tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.comments2021-02-09T11:49:11.978+00:00joined up picturesGraham Dewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259585331788651964noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-72569791585722769162021-02-09T11:49:11.978+00:002021-02-09T11:49:11.978+00:00I remember the lovely Mr Lees-Jeffries when I was ...I remember the lovely Mr Lees-Jeffries when I was at Woodcote (1968-1971). He taught English and was in charge of the library that use to be above the main entrance. (The library linked the staff rooms to the upper floor corridor where the changing rooms where.) He was also involved in the school plays. Remember helping with the stage make-up and him saying I was being to light handed and to slap it on!<br />Sadly found out that Peter Dominic Lees-Jeffries died in New Zealand in 1992 aged only 51. There is a Peter Lees-Jeffries Memorial Scholarship "An occasional scholarship of up to $2,500 is awarded to young New Zealand designers and directors to visit opera theatres and workshops overseas."<br />Hazel BallanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-15113672211463056182017-04-01T15:28:31.087+01:002017-04-01T15:28:31.087+01:00What a very reassuring post. As I struggle to und...What a very reassuring post. As I struggle to understand why my expensive printer with custom ICC profiles is giving a green cast on matt papers, your post reminds me I am not alone...madaboutgreyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985124264367574392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-71931079332844552082015-03-27T23:11:06.793+00:002015-03-27T23:11:06.793+00:00Oh dear, I've already fallen for those gateway...Oh dear, I've already fallen for those gateway subjects such as netting and chicken wire...Graham Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259585331788651964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-74920867774348178422015-03-23T13:56:05.169+00:002015-03-23T13:56:05.169+00:00Careful, barrier mesh is addictive as a subject......Careful, barrier mesh is addictive as a subject... I've tried to wean myself off it, but it's like giving up smoking!<br /><br />You should have asked her whether she was a professional dog-owner...<br /><br />MikeMike C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11279776665185060446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-51539025935474537302015-03-01T10:37:23.012+00:002015-03-01T10:37:23.012+00:00Liked it a lot, though I much preferred the smalle...Liked it a lot, though I much preferred the smaller ones -- the large canvases are like enlargements of the smaller sketches, and need a different set of techniques (scribbles and dribbles look good small, less so enormous).<br /><br />Thanks for the tip -- it's easy to forget what a good gallery it is!<br /><br />MikeMike C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11279776665185060446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-79737402182942512032015-02-28T18:31:56.266+00:002015-02-28T18:31:56.266+00:00Did you go Mike? And if you did, what did you thin...Did you go Mike? And if you did, what did you think of the work?Graham Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259585331788651964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-25181329264770296982015-02-28T18:31:18.998+00:002015-02-28T18:31:18.998+00:00Did you go Mike? And if you did, what did you thin...Did you go Mike? And if you did, what did you think of the work?Graham Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259585331788651964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-37790148066850556812015-02-27T10:40:49.051+00:002015-02-27T10:40:49.051+00:00Thanks for the heads up, Graham -- I'll take a...Thanks for the heads up, Graham -- I'll take a look this afternoon!<br /><br />MikeMike C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11279776665185060446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-229445285730646832014-01-03T15:38:45.886+00:002014-01-03T15:38:45.886+00:00Hi Mike and thanks,
Arena is still going, but it ...Hi Mike and thanks,<br /><br />Arena is still going, but it is half the size it was. It was a shame the way it all fell apart.<br /><br />Yours,<br /><br />GrahamGraham Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259585331788651964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-45481338910593349832014-01-01T14:17:47.618+00:002014-01-01T14:17:47.618+00:00Sorry to hear about that, Graham, especially about...Sorry to hear about that, Graham, especially about Arena. I've missed your posts. Best wishes for a better year all round in 2014!<br /><br />MikeMike C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11279776665185060446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-18615069333108893092013-07-27T00:35:14.196+01:002013-07-27T00:35:14.196+01:00Great Review! I do feel that the essays are up to ...Great Review! I do feel that the essays are up to par and convey the spirit of Kenna, however. The photography of Michael Kenna is splendid. With each he creates a world in which to enter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-63554486847488605762013-06-12T22:27:35.474+01:002013-06-12T22:27:35.474+01:00Thanks Mike. Let's hope Elton John drops in wi...Thanks Mike. Let's hope Elton John drops in with a loaded wallet!<br /><br />GrahamGraham Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259585331788651964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-47978135493879931142013-06-12T21:38:48.354+01:002013-06-12T21:38:48.354+01:00I know the Menier, it's a nice friendly space ...I know the Menier, it's a nice friendly space -- a friend had a show of stained glass there a few year ago, and sold a lot of work. Though it did help that Maureen Lipman happened to be working in the Chocolate Factory Theatre, and is a stained glass collector.