Blinkie Night Workshop in Melbourne

Saturday night 22nd May 2010, I got together 5 photographers to do a night workshop of Melbourne sky line. At 5pm we met up and spoke about what we were going to be shooting.

But you say, why is this so special as anyone can do this.

Yes anyone can take night photos but can you take photos through the eyes of a blind photographer?. I gave each photographer a pair of glasses. These glasses simulate my vision as I see it. What a challenge this was set for the photographers as they had to ware the glasses to take there photographs.

The outcome was sensational as all the photographers got right into the exersies with great spirit.

All the photographers had a better understanding on how I see my world.
Well done to all who came along to have some fun but also have an education on the vision impaired photographer.

Winner for Youth group Photographic Comp

Congratulation Stephanie, for winning the Youth Group Photographic Comp. Your photo was selected as the winning entry. Well done Stephanie. Keep smapping away as you never know what your next wonderful image will be...

New Photographic Exhibition

i received conformation today for my new Photographic Exhibition.

Mark your Diarys

November 1st to 6th 2010
Fortyfive Downstairs Gallery
45 Flinders Lane Melbourne

Opening Night will be on Wednesday 3rd November.
Hope you can visit the exhibition and I will keep you posted for more details as it comes to hand.

Photography and Blindness. A talk to a youth group.

This week I was invited to talk to a youth group here in melbourne about my photography, my blindness and haveing Eamon my guide dog.

After a slow start the evening was a total success, with activities for the kids to do. After speaking about my photography and showing them my works, the kids got there digital cameras and were asked to take photos of each other and then a flower, while wareing special glasses that simulate my vision. I was amazed on how they all under took the workshop with care and thought. At the end of the excersise, the kids had a greater understanding of my vision and the beauty of my photography.

This was filmed for my documentary which could be used as a tool in the future. After reflecting on the evening, it has given me an idea to develop a program to go into schools to do this workshop activitie.. This would give the young people a fresh look on photography and the arts if they wish to do this with there studies.

I am very proud to share my passion in photography and in a sence, I am paying it forward to those who care and enjoy the world of photography, through a prospective of a vision impaired photographer.

Shades of Nature

A photograph I took 3 weeks after the bush fires in country Victoria, in a town called Flowerdale, where the fires went through. A little stream caught my eye and this photo was the result. Reflection of shapes and colours."Shades of Nature".

Nikon D90 Video - Macro

This is awesome. When I get my Macro lens, I am going to see if I can capture something as wonderful as this :)

Chase Jarvis RAW: Advanced Testing The Nikon D90

My Nikon Life Article.

I was invited by Nikon My Life to write an article for there web site last week. here is the end result for you all to read.. :)
Very proud..
Peace.
Link
http://mynikonlife.com.au/articles/my-world-in-photography-legally-blind-photographer-andrew-follows

Weekend at Philip Island.

Had a magic weekend at philip Island. Got some lovely images of the coast line a the Nobbies. Totally amazed on my 70x300 lens.