tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20094294010659623392024-03-13T05:28:14.661-07:00Through This Lens BlogThrough This Lens Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16388943702171609503noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-91306552117993264352021-09-15T08:33:00.002-07:002021-09-15T08:33:54.480-07:00CALL for ENTRIES - Gallery Show<p> <span data-offset-key="c0aq4-0-0"><span data-text="true">After reading an article from the New Yorker magazine, I've decided that I don't have enough diversity in the artists I represent at Through This Lens. So, I'm officially opening a call for artists of color, women, LGBTQ, and any other group that might be minimized in any way. Please, submit your photographs to me for consideration of a formal showing of your work. I will appreciate it if you will forward this message to anyone who might be interested. Just write to throughthislens@gmail.com</span></span></p>seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126745299900027461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-88767648887604651192021-09-02T13:35:00.001-07:002021-09-02T13:35:51.959-07:00New Show by Eric Raddatz<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> We are now open, but prefer appointments, and require masks until further notice.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G4--fXH57e4/YTEyK4EEsLI/AAAAAAAABms/Wlw8oywPPfMx1Qu3bJVYIIiyI2lpD63DgCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/Raddatz-600px-Lady-In-Blue-IMG_2535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G4--fXH57e4/YTEyK4EEsLI/AAAAAAAABms/Wlw8oywPPfMx1Qu3bJVYIIiyI2lpD63DgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Raddatz-600px-Lady-In-Blue-IMG_2535.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">"Lady in Blue" 40"x53"<br />copyright 2021 Eric Raddatz</span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Eric Raddatz has some eye catching large color prints, along with 25 small sepia toned prints. The larger prints are mostly 40"x53" + borders. The smaller prints are 8"x8" + borders. There are also a few medium sized color prints. This show presents two different sides to Mr. Raddatz' work - BRIGHT and COLORFUL along with quiet muted images.</p><p>This is the third show we've held of Mr. Raddatz' work, and has been very well received by the visitors. <br /></p><p>Please come by the gallery to see the work in person. <br /></p>Through This Lens Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16388943702171609503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-54357560458256054602021-02-03T12:29:00.000-08:002021-02-03T12:29:14.266-08:00Eric Raddatz - new affordable prints<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XXqg_YGnhp4/YBsGt1g2k_I/AAAAAAAABdk/4Tk9WeKoxyUyOqOlSM4KKg0vZqmokBEbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s180/Raddatz-180px-IMG_6514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XXqg_YGnhp4/YBsGt1g2k_I/AAAAAAAABdk/4Tk9WeKoxyUyOqOlSM4KKg0vZqmokBEbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/Raddatz-180px-IMG_6514.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">A new approach to the gallery: we
now have work shown online and for sale. Eric Raddatz agreed to
be one of our guinea pigs with a very affordable grouping of his latest
work. For now, you will need to phone at 919.687.0250 or email us at throughthislens@gmail.com to make a purchase. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Check it out: <a href="https://throughthislens.com/art_raddatz.html">https://throughthislens.com/art_raddatz.html</a><br /></span></p>Through This Lens Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16388943702171609503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-19356566108074605832021-01-04T12:30:00.000-08:002021-01-04T12:30:26.318-08:00Gallery News<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>January 4, 2021</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Through This Lens</b> had suspended in-person viewing of photographs until further notice. Maybe this will last a few months, or we may simply transition to an on-line gallery. For now, we continue to offer framing and printing services, but by appointment only.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">We have shown photographs from around the world, with a smattering of other types of artwork, for more than 15 years. Unfortunately, given the current state of public health, we think it best to avoid as much contact as possible, while still opening the doors when someone calls or writes ahead.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope you are all well, and that we are able to make contact again in the near future. </span> <br /></p>Through This Lens Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16388943702171609503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-62982736695977298792018-03-16T12:12:00.001-07:002018-03-16T12:19:16.791-07:00More Ami Vitale News<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The BBC website is one of my favorite news and culture sources. Today I noticed "<b>A Life Devoted to Photography</b>" with a person in panda costume holding a baby panda. My first thought was Ami! You may know that she has spent a lot of time with pandas in China over the past few years, and a selection of her panda photographs were published in National Geographic a few months ago. Once I clicked on the link: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-43329546" target="_blank">http://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-43329546</a> my hopes were confirmed with the story about her. There are many images from around the world which Phil Cooms, BBC Picture Editor calls "...<b>exquisitely beautiful...."</b>If you don't already agree, I think you will once you've read the article or check out her web site at <a href="http://amivitale.com/" target="_blank">amivitale.com</a>.<b> </b>Through This Lens has quite a good selection of signed prints of Ami's work. Please ask to see them on your next visit.<br />
