In Len’s Class this week we go through everyones processing techniques. A great session with so much to learn.

Recently Shirley Steel reminded me of the power of DXO Nik Analog for some processing fun. It has a really simple way of layering two images in the double exposure camera. It has some really good layers for adding dust and scratches. It also has lots of film types. To remind myself, and to practice, I decided to share my recent work from the Abstract Workshop and process it in this software.

This week the one word challenge is relax

Have a relaxing week and take some relaxing photos!

This week the one word challenge is lonely

I wandered lonely as a cloud…

This week the one word challenge is interpret

Since we are currently away running an abstract workshop this word seemed to be quite apt!

Len introduces us to Michael Kenna’s book Holga.

This week the one word challenge is sorrow

It is a sorrowful time.

Len was preparing a talk on infra red photography for Tuesday’s presentation, and unfortunately was unable to deliver it. It was to cover colour infra red photography and exploring full spectrum and which the effects of various filters on your existing camera or modified infra red camera. We hope that this brief presentation on Monochromatic Infra Red Photography will be of interest.

The next focus group discussion will be on the genre of infrared photography.

Please head over to the forum to post your images.

Well the time has come to announce the encouragement awards for the summer project, ‘Themes and Variations’. We hope you have enjoyed looking at all the stunning artworks submitted this year, and the wonderful discussions they have inspired. I am so thankful that everyone participated with such enthusiasm.

This week the one word challenge is support

A photograph is a fantastic way to show your support.

In this presentation Len talks about how to get the most from an art gallery. He uses the work of Johan Idema from his book ‘How to visit an art museum’. The main point is that we need to have conversations with artworks and with others to understand it deeper, and to discover what it means for us.

In this week’s class we talked about the two exercises about Windows and Mirrors.

This week the one word challenge is red

Time to get colourful!

In the final presentation about Windows and Mirrors, Len explores Art as a Mirror, and reminds us that our photography is all self portraits.

The final instalment of our discussion about the submissions for the end of year project.

The recording of the recent meeting of the abstract photography focus group.

This week the one word challenge is inspiration

What inspires you?