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My Unisphere Photo

themetfairy Aug 21 2012 07:46 PM

Two pieces of news about this photo - 1) I was on vacation for the judging, but my friend informs me that it won third prize at the Middlesex County Fair; and 2) It was accepted into the Juried Photography Exhibition at the Monmouth Museum and will be on exhibit there September 14th through October 28th. I'll post more about the exhibit once the information is up on the Monmouth website. I'm in a state of thrilled disbelief :)

Mets Willets Point Aug 21 2012 08:14 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

People just love Greenland.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 21 2012 08:45 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

That's great news! (And a terrific photo, too!)

themetfairy Aug 21 2012 09:43 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Thanks and Thanks :)

El Segundo Escupidor Aug 22 2012 11:44 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Mazel tov, Shazza! I blew that thing up in GTA IV. It was fantastic.

themetfairy Aug 22 2012 12:01 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Thanks 3D :) And yes, the photo blows up well. It's basically an out of the camera shot, taken with my D7000 and 10-24 lens, so it has enough pixels to handle enlargements. The one that will be on display at Monmouth is 24x36".

El Segundo Escupidor Aug 22 2012 12:09 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

themetfairy wrote: Thanks 3D :) And yes, the photo blows up well. It's basically an out of the camera shot, taken with my D7000 and 10-24 lens, so it has enough pixels to handle enlargements. The one that will be on display at Monmouth is 24x36". No, I meant I literally blew it up as in "kaboom" in Grand Theft Auto IV (the video game).

themetfairy Aug 22 2012 12:13 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

ROFL

Edgy MD Aug 22 2012 12:21 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Well done. Congratulatoins. Am I to understand from that perspective that unisphere doesn't include Antarctica, or are you freezing somewhere just off the coast?

themetfairy Aug 22 2012 01:36 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Well done. Congratulatoins. Am I to understand from that perspective that unisphere doesn't include Antarctica, or are you freezing somewhere just off the coast? Thanks :) I'm shooting from under Antarctica. You can see it from other angles -

MFS62 Aug 22 2012 04:14 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Great pics. Thanks for the memories. I worked my way through college by working at the Fair in 1964 and 1965. Later

themetfairy Aug 22 2012 05:55 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Thanks :)

Zvon Aug 23 2012 08:33 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Excellent shot Sharon! Glad to see others appreciate it as well.

themetfairy Aug 23 2012 11:23 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Thanks Z :)

themetfairy Sep 02 2012 06:08 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Here are the details about the exhibit - Juried Photography Exhibition September 14 - October 28, 2012 Opening Reception September 14, 2102 from 6 – 8 pm. (Reception is free and open to the public). This exhibition features work that represents the breadth and diversity of expression in contemporary photography, and includes a variety of photographic media, from traditional black and white images to color photographs, digital prints and alternative processes. Directions to the Monmouth Museum can be found here.

bmfc1 Sep 03 2012 01:49 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Way to go Sharon!

themetfairy Sep 03 2012 01:51 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Thank you Jeff :)

themetfairy Sep 03 2012 04:00 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Remember how my Unisphere picture won third place at the Middlesex County Fair? Well, funny story about that.... My friends live near the site of the fair, and we asked them to drop off the picture for us. We also didn't get to the fair itself or the awards ceremony because of conflicts and our vacation. But when we returned from vacation, our friends let us know that I won third place. Yesterday we got together with our friends, and they gave me the picture. When I saw the ribbon, I asked how it hung at the competition, and they told me that they thought it hung this way. Which amuses me - I never considered that anyone would hang this wide picture from that orientation. Maybe that's why it only won third place instead of first ;) I find this an amusing lesson learned. And when I drop off my larger submission to the Monmouth Museum's Juried Photography Exhibition, I'll make extra sure that they know how to properly hang the photo :)

TheOldMole Sep 03 2012 04:09 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Aw right!

themetfairy Sep 03 2012 04:38 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Thanks Mole :)

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 04 2012 03:04 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

3rd place is pretty good! Me & Sandy Alderson will tell you as much.

batmagadanleadoff Sep 04 2012 05:03 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

I like the photo better the way the Fair hung it. Good job.

themetfairy Sep 04 2012 12:15 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

The nature of the subject actually works from pretty much any angle. I'm just emotionally committed to the orientation that I had when I shot it. And thanks guys :)

Vic Sage Sep 04 2012 04:26 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

its a great piece of work, and worthy of its recognition. you should be proud of it. And your quite right; the way your picture is hung (not just its orientation, but the background, height, lighting, etc) is all integral to the way the work is perceived by the public and you should demand and exercise as much control over those aspects as you did of the films speed and aperture size (or their relevant corellaries with digital photography), to the extent possible. It doesn't matter if someone else likes it better one way or another, or sees no difference. Its an expression of YOUR vision, and that should be the only controlling criteria. Good luck with the exhibition!

