Alan Attwood - Writing for Publication

I attended a very informative seminar on writing for photographers at the New North Gallery in Fairfield last Saturday. It was held by Alan Attwood, the editor of The Big Issue. Alan is a member of MAP Group (Many Australian Photographers Group).

I took the opportunity to photograph Alan on the little balcony at New North.

Alan Attwood
© Barbara Oehring 2011

The New North Gallery is close to the Fairfield Railway Station.

The Wooden Dog
© Barbara Oehring 2011

Photography Focus

I have been invited by the Ferntree Gully Library to give a presentation about my images:

Photography Focus with Barbara Oehring
Barbara Oehring is a local photographer who strives to create images that have a sense of mystery. Her photographs have been used for various print publications, including our local Ferntree Gully News, websites,and in electronic format for educational purposes. She also creates and prints high quality greeting cards.
Barbara will show and talk about her amazing images.

Refreshments provided

Free event

When2:30 pm Thursday 08/09/11

WhereFerntree Gully Library


CostFree event.

The Photographers' Gallery - What haunts you?

This is an oldie but I still like it. Glad I participated.

The Photographers' Gallery, London collected nearly 4000 images by over 350 photographers in 2007 under the theme of What haunts you?
http://www.photonet.org.uk/hauntings/index.php?aid=131


Here are two of the images I contributed:

Bark
© Barbara Oehring 2006

Mist
© Barbara Oehring 2006

Artist Helen Marshall chose one photograph from all those sent in. With it she produced an interactive photo collage composed of 2500 of the images submitted. Click here to view the artwork:
http://www.photonet.org.uk/mosaic/

Here you can see my Bark image in the collage:

http://www.photonet.org.uk/mosaic/index.php?ir=c_4_r_1

Mist in the collage:

http://www.photonet.org.uk/mosaic/index.php?ir=c_6_r_2

And here is my dog in the Mist image again in a different spot in the collage:

http://www.photonet.org.uk/mosaic/index.php?ir=c_6_r_7

Ballarat International Foto Biennale 2011

I am pleased to be taking part in an exhibition at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale 2011.
BIFB ' 11 runs from 20 August to 18 September.

My self portrait entry into R 'Chee' Ball Prize for Photographic Self Portraiture will be on show at Gallery Toot Toot, Bluestone goods shed, V/Line Ballarat car park, Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.
Free entry
Open Friday to Sunday 10.00AM to 4.00PM

Self Portrait
© Barbara Oehring 2010

free radical

I am member #841 of the photography group "free radical": http://www.freeradicaloz.com/
Currently some of my images from Melbourne and Luxembourg can be viewed in the free radical group pool: http://www.flickr.com/groups/freeradical/pool/

My portrait of Jeff Moorfoot, founder of the radicals

Jeff Moorfoot
free radical #1
© Barbara Oehring 2011

Moorfoot is also Festival Director of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Here is a link to an article about Jeff, "free radical" and BIFB: http://www.artshub.com.au/au/news-article/news/visual-arts/from-hillside-hippy-to-festival-director-185030?sc=1

Burrinja Cultural Centre

Traditional Wurundjeri dancing by Jindi Worabak was part of the Community Celebration at the new Burrinja Theatre in Upwey today.

Jindi Worabak
Burrinja Theatre
© Barbara Oehring 2011

Kelly

At 16 years of age Kelly, my friend's Kelpie/Collie, sadly passed away.

I had taken this portrait of Kelly a year before.

Kelly
© Barbara Oehring 2010

My friend ordered some greeting cards with the image of Kelly to send away to family and friends.

With each folded card I provided a paper insert, matching envelope and a protective sleeve.

I am sure the recipients will cherish the card and the memory of beautiful Kelly.