Notes From The Top Left Corner

[Chris Bennett]

Thanks Ralph.
It's been a fun project and interesting. We shall be returning to retake the images that I lost.

 

[Ralph Turner]

I like the idea of XP2 in caffenol. Not something I'd considered before.

 

[Chris Bennett]

The combination is great. It gives me the level of contrast that I think is superb.

 

[Pete Askew]

Fabulous stuff, Chris. In fact I prefer the tonality developed that way to to conventional approach for XP2. I have meant to try Cafenol for years, but still haven’t done so.

As for the images, I really like the dark tones and the ‘liquid’ highlights. A really nice study I think.

 

[Gianluca Drago]

Definitely a great series, Chris!

 

[Chris Bennett]

Fabulous stuff, Chris. In fact I prefer the tonality developed that way to to conventional approach for XP2. I have meant to try Cafenol for years, but still haven’t done so.

As for the images, I really like the dark tones and the ‘liquid’ highlights. A really nice study I think.

Thanks for your thoughts, Pete. I agree - I didn't really like XP2 until I tried developing it in coffee.

 

[Chris Bennett]

Definitely a great series, Chris!

Thank you Luca

 

[Chris Bennett]

Crikey, my last post on this blog thing was in September!

There have been developments!
A couple of years ago, I posted a photo here on RPF that I called 'Ballerina Metamorphosis' and I am very humbled that it has been chosen as the photo on the promotional material for an exhibition of work by the members of the Assembly Photographic Collective, a group of which I am a member.

And here is the blurb:

Lancaster: Photographs by the Assembly Photographic Collective​

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Established in January 2024 the Assembly Photographic Collective at Assembly Arts aims to provide a supportive and collaborative space in which photographers in the Lancaster region can share their practice. The focus is on photography that embraces social, cultural, experimental and alternative techniques, catering to a diverse range of perspectives on work. Underpinned by an ethos embracing a kind and respectful attitude, the group shares knowledge and experiences pertaining to photographic practice, including exploring mutually agreed topics and techniques. Members have opportunities to expand and promote their practice including through such activities as group exhibitions, photographic field trips and events. The group meets monthly and welcomes new members.​

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The exhibition Lancaster includes a diverse selection of images linked by the city of Lancaster, with each photographer offering a personal interpretation of the place in which they live or work. Lancaster includes work by Chris Bennett, Ginny Koppenhol, Ingrid Christie, Anne Featherstone, Heather Shaw, Jamie Buttershaw, Jenny Natusch, Adam Thomas, Brad Cheek, Reg Halsam, David Clarkson, Ruth Hanson, Joe Kinrade, Liam Grant, John Roberts, Nicola Lewis-Dixon, Marty Rigby and Alan Morris​

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Lancaster is open 1 - 15 March 2025​

 

[Gary Ayala]

Congrats!!!!

 

[Gianluca Drago]

Congratulations @Chris Bennett ! A well deserved recognition with this wonderful photo!

 

[Gary R. Smith]

It is truly a fantastic shot! The juxtaposition of the decidedly non-ballerina legs with the slim shadows ending in toe shoes is fantastic.

 

[Beth Anthony]

congrats!

 

[Chris Bennett]

Thank you, Beth, Luca and both Gary and Gary for your kind words.

 

[Bill Brown]

Congrats Chris. It's always nice to receive a little recognition for all the work over the years. So, will you also have some of your photographs on exhibit?

 

[Chris Bennett]

Congrats Chris. It's always nice to receive a little recognition for all the work over the years. So, will you also have some of your photographs on exhibit?

Hi Bill, thank you.
Yes, this image and a series of five from my phone box project - you can see some of that here: https://realphotographersforum.com/threads/phone-box.24842/

 

[Bill Brown]

Hey Chris,
How is the phone box project exhibition in Lancaster going? Has there been a good turnout of viewers. Is all the work on view for sale?

 

[Gary R. Smith]

How is the phone box project exhibition in Lancaster going?

Any Tardis among those phone boxes?