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I ran across an article in the Washington Post web site with several award winning photographs. In browsing through the group, I recognized one that had a familiar look. Follow this link to the article <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-sight/wp/2018/02/14/these-photographs-are-world-press-photo-winners/?hpid=hp_hp-visual-stories-desktop_no-name%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.2673e230c4da" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-sight/wp/2018/02/14/these-photographs-are-world-press-photo-winners/?hpid=hp_hp-visual-stories-desktop_no-name%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.2673e230c4da </a>of you can see Ami's photo via this link: <a href="https://img.washingtonpost.com/news/in-sight/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/02/088_Ami-Vitale_for-National-Geographic.jpg" target="_blank">https://img.washingtonpost.com/news/in-sight/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/02/088_Ami-Vitale_for-National-Geographic.jpg</a><br />
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Ami has had two formal exhibitions at Through This Lens, and we generally display a few of her signed prints throughout the year. If you are curious please ask to see her work the next time you visit the gallery - or phone us for more information.seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126745299900027461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-66937807478081524422017-09-23T13:05:00.002-07:002017-09-23T20:48:34.664-07:00Photographer Pete Turner 1934 - 2017<b>Pete Turner</b>, one of those artists who's work you all know even if you don't know his name, passed away a few days ago at his home on Long Island. Mr. Turner's photographs often made use of electric-vibrant colors. His work will live long, though in today's world most viewers will not appreciate how much work went into creation of those images - before computers dominated the craft. To see some of his best-known photographs and for more information about his career, there is a very good article on the New York Times web site: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/nytimesaboutPeteTurner" target="_blank"><b>https://tinyurl.com/nytimesaboutPeteTurner</b></a>seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126745299900027461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-20438594509477891562017-09-12T21:49:00.000-07:002017-09-12T21:49:20.434-07:00October Photography Month - now official<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Who would guess that North Carolina now has an officially proclaimed <b>Photography Month</b>? Brittany Hillen, A Seattle based writer on dpreview.com recently published an article about Governor Roy Cooper's proclamation. I won't go into detail, but I do recommend that you read the short article via this dpreview link: <a href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/6073788261/north-carolina-has-designated-october-2017-photography-month#comments" target="_blank">https://www.dpreview.com/news/6073788261/north-carolina-has-designated-october-2017-photography-month#comments</a></span>seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126745299900027461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-5650712739240461472016-12-15T14:00:00.001-08:002016-12-15T14:00:34.569-08:003 Photographers Visit the 5x7 Project<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(L-R) Barbara Tyroler, Diane Davis, and featured artist Dawn Surratt stopped in to say hello and spent a few minutes with our 5x7 Durst. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Dawn Surratt shown on the right above, is one of our featured artists </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">with 15 photographs on display </span>through early January . If you have not yet seen them, come on down. While the three were here, we reminisced about the days of Dektol and a time when photography was simpler. The 5x7 project is, in part, a nostalgic trigger.</span></div>
<br />seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126745299900027461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-65134579526962082032016-12-12T21:10:00.000-08:002016-12-12T21:10:27.489-08:00The 5x7 Project - A Beginning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OWUduyNax5c/WE9_HIpVAMI/AAAAAAAABp8/OLDxAbuZ010KFoBp-5EagaKZYEYd5fx_ACLcB/s1600/Durst-138-Enlarger-IMG_3529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OWUduyNax5c/WE9_HIpVAMI/AAAAAAAABp8/OLDxAbuZ010KFoBp-5EagaKZYEYd5fx_ACLcB/s320/Durst-138-Enlarger-IMG_3529.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">New to <span style="color: black;"><i>Through This Lens</i></span>: a scrap 5x7 enlarger to go with a 5x7 camera and accessories. I've used 4x5 a but this will help make even larger prints, eventually. I used the term scrap because this enlarger really needs a lot of work before it can be used - and because it was recently purchased from the <a href="http://scrapexchange.org/" target="_blank">Scrap Exchange</a> in Durham, NC. It seems that almost anything can be found there!