Against the Wall Gallery Presents:
PhotographyNov. 2nd – 30th, 2007 Opening Reception: Friday, Nov. 2nd 6-9 p.m. |
Against
The Wall Gallery introduces in November talented local
photographer Larry Lightner and a collection of his
recent works entitled “Corner of my Eye”. The
exhibition will be on display from November 2 - 30,
2007. An opening reception will be held on Friday,
November 2nd,
from 6 to 9 pm accompanied by live music, hors d'oeuvres
and refreshments. Larry will be available to visit during
the opening. Against the Wall Gallery is open: Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sat. 10 to 5 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 7 pm. We are located in Lincoln's Historic Havelock area at 6220 Havelock Avenue. For further information, please contact us at (402) 467-3484 or e-mail us at u a t w (at) a l l t e l (dot) n e t . |
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the Artist: I grew up a mile southeast of St. Edward, Nebraska. I fell in love with the outdoors early in life. After I felt courageous enough to cross the highway by our house I spent countless hours climbing on Roberts’ bluffs and swimming in the Beaver Creek. I got to know that corner of the world very well. There was always time to investigate little details that caught my attention, a rotten log here, some sumac there. Wherever you are, if you really look, you’ll find something special. Today my wife, Barb, and I live in Omaha. We travel as much as we can. Like many people, once we’ve seen enough beautiful pictures and heard or read enough stories about a particular place, we try to plan a way to get there. I think most people feel the temptation to photograph the iconic thing that brought them to that wonderful spot. I’m the same. But, I also try to use the skills I learned out in the hills and pastures around my childhood home. Often times the best picture isn’t what you thought you came to see. Slow down. Open all your senses. Have faith that the thing you see out of the corner of your eye could be something special. Do these things and the best picture just might reveal itself. I shoot slide film for color and print film for black and white. I don’t use any filters on the camera lens or do any computer manipulation. Adjusting the aperture and shutter speed is as tricky as I get. Barb and I have been able to visit several wonderful places in our seven years together. We’re a team. That is what makes these pictures happen. Even when I don’t get the good shot, which is often, seeing it all with her makes a memory. That’s better than a slide. And sometimes when I don’t get that shot, she does. I love the pursuit of a good picture. It can mean very early mornings, sore feet, cold fingers and bug bites. Sometimes finding the best picture of a waterfall means standing up to your knees in a freezing mountain stream. Every day there’s a sunrise and a sunset and places like Tuscany, the Sandhills and the backyard. With the right light, senses wide open and luck, once in a whilethat special picture reveals itself. Visit Larry's website for more of his work: www.larrylightner.com/-/larrylightner/default.asp |
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