snow.
This photograph demonstrates the collaboration between two very
talented individuals. This is a beautiful photograph which belongs on
your walls...... combining the beauty of both fall and winter as well
a wonderful creativity in both photography and the finishing presentation.
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Image City Critique Group Meets October 2
The next meeting of the Critique Group is Wednesday,
October 2nd starting at 6:30pm. The assignment for October is to
bring 2-3 photos taken with your camera 4 feet or less from the
ground. Contact Don with any questions. Dmenges521@gmail.com.
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We will be sending out the Call for Submissions next
week for our annual The
Magic of Light show in January 2020. We've moved the
registration period two weeks earlier to provide you more time for
printing and framing the selected photographs before you drop them
off at the Gallery. Entry forms will now be due in early November. Be
on the lookout for registration and submission information next
week.
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Macro Photography Workshop, November
23
We're pleased to offer you a chance to attend a
hands-on workshop on macro photography led by one of the world's
leading photographers, Don Komarechka. Don will help you capture
stunning images of water droplet refractions like this one, and along
the way you'll learn the techniques of composition, exposure,
backgrounds and focus that apply to all forms of macro photography.
Don literally "wrote the book" on macro
photography and will be sharing his extensive knowledge with you
during this workshop to be conducted at the gallery on Saturday
morning, November 23 beginning at 10 a.m.
The Workshop will be limited to 10 participants, so
don't delay in signing up to reserve your spot with your payment of
the workshop fee. Visit the Gallery or Click
here for online registration and payment.
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Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Avenue
September 29,
Last Day of Around
Rochester by Sheridan Vincent
October 1,
Opening day next exhibit SEE
the Light by Anthony Ryan
October 2, 6:30
pm Image City Critique Group
October 4, 5 - 9 pm, Reception
for SEE the
Light by Anthony Ryan
November 23,
10 am, Workshop with Don Komarechka - Macro Water Droplet Workshop
Image
City Photography Gallery Hours
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Saturday Noon - 6pm
Sunday Noon -
4pm
There is no
admission fee to visit Image City
in the Heart of the Neighborhood
of the Arts
where our
mission is to create a quality exhibition and learning experience
for photographers and the art-loving community.
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