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Photographer’s Choice – Randy Porter

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Watch Me! I Can Do It!

Randy Porter - A young "hooper" at MerleFest

Randy Porter – A young “hooper” at MerleFest

Many ACC members have decades of experience in photography, others are taking up where they left off years ago and still others may be approaching the art for the first time. Regardless of the experince, all have asperations to create something memorable and unique. To succeed one needs to think creatively and be willing to invest time and energy to master the tools necessary to fulfill this creativity. It’s also a requirement that the journey itself be as enjoyable as sharing the successes will be with with one’s family, friends and fellow photographers. You only need to look at Facebook, Smugmug or other similar sites to realize how much photographers want to share their work with others (oohs and ahhs always welcome).
What does all the above have to do with this excellent portrait captured by Randy at this year’s MerleFest? He joined the ACC in June of this year, has been working on mastering his camera and technique for several months and perhaps doesn’t realize how much progress he has made, thinking more on how much there is yet to learn. He’s therefore hesitant to share his work, perhaps lacking confidence in his ability to “compete”. These weekly postings are not a competition but a way to share, to gain confidence and take another step up the ladder. Randy has done that by agreeing to share with all the members (and the world, I suppose. We had 615 pages viewed from China and 336 from Sweden during August). It will be easier the next time.

Photo of the Week – Christine McCarty

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Christine Says It Was HOT!

Christine McCarty - Classic Firefighter's Silhouette

Christine McCarty – Classic Firefighter’s Silhouette

What thoughts pass through your mind when you first see this image? Or perhaps there’s an emotional reaction, something visceral, before thought even registers. A tragedy? A loss of life perhaps? Where? Who? All blended with the feeling of a somewhat guilty excitement? Relief that it’s not “my” house? But what do you feel when you learn that this was a benefical fire, purposely set to clear away the structure and at the same time provide practice and training for the firemen? Be honest. Disappointment? or relief.
All such thoughts aside, the photograph does an excellent job of portraying the intensity of the fire, with enough of the remaining structure visible to to add detail and interest. The stairstepping of the men in their protective suits along with the up curve of the hose followed by the down curve of the water provides a calming artistic touch to the inferno. The framing is ideal for the scene. Good job, Christine.