Fences Series, Xi'an - The Shards

Top of the fence.

Off to China and (Hopefully) Tibet

I'll be in Xi'an in June, but will then head to Tibet. This time I want to explore a bit outside of Lhasa. In particular, Shigatse, where the Tashilunpo Monastery stands. This is a picture from Flickr on R. L's site.

SCA Entry This Saturday: Birds Circle Gong Er

This is my "Wing It!" entry for the new show opening this Saturday, May 14th. Official opening time: about 6 pm at the SCA Gallery on Thomas Street, just north of 3rd, in Pomona, CA.

Just Wing It! -- Second Saturday May 14, 6-9pm

I'll have a print in the SCA's "Just Wing It!" show opening May 14th. The Show's theme is all about birds, things that fly, UFOs. Should be interesting!

• Opening Reception is Second Saturday May 14, 6-9pm
• Last Saturday Reception May 28, 6-9pm

New Twist: The Pinhole Camera

As a result of seeing the "First Photograph" I'm now interested in pinhole photography and have ordered a Holga Pinhole Camera. My plan is to explore the depth of field of the pinhole, develop the analog negatives (probably T-Max 400), scan them in high resolution, then print them using the palladium process. There is some really great work on Flickr in the "pinhole" and "palladium" fora. Follow this link for an example of what a pinhole camera can do.

The "First Photograph"

1826 - view from a window captured on a metal plate using bitumen of Judea. This has kindled my interest in doing some palladium prints using a pinhole camera. But it would seem it could not be done directly...

More posts coming on this.

Future Shoots and Shows

Plans are coming together for a photographing several key monasteries inside and outside of Lhasa, Tibet, in July. I'm hoping also to combine these with photos from additional monasteries within China (besides Labrang) and also photos from two northern provincies of Malaysia for a Fall show at a venue to be determined. There will be both color and palladium prints and at least one Blurb book by then, so stay tuned!

On Second Saturday in May I'll have one or two prints at the SCA in their "Just Wing It" show, which will include art work of all sorts having to do with wings, birds, planes, ufo's - you name it!

That will be on May 14th. "The Last Saturday" will be on May 28. Receptions will be on the 14th and 28th, 6-8 in the evening as a part of the Pomona Art Walk.