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Photographer’s Choice – Nancy Bowers

Celebrate With Heels, Tiara, Veil – and a Doll

Nancy Bowers - Granddaughter Lanie Dances in the Light

Nancy Bowers - Granddaughter Lanie Dances in the Light

Since the early days of photography, capturing the fleeting days of childhood has been a family mainstay with a Brownie and the occasional trip to the studio. Today there are undoubtedly more shots taken than ever before, the vast majority of no interest beyond the immediate family. But this image strikes a universal chord, the quintessence of joyful youth and the dreams of lasses the world over. The dark background and back lighting are perfect to capture the swirling gown and stray hairs. The softly lighted grass in the foreground adds emphasis to the main subject. In Lanie’s left hand however, the worn doll reminds the viewer that Lanie, imagining a moment far into the future, is only four years old. A crop shows just how much that doll is treasured. As Nancy says, “The doll never leaves her and is much loved”.
Lanie's Baby

Lanie's Baby

Camera: Nikon D80 with 105 mm f/2.8 lens. Exp: 1/320 sec at f/4.5. ISO: 200

Photographer’s Choice – Priscilla Popper

Leaving Nothing to Chance

Priscilla Popper - Yellow Tulips on Blue

Priscilla Popper - Yellow Tulips on Blue

All photographers seek to develop a unique style that sets their work apart, that fulfills their creative need to communicate in a distinctive voice. Priscilla is doing just that in her still life work. She chooses ordinary objects, places them in an extraordinary environment and carefully orchestrates the light and colors to capture an image that faithfully portrays her imagination. For the above she selected blue cloth, blue poster board, a blue vase and, for the perfect complementary color, bright yellow tulips. Natural side light streams in and the perfectly placed framing triangle was created by raising and lowering the shade on the window. The final image is both exciting and comforting, warm and cool simultaneously. Another look at the great creative talent we have in the ACC.
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