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As we make progress new postings will be made - but in the mean time, stop by to meet the new monster. It will be on display in the gallery area as a silent greeter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">On another note, stay tuned for news about changes at the gallery other than our new friend...</span>seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126745299900027461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-14995314729891604852016-08-12T14:25:00.000-07:002017-09-23T13:16:24.985-07:00Ami Vitale in the news<b>Ami Vitale</b> looks charming dressed as a panda holding her Nikon. Her photographs appear in the latest issue of National Geographic magazine in a story entitled "<b>Pandas Gone Wild</b>". Ami has long been a favorite at Through This Lens, having had two one-artist shows here and was one of the earlier widely published photographers to exhibit here. Her photograph "The Last Shangri La" also known as "Monk at the Red Doors" still tempts visitors and collectors. I hope you will read the article and share your thoughts about one of our most celebrated wildlife and people photographers.<br />
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The article <b>Pandas Gone Wild</b>, may be found on pages 60 through 85 in the August 2016 (current as of this writing) issue of National Geographic magazine. Through This Lens has a good selection of Ami Vitale's prints available - also learn more about her at <a href="http://amivitale.com/" target="_blank">amivitale.com</a>.<br />
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<br />seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126745299900027461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-57459630574957095452016-06-02T09:00:00.000-07:002016-06-03T20:35:16.411-07:00Lori Vrba News<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Lori Vrba, author of the celebrated <i>Moth Wing Diaries</i> is in the news! Her work is featured on <a href="http://lenscratch.com/tag/lori-vrba/" target="_blank">LENSCRATCH</a> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">on line magazin<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">e - with a new feature published June 2, 2016.</span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Through This Lens</i> has featured her work in the June 2016 issue of artGuide on page 25 - that listing is to bring attention to her upcoming exhibition in Durham in October as our featured artist for <a href="http://www.clicktrianglephoto.org/" target="_blank">CLICK!</a> Triangle Photography Festival. Please take a look at Lori's work now, and of course later, when it will hang on our walls at <i>Through This Lens</i>.</span>seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126745299900027461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-37454713114404140852015-09-21T21:03:00.001-07:002015-09-21T21:03:49.123-07:00CLICK Photography Festival 2015<h2>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">CLICK comes to the Triangle for 2015</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This festival is devoted to making photography more widely recognized as an art, and to provide many opportunities for Triangle residents and visitors to not only see, but lean, tell tales and show some of their own work. Events will take place in Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough and Raleigh from the walls of partly demolished buildings to the interiors of museums. There are too many events to even mention here, but riches can be found on the CLICK web site: <a href="http://www.clicktrianglephoto.org/events/" target="_blank">http://www.clicktrianglephoto.org/events/</a></span>seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126745299900027461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-73045507985133458932015-09-21T20:55:00.000-07:002015-09-21T20:55:28.742-07:00All the Blues Gone book available again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>All the Blues Gone by Rex Miller</b> is back in stock after several months absence. This is a hard to find book filled with environmental portraits of Mississippi blues musicians photographed in the early 1990. Mr. Miller made 33 trips from New York to Mississippi to photograph, interview and record musicians. The book included a CD with interviews and music.<br />
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There are some vintage gelatin-silver black and white prints available at reasonable prices too. Please inquire about availability.<br />
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For more information please see <a href="http://www.throughthislens.com/store/bluesgonebook.html" target="_blank">http://www.throughthislens.com/store/bluesgonebook.html</a>seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126745299900027461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-19318438804686223532014-05-13T07:21:00.000-07:002014-05-13T07:24:03.057-07:00Robert Lawson, NCCU Photographer, Dies<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Cliff Bellamy, writer at the Durham Herald-Sun newspaper, just sent me a link with more information. Follow this link to the story: <a href="http://www.heraldsun.com/news/localnews/x1596734025/Robert-Lawson-NCCU-s-photographic-memory-dies-at-74" target="_blank">http://www.heraldsun.com/news/localnews/x1596734025/Robert-Lawson-NCCU-s-photographic-memory-dies-at-74</a>seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126745299900027461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-21839254878193882522014-04-27T10:45:00.000-07:002014-04-27T10:50:32.034-07:00One More Prize Awaits, Winners & News CoverageI just received the last jpeg for the 2014 Will Grossman Memorial Photo Competition <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Winners and Honorable Mentions</b></span>. You can see them on this page: <a href="http://www.throughthislens.com/grossmancompetition/grossmanwinners2014.html" target="_blank">http://www.throughthislens.com/grossmancompetition/grossmanwinners2014.html</a><br />
