Members Monthly Report February 2011
Hi Members,
You are always looking for something different on the syllabus and I think last night was not only different but unique.
Professor T Joshua Cooper, senior lecturer in fine art photography, Glasgow School of Art, had an infectious enthusiasm for his subject and goal - 'to photograph the ends of the earth'.
Using a humble stand camera of mahogany & brass made in 1898! on 5x7'' flat film, taking only ONE exposure of his chosen subject focused upside down on a ground glass screen behind a black cloth is definitely NOT for the faint hearted.
To wait until he returned home from his many wordwide travel before processing his film seems incredible, but true.
His images were most interesting when accompanied by his commentary as his delivery and story telling skills were captivating and not without a touch of humour, well appreciated by those present.
Rob the Secy
You are always looking for something different on the syllabus and I think last night was not only different but unique.
Professor T Joshua Cooper, senior lecturer in fine art photography, Glasgow School of Art, had an infectious enthusiasm for his subject and goal - 'to photograph the ends of the earth'.
Using a humble stand camera of mahogany & brass made in 1898! on 5x7'' flat film, taking only ONE exposure of his chosen subject focused upside down on a ground glass screen behind a black cloth is definitely NOT for the faint hearted.
To wait until he returned home from his many wordwide travel before processing his film seems incredible, but true.
His images were most interesting when accompanied by his commentary as his delivery and story telling skills were captivating and not without a touch of humour, well appreciated by those present.
Rob the Secy