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FOTOFEST ‘23 , This Year, Sharing Stories Of Humanity Through Photography

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Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 9:42 am
Press Release: Fotofest

FOTOFEST, the annual photography event for Hastings and
Hawke’s Bay is back from September 15th – 25th in Hastings
city. With more than 20 exhibition’s throughout the CBD
using retail windows and laneways as well as two pop up
galleries, the 10 day event is for locals and visitors to
the Bay to enjoy, “with or without a camera” This year two
international exhibitors join the lineup alongside a range
of local and national photographers, contributing to a focus
on advocacy and humanity.

Maribel Pottstock, a
Chilean photographer with her series of images from
Easter Island and the moai ,monolithic human figures
carved by the Rapa Nui people on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in
eastern Polynesia between the years 1250 and 1500 and
French Canadian photographer Arianne
Clementwith her exhibition , How to live to 100,
which captures beautiful images of the elderly living within
“blue zone” countries, places renowned for the vitality
and well-being of their elderly.

Alongside,
Abhi Chinniah who grew up in East Coast
Malaysia with her debut photographic series, ‘Light Skin
Dark Skin,’ exploring the journeys people have to take
because of the colour of their skin and Antonio
Alba,a 21 year old Mexican photographer seeking the
true beauty for this world we live in through her
images.

Event Coordinator, Shayne Jeffares says of
this year’s event “ We so want to add to the creative vibe
that Hastings is becoming known for – This is going to be a
fantastic event with more creatives from across the country
contributing and more people getting behind to
support.
He adds that this year sees a focus on humanity
and advocacy with many exhibitions sharing powerful and
personal testimonies. We really wanted to ensure we had
exhibitions that share stories of humanity and we have
definitely achieved that in a way that only photography
can”

“It is all about bringing people into the
city to enjoy viewing great photography in fun and different
ways. Plus there are events for the kids to enjoy from a
street photography workshop through to a selfie background
celebrating Hastings 150th. Napier also has a presence with
a live gig exhibition, From the Pit and a series of
exhibitions at CAN gallery.

Plus, if you are an avid
amateur or hobbyist, collector or seasoned pro, we guarantee
you will have an awesome time connecting with others and
enjoying the whole event”
“Get yourself to Hastings
and enjoy all this city has to offer” is Shaynes advice,
we are really looking forward to this years
festival”

NOTABLE EXHIBITIONS Tony
Reddrop

Tony’s work focuses on
things and people in “my own environment”, which for the
past 14 years has been around Palmerston North, the lower
North Island of New Zealand.
Documentary and portraiture
are Tony’s preference for capturing, preferring to capture
things that may not be as popular, or mainstream, and take
more time to tell the story.

While exhibiting since
2000, Tony has focused on the many forms of visual media, to
show his work, including online, public displays,
projections, exhibitions, zines, and printed books.
He
has been fortunate to have his work featured in printed
media, radio, television, and be held in various
collections, Australian National Library ACT, the National
War Memorial ACT, Multicultural commission of Victoria,
Massey University New Zealand, as well as private
collections.

Local Paul Taylor with
his moving series of black and white images shot in
Wellington amongst the NZ Iranian community protesting
against violence in Iran amid the death in 2022 of Mahsa
Amini for not wearing a hijab in accordance with Government
standards.

Local organisation DOVE Hawke’s
Bay hosts a powerful exhibition Hopeful
Horizons”
celebrating the courage, determination, and
resilience of men from across Aotearoa– and the world –
who have suffered sexual abuse. These men tell their
individual stories openly and honestly. They are stories of
suffering but also of triumph, healing and hope.

IHC
NZ once again host the New Zealand Photography Competition
for the second year .

The photographs will be for
sale with 100% of the sale proceeds going to the
photographer.

About Capture the Moment

Capture
the moment is IHC’s photography competition for New
Zealanders who have an intellectual disability or an
intellectual disability and autism.
Building on the
success of the IHC Art Awards, we wanted to showcase the
talent of New Zealanders through a different
medium.

The theme of this year’s competition is Your
Aotearoa, New Zealand.