themetfairy Sep 04 2012 04:51 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Thanks Vic :) And yes, shutter speed and aperture are a part of digital photography, as well as ISO choice (in the old days you'd be constrained by the film that you were using, but today you can change the ISO from shot to shot if you wish). If I had been at the county fair, I would have had them re-hang the photo. It was my bad for entrusting it to others so completely; lesson learned. The larger copy that will be in the museum will be hung by a wire that D-Dad installed, so orientation won't be an issue with it (the lighting, etc. will still be out of my control).

metsmarathon Sep 10 2012 01:11 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

i think the orientation makes it a very different picture. in the fair's orientation, the mind (well, mine) focuses in on the more familiar shape of the north american continent, drawing down into the lower half of hte frame. all that is above is lost. it looks as though you're looking through a globe. in your orientation, it really feels like you're looking up into something massive. the shapes are familiar, but as they are oriented differently from what we are used to, we explore the frame. the sphere feels closer, more open. more epic.

Ceetar Sep 10 2012 01:16 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

metsmarathon wrote: i think the orientation makes it a very different picture. in the fair's orientation, the mind (well, mine) focuses in on the more familiar shape of the north american continent, drawing down into the lower half of hte frame. all that is above is lost. it looks as though you're looking through a globe. in your orientation, it really feels like you're looking up into something massive. the shapes are familiar, but as they are oriented differently from what we are used to, we explore the frame. the sphere feels closer, more open. more epic. I agree, when you turn it the center shifts and you don't quite get engulfed in the picture the same way. The way you took it, it has a 'stare up into infinity' feel to it that's lost. I don't think it helps that it's swimming in that frame either.

themetfairy Sep 10 2012 02:07 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

The frame was a whole different matter. Not only did it need to be smaller than ideal for the picture, but the county fair insisted on a plastic frame, which was a bitch to find. For the exhibition at the Monmouth Museum, it will be on display in a proper 24x36" frame. The picture definitely displays better large.

cooby classic Sep 10 2012 02:22 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Atta girl! By the way, here is a good online frame place....metal and wood only :) I buy a lot of mine there http://www.americanframe.com/Default.aspx The metal frames are incredibly easy to put together; the wooden ones take a little more time and effort. All of them are gorgeous though

themetfairy Sep 10 2012 02:40 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Thanks cooby :) With time I could have found a better frame for the county fair. But we were getting ready for vacation and otherwise in a rush, so I just bought the first thing that I found that met the fair's qualifications. I actually kind of like that this happened, only because it drives home the point that I have to be diligent about how my work is displayed. The county fair (which wasn't even my county) was a good place to learn this lesson.

themetfairy Sep 14 2012 12:43 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Tonight is the opening reception for the exhibition at the Monmouth Museum, from 6:00-8:00. I'll probably arrive closer to 6:15. Not only will you get to see my picture, but they're going to have wine and light snacks. If anyone is in the area, stop by and say hi!

cooby classic Sep 14 2012 02:38 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Sounds nice; how was it?

themetfairy Sep 14 2012 03:32 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

I'll let you know after I get home from it this evening :)

cooby classic Sep 14 2012 05:26 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Oh! I wondered how I missed your writing that yesterday!

themetfairy Sep 14 2012 06:04 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

LOL - no worries :)

themetfairy Sep 15 2012 03:39 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Not only is my picture on display at the Monmouth Museum, but prominently so - Wow - just, wow....

cooby classic Sep 15 2012 09:11 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

I am soooo proud :) Metfairy I have a future daughter in law that I hope becomes an artist someday, (I think she has other ideas though) and anytime I see someone do something like this I am just in awe. I salute you! Edit 'scuse me, Lady Met :)

themetfairy Sep 16 2012 03:04 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Thank you, my friend. And I hope your future daughter-in-law has success as both an artist and whatever else she wishes to pursue :)

themetfairy Nov 13 2012 09:30 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

The photo has been accepted into another exhibit.

