A photographic panel is a curated collection of images displayed together as a cohesive unit, typically designed to tell a story, explore a theme, or showcase artistic intent. Panels are often presented in a structured layout, with each image contributing to a unified narrative or aesthetic. They are widely used in exhibitions and competitions to demonstrate creativity, technical skill, and thematic consistency. Panels usually consist of 3 to 5 images, offering enough variety to engage the viewer while maintaining focus.
Our member night celebrating photographic panels was unsurprisingly, a feast of creativity, skill, and storytelling. With panels ranging from 3 to 5 images, members showcased their unique visions, drawing us into diverse worlds of artistry and imagination.
Themes ranged from the rich hues of Autumnal colours, embracing the beauty of decay in rot and rust, to majestic Welsh castles steeped in history. We soared with red kites and marveled at the geometrical elegance of abstract buildings.
The energy shifted with the vivid vibrancy of graffiti, the thrill of the circus, and the intimate humanity of portraits. Meanwhile, the breathtaking patterns of mass bird flights reminded us of nature's choreography, offering a dynamic contrast to the stillness of urban explorations.
The evening was a vivid tapestry of visual narratives, each panel sparking conversations and admiration, leaving us inspired to see the world through fresh perspectives.
Apologies must be extended to Allan Jeffcutt, whose panel for some reason was missing, although his individual images were shown - so this is reproduced below; commendation must also go to Glyn Heskins for his amusing panel of strange characters watching him around the kitchen! Finally Ali Garrett who showcased a completely new genre of "backstage" photography, where she recently had full access to a band, charting their movement before, during and after a gig, and put together a mono panel reminiscent of the photographers of the punk era.
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