From the Pit
NZ Music month exhibition showcasing leading images
of live gigs. Founded in 2019, FromThePit is an annual
curated exhibition of images of New Zealand musicians
playing live in New Zealand. More than anything it is a
celebration of the craft and art of live music
photography.https://fromthepit.co.nz/2023-images/

Katie
Hoy Showcasing 100 Rotorua women who represent the
female population by age, ethnicity and country of birth.The
purpose of this project was to represent the diverse local
population and celebrate women in all capacities.
Photographer, Katie Hoy, has always sought to see the
connections between people, and between people and place in
her art. As an immigrant to New Zealand, and after calling
Rotorua home for 12 years, Katie wanted to meet women from
the wider Rotorua community, to hear their stories and share
them publicly in her first solo exhibition .https://creativerotorua.org.nz/100-women-rotorua/
 

Serena
Stevenson – Pre Loved project at Cranford op
Shop

Multimedia Auckland artist Serena Stevenson
designs a story experience through photography and street
art. Taking the audience into the never seen before intimate
world of op-shopping https://www.prelovedproject.nz/

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Pensthorpe Nature Reserve revealing the gross side of nature for families this summer

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From alien invaders and pond monsters to poo-eating insects and vampire plants, Pensthorpe’s event for summer is designed for the bravest souls who wish to learn about the grossest parts of nature.

Entertaining explorers from this Saturday, July to 22 to Tuesday, September 5, the trail begins at the Discovery Centre at the popular attraction near Fakenham and takes visitors across the reserve, helping families learn about the weird, wonderful and slightly gross techniques that mammals, insects, plants and fungi use to thrive across the area.

In addition to the main trail, Pensthorpe is collaborating with The Bug Parc for summer, a teaching centre and zoo dedicated to the protection of rare insects, arachnids and other invertebrates. Designing a trail for WildRootz outdoor playground, The Bug Parc trail sees little naturalists examine how different species use their tails, claws or fangs for eating, attacking or defending themselves.

Pensthorpe Natural Park, Norfolk Junior Board members kidding around on the facilities. Photo : Steve Adams
Pensthorpe Natural Park, Norfolk Junior Board members kidding around on the facilities. Photo : Steve Adams

Natalie Douglas, head of marketing at Pensthorpe, said: “At Pensthorpe, we take a huge amount of pride in our seasonal trails and after the success of the Poo Trail in recent years, we think it’s a great idea to harness children’s love of the gross, disgusting and even slightly brutal parts of nature and make it educational.

“Whether it’s learning about maggots and burying beetles, real-life slime organisms, micro monsters or habitat alien invaders, Pensthorpe’s thriving reserve is the perfect place to learn in a fun and engaging way. Everything we do is rooted in conservation and protecting species and we believe by educating the youngest generation through play, we will encourage conservationists of the future.”

When tummies start to rumble, Pensthorpe’s Courtyard Café is serving its new menu consisting of pub classics and light bites, including sandwiches, cakes, ice creams and hot and cold drinks.

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Aerial shot of Pensthorpe Natural Park-min

Once visitors have completed the trails, there’s flamingo talks, pond dipping and free arts and crafts activities to enjoy across the reserve; as well as the five blooming gardens that are bursting with colour and life.

Martin French from The Bug Parc added: “Whilst nature has plenty of fluffy and cute species to admire, bugs and invertebrates play a crucial part in the ecosystem too and it’s wonderful that Pensthorpe is so keen to educate the younger generations about the importance of bugs, in a way that’s fun and appeals to their humour.

“We hope visitors enjoy the memorable “Attack, Eat and Defend” trail we’ve created for the WildRootz playground, showcasing the species we have at The Bug Parc, that make the most of their clever claws, terrifying tails and fearsome fangs.”

Adult tickets are £14.95, seniors and child tickets (three to 16) are £13.95.

Pensthorpe Natural Park, Norfolk Junior Board members kidding around on the facilities. Photo : Steve Adams
Pensthorpe Natural Park, Norfolk Junior Board members kidding around on the facilities. Photo : Steve Adams
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Aerial shot of Pensthorpe Natural Park-min

Alternatively, annual memberships are available for adults at £60, then seniors (60+) and children (3-16) are £55.

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Pride of Place: A photo essay celebrating New Orleans’ LGBTQ community | Events

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… The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky

Also on the faces of people going by

I see friends shaking hands, saying how do you do

They’re only saying I love you

— Louis Armstrong, “What a Wonderful World”

          







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Southern Decadence celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2022.