<br /><br />Hope it goes well,<br /><br />MikeMike C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11279776665185060446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-17631503699254890662013-05-18T16:37:44.473+01:002013-05-18T16:37:44.473+01:00nice one :) Andy Hughesnice one :) Andy HughesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-1308832860425540692013-04-17T13:20:18.240+01:002013-04-17T13:20:18.240+01:00My colleague Linda at WSA library will be pleased ...My colleague Linda at WSA library will be pleased to hear you liked the exhibition. Knitting patterns and artists' books are her passion. As far as I know, no-one has yet knitted an artist's book, but it's not outside the realm of possibilities...<br /><br />MikeMike C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11279776665185060446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-48396805179662364242013-04-15T08:11:46.789+01:002013-04-15T08:11:46.789+01:00It really is true that simple is beauty. As a begi...It really is true that simple is beauty. As a beginner, I would also want to know how auto focus works and more about lightning and other things. Love to see inspiration everyday. CameraSkyhttp://www.camerasky.com.au/digital-cameras.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-80594050864311196182013-04-06T14:48:11.651+01:002013-04-06T14:48:11.651+01:00Hi Mike. I first did this sort of picture when pla...Hi Mike. I first did this sort of picture when playing around with the LX3 and some photos of politicians in the newspaper - Alastair Darling worked particulaly well I remember...<br /><br />GrahamGraham Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259585331788651964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-54197055001913505862013-04-05T18:00:43.292+01:002013-04-05T18:00:43.292+01:00Welcome back, Graham -- that Ravilious image is ve...Welcome back, Graham -- that Ravilious image is very good. I really like the creation of depth from a flat landscape image using shallow DOF. Is that your own discovery, or something you've seen elsewhere?<br /><br />MikeMike C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11279776665185060446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-32220072896923254742013-03-15T09:34:55.758+00:002013-03-15T09:34:55.758+00:00Thanks Sarah. I can't wait to see you soon! xx...Thanks Sarah. I can't wait to see you soon! xxGraham Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259585331788651964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-51128063155790134512013-03-14T12:22:36.256+00:002013-03-14T12:22:36.256+00:00Now that term has over I have been catching up on ...Now that term has over I have been catching up on your blog, and it is as beautifully written and thoughtful as ever. <br /><br />Congratulations on your year 1 anniversary, I look forward to seeing the blogs that are to come!<br /><br />I like the idea of this 5 minute writing, maybe something I will have to take up... <br /><br />Sarah xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11530083311331375756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-5270035471140345662013-02-06T22:54:13.590+00:002013-02-06T22:54:13.590+00:00Thanks Mike. Even if I had kept up the 5 minute wr...Thanks Mike. Even if I had kept up the 5 minute writing I would still be a very long way from the 10000 hours goal for mastery!<br /><br />GrahamGraham Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259585331788651964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-14363489487737578242013-02-06T11:47:31.079+00:002013-02-06T11:47:31.079+00:00Happy Birthday, JUP!
The 5 minute thing is intere...Happy Birthday, JUP!<br /><br />The 5 minute thing is interesting -- as I say to my staff, "little and often" is always more productive than Big Binges...<br /><br />Keep on blogging!<br /><br />MikeMike C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11279776665185060446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-4508122854569861342013-01-02T07:24:53.034+00:002013-01-02T07:24:53.034+00:00David,
Thanks - Let me know when you make a joine...David,<br /><br />Thanks - Let me know when you make a joiner, I enjoyed looking at your website.<br /><br />Mike,<br /><br />You're welcome. Yes I know what you mean; some of Southam's work is peerless, but recent stuff keeps missing the mark for me.Graham Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259585331788651964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-29724577758158277952012-12-31T13:12:19.549+00:002012-12-31T13:12:19.549+00:00Thanks for the shout-out, Graham -- have a good 20...Thanks for the shout-out, Graham -- have a good 2013!<br /><br />We must all stand (or sit) humbly before that Sammallahti book. I had Jem Southam's "The River: Winter" for Christmas -- trying to decide whether it's a return to form or a descent into "pretty landscape" territory... I'm a hard judge.<br /><br />MikeMike C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11279776665185060446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337561030359948122.post-53048763375781764782012-12-31T09:28:36.170+00:002012-12-31T09:28:36.170+00:00And thank you. You and your chums Noel Myles and I...And thank you. You and your chums Noel Myles and Idiotic Hat have opened up a new way of looking at photography for me. Not yet made any joiners, but its only time...<br />Best wishes for 2013, I look forward to seeing your work.David Mannionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04033221303923258669noreply@blogger.com