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Lincoln Park Evening Art Market set for Saturday
OLEAN — The Tri-County Arts Council is getting ready for the second annual Lincoln Park Evening Art Market, set for 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday.
The juried show will feature the work of some of the region’s best-known artists and craftspeople, many who also have reputations beyond the Twin Tiers.
While some may be familiar with the Art in the Park event from years’ past, TCAC executive director Paula Bernstein notes that the Lincoln Park market is different in several ways.
“We’ve had Art in the Park before, but it has been on hiatus,” she said. “Now, we are bringing it back for the second year this fall, with many more artists from all three counties in our region.”
TCAC is composed of member artists and craftspeople who live in Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. Many of those members will be part of the Evening Art Market, including fine artist Sean Huntington, TCAC exhibitions and media development coordinator.
“There isn’t really a venue like this in the local area,” he said. “This is not a typical vendor fair, but a juried show that includes many of our members, but also other artists whose work is outstanding.”
Participating artists include John Balacki, Rose Brawn, John Crandall, Peter Hamilton, Sean Huntington, Daniel Jordan, Melissa Locke, Nicole Missel, Violet Nolder, Carolyn Raine, Jim and Pat Reno, Lynzie Rinamon, Tara Walker, Mikel Wintermantel and more. Their mediums include oil painting, gouache, watercolors, mixed media, photography, pottery, sculpture and beyond.
“Many of our participating artists are world-renowned,” Huntington noted. “We have so much talent in this region, and the Evening Art Market is a great place to experience it.”
The Hungry Burro food truck will be available for dinner, and there will be live music by acoustic guitarist Alex Cole.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for people to enjoy fine arts and crafts right in their own community, beyond the walls of a gallery,” Bernstein said. “Last year, we had more than 750 visiting the site of the market.”
City parking is available at and around the pavilion (no meters), and there is no cost to attend the art market. In the event of light rain, the market will still take place as planned, as the pavilion is covered and there are screens that can come down to protect visitors and artists from the elements.
To learn more about this event or TCAC, visit www.tricountyartscouncil.org.
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“Hello, Beijing” photography exhibition showcases beauty of Beijing in Qatar
People visit the “Hello, Beijing” photography exhibition in Doha, Qatar, on Sept. 18, 2023. The “Hello, Beijing” Photography Exhibition opened on Monday here in Doha, showcasing historical and cultural emblems of the Chinese capital, and how the megacity succeeds in becoming a world-renowned tourist destination. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)
DOHA, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — The “Hello, Beijing” Photography Exhibition opened on Monday here in the Qatari capital Doha, showcasing historical and cultural emblems of the Chinese capital, and how the megacity succeeds in becoming a world-renowned tourist destination.
Themed “Capital, Ancient Charm, New Look, Humanity, and Ecology,” the exhibition features 79 photography works that highlight the natural beauty, historical charm, and cultural significance of Beijing.
Photos of world cultural heritage sites such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven, as well as iconic Olympic venues like the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube, and beloved giant pandas, are all on display at the exhibition.
Abdulaziz Al Anzy, a Qatari civil engineer who brought his families to the exhibition, told Xinhua that seeing these photos rekindled many of the good memories in Beijing.
“I love Beijing, particularly love the city in winter, as it’s the first place where I’ve ever seen snow,” he said cordially.
“I hope there will be more events like this in the future to bridge both countries through tradition, culture and art. China is truly beautiful, and the Chinese people are very friendly … I often tell my family and friends that they must visit China to experience it for themselves,” Anzy added.
The exhibition, jointly organized by the Beijing municipal government and the Chinese Embassy in Qatar, runs until Sept. 29. ■
People visit the “Hello, Beijing” photography exhibition in Doha, Qatar, on Sept. 18, 2023. The “Hello, Beijing” Photography Exhibition opened on Monday here in Doha, showcasing historical and cultural emblems of the Chinese capital, and how the megacity succeeds in becoming a world-renowned tourist destination. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)
People visit the “Hello, Beijing” photography exhibition in Doha, Qatar, on Sept. 18, 2023. The “Hello, Beijing” Photography Exhibition opened on Monday here in Doha, showcasing historical and cultural emblems of the Chinese capital, and how the megacity succeeds in becoming a world-renowned tourist destination. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)
People visit the “Hello, Beijing” photography exhibition in Doha, Qatar, on Sept. 18, 2023. The “Hello, Beijing” Photography Exhibition opened on Monday here in Doha, showcasing historical and cultural emblems of the Chinese capital, and how the megacity succeeds in becoming a world-renowned tourist destination. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)
People visit the “Hello, Beijing” photography exhibition in Doha, Qatar, on Sept. 18, 2023. The “Hello, Beijing” Photography Exhibition opened on Monday here in Doha, showcasing historical and cultural emblems of the Chinese capital, and how the megacity succeeds in becoming a world-renowned tourist destination. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)
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Make a Monster Splash With High-Speed Flash Photography
Go behind the scenes with photographer Thierry Kuba to observe how he lights, shoots, and edits this high-speed flash project with water splashes. Learn the techniques he uses, listen to discussion of his mistakes, and take in all of his tips and tricks along the way.
High-speed flash photography involves the use of short-duration bursts of light to freeze the motion of subjects that move too quickly to be captured by traditional photography methods. High-speed flash photography allows photographers to capture split-second actions such as water droplets, bursting balloons, or a bullet firing out of a gun by illuminating the subject for an incredibly brief duration. This technique demands precise timing and specialized equipment, including high-speed flash units and triggers to achieve results in freezing fast-paced moments.
High-speed flash photography is exhilarating and something that every photographer should try. You never quite know what the results will look like in terms of photographing water droplets and splashes. It’s refreshing to see a bare-all behind-the-scenes video, not just the successful attempts. Thierry’s relaxed presentation method during this demonstration shows that he has to throw the liquid time and time again to get the right results. It reminds us that no matter how much experience you have, this is a long process. Each can is positioned at an angle, contributing to a not-so-straightforward lighting scenario, and the reasons for light placement are explained in order to understand the role each light plays on the final shot.
Thierry uses a variety of lighting products within the five-light setup, including speedlights in horizontally placed strip softboxes to the underside and on top at the front, with another speedlight set to the right with a honeycomb grid to add an extra kick of light to the front of the cans. On the background, a Godox AD200 and Godox QT600 light to freeze the splashes as they occur. Both of these lights are covered with an orange gel to add vibrancy to the background.
It seems that one of the most important pieces of equipment here in this setup is sheet plastic to protect your equipment, and also to catch water that has fallen on the floor. This is an excellent tip for beginners because that liquid will go in unexpected places, and as everyone knows, water and electricity don’t mix!
Have you tried high-speed flash photography with liquids? Share your experience and the results in the comments.