This Pride month, I’m reminded of the power of the rainbow flag. Twenty years ago, I stood on Bourbon Street as Grant Storms, the self-proclaimed “Christian Patriot,’’ and nearly 200 of his followers marched toward Southern Decadence revelers, carrying brooms and signs that read “Adam and Eve, Not Adam and Steve’’ and “Sodomy: It’s to Die For.’’

As I stood behind my camera lens, capturing the tense standoff, I couldn’t help but be struck by the hateful messages and clenched fists juxtaposed against the joyful revelers on the balconies above, draped in colorful rainbow flags. The symbolic potency of the contrast struck me with a force I still feel today.

Each color of the Pride flag has a specific meaning — red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, blue for harmony and purple for spirit. Together, the colors represent the full spectrum of human experience and identity.







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Flexin’ during Pride 2022




For much of my career, I’ve aimed my lens toward gay Mardi Gras krewes, the Gay Easter Parade, Southern Decadence, and drag brunches throughout the city. New Orleanians have long taken pride in our thriving and diverse gay community. In the face of discrimination and hate, New Orleans stands tall as a city proudly waving the rainbow flag, reflecting its dedication to creating a more inclusive and welcoming community for all.

Everywhere you look in the Quarter there are rainbows draped on buildings, on balconies, in the windows of businesses.

Peering through my camera lens, I have witnessed firsthand how the rainbow is a powerful symbol of unity and acceptance and I love capturing the many ways that people incorporate it into their own personal expressions. The popularity of the rainbow is not lost on New Orleans’ businesses, either. One example is Windsor Court’s annual LGBTea, a drag show tea hour, complete with rainbow cookies and cocktails.







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Blake Robertson leads the parade during Brides of March 2023.




I was recently hired to photograph the relatively new Brides of March, a charitable pub-crawl in which dozens of men, and some women, second line through the Quarter dressed in bridal gowns. The coveted lacy garter, embellished with a rainbow ribbon, is thrown from the balcony of the Good Friends Bar to the “brides” gathered on the street below, much to the delight of passersby, children included. It was not lost on me that these men could be arrested in nearby states.







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A big fan of Brides of March 2022




Two decades since the “Christian Patriot” and his band of bigots marched on Bourbon, I am stunned by how much of the progress made since has been eroded by a wave of anti-LGBTQ laws that threaten the significant freedoms gained.

Even the colorful flag that represents Pride is under attack: In April this year, a Covington resident paid $6,000 for a billboard to support librarians, who are also under attack these days. The ad read “Support Your Local Library,” set against a background of Pride’s rainbow flag, plus pink and light blue from the transgender flag and a black stripe to represent people of color. The message was swiftly taken down after the billboard’s owner received too many complaints.

Unfortunately, Louisiana is rushing headlong in the same direction that other Southern states like Florida, Tennessee and Texas have gone. Lawmakers here recently passed their version of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “Don’t Say Gay’’ bill and are either in the process of passing or planning to pass more bills targeting the human rights of the LGBTQ community.







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The Mystic Krewe of PUEWC marched in Southern Decadence 2017.




While our state’s political class may be busy hurting the LGTBQ community, here in New Orleans, we don’t bow down, as the popular Black Masking Indian song goes. We have a long history of standing up to injustice and fighting for what’s right, from the Civil Rights movement to Katrina.

In fact in the days after the storm, some religious leaders argued the storm was God’s wrath for Southern Decadence, the largest gay event in the South, which had been scheduled for the following weekend. In true New Orleans style, several dozen scantily clad gay men found their way through the devastation to Bourbon Street and led a parade under their tattered rainbow flag. They brought with them a renewed sense of energy and passion for the city.

Meanwhile Storms, the so-called Christian Patriot, has taken a more ignoble path: He was arrested in 2011 on obscenity charges for masturbating in Lafreniere Park and is no longer a threat to the gay community.







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The Pussyfooters during the 2022 Pride Parade




Unfortunately, the movement he represented remains not only alive and well but growing. Which is why it is so important for all of us to more tightly embrace the meaning behind the Pride flag and redouble our efforts to defend the human rights and dignity of us all.

As a photographer who has witnessed the power and beauty of this community up close and firsthand, I am committed to using my photography to shine a light on the beauty of the LGBTQ community and on the injustices that they face.

The rainbow flag represents a beacon of hope and a call to action for all those who believe in equality and justice. I am proud to stand with them in this fight.

See more of Cheryl’s Pride photos below:







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A scene from Southern Decadence 2016










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Pups for equality!










