Here are the portfolios produced for the Portfolio 2021/22 programme.
Shane Clarkson
Catching the Inspiration
In my photography I am often drawn to certain scenes without quite understanding why. There is an emotional response to the lighting or the shapes and forms that I see. Sadly, my photography does not always capture the essence that initially drew me to the scene.
In this collection of images, I have attempted to capture the inspiration that I initially took from the scene. By looking more deeply at what was in front of me, I have managed to distil many images down to a simple graphical shape or form. For me, these images retain the essence that drove my original response, I hope you enjoy them as well.
Shane Clarkson
Catching the Inspiration
In my photography I am often drawn to certain scenes without quite understanding why. There is an emotional response to the lighting or the shapes and forms that I see. Sadly, my photography does not always capture the essence that initially drew me to the scene.
In this collection of images, I have attempted to capture the inspiration that I initially took from the scene. By looking more deeply at what was in front of me, I have managed to distil many images down to a simple graphical shape or form. For me, these images retain the essence that drove my original response, I hope you enjoy them as well.
Shane Clarkson
Jan Glover
BOTANICA
Jan Glover – Portfolio 2021
BOTANICA
Jan Glover – Portfolio 2021
The aim of my project was to photograph the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, using an iPhone camera. I planned to process the images to create an old-world look by decreasing contrast and adding slightly warmer tones – thus giving a nostalgic feel to the images of the Garden which was established in 1816.
After two visits Covid-19 lockdowns prevented further travel to the Garden, so subsequent images were taken in my neighbourhood on the North Shore of Sydney. Initially this presented a challenge as I missed the wide vistas, soft light and the exotic plants of the Botanic Garden. However the changes of seasons brought a variety of subject matter to photograph close to my home, and I was able to complete my portfolio with some degree of satisfaction.
The Portfolio was presented in a printed book, 30x30cm. Here are a few of the pages.
After two visits Covid-19 lockdowns prevented further travel to the Garden, so subsequent images were taken in my neighbourhood on the North Shore of Sydney. Initially this presented a challenge as I missed the wide vistas, soft light and the exotic plants of the Botanic Garden. However the changes of seasons brought a variety of subject matter to photograph close to my home, and I was able to complete my portfolio with some degree of satisfaction.
The Portfolio was presented in a printed book, 30x30cm. Here are a few of the pages.
Hemant Kogekar
landscapes with hte rolling hils, simple farmhouses, grazing cattle and trees look tranquil and picturesque; at other times they evoke a sense of isolation and solitude. I have aimed to recreate
these feelings in this series of images.
Places in the country
This digital art series was inspired by places! have visited in the country. At times the rurallandscapes with hte rolling hils, simple farmhouses, grazing cattle and trees look tranquil and picturesque; at other times they evoke a sense of isolation and solitude. I have aimed to recreate
these feelings in this series of images.
Dennis Lowe
We have been friends for many years and share a common
passion of photography and enjoying good food.
We also share a similar background of having a Chinese
heritage, but being born in Australia or New Zealand.
When choosing a subject for 2021 Portfolio Challenge,
we decided to explore a subject that would relate to our
Chinese background and have a street photography theme.
It was over a meal together that we hit on the idea of adding
food as an element, and being able to enjoy a dinner out together
after each photo outing. So was born the "Dinner for 3".
We hope you enjoy our journey through some of Sydney's most
interesting and delicious Asian street food markets and restaurants.
We certainly did!
Dennis Lowe, Daniel Ming and Rod Lowe
passion of photography and enjoying good food.
We also share a similar background of having a Chinese
heritage, but being born in Australia or New Zealand.
When choosing a subject for 2021 Portfolio Challenge,
we decided to explore a subject that would relate to our
Chinese background and have a street photography theme.
It was over a meal together that we hit on the idea of adding
food as an element, and being able to enjoy a dinner out together
after each photo outing. So was born the "Dinner for 3".
We hope you enjoy our journey through some of Sydney's most
interesting and delicious Asian street food markets and restaurants.
We certainly did!
