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I have always struggled with black and white photography. Trying to capture a successful image in our dearly loved grayscale can be quite challenging at best. After completing the ‘Fumbling In The Dark[Room]’ album and gaining a little more confidence in black and white photography, I began to focus my lens on subjects that I would have previously photographed principally only in colour. The image here of the spring roadside flowers in full bloom, has been transformed delightfully to the simple tones of black and white.
This particular image (and the associated images contained within the album 'A Quick Smoke At The Spots'), was inspired by the work of Australian emerging abstract artist, whom I shared a brief friendship with several years ago.
www.jahroc.com.au/artists/josh-windram/
It was indeed a heartfelt moment for me when I discovered that my ‘fallen comrade’ had found his place and purpose in life through his art.
This image is very much about love and devotion and about the challenges we often find ourselves in the relationships – particularly with the ones we love.
A red rose is said to be one of passion and romance but a white rose, in days of old, the sign of everlasting true love.
This one is dedicated to my girlfriend. As promised, something beautiful and bright. Inspired by the love, devotion and special friendship we share.
I’m well and truly milking this derelict and decrepit shed for all it’s worth!
In years gone by, dairy farming was commonplace in the hills near where I live, and this particular building was where Old MacDonald would endure the daily milking routine.
I first photographed the ‘Milking Shed’ several years ago under the endless summer sky, an image that later found its way into the ‘Fumbling in the Darkroom’ album. Following the advice of my mentor, I returned to rephotograph the scene from a slightly different angle, aiming to draw out new visual interest and make the image more engaging.
That said, I still find myself favouring the earlier attempt:
https://www.lomography.com/homes/eyeseaimages/albums/2216762-fumbling-in-the-dark-room/24073551
Today, vineyards occupy what were once open paddocks, making it clear that the cows won’t be coming home anytime soon. Yet the milking shed remains — a quiet, weathered reminder of what once was.
