...and so the best part of doing a show is...

When people spend a long time looking at your stuff, seek the gallery director to help locating you, come up you to shake your hand and then tell you why they love your work.

 

(Our photo group had an opening reception tonight .)

I always thought it was the groupies! :)

I'm on the first base Frank.

Ego? Just kidding, well done. I wouldn't know how to prepare/organize a show.

Sounds good, Rene.

 

Which photos did you have on display ?

...and so the best part of doing a show is...

 

...beer.

the BEST thing about a show is lurking and listening to the crap people say about your work when you don't know that you're the photographer.

 

and the crap free wine.

Having Cindy Sherman turn up and offer your hyperactive sister some valium . . . . (in 'Pecker')

I always thought it was" When this exhibit is over give me a call I would like to buy at least ten and I know you don't want to loss 30%. Heres my card."

The show goes on until Wednesday. It is a fun setup on a nearby island near Portland, Maine. The small, two room, gallery has a new show every friday and the islanders have come to expect and gather every friday as they are arriving on the ferry from work. For the local feel I chose some of my street shots of Portland, Maine. There were eight of us represented and the space was just right for 2 large pieces on the wall.

 

I printed and framed the first two 13x19 prints and I included a portfolio folder of 11x8.5 prints with a stack of 6x4 postcard prints that also had my contact information(<img src=http://static.flickr.com/89/230270901_ae64d7338b_t.jpg>).

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This is my first hanging so I'm a bit pumped about the whole experience. It's a lot of fun. It is also a great learning experience.

<< ... I'm a bit pumped about the whole experience ... >>

 

As well you should be, Rene. Excellent selection.

 

And since you're showing the Mainers their own hometown area, but with your estimable "night vision," I'm not a bit surprised that the guests were excited about your photos.

 

[Posting question: How did you do the "gallery style" post above with the thumbs ? Just about perfect for this situation, by the way.]

Last questions: What's the name of the island, and the gallery ?

 

I ask because one of my old buddies lives not too far away (I think), and I want to recommend the show to him.

GEM gallery on Peaks Island.

 

In flickr.com click on all sizes and select thumbnail. Then copy the first html edit box below.

Thanks.