Dennis Lowe, Daniel Ming and Rod Lowe
Rod Lowe
We have been friends for many years and share a common
passion of photography and enjoying good food.
We also share a similar background of having a Chinese
heritage, but being born in Australia or New Zealand.
When choosing a subject for 2021 Portfolio Challenge,
we decided to explore a subject that would relate to our
Chinese background and have a street photography theme.
It was over a meal together that we hit on the idea of adding
food as an element, and being able to enjoy a dinner out together
after each photo outing. So was born the "Dinner for 3".
We hope you enjoy our journey through some of Sydney's most
interesting and delicious Asian street food markets and restaurants.
We certainly did!
Dennis Lowe, Daniel Ming and Rod Lowe
passion of photography and enjoying good food.
We also share a similar background of having a Chinese
heritage, but being born in Australia or New Zealand.
When choosing a subject for 2021 Portfolio Challenge,
we decided to explore a subject that would relate to our
Chinese background and have a street photography theme.
It was over a meal together that we hit on the idea of adding
food as an element, and being able to enjoy a dinner out together
after each photo outing. So was born the "Dinner for 3".
We hope you enjoy our journey through some of Sydney's most
interesting and delicious Asian street food markets and restaurants.
We certainly did!
Dennis Lowe, Daniel Ming and Rod Lowe
Daniel Ming
We have been friends for many years and share a common
passion of photography and enjoying good food.
We also share a similar background of having a Chinese
heritage, but being born in Australia or New Zealand.
When choosing a subject for 2021 Portfolio Challenge,
we decided to explore a subject that would relate to our
Chinese background and have a street photography theme.
It was over a meal together that we hit on the idea of adding
food as an element, and being able to enjoy a dinner out together
after each photo outing. So was born the "Dinner for 3".
We hope you enjoy our journey through some of Sydney's most
interesting and delicious Asian street food markets and restaurants.
We certainly did!
Dennis Lowe, Daniel Ming and Rod Lowe
passion of photography and enjoying good food.
We also share a similar background of having a Chinese
heritage, but being born in Australia or New Zealand.
When choosing a subject for 2021 Portfolio Challenge,
we decided to explore a subject that would relate to our
Chinese background and have a street photography theme.
It was over a meal together that we hit on the idea of adding
food as an element, and being able to enjoy a dinner out together
after each photo outing. So was born the "Dinner for 3".
We hope you enjoy our journey through some of Sydney's most
interesting and delicious Asian street food markets and restaurants.
We certainly did!
Dennis Lowe, Daniel Ming and Rod Lowe
John Pettett
The Eye of the Beholder
We pass by the old and the shabby.
Unconcerned by what might have been, we overlook what could still be.
Are pride and craft and majesty and soul eliminated by the passage of time? Perhaps.
But what if they are simply obscured? What if they await our closer inspection?
And introspection.
It was such random thoughts that led to this portfolio. It began through a chance encounter with a grey and weathered, lichen-covered statue.
In many ways it doesn’t matter what the subject is. The search is what is important; the looking, the seeing.
Black and white photography, and occasionally long exposure, help to reveal the essence in what is there to be seen. And if the story is still unremarkable then that is the challenge for the artist. To start again, to develop techniques and skills that will match the vision.
For it is always there
John Pettett
Judy Watman
Wild and Wonderful
I love photographing wild animals and have been fortunate to have travelled to some very interesting countries to pursue this love.
When covid made travel impossible, I decided to do my portfolio using some of my favourite wild animal photos.
To me, these head shots and slightly quirky ‘bird and beast’ shots reveal the characters of the animals. They were taken in Africa, the Arctic and Alaska.
Judy Watman
NCP Portfolio 2021I love photographing wild animals and have been fortunate to have travelled to some very interesting countries to pursue this love.
When covid made travel impossible, I decided to do my portfolio using some of my favourite wild animal photos.
To me, these head shots and slightly quirky ‘bird and beast’ shots reveal the characters of the animals. They were taken in Africa, the Arctic and Alaska.
Judy Watman
