Back at the photography show.

Well, I did go back to the photo/video show. (see previous blog) Just couldn't stay away, -though I was fighting a virus and had no voice. Luckily, I did not need to talk, just listen, at the various lectures I attended. Photography is ever changing , and I find it very important to keep up with the latest techniques, innovations , latest gear  and software that is coming out. To stay on top of things, requires a constant commitment. It is a challenge---but it is good. I am never bored!

                                                    A lighting demonstration at the show.

 A photography exhibit caught my eye, featuring the work of an international  street photographer; Carlos Scott Wilson. Educated in photography at the New York School of Visual Arts and the Costa Rican School of Photography, his international experience led his photos to be published in various books as well as the National Geographic. The following photographs though, were captured on the streets of Toronto--and with a small, compact camera.
I love to see the work of other photographers and during the month of May, opportunities abound. (As mentioned prior, May is Photography Month. )

Photography and Video Show

May is Photography Month. So many exhibitions, throughout the city!
Today, I went to the Photographic, Video &  Digital Imaging Show, at the International Centre. It is a 3 day event for the amateur as well as the professional photographer, videographer. Of course there are plenty to see,  and to learn too, since there are lectures throughout the day on various topics related to photography. I sat in on 5 or 6.
I felt like a kid in a candy store among all those goodies (new cameras, lenses, lighting equipment etc.) and my willpower was sorely tested!  Luckily, the lectures followed one another closely, so I left myself little time  to be tempted. (Might go back Sunday though!}
I also saw some wonderful images by the winners of the 14th annual Ontario Secondary School Photo Contest.
Here are some of my favourites;

Photographer; Holly Mc.Murther , Centennial Secondary School

Photographer; Leah  Currie,  Rosedale Heights

Pghotographer; Holly Fretwell, Nelson High School

The two just above, impressed me because of the simplicity of the subject matter. Here, ordinary everyday objects are elevated to works of art. --Just proves,---you can find suitable subjects to photograph right in your own back yard!