Layers of Greens

There's something magical that happens when you venture out with a macro lens. I've photographed the plants and flowers and trees in the yard at my uncles' cabin countless times, and still, I get so excited about going out again. Things are always new, there are always fresh ways of looking at how branches layer or how flower petals arrange at the end of a stem. Oh, how I love f2.8! (the largest aperture opening on my macro lens). Although this technical number may mean the chance at getting more light onto my digital sensor in most cases, this wonderful number also means extremely shallow depth of field, especially when focusing very closely on small objects. And shallow depth of field means a world of painterly strokes, ephemeral shapes and boundless wonder. You'd think I was talking about a long-lost paradise land, but I guess in a way, that's what I discover every time I go out and do some macro shooting! So here's to yet another stroll in the yard at the cabin. Greens upon greens, splashes of colour and some creepy crawly legs.

Posted by f/action member, Gabrielle Touchette.

I think it's safe to say that all the hard work we put into preparing for and putting on the Made in China art show at the cre8ery earlier this month paid off. The opening night and exhibit week was a success and our hearts were warmed by all those who stopped by to visit the gallery. Also, a big thanks to Jordan Miller for such a great venue and all her hard work.

Now that the show is down, I've had time to think about what I will do with the remainder of my prints. (one sold - but the rest are sitting in a heap in my office). I have big plans for framing and hanging them in my house, but until then, I thought I'd "hang" them in a blog post.

Hope to see you all at our next exhibit at the Cre8ery - slated for April 2011!

Posted by f/action member, Gabrielle Touchette.

'MADE IN CHINA' exhibition on now!

A great big THANK YOU to those of you who came out to Opening Night of f/action's exhibition "MADE IN CHINA" last night! We had a great turn-out and tons of positive feedback.  But fear not, you can still check it all out! It's at the Cre8ery Gallery, 2nd flr, 125 Adelaide st, Winnipeg.

Duncan is showing an uber-cool multi-layer installation piece, Ailsa has created beautiful pieces in graphic series, Gabrielle is showing a rainbow of colour with a personal installation piece, and I (Dallas) have 55 images from China on display and would love it if you came to check them out!

If you would still like to see the show, it is open:

Friday (today) - 12 noon to 5 pm

Saturday, June 5 - 12 noon to 5 pm

Sunday, June 6 - 12 noon to 5 pm

Monday, June 7 - 6 pm to 10 pm

Tuesday, June 8 - 12 noon to 5 pm

Hope to see you soon!

Posted by f/action member, Dallas Ludwick. Photos by Gabrielle Touchette, Duncan McNairnay and Chad Kroeker.