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“Unscene Images” is the culmination of an initial body of work in which the “Unscene” in the night landscape is revealed.

Last year I took a shot at night with impressive results, mainly from a aesthetic point of view.  “Ah I thought maybe this is the point of deference I have been looking for with my work”

I continued to explore the  ”Unscene” landscape, in the pursuit of making the most of the “point of difference”. Initially my technical skills were challenged, a few chats with friends and some persistence paid off.  I soon discovered that if taking advantage of the moonlight it enhanced the images in a special way. The night “expedition” becomes centered around 2-3 days either side of the full moon. The moon itself appears only in one image.

It was during these photographic “expeditions”, I considered the fact that I had become engaged in something more than taking pretty pictures at night. In revaluing the “Unscene” landscape I became aware it was a metaphor for what has become be a part of my life..

Through various life events over the last few years, much of the inner, previously  ”Unscene” landscape became revealed to me. Resulting in a huge shift in all area of my life, new direction in career, new location and a completely different perspective on my spiritual beliefs. Happily I felt I was no long in as much darkness and my depression, a long time  “companion”, began to lift and has continued to do so as the process has continued.

While coming to this realization. I came to another, which is actually in contrast with the original idea…

The images in the collection are taken at night with a long exposure – up to 10 minutes. At one level this is is not very long – but it’s long enough to capture change in the scene during that time, much depending on the wind and its action on the waves and the sky etc..

I guess to sum it up succinctly – I have slowed down long enough to contemplate what has been revealed to me and is now scene. Ironically the power and courage needed to continue making real change comes  a power in my life I choose to call god, who’s true essence is “Unscene” but the fruits of which are scene and can experienced only if I rake the time to spend with the “Unscene”.

I would like to thank Glen Howey for his support and encouragement during the last few months as a mate and mentor in developing the technical aspects of this work.

Mel Philips and MJ at the Photoschool, Raumati for use of their computer and equipment and support.

A very special thanks to my Mum, for her love and support.

And to the “Unscene” great big thanks for all you have revealed to me.

A special note that 10%of all sales will be given to Te Nikau Training Center (Residential Drug and Alcohol center in Paraparumu)