The changing monthly display by the artists' and craftspeople's group in the Foyer of the Crypt at St Martin-in-the-Fields for August is by Dan Kaszeta. Each month a different member of the group or artists linked to it will show examples of their work, so do look regularly to see the changing display.
Dan’s photographs were all taken on the same day in October 2010 during a visit to Liwonde National Park in Malawi, a 212 square mile park known for its wildlife. He explains:
‘It was the end of the dry season and animals were concentrated around the Shire River, practically the only remaining water until the rainy season began after this visit. Susannah Woodd of this congregation was the driver during this small safari.
The elephant in the first photo was quite unconcerned with our presence. The second photo was shot at considerable distance. The remaining elephant photos are of a group that were crossing through the forest. We were very lucky to spot them. I approached on foot only to have the group stop, turn on me, and decide that they did not like me. They were making stark eye contact with me and did not trust me. It was best for me to retreat.’
All of the photos were shot on slow-speed ASA 50 Fuji Velvia colour slide film, known for its rich colour saturation in bright sunlight, and were subsequently scanned to create “Giclee” prints.
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Hothouse Flowers - I Can See Clearly Now.
