still life with curtains

why?

why did I sign up for this? http://phonar.covmedia.co.uk/ - don't I have enough to do? That said the talk on narrative was interesting . . .

"are you looking at me pal?"

exhibitions

went to see Signs of a Struggle: Photography in the Wake of Postmodernism at the V&A which is a very manageable overview of post modern influence on photography in the last 30 years - some familiar but also new - particularly liked signs of struggle by Clare Strand - http://www.clarestrand.co.uk/works/?id=102

then for a complete contrast Eyewitness: Hungarian Photography in the 20th Century at the Royal Academy - wonderful seeing the iconic prints - such a wealth form the big names Brassaï, Capa, Kertész, Moholy-Nagy and Munkácsi

edit edit edit

got it down to under 300 and 21 broad themes.....

“Narrative, Power and Responsibility” by David Campbell

Laid up sick in bed but managed to listen to David Campbell's lecture on “Narrative, Power and Responsibility” http://phonar.covmedia.co.uk/?p=288

so near so Spar

I can feel a shift in my motivation and focus for taking photographs.

august kick back

Been easing off the pressure the last few weeks - still managed to shoot 3 120 colour films, some ideas for the family west photo prize and stopped this years 365 photos project. It feels a relief to create a bit of space.