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‘fragments: flow’ placed in top ten

mike — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:16:18 +0000

'flow' image placed in top ten in redbubble challenge

This image was placed in the top ten in a recent redbubble challenge for macro images of dead wood textures.

Print accepted for Royal Photographic Society Exhibition

mike — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:43:28 +0000

Puff the Magic Dragon - infrared image (Konica IR750 film)

I was delighted to be asked by Andy Finney to provide a print of this image for the Royal Photographic Society’s exhibition to celebrate 100 years of infrared photography, Infrared 100. If you’re interested in the history of infrared photography, or other events to celebrate this centenary, please visit Andy’s blog covering the topic at infrared100.org.

Holmes Chapel Camera Club annual exhibition is now up

mike — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:26:25 +0000

Wild Fire

I’ve put the Holmes Chapel Camera Club Annual Exhibition up in the local library this Monday. It contains a selection of prints from the members of the club, covering a range of styles. It was selected to show the diversity of styles that the members of our small village club have. I’m pleased to say that two of my images are included.

Steel and Glass

‘Wild Fire’ (left) is an image created from a small area of the back of a headstone in the Lake Ditsrict, while the other image, Steel and Glass (right), is a monochrome image of a (much larger!) piece of a modern building in Manchester.

The exhibition will remain in the Holmes Chapel Library Meeting Room until the 2nd August.

Entry to Cotswold Monochrome 2010

mike — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:57:05 +0000

I entered the Cotswold Monochrome salon again this year, this year sending just digital images for projection. (Its cheaper than making and posting 40×50 cm matted prints!)

old and new - competition entry

As usual no acceptances, but came the closest I’ve ever managed with one entry – ‘old and new’. This was taken on a wet and dreary day in Whitehaven on the Cumbrian coast – I first spotted the two rather different greengrocers’ shops side by side, and then noticed both had the same name!
There’s more about my entry in my own blog Words by Mike Finley, with some follow up comments on the Cotswold Monochrome Salon itself.

Cookham Exhibition Photos

Aitch — Sat, 22 May 2010 18:05:19 +0000

Here are some photos from the exhibition we held at Pinder Hall in Cookham last weekend. You will notice that there are also one or two non-Rogue Gene Collective artists included, which really helped to create an interesting and varied exhibition.

I will be writing about the weekend in more detail on my personal blog soon, once this nice weather has gone!

Mike's Work

Second place print in camera club annual competition

mike — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:28:41 +0000

Wild Fire - photograph by Mike Finley

A print of this image was placed second in the print class of our camera club’s Annual competition. It is actually a photograph of a small part of the back of a headstone, and shows some texture of the stone, but mostly algae, lichen, and traces of ivy.

RGC Exhibition in Cookham

Aitch — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:52:06 +0000

The Rogue Gene Collective artists are holding an exhibition of their work at Pinder Hall in Cookham on 16th May. There will be a wide selection of affordable and original art and craft works for sale by members of the group, five of whom will be attending in person. The event also features local artists.

The Rogue Gene Collective is a small group of artists who are committed to helping each other attain a higher level of visibility for their work. We do this by networking; pooling resources, information, knowledge and contacts. There are currently seven members, and four guest artists

As a group we hold exhibitions all over the country acting as agents, couriers and publicists for each other. Our aim is to offer a wide variety of quality original artwork to the collector, occasional buyer or corporate buyer.

This exhibition is a rare opportunity for the group to come together in person to exhibit a comprehensive collection of original quality work, representing some of the best competitively priced contemporary artwork available. There will also be a special stand showing a selection of collaborations between the group members. This is a new and unique idea where two artists have worked together to create an original artwork.

The exhibition will be on Sunday 16th May at Pinder Hall, Lower Road, Cookham, SL6 9EH. Amanda Hunt, Andrea Farmer, Helen Davison, Kos Marton and Rob Kirbyson will all be available throughout the day to answer any questions or just for a chat.

Cookham is a small village on the banks of the Thames just off Junction 4 on the M40, and Junction 8/9 of the M4. Why not come for the day – a visit to the exhibition can easily be combined with a stroll along the river and maybe a pub lunch in one of the many small local country pubs. Entrance is free and the event is suitable for all the family.

This Week’s Featured Image in the Ace Café on redbubble

mike — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:35:22 +0000

Tree and Photographer - featured in the Ace Cafe group on redbubble

‘Tree and Photographer’ is this week’s featured image in the ‘Ace Café‘ group on redbubble.
Images are submitted for consideration by members of the group, and critiqued and voted on for admission by the members of the group. The hosts select a weekly feature image from the images accepted into the group.
There is also a workshop area for discussion of how images could be improved.

In this group we are looking to exhibit exceptional art as voted for by the members. We hope that it will be an open, lively and friendly group where artists are supported and encouraged to grow.