Michael Wolf's amazing buildings

Check out these amazing photos from German photographer Michael Wolf. These images of buildings in Hong Kong haven't had any photoshop work done to them, there are metropolises of high rises that really are this vast!

 

“Architecture of Density” is a fascinating and haunting study of the tremendous density that can be found in most major Chinese cities. Wolf crops the sky and the land out of his shot to create a natural illusion of unlimited size that captures the experience of being in a megacity. “You have no idea how big the building is. It could be 100 stories or 200 stories, it could be a mile long,” says Wolf in an interview with the New Republic.

See more of Michael Wolf’s work here

Timothy Allen

We had a talk from one of our past students Timothy Allen at the College a few weeks ago.

Best known for his work with indigenous people and isolated communities around the world Allen recently spent two years shadowing a BBC film crew during the production of the landmark television series Human Planet.  The series shows the remarkable story of human relationships with the natural world and took Allen to over 40 different countries worldwide. The resulting imagery was published in a best-selling BBC book, formed an exhibition and was used in the programs worldwide branding and publicity.

Have a look at some of the wonderful images below or check out his website.

Saturday workshops

** The two Capturing Shadows workshops will both be held on Saturday 23rd November at 10am. For more info pleas email g.gallagher@hca.ac.uk or call on 01432 845343**

Celine Marchbank

As part of Hereford Photography Month Hereford College of Arts put on an exhibition from award-winning photographer Celine Marchbank. In 2011 Celine won an award to produce a project based in Herefordshire and she chose to base her work on the River Wye. She says about the project:.

"I looked at Hereford’s local waterway; The River Wye. I spent many months travelling along the river, walking a great deal of it. I discovered it was not as much a hub of activity as I had first imagined, at times it was the complete opposite, spending many lonely days along the riverbank: just me, my camera and a backpack for company."
 





For anyone who hasn't had the chance to come and see the exhibition from award-winning photographer Celine Marchbank I thought I'd give you a sneak preview below.

Here are some images of the show, and also a link to more info. If you find yourself in that neck of the woods between now and the 22nd November please take a look, also on show are Sophie Gerrard and Dan Haworth-Salter, amongst other great shows & talks.

To see more and find our more info about the project go to Celine's blog.

Saturday Photography Workshops

We have some amazing Photography workshops going on for young people during November.

There is a booking fee of £5 for each workshop but all the materials will be covered. For any more information please email me g.gallagher@hca.ac.uk or call me 01432 845343.

Saturday 16^th November – Capturing Shadows (Age 9 – 11)

This fun and hands on photography workshop is designed for anyone who loves experimenting and learning new ways to be creative. You will create amazing images in our darkroom and will learn how to make photos without even using a camera. Bring along and translucent items you may wish to use to create exciting shadows and patterns (Glass Bowls, Clear Plastic, fabrics, leaves)

Saturday 23^rd November – Capturing Shadows (Age 12 – 15)

This fun and hands on photography workshop is designed for anyone who loves experimenting and learning new ways to be creative. You will create amazing images in our darkroom and will learn how to make photos without even using a camera. Bring along and translucent items you may wish to use to create exciting shadows and patterns (Glass Bowls, Clear Plastic, fabrics, leaves)

Saturday 30^th November – Drawing with Light & Studio Photography  (Age 16 – 19)

Photography literally means ‘light drawing’ and this creative photography session involves drawing with lights. Using this unique way to create photographs you will use multi-coloured Led lights to create spectacular images and learn new ways to capture images using nothing but the tricks of light!

If you wish to come along then please fill out the attached booking form and send in to me at the address below along with you £5 booking fee. Cheques can be made payable to Hereford College of Arts.

Many thanks,

Grace Gallagher

Hereford College of Arts

Folly Lane

Hereford

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LATE COMERS

I just received an email from a guy called Elliot Gunn who sent me in these beautiful photos. Unfortunately they are passed the deadline but I thought I would put them up anyway as they are fantastic. Next time get them in on time Elliot!

Sponsor's Favourite Prize Winners

Our sponsors from Kidwells Law sent over Ed Ball to choose his favourite photo of the exhibition on Tuesday night. Unfortunately Ed couldnt choose just one and decided to award THREE people with prizes. He was so impressed with the high standard of all the photos but felt that these three really stood out to him. So congratulations to....

Ashleigh Watkins

 Kerry Lloyd

 Iren Sipahi

New Prize added for Competition!

Our Sponsors, Kidwells Law, have announced they will be giving out a 'Sponsor's Favourite' prize at the prize giving. Just before the exhibition opens they will have a look round all the photos on display and choose their favourite one. It could be yours so make sure you come along to see who the mystery prize will go to!

Good Luck!

Exhibition

Just getting all of the photos ready for next weeks exhibition. Everyone is going ot have at least one photo in so I hope to see you all there to celebrate!

Hereford Photography Month

This year the Young Photographer of the Year exhibition will be part of Hereford Photography Month, a month long celebration of local and national photography organised by Hereford college of Arts.

We have a number of amazing exhibitions planned which you can find out more about here.

Anyone who is planning to come to the prize giving and opening event of the Young Photographer exhibition is lucky as there will also be 2 other exhibitions opening that night. One is from award winning photographer Celine Marchbank, who recently completed a project about the communities and activites that surrounf the River Wye. We also have an amazing documentary exhibition from HCA tutor Dan Haworth-Salter, who documented the transition of HCA's beautiful new campus on College Road.

Young Photo Comp is at 6pm
Celine Marchbank at 6.30pm
Dan Haworth-Salter at 7.30pm

It will be amazing night of spectacular photographic exhibitions, and you get three for the price of one! 9and they're free!)

Hope to see you all there!
For more information go here.

Some highlights from 9 - 11 years category

The sad thing about this competition is that not everybody can win. We have had so many amazing photos sent in this year that I wanted to share some of them with you that haven't already been on the blog.

Here's some form the 9 - 11 year old category. Have a look below to check out the other categories...

Some highlights from the 16 - 19 years category