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There is also a very nice article, by Blue Greenberg in a recent edition of the Herald_Sun, describing the exhibition including notes about some photos worthy of recognition, even though they were not "in the money." Follow this link to read the article: <a href="http://www.heraldsun.com/lifestyles/entertainment/x1505312237/Paying-homage-to-a-photographer-who-saw-Durham-through-his-lens" target="_blank">http://www.heraldsun.com/lifestyles/entertainment/x1505312237/Paying-homage-to-a-photographer-who-saw-Durham-through-his-lens </a><br />
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The exhibition will be on display through May 10, 2014. One thing to think about: <b>You can participate next year</b>. In only two years, this has become a popular and respected opportunity for the Triangle community to show their art and test the waters for both expert and public opinion. Also, <b>please vote for your favorite entry</b> if you have not already done so. There is one last prize to be awarded: The Peoples' Choice Award for 2014. The photographer whose photograph receives the most votes wins recognition and a $100 prize.seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126745299900027461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-29992847706507081182014-04-24T04:25:00.002-07:002014-04-24T04:25:55.225-07:00Ami Vitale and Giant PandasPhotographer Ami Vitale, who has shown her photographs twice at Through This Lens, is in the news for her work documenting efforts to sustain the Giant Panda population in China. I've just received two different links to some of those photos:<br />
<a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2014/apr/23/inside-the-giant-panda-research-centre-in-pictures" target="_blank">http://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2014/apr/23/inside-the-giant-panda-research-centre-in-pictures</a> and also via <a href="http://lightbox.time.com/2014/04/14/panda-photos-conservation-wild/?utm_source=Ami+Vitale+Newsletter&utm_campaign=b595887a1b-Nat_Geo_PROOF2_28_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4f5df3db7d-b595887a1b-67775369#1" target="_blank">Time Magazine Lightbox</a> if you prefer.<br />
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Ami not only has striking images, but she is also a Nikon Ambassador and has done much work with The Nature Conservancy and National Geographic. If you don't know her work, or if you do, the panda photos are worth a look.Through This Lens Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16388943702171609503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-77770711267858732822014-04-16T22:50:00.000-07:002014-04-16T22:50:10.643-07:00Thanks to FriendsJim Kellough, and his wife Eleanor Mills deserve special thanks from me for the times they have saved the bacon at Through This Lens. As recently as last Saturday Jim answered the call to help with the last minute scramble to pull things together just before guests began to arrive. They are both true and generous friends, and I appreciate what they have done many times. When you see pictures on the walls, or information tags, or even table cloths please be aware that it might have been thanks to the hands of those good friends.Through This Lens Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16388943702171609503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-87178937410656163792014-04-14T13:25:00.002-07:002014-04-14T13:34:53.739-07:00Bill Pope Wins 2014 Will Grossman Award<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Photographer Bill Pope, a regular at the Durham Farmers' Market, and long-time photographer raises his hand as Roylee Duvall announces the Will Grossman Award. This was only part of the award ceremony and opening reception for the 2nd Will Grossman Memorial Photo Competition. As you can see, there was quite a crowd, all excited to hear the winners for 2014.<br />
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Thank you to The Grossman family, especially Lynne Grossman, and her friends Rose Mills and her husband along with all the other Grossman family members and friends that help support this event. Let us not forget that the competition was created in order to remember Will Grossman and his devotion to photography, and other arts in the community. More details will be added to our web site soon. Special Thanks for Todd Tinkham for the photo.<br />
<br />seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126745299900027461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-63506120312484106982014-03-30T10:50:00.000-07:002014-03-30T10:51:42.880-07:00Bernard Herman's Work in His Own WordsAnother video about Dr. Herman's work is now available. This one was created by Todd Tinkham just before the exhibition for went on display at Through This Lens, and has been shown several times at the gallery. The entire video is just over 7 minutes and can be seen by clicking on this link: <a href="http://vimeo.com/90427369">http://vimeo.com/90427369 target="_blank"</a><br />
