September 1st BPC Meeting “Abstract Photography” by Mary Atwood and TECH TALK "Backyard Birding Photography - Wing it Like a Pro" by Roxanne De Sousa

“Abstract Photography” by Mary Atwood

As the daughter of a World War II military photographer, I grew up with a camera in hand. My first memories of taking photographs are of using a Kodak Brownie during a family vacation at six years old.  I’ve used a variety of cameras from Polaroids to Hasselblads.  I currently use a Nikon D300.

My love of photography as a form of historical record and reflection is the direct result of having grown up in a home where both photographic journalism and fine art photography were valued. Certain images had a distinct influence on how I came to view the world. Additionally, my love of nature was heightened because such diverse works as the scientific photographs produced by the Apollo astronauts’ and the artistic works of Ansel Adams. If I am someday able to have even one of my images affect someone in a similar way, then I will consider my pursuits as a photographic artist to have been successful.

Meeting Recordings available as soon as the next day on the Beaches Photography Club YouTube channel.