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Handmade

   

 This month's image, titled "Handmade" is by Thea Erasmus.

A lovely image, strong on mood, that tells a story of dexterity, meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship in third world surroundings.  Attention is drawn to the work area by the composition and the use of focus, texture and lighting.  An excellent example of a low key image.

 
President's Corner

 

PHOTOJOURNALISM

The theme for submissions to the June monthly meeting is "Photojournalism in Greater Hermanus".  What makes photojournalism different from other forms of photography?

In some ways, not a lot, it is a question of the degree of emphasis on the story being told through the medium of the photograph.

Almost all photographs tell a story but it is often confined to a story about the subject.  Some photographs are merely images of a subject.  Others convey a lot more information, information about the subject, how it relates to its surroundings, its size shape and form, how it moves and its potential for action and finally emotional information.  Is it threatening, angry, aggressive, peaceful, happy or sad?

All captured in an instant of time.

Photography of this type is the essence of photojournalism.

As an additional dimension, photojournalism is often more about capturing events rather than individual subjects, people engaged in activity as they go about their daily affairs whatever these include.

Press photojournalism is often concentrated around sensational events.  But outside of the newspapers and magazines the field is infinitely wider than that.

Fortunately Hermanus and its surroundings abound with photojournalistic opportunity.  The frequent markets, harbour activity, weekend visitors, outdoor and indoor cafes and restaurants, to name a few.  I'm sure you can think of many others.

Attach your long lens and venture out.  There are many stories to tell.  Above all do it while having fun!

Mike Sander

 
Snapshot May 2012

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