Gretchen Ehlke, Associated Press Updated 2:47 pm PST, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 In this Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 photo, Cara Chell speaks to members of the Baraboo School Board in Baraboo, Wis., about a controversial photo of high school students giving what appeared to be a Nazi salute on the steps of a local courthouse taken before their prom last spring. The parent who took the photo said he was simply asking the teens to wave goodbye to their parents before they headed to prom. (Tim Damos/Baraboo News Republic via AP) less In this Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 photo, Cara Chell speaks to members of the Baraboo School Board in Baraboo, Wis., about a controversial photo of high school students giving what appeared to be a Nazi salute on ... more Photo: Tim Damos, AP Photo: Tim Damos, AP Image 1 of / … [Read more...] about Photographer: Nazi salute image not meant to be offensive
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A photographic treatment for dementia
Story highlights Up to half of people 85 or older might have some form of dementia Talking about photographs may offer dementia patients and their loved ones ways to connect and engage (CNN)One of the first dementia patients Laurence Aëgerter met was in the later stages of the illness. She visited the man at a care facility in Switzerland to note his reactions to photographs she had brought along. As she showed him pictures and asked him to remark on them, he fluttered in and out of awareness, like a lamp flickering on and off, she said. For 10 minutes, the patient hardly said anything, struggling to articulate basic sentences. Then, Aëgerter showed him a photograph of a cat with her kitten, and something amazing happened. "He was able to speak for five minutes in a row," said Aëgerter, a French visual artist based in Amsterdam. "That image triggered something very deep in him, a very deep memory that made him feel so strong. In those minutes, it was like he had … [Read more...] about A photographic treatment for dementia
Entries open for South Devon photography competition
0 Post a comment Thursday, 17 May 2018 - Arts by Charley Adams - Dartmouth Chronicle @charleyad21 [email protected] Entries are now open for our ‘What makes South Devon Special’ photography competition supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The competition has four categories each with an under 18 section and the closing date is Sunday, September 30, 2018.The categories are • A green and pleasant land: Rural landscape and rolling farmland • Into the Blue: Exploring our five estuaries and fabulous coastline • The changing landscape: Wilderness, the weather and natural elements • A landscape to live in: Towns and villages, wildlife and recreationThe judges panel chaired by international award winning photographer Martyn Norsworthy will pick a winner in each of the categories in October 2018 and an Outstanding Photographer as well as an Outstanding Young photographer.All finalists selected by the … [Read more...] about Entries open for South Devon photography competition
Photography contest “Capture for Periods”- Visible Impact
To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day 2018, Visible Impact call for participation in a photography contest “Capture for Periods.” The theme for the competition is “No More Limits”. What are we looking for? We are looking for original and creative photographs that align with the theme “No More Limits” and highlights on how girls and women aren’t and shouldn’t be limited by their menstruation Guidelines Any person belonging to any age group can submit the photograph. The photographs need to be original work and need to align with the theme of Menstrual Hygiene Day. The photographs can be taken through cameras or through smartphones. Emphasis will be given to the concept rather than the quality. However, the resolution of the photographs should be at least 1280×800, i.e. should be clear and readable at laptop viewing The photographer will be responsible for taking consent from the subject portrayed in the photo. A clear caption needs to … [Read more...] about Photography contest “Capture for Periods”- Visible Impact
Jasper Carrot, Anne Widdecomb, Leo Sayer, the Nimmo Twins and Gloria Campaner among the many guests planned for the Holt Festival 2018
Video Gloria Campaner will be among the performers at this year's Holt Festival. Picture: SUPPLIED BY HOLT FESTIVAL Archant An Italian concert pianist, several outspoken politicians and a much-loved comedy duo will be among the guests at the 10th annual Holt Festival. Lisa Cassidy will be among the performers at this year's Holt Festival. Picture: SUPPLIED BY HOLT FESTIVAL The July festival will feature a diverse range of events covering theatre, music, comedy, literature, talks, children’s and visual arts, under the guidance of new artistic director, Stash Kirkbride. Mr Kirkbride said the nine-day event was shaping up to be truly something to remember. He said: “It is said that if a festival can make it to its 10th year then it has truly arrived, and having long admired the achievements of Holt Festival I am thrilled and honoured to be invited to assemble the 2018 programme. “I hope it does justice to the fabulous legacy left by my predecessors Tony Britten, … [Read more...] about Jasper Carrot, Anne Widdecomb, Leo Sayer, the Nimmo Twins and Gloria Campaner among the many guests planned for the Holt Festival 2018