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Kim Welsh and Nancy Ochsenschlager at Southern Decadence 2022





The New Orleans Pride Parade, New Orleans Black Pride Weekend and more events celebrate Pride month

The New Orleans Pride Parade is at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 10.







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A scene from the 2001 Southern Decadence parade










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The popularity of Pride events aren’t lost on brands, like Smirnoff.










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Play party organizers Undercurrent during Southern Decadence










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Drag performer Kookie Baker during the Windsor Court’s 2017 LGBTea show










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The Merry Antoinettes




Ignoring the past holds back the present. Silence is no cure for what ails a participatory nation.







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Big Freedia poses with homeowner Sarena Teng in front of the Queen of Bounce House Float during Carnival 2021.










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A girl dances outside of the Golden Lantern during Gay Easter










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Eloise Lewis shows her pride










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A scene from Southern Decadence 2007










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Drag performer Lexis Redd D’Ville at a drag brunch hosted by The Fillmore





PearlDamour gives the Ocean a voice in 'Ocean Filibuster,' opening June 8 at CAC

The Ocean has a lot to say.


New Orleans events this week: Re:SET, Creole Tomato Festival, World Naked Bike Ride and more coming up June 6-12

Find more events and keep up with the latest at calendar.gambitweekly.com.



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The Sony Alpha Awards 2023 Are Back And Open For Entries

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Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 12:53 pm
Press Release: Sony Alpha Awards

SYDNEY, 21 February 2023 – The 2023 Sony
Alpha Awards marks the eighth year of the photo competition
showcasing incredible photography captured on Sony cameras
and lenses. The Alpha Awards aim to reinvigorate and
reconnect photographers across the region, reward
professionals and enthusiasts alike, and provide a platform
for the greatest photography work captured on Sony Alpha
cameras and lenses, across Australia and New
Zealand.

Grand
Prize Winner of the 2022 Sony Alpha Awards, Caitlin Eafie,
Rainfall in Limbo

Categories
continue to represent the diverse range and passions of all
Sony photographers, allowing entrants to submit their work
across ten categories, including Astrophotography,
City/Street, Creative, Editorial, Landscape, Nature,
Portrait, Seascape, Sports and Wedding.

$50,000
worth of Sony camera gear will be available to win at the
2023 Alpha Awards – including $4,000 of Sony digital
imaging gear per category and each of the category finalists
will be in with the chance to win the overall Grand Prize of
Sony digital imaging gear to the value of $10,000.

All
applicants for the Open categories can submit up to five
entries through the submissions
page. Eligible images must be taken with Sony Digital
Imaging cameras (body and lens or integrated camera).
Submissions will close on 25th June
2023.

All entries to the Sony Alpha Awards are free
via the submissions
page.

Key dates:

20 February 2023,
12:00pm – entries for the Alpha Awards open

25
June 2023, 11:59pm – entries for the Alpha Awards
close

2023 Sony Alpha Awards – Prize and Category
Summary

Prizes:

Grand Prize: Sony digital
imaging gear to the value of $10,000

Category
Prize Winners: Sony digital imaging gear to the value of
$4,000 for each category
winner

Categories:

Astrophotography

A
photograph that prominently features the night sky. Judges
in this category are looking for images that demonstrate
exceptional mastery of this field’s significant technical
constraints, alongside the aesthetic considerations of the
Landscape category. Composite images that do not alter the
explicit content of the image are allowed (i.e., exposure
blending, colour compositing, dark frame subtraction). Pure
starfield images may be submitted, but judging will be based
on aesthetic and pictorial criteria; astronomy work that
lacks aesthetic impact may not be highly awarded, in spite
of technical excellence.

City /
Street

This category covers any image that
documents life in an urban centre. Both people and places
will be considered. Judges in this category are looking for
images that give insight into urban life or reveal
unexpected or extraordinary
aesthetics.

Creative

A category which
rewards originality, experimentation and imagination,
Creative is for photo composite images. Any number of
photos can be used and edited together to form an image of a
subject, object, environment, idea, or concept. All elements
used in the composite must be captured by the submitting
photographer, and should the submission reach the final
round of judging, entrants will be required to submit the
original layered file and/or contributing images. Judges in
this category are looking for a clear concept, executed with
sensitivity to the subject matter and a high level of
technical competence.