You will still need to visit Through This Lens to really appreciate the photographs, and we hope you will be even more interested after having watched this short film.<br />
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With Todd Tinkham's help, we plan to offer more videos about future events and artist's statements. Your comments are welcome.seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126745299900027461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-34912199590393392592014-03-27T13:08:00.000-07:002014-03-27T13:09:44.144-07:00On-line video about Bernard Herman's photos + Will Grossman Memorial Photo CompetitionPatricia Murray came by today for a short video interview asking me about the work by Dr. Bernard Herman, on display through April 5, 2014. Ms. Murray also asked about the Will Grossman Memorial Photo Competition. While few like to listen to themselves, or look at photos of themselves, I hope you will take a peek at this video. You can find it at TV Skywriter, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKaEfevdt_o" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKaEfevdt_o</a>. It will provide some background on Dr. Herman's work, and information about the Will Grossman Competition. Haircut aside, please tell me what you think.Through This Lens Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16388943702171609503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-24968440721802633632014-03-10T06:15:00.003-07:002014-03-10T06:15:48.521-07:00Changes to WebsiteIn the spirit of promoting art and "A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships" our web site has just been updated to include a Google map to the gallery, and a link for a second map to all the currently recognized arts venues in the downtown Durham area. Please take a look at: <a href="http://www.throughthislens.com/about.html" target="_blank">http://www.throughthislens.com/about.html</a>seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126745299900027461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-1170916395582325312014-03-04T21:31:00.001-08:002014-03-04T21:31:59.968-08:00Mardi Gras Visits Through This Lens<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Photographer Eleanor Mills stopped in several times to meet with visitors and discuss her work - currently on display in the main gallery. Late in the day, just before the Mardi Gras parade in downtown Durham Eleanor stopped in again, but now dressed for the occasion.<br />
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<br />Through This Lens Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16388943702171609503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-91996154966389948522014-03-02T21:45:00.001-08:002014-03-02T21:45:48.182-08:00Ernest Oliphant - Another Artist Gone<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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I just heard that Ernest Oliphant has died.<br />
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Though he was not a photographer, he was one of the first, and most consistent visitors to Through This Lens. Ernest had a number of health issues over the years but was a very cheery person who spent much of his time drawing. His drawings were like over sized calling cards, and he would leave a new one at almost every visit. I believe it was his way of saying thank you for the friendship that he found around town. seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126745299900027461noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009429401065962339.post-56876236495514409702014-03-01T20:28:00.002-08:002014-03-01T20:28:10.327-08:00Show Your Best Work in April<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MwqU2g8aed8/UxKx-FSxSmI/AAAAAAAABOs/ZqwPpBhn36A/s1600/Serenity-Overflowing_(c)ChrisOgden.com347w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Photo by Chris Ogden, winner of the 2013 Will Grossman Award" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MwqU2g8aed8/UxKx-FSxSmI/AAAAAAAABOs/ZqwPpBhn36A/s1600/Serenity-Overflowing_(c)ChrisOgden.com347w.jpg" height="320" title="Serenity Overflowing © 2013 Chris Ogden" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
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The 2nd Annual Will Grossman Photo Competition winners will be announced at 6:30 pm on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Some of you will remember the great success with the event last year - but this year things, with your help, will be even better. New judges - all of them photographer, and all respected:<br />
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<li>Roger Manley, Director of the Gregg Museum at NC State University,</li>
<li>Alex Harris, founder of the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University</li>
<li>Chris Ogden, winner of the Will Grossman Award in 2013 and a very successful photographer and educator</li>
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Prize money is better than last year with first place now $1,000. second place $500 and third place $250. If you would like to read more please see this page from our web site:<br />
<a href="http://www.throughthislens.com/grossmanphotocompetition2014.html" target="_blank">http://www.throughthislens.com/grossmanphotocompetition2014.html</a> or phone Roylee Duvall at 919.687.0250 with any questions. One important note: your entries must be delivered on time since the judging will take place on Sunday, April 6th Also, if you are a Through This Lens member you will save $5 off the entry fee. That detail is not mentioned on our web site.<br />
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