The Seamstress

[Rob MacKillop]

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Rhona making a blouse-wrap-kind of thing. Hexar, XP2.

 

[Brian Moore]

That's a great shot! The lighting is perfect and Rhona's concentration lends this picture the look of a documentary.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

It must be good, Brian, as even SHE likes it! That doesn't happen often. She even asked for a copy. Unheard of!

 

[Pete Askew]

That really is a super study, Rob. Great framing and superb lighting. The pins add a very nice touch.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Pete. She really does go into a world of her own when focussed on a task in hand. She never noticed me.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

I join in on the superlativesRob.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thank you, sir!

 

[Dave Farnes]

Big thumbs up from me too, that is a wonderful study of concentration.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Cheers, Dave. Apprreciated. It's a fine camera, the Konica Hexar.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Excellent Rob, everything flows calmly and I can see how immersed Rhona is in her work. Timeless and hope this is seen down the many years to come, I am sure it will be.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Julian. I've missed your sandals...

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Thanks, Julian. I've missed your sandals...

And smelly feet You know feet get smellier in sandals than shoes, I've always found this to be odd. Nearly sandal season as well.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

One day some fool will invent smellavision for computers, iPads, phones, etc, at which point I will become a fully paid up member of the Luddite Party.

I've been suffering from plantar fasciitis these last couple of months, which gives me great pain in my left foot, extending up my leg and, at the worst times, my neck and shoulders. Nothing compared to what you go through, Julian, but it does stop me going for long walks. I can get the bus to the botanics or into town, and I'm probably good for twenty to thirty minutes' walking, so I can still take concentrated photography trips. My GP said it often lasts a year or two, which is depressing. But then I think of our brave Julian, out on boats, down in the harbour when the water is out, etc, and I become resolute that nothing will stop me taking photos.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

One day some fool will invent smellavision for computers, iPads, phones, etc, at which point I will become a fully paid up member of the Luddite Party.

I've been suffering from plantar fasciitis these last couple of months, which gives me great pain in my left foot, extending up my leg and, at the worst times, my neck and shoulders. Nothing compared to what you go through, Julian, but it does stop me going for long walks. I can get the bus to the botanics or into town, and I'm probably good for twenty to thirty minutes' walking, so I can still take concentrated photography trips. My GP said it often lasts a year or two, which is depressing. But then I think of our brave Julian, out on boats, down in the harbour when the water is out, etc, and I become resolute that nothing will stop me taking photos.

Yes I am finding it to painful to get about to take photos. Slightly easier to paint ect. Hope it goes away quicker than the Doc says Rob and pleased to see everyone still here, which is by and far the best photographic forum in existence .

 

[Rob MacKillop]

You should share images of your paintings, Julian. I'd love to see them.

 

[Pete Askew]

Me too!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Unless they stink as much as your feet

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

You should share images of your paintings, Julian. I'd love to see them.

My paintings are not good Rob and I dont mind saying so, yes they stink. I am though very good at making things which sadly is harder these days. I do try nevertheless within the restriction.
You know when you find things a challenge, simply because they are difficult, I never learn and keep pursuing such ventures, or did. I am now a wee bit kinder to myself, but on occasions stick a canvas on an easel, only to become deflated once again. Maybe it is place of recognition and therefore a humans misguided comfort.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

I think doing art (in its broadest sense) is more important than the outcome. Just as well! It's merely a way of spending part of your life, engaging with the weirdness of it, at least for me life is certainly weird. Sharing it with others brings in a social aspect, the occasional encouraging word (given or received) helps smooth out the edges a little. And somehow we drift on towards the inevitable. I would only be concerned if one day I gave up engaging with the weirdness of it all. What then? So, whatever you are doing, Julian, it's just good to know that you and others are out there doing something, even if it is just occasionally.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

I think doing art (in its broadest sense) is more important than the outcome. Just as well! It's merely a way of spending part of your life, engaging with the weirdness of it, at least for me life is certainly weird. Sharing it with others brings in a social aspect, the occasional encouraging word (given or received) helps smooth out the edges a little. And somehow we drift on towards the inevitable. I would only be concerned if one day I gave up engaging with the weirdness of it all. What then? So, whatever you are doing, Julian, it's just good to know that you and others are out there doing something, even if it is just occasionally.

Yes I get that Rob . Whilst doing an art degree I had many compliments from working known artists who;d pop into the colleges studios to look over students work. What I have arrived at over the many years doing this and that art related is immense and something I have not chosen to do but needed to do. I have though been unable to say what I'd like via painting and never really got to grips with converting the medium to a language to say something. I never wished to paint a replica of what I've seen, although it is a great discipline to use for other outcomes.