Tuesday 11 February Sands of Time by James Kerwin

On Tuesday evening we welcomed back James Kerwin.  This time to give a talk on Sands of Time.

James is passionate about architecture especially ruins and abandon structures, which he refers to as hidden gems, and ghost towns and villages.  Through his photography he aims to enhance the interior of the buildings.

He carries out extensive research into these types of buildings world wide and will travel for miles to locate them. In some places whole villages have been abandon with the houses still furnished. Churches with light fittings and organs left behind but secured to avoid theft.

He seeks out the intricate details, colours, texture and shapes.  In his images he uses windows and doors to create frames within a frame, giving greater of depth of field. 

James showed us some amazing images which help the viewer to recreate in their minds what the building might have looked like in its past life. He also shared some tips and tools that he uses. The time of day, available light and how you position your self and equipment is very important and he uses every angle available.

A visit to his YouTube channel is highly recommended, especially for those interested in architecture.

Tuesday 4 February How to cut mounts and mount your images

 On Tuesday evening we had a practical session on mounting and reusing mounts. There were several tables set up where some members showed each other how they mount their images. 

There were a variety of methods used. And members had the opportunity to try them out. By the end of the evening members went home with two images they had successfully mounted and feeling more confident about the task.

An image is perhaps only complete when it is printed and mounted.  And this also adds to the photographer's enjoyment when sharing their work with others, displaying them or entering them in competitions.