The birth of an exhibition.

Bronica SQi 80/2.8, Konica Minolta Centuria Super 100 Expired 04/2008, f2.8@10 minutes, EV1.

Ever since I found Zeb Andrews stream I’ve been constantly mesmerized by both his shots, and his dedication to, St. Johns bridge.

For months now I have almost lusted after something, a subject, that could be suitabel for me to put together a body of work over 12 months or so that could eventually end up as an exhibition. Knowing that it had to be local made it even harder for me. Where was I going to find something as photogenic as that awesome bridge in Oregon?

Well, this is it. Lithgow Blast Furnace. So far I’ve spent two freezing nights up there, with the last time consuming around 8 hours only to result in 3 photos on an otherwise failed roll (could be user error, could be the camera. I think the former…).

Anyway. After two rolls I think I have found it. My bridge. Over the next 18 months as I complete my Master of Education, this will be my secondary focus.

I wanted a starter picture to show the entirety, though even this doesn’t do it justice. I hope to get up there in the near future with the 40mm for the Bronica to capture the entire location, though for now, I can use this to add notes as to the various features on it’s flickr page.

Oh, and while the horizon looks slightly crooked, I’m pretty sure it’s the building. When things blow up (will add some history as I go along), they generally warp a little