Photography is…
Photography is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality. ~Alfred Stieglitz
The photography show, Coastal Reverie, is this Friday evening, June 27! We have been very busy preparing for the show, hanging photography, and preparing the Gwynn’s Island Museum for Friday night. If you live in the Hampton Roads, Northern Neck, or the surrounding area of Virginia, please come out and support the photographers that will be showcasing their work. Rachel will adjudicate the photographs this week and the winners will be announced Friday evening. The photographs will be on display at the Gwynn’s Island Museum through July 6 and all photographs are for sale with the portion of the proceeds donated to the Museum.
On Saturday, June 28, we will participate in the Gwynn’s Island Festival. This fun all-day event features art, crafts, food trucks, music, children's games and activities, and much more. The Mermaid Cove booth will offer all of our published books, character plushies, illustrated artwork, and photography by J. S. Clawson.
The Gwynn’s Island Cookbook, Shared Memories Buoyant Life has arrived, and it will be available at the festival. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, you can order here, https://bit.ly/4dTRCwB
The world of photography and cameras is an amazing place. Here are just a few interesting facts about pictures and photography.
The first photo took 8 hours to expose. This 1826 photography by French photographer Nicephore Niepce was taken at Le Gras, France
The first digital camera with a memory card could only hold ten photos.
In 1845, Friederich Von Martens, a German living in Paris, invented the first ever panoramic camera.
The most expensive camera, a Leica 0-Series No. 105, sold at auction for 14.4 million Euros.
Kodaking was a verb in the 1890s thanks to the first commercial camera.
Mermaid Reads: Book recommendations and what we’re reading.
The Hidden Book by Kirsty Manning
Saving Mona Lisa: The Battle to Protect the Louvre and Its Treasures During World War II by Gerri Chanel
“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs.” Anonymous
True life mermaids (or mermen) believe in themselves, they embrace their creativity and live life to the fullest.
Updates from the writer’s desk…
If you are a fan of The Hawk and the Hummingbird books, make sure to check out Red and Ruby’s new social media accounts. On Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hawkandhummingbirdbooks/ and FB at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576974003672
Stay in touch with Scott and keep up with his exhibits and book signings here, https://www.jsclawson.com/