TheOldMole Nov 14 2012 12:30 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

It's taking on a life of its own. Congrats.

cooby classic Nov 14 2012 12:43 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

It'll be on the front of a New York travel mag before we know it :)

themetfairy Nov 14 2012 01:27 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Thank you Mole :) LOL cooby - that would be awesome

themetfairy Dec 14 2012 04:11 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

OK - I'm totally overwhelmed at learning this news. My photo has been accepted to the upcoming juried photography exhibit at the Grounds for Sculpture! The Grounds for Sculpture is a really cool museum, for the record. And I'm looking forward to seeing my picture on exhibit there.

cooby classic Dec 14 2012 04:25 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

I can't get that link open, but that is terrific! You are really making a name for yourself :)

themetfairy Dec 14 2012 05:48 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Thanks cooby :) I feel like Carly Rae Jepsen. This may be the one good thing that I ever do, so I'm going to ride it out as far as I can

Vic Sage Dec 14 2012 08:04 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

that's awesome. congrats, and good luck!

themetfairy Dec 14 2012 08:26 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Thanks Vic :)

Ashie62 Dec 15 2012 12:55 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

themetfairy wrote: Thanks cooby :) I feel like Carly Rae Jepsen. This may be the one good thing that I ever do, so I'm going to ride it out as far as I can Warhol said something about that..great job!

themetfairy Dec 15 2012 02:54 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Thanks Ashie :)

Swan Swan H Dec 16 2012 02:17 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

This must be so exciting. Best of luck!

themetfairy Dec 16 2012 04:29 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

It is. And thanks :)

G-Fafif Dec 16 2012 08:49 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

themetfairy wrote: I feel like Carly Rae Jepsen. This may be the one good thing that I ever do, so I'm going to ride it out as far as I can A great line, but inaccurate. Plenty of good things you've done, this one happened to get noticed in a different and significant way. Heartiest congratulations to a deserving photographer.

themetfairy Dec 16 2012 11:57 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Dec 19 2012 01:38 PM

Thanks. Coming from you, that's a compliment of the highest and most meaningful degree.

MFS62 Dec 19 2012 04:50 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Every time I return to this thread and see that picture, I want to run over to the Wisconsin Pavillion and have a Tad's Steak. Later

themetfairy Jan 18 2013 05:08 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

themetfairy wrote: OK - I'm totally overwhelmed at learning this news. My photo has been accepted to the upcoming juried photography exhibit at the Grounds for Sculpture! The Grounds for Sculpture is a really cool museum, for the record. And I'm looking forward to seeing my picture on exhibit there. The exhibit opens tomorrow, and runs through April 14th. Grounds for Sculpture is a really unique place. It's near my house, so if anyone is interested in checking it out let me know!

TheOldMole Jan 18 2013 06:21 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Wish it were closer.

themetfairy Jan 20 2013 03:02 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo Edited 3 time(s), most recently on Jan 20 2013 03:40 PM

When I arrived at yesterday's opening of the Focus on Sculpture exhibit, wearing my little admission button, I was asked whether I had a piece on display. When I said I did, I was told to pick up my name tag. I didn't receive any awards at the event, but I was honored to be a part of it. There were over 100 pieces submitted, and only 23 were accepted into the show. Someone we knew who also had a piece on exhibit said that he had been trying for years to get a picture exhibited there. I keep kidding that I'm like Carly Rae Jepsen - I have this one piece that's really good, and I'm going to ride it as long as I can Obviously I'm not going to stop taking pictures, and I hope one day to take another one as special as this one. But even if I never do, I'm thrilled and honored to have taken a shot that turned out to be good enough to make it into competitive exhibitions. It has been an amazing experience.

themetfairy Jan 20 2013 03:03 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

TheOldMole wrote: Wish it were closer. So do I Mole :(

themetfairy Apr 22 2013 04:15 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

I have now made a sale of this photograph (the sale will be consummated when the print is made and delivered to the client and I have received payment from her). And with that, I am now a professional photographer Not that it changes anything for me, for the most part. But getting that first sale is sweet :)

metsmarathon Apr 22 2013 05:58 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

how did you arrange the sale? was it someone you know, or through exposure at the various art exhibits?

themetfairy Apr 22 2013 06:25 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

It was arranged. There's a copy of the picture hanging at my dentist's office (he has been amazingly supportive and encouraging of my efforts), and one of his patients loved it. Thus, he put her in touch with me.

metsmarathon Apr 22 2013 06:29 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

excellent. congratulations!

seawolf17 Apr 22 2013 07:02 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

That's pretty cool. Congrats!

themetfairy Apr 22 2013 07:25 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Thanks mm and seawolf :) I just dropped off the print with my client. It's for her husband's office. It makes me feel really happy that someone likes it enough to purchase a copy for a loved one.

G-Fafif Apr 22 2013 11:35 PM Re: My Unisphere Photo

Here's to a pro's pro!

themetfairy Apr 23 2013 02:03 AM Re: My Unisphere Photo

LOL - Thanks, my friend :)