Editorial

Submitted
images should be drawn from a body of work, commissioned or
otherwise. Subject matter can range from commercial work to
photo reportage documenting current affairs, newsworthy
events, etc. For an image which reaches the final stage of
judging, the photographer will be required to submit the
full body of work for context. Judges in this category are
looking for clear storytelling, executed both within the
individual image and, for finalists, sustained throughout
the series.

Landscape

A photo of a place
and/or thing, typically the natural world. Judges in this
category are looking for unique and powerful framings, or
new takes on familiar scenes. Technical photographic
excellence is needed, but final decisions in this category
are made on the basis of a photographer’s use of colour,
composition and sensitive post-production to complement the
scene presented. Photo compositing in this category for
technical purposes will not be penalised, but composites
from significantly different times/places are grounds for
disqualification. Photographs that qualify for consideration
in Astrophotography or Seascape are unlikely
to receive an award in this
category.

Nature

A photo of the natural
living world. Animals, plants, fungi – if it’s alive, it
counts. Judges in this category are looking for images that
reveal something new or unexpected from the natural world
around us. As a hotly contested category, technical
considerations are often a factor in deciding the top
contenders for Nature.

Domesticated animals and
animals in clearly artificial settings or captivity are
unlikely to be awarded.

Portrait

A photo
of a person who is aware of the photographer and
participating in the creation of the photo. Judging in this
category will reward photos that reveal more than just the
surface of the subject. Candid photography is not considered
in this category.

Seascape

A landscape
photograph that prominently features the sea. Judges in this
category are looking for unique and powerful framings, or
new takes on familiar scenes. Technical photographic
excellence is needed, but final decisions in this category
are made on the basis of a photographer’s use of colour,
composition and sensitive post-production to complement the
scene presented.

Sports

A photo of a
sport being played or related to the culture of a sport.
Judges in this category are looking for images that reveal a
deep understanding of the sport being documented, and which
capture either peak action, or something quintessential to
the sport.

Wedding

Photography
documenting a wedding. Judges in this category are looking
for intelligent and intuitive photography that demonstrates
the photographer’s ability to read the environment of a
wedding and zero in on powerful moments, while upholding
aesthetic considerations. Alternatively, pre-wedding work
that goes beneath the surface and speaks to the couple being
photographed. Documentary work related to a wedding will
also be considered.

Please visit the website
for rules and conditions of entry.

About Sony
mirrorless range: Sony is the leader in mirrorless
technology with 9 full-frame bodies; 4 APSC bodies; 40
full-frame lenses; and 20 APSC lenses in market in
Australia. The Alpha mirrorless system gives you an
unmatched range of creative options.

Picture
credits

Grand Prize Winner of the 2022 Sony Alpha
Awards, Caitlin Eafie, Rainfall in
Limbo

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Cosmic curiosity : Gulf Weekly Online

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Gulf Weekly Mai Al Khatib-Camille

By Mai Al Khatib-Camille

BAHRAINI astro-photographer Yusra Abdulqader Taj was over the moon when National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) featured one of her celestial images on their website, and hopes her photography will inspire young astronomers to shoot for the stars.

The 40-year-old Information Technology professional at the Interior Ministry turned her love for space into her passion during the pandemic, snapping up images with two dedicated cameras (ZWO ASI 533 one shot colour camera and ZWO ASI 294 monochrome camera) and 10 filters.

Her image of the SH2-132 Lion Nebula, taken in August, was featured on Nasa’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) site, that posts photographs of the cosmos captured by professionals from all over the world.

“I have been fortunate to represent Bahrain in the Nasa APOD,” Yusra, a resident of Riffa, told GulfWeekly. “I hope my images will encourage young astronomers from Bahrain to pursue this hobby and to represent Bahrain’s skies to the astro-community worldwide.”

An amateur astro-photographer for two years, Yusra’s love for the moon and stars started from a young age and her hobby was ignited by her laptop.

“I love gazing at the moon and I love the fact that the night sky is unique, in the sense that it is the one place we, as humans, share equally regardless of where we are on Earth,” she said.

“But, I decided to take up this hobby quite recently when a random Windows wallpaper of the Rosette Nebula, by Hubble telescope, popped up on my laptop lock screen.

“This was the first time I had seen a nebula and I was amazed by its beauty. I went down the rabbit hole of astrophotography. The curiosity of the cosmos and the possibility of capturing something not visible to the human eye prompted me to delve into this hobby.”

