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And now for something completely different at the end of a hectic two weeks of Wimbledon, England-New Zealand rugby matches, England-Australia cricket matches, Tour de France cycling and Live-8 Concerts, all of which have absolutely nothing to do with my image this month! This one is a bit of fun, which I hope you will enjoy! In the first week of my MA Photography Course, in a moment of weakness, I foolishly said that I would not cut my hair again until the end of the course. Well, here we are two years later, the course has now finished and I can cut off the pony tail before graduation on 18th July. This image represents a liberation from student constraints at the end of the course. Essentially it is a combination of 5 layers: myself with pony tail, the pony tail severed from its supporting head (I feel a bit like Sampson having lost his strength), the resulting well-groomed not so new kid on the block, the minus sign, and the equals sign. By having each of the elements on separate layers meant that they could be resized and positioned independently to produce the final composite. Enjoy!
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Betty Billingham: |
Do you feel quite light headed? At least summer is the right time of the year for such a dramatic change! |
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Gail Dohrmann: |
Congratulations on your achievements! I hope you got an A (or however you grade over there!) The back of your head looks like it belongs to a different person that your picture on this site. Did you hire a model? The idea is great. The severed pony tail, though, looks a little different color than the attached one. You have created a record of an interesting personal history moment that will make you laugh as time goes on. |
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Kathleen Sims: |
Congratulations. |
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Joe Norman: |
Great image Brian. I do have a question. I have very thin and light hair and consequently keep it very short ~1/8” all over. This hairstyle is trouble free, however I have associated long hair with artistic creativity. Now my question - do you feel less creative? I hope not. |
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Shaikh Amin: |
You did a good job and I enjoyed but it is hard for me to do. |
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Bill Thompson: |
A very nicely done fun image. Eat your spinach, and you will get your strength back. |
The Artist
Brian E Swinyard BA (Hons) LRPS EFIAP DPAGB PSA1* BPE2*
An 'Aspirational' Photographer with special interest in Creative, Travel and Portrait photography.
Born in 1943 in Bristol, England, Brian developed his first B&W photograph at the age of 13, although he did not begin a serious interest in photography until 1984. Since then, he has been an active member of various Camera Clubs in UK (currently member of Cheltenham and Gloucester Camera Clubs) and overseas (founder member of Ayios Nikolaos Photographic Society, Cyprus).
Regarded in the UK Camera Club Circuit, not only as a prolific image-maker but also as an inspiration to others. His photography, which
nowadays is almost exclusively digitally-based, is varied, shows a great deal of technical expertise, originality and enviable imagination. Many of his images have been accepted (some medal winners) in National and International Exhibitions and Salons in Europe, Middle East, Far East and American continents. His work has been published in In-House and Photographic Magazines and some of his images can be viewed on the member's gallery at the Royal Photographic Society website.
Recently made the transition to digital with the purchase of a Canon EOS 20D, assorted lenses and accessories. Prior to this, whenever abroad on business or pleasure, his trusted Minolta SLR Dynax 7xi and 7000i cameras were his constant companions. His preference, with his wife Angela, is for the long-haul, off-the-beaten track, back-packing type of destinations. Recent expeditions have included Tasmania, Bolivia, Peru, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Currently working towards the Associateship of the Royal Photographic Society (ARPS), Excellence of the International Federation of Photographic Art/Bronze (EFIAP/b), Master of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (MPAGB), Photographic Society of America (PSA) Two Star Award and British Photographic Exhibition (BPE) Three Crown Award.
Studying for a Master of Arts Degree in Photography at De Montfort University, Leicester; Graduation July 2005. Assignments have included a critical survey and analysis of:
- Robert Capa: The Moment Of Death photographs in war photography
- Urban Landscapes Viewed As Monochrome Negatives
- Personal Identity: Transition from Camera Club to Fine Art PhotographerJoined the Photographic Society of America in May 2004.
My email address is:brian.swinyard@btinternet.com
