Member's Short Talks October 2018
At our meeting on October 18th we again invited members to make a short presentation on a topic or subject of their choosing. Each year we are amazed by the breadth and depth of knowledge of the membership of this creative body. Over the next few News posts we will cover some of the material presented by the members.
GOING BACK TO THE WELL - Presentation by Ian Cambourne
Ian has been a member of Lane Cove for several years and each time Ian presents something, it is always thoughtful and thought provoking. This time Ian talked about the concept of “Going Back to the Well” to use a quote from musician James Taylor. Having experienced the value of sharing thoughts and opinions of one’s peers, it is important to remember the original inspiration for your photography and to return to those roots from time to time. Often we can be overly influenced by the opinions of others and, whilst helpful in expanding your vision and knowledge, occasionally we need to go back to the beginning, to be alone with your thoughts and ideas, to experiment freely and without constraint. Being free to re imagine your photography frees you to take fresh inspiration from the world around you, to try new techniques and to push your own limits. By pushing yourself forwards, you might just drag someone else along with you.
Freelensing experiment - (c) Ian Cambourne 2018