While astrophotography is both challenging and fun, it does require a steep learning curve, and one should be prepared to spend his/her time to learn how to use the equipment and the software, and develop their skills to process images.

Yusra started her cosmic journey with a normal DSLR full frame Canon 6D Mark ii and a Canon 75-300mm lens. She also used Samyang 24mm and 135mm prime lenses for wide field photography. However, for imaging deep sky objects like the nebulas and galaxies, she used a William Optics telescope, that comes with an apochromatic lens with a focal length of 478mm and a focal ration of f/5.9, that can be reduced to f/4.7 with a focal reducer.

“Light pollution filters also reduce and block the glow of city lights and capture the emission signal of the object in the cosmos,” said Yusra.

She also advises in investing in the right mount, which is pivotal for astrophotography.

“The process is not as straightforward as normal photography,” she said. “It requires planning, patience, and image processing skills to get the best results. It is also important to know the weather forecast before starting any imaging session.

“Bahrain, in most part, has clear skies throughout the year, but heavy light pollution, hot weather and humidity make astrophotography a daunting process. It requires astrophotographers to spend many hours collecting multiple images of a specific object.”

Over time, she has captured star clusters, bright nebulas, emission nebulas, planetary nebulas and galaxies. All her images have been taken from her backyard.

Her favourite photograph is of the M31 – The Andromeda Galaxy, which she said ‘was very challenging’ as it took more than 4,000 shots (27hours and 70GB data). She now plans to shoot the IC 434 – The Horse Head Nebula in the Orion Constellation with a monochrome camera.

Her astro images are published on the Astrobin website, a community where astro photographers from all over the world showcase their work.

For details, visit Yusra Q’s gallery on AstroBin or @astronumb on Instagram.

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Asia-Pacific’s Largest Photography Fair Will Host Its Inaugural New York Edition Next Fall

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Photofairs, Asia’s largest photography fair, will make its debut in New York next year.

Event organizer Creo has announced the first Photofairs New York will take place from September 8–10, 2023 at the Javits Center, just next door to the Armory Show. Held in partnership with Angus Montgomery Arts, the fair will showcase photography, film, and virtual reality works, spotlighting about 100 international galleries. Exhibitor applications are now open.

“We have great admiration for the Armory Show and its long-standing track record,” Creo CEO Scott Gray told Artnet News. “Bringing the unique offerings of the two fairs together under one roof will be mutually beneficial.” The Javits Center, he said, is “a purpose-built exhibition center well suited to the requirements of galleries and visitors alike.”

According to Jeff Rosenheim, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s photography curator, the city itself is likely to be receptive. “New York’s enthusiasm for photography is almost unbounded,” he noted in Creo’s press release. “This will bring new energy to the fall season in New York.”

The 2017 edition of Photofairs Shanghai at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. Photo by Simon Song/South China Morning Post via Getty Images

Gray founded Creo in 2007 as the World Photography Organization, a company whose roster now encompasses the Sony World Photography Awards, Sony Future Filmmaker Awards, and Photo London. He currently also serves as CEO of Angus Montgomery Arts, which oversees India Art Fair, Taipei Dangdai, and Art Düsseldorf, among other fairs.

“Creo has since grown in scope, furthering its mission of developing meaningful opportunities for creatives and expanding the reach of its cultural activities to film and contemporary art,” Gray explained.

In 2014, Creo launched the now-signature Photofairs Shanghai. Between 2017 and 2019, the group tried hosting two rounds of a San Francisco edition, but gave up after learning it cost more than $1 million to produce.

Photofairs New York will organize exhibitors into four sections. “Galleries” will encompass all exhibitors chosen by Creo’s Selection Committee, comprising of international galleries, and the fair’s Advisory Group of international collectors—who will also cultivate an audience of buyers for the event. International fair partner Meta Media Group will expand the fair’s global footprint.

Photo courtesy of Photofairs New York.

Meanwhile, the “Platform” section will hold space for booths by galleries that have logged less than eight years in the business and artists aged under 35. “Screen” will showcase galleries working in new technologies such as VR and NFTs. “Film” will focus on moving image as a medium.

Since photography has gone from a technically specialized skill to a widely embraced medium, Gray reflected, “I believe there is demand for a new fair in photo-based works and new technologies, which really reflects current market trends and explores how we interact with digital culture.” Creo is looking to further embrace experimental practices and seminal photographers alike—and catch both seasoned and emerging collectors.

 

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