Nine East Bay photographers are featured in a photography and art exhibit, including two who have previously shown at San Francisco’s de Young Museum. The show, at the De Valle Educational Center in Walnut Creek, runs now through May 23, 2024.
The exhibit is the culmination of an Advanced Photography Workshop led by longtime Acalanes Adult Education photography instructor Bill Helsel. The nine photographers are Jonathan Bitz, Kimberley Enright, Rob Hamner, Jeff Heyman, Rich London, Sunyo Suhaimi, Robin Sullivan, Westeigh, and Rosemary Wheeler. Also on display are paintings and drawings by students in several Acalanes Adult Education art classes.
The Advanced Photography exhibit is a wide-ranging collection of photographic genres and styles: Bitz displays a unique array of black and white and color photos, while Enright presents a series of “rustic” photographs. Hamner explores camera movement in beautifully rendered color images, and London uses a lightbox to create a unique view of everyday objects. Suhaimi explores Niles in vivid, nostalgic color photos. Sullivan tells a uniquely “noir” story in black and white, and Wheeler features photographs of outdoor scenes from a different perspective.
Heyman and Westeigh both had landscapes exhibited as part of The de Young Open, held at the de Young Museum in San Francisco last year. In the Advanced Photography exhibit, Heyman juxtaposes clouds, land, and water, while Grant explores “Echoes of Absence.” Both are a series of black and white photographs.
Running now through Thursday, May 23, the exhibit can be seen at the Del Valle Education Center, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, Calif., Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
See the photographers and their work here: https://heymanfoto.smugmug.com/Exhibits/Advanced-Photography-Exhibit
From stunning city landscapes to misty mountains, these are the sort of photographs you might expect to have been taken with a top-of-the-range camera – but they were actually all taken on smartphones.
Below is a selection of some of the best images and winning entries from the Mobile Photography Awards 2024.
The UK-based competition was launched this year by the British Photography Awards, in partnership with Samsung.
Photographs could be taken on any mobile device, with judges looking at six categories including: Portrait, Pet, Night Scenes, Zoom Photos, Landscapes and Food & Drink.
BPA Awards Director & Photographer, Hugo Donnithorne-Tait, said: ‘As photography continues to develop as a medium, it is clear that the way people take and enjoy photos is changing too.
‘More and more photographs today are being captured only because people have a top camera in their pocket when they need it. This means so many more of life’s moments are being documented.
‘We are so proud to be able to launch this Mobile Photography Awards. Samsung have a fantastic history of innovation and pioneering new imaging technologies, so who better to co-host this new kind of photography competition?
‘Being able to award fantastic Galaxy S24 Ultras to the winners of the competition – and host Mobile workshops means we can continue to transform people’s photography and keep developing our craft alongside this amazing new technology.’
In the cloud-kissed realm of Santorini, where the Aegean Sea whispers tales of ancient civilizations, modern technology offers a new perspective on timeless beauty. Photographers and videographers yearn to capture the island’s awe-inspiring vistas from the sky. Yet, before the drones ascend, knowing Santorini’s specific drone regulations is paramount to transforming those dreams into stunning visuals without a run-in with the law.
Firstly, let us confront the forbidden: Santorini’s National Park, its archaeological treasures, military infrastructures, and sensitive ecological areas stand as no-fly sanctuaries, wherein drones dare not venture. Navigate these skies, and one risks more than just a slap on the wrist.
Securing a permit from the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (a href=”http://www.hcaa.gr”>website) is your golden ticket to the skies. However, this isn’t a last-minute affair; you must plan your quest for authorization at least 8 days prior to takeoff. Cloaked in legality, drones must dance at a respectful distance—a 150-meter berth from civilians and private property, never soaring above 50 meters. A realm where every aerial shot for personal use only and the drone must remain within the pilot’s line of sight, as if tethered by an invisible string.
Moreover, drones face a twilight ban, becoming grounded as day collapses into the dusky embrace of night. Harsh weather conditions also play the fierce gatekeeper, barring any flight attempts during their reign.
Acquiring the necessary blessings from the GCAA may seem a herculean task, but fear not. Operators must submit the intent of their aerial odyssey, the craft’s make, and its flight path, along with proof of insurance. Local air traffic control might demand their say, alongside nods of approval from police authorities. Only upon appeasing these stakeholders will the drone gods grant you flight clearance for your Santorini saga.
Exploring the no-fly zones of Santorini is like deciphering an ancient map. The realm around the International Airport, populous centers, and military complexes are marked with invisible barriers. Ignore these, and one risks the ire of hefty fines or worse. The Civil Aviation Authority has even decreed an aerial curfew between 7:00 PM and 11:00 AM. Yes, in Santorini, even drones must adhere to bedtime rules.
Navigating the urban skies of Santorini calls for a blend of artistry and meticulous planning. The close quarters of edifices and spectators magnify the risk of calamity. Nighttime operations are shrouded in added complexity, with darkness compounding the potential for aerial misfortune.
In summary, Santorini’s skies are not the wild blue yonder drones might hope for. It is a tapestry of rules and regulations, potential risks, and precautionary tales. To venture into this Labyrinth of the Skies with your mechanical Icarus without getting singed by the sun, arm yourself with knowledge, caution, and respect for rules both human and natural.
Fly right, and the storied views of Santorini will unfold beneath your drone, rewarding you with visuals that echo through the ages. Fly awry, and face the modern-day Minotaur of legal consequences. Your tale of aerial exploits in the Aegean awaits—will it be one of triumph or a cautionary footnote? The choice is yours.
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