Tony Nightingale's Art

Sunday 28 June 2015

Thursday 12 December 2013

Macro Photography-Tulip

A delicate tulip looks entirely different when viewed up close through a macro lens.

Wednesday 6 March 2013

Artist Info:

My interest in photography began when I bought a Brownie box camera at the age of 12. I later graduated to a Fujica 35 mm camera with wide angle and telephoto lenses. I learned how to develop and print my own black and white photos and often used colour transparencies.

Although I was happy with some of the results, I mainly used photos as source material for my paintings and prints. Somewhere along the line I bought a Rolleiflex and a Polaroid to experiment with. I also had a Canon 35mm film camera but a couple of years ago I decided it was time to go digital so I bought a Canon DSLR EOS 1000D and started to look at photos as an end in themselves. Just recently I have added a Canon 60mm Macro lens to the 18-55mm and 75-300mm lenses I already had.

A whole new world has opened up and the most seemingly mundane subject matter has become stunningly beautiful. A microcosm has become a universe.

Contact Info:

Telephone: 0419 503 384
Email: neltone12@gmail.com
Website: www.redbubble.com/people/neltone

Wednesday 5 December 2012

Debbie Williams Wins Short Story Competition

Last month Debbie Williams won the City of Kingston Short Story Competition.

Debbie is the KAN immediate past Secretary and Editor of the KAN Newsletter for 2 years.

Debbie has honed her skills over the last 10 years. Some of her other achievements are listed below:

•Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing.

•Worked for Neighbours as a story liner.

•Co-written a book with another Mornington Peninsular writer.

•Edited the Fly Magazine.

•Editor of the book “Dingley: Journey to the Village” by Anne Schaeche.

•Had Poems published in 2 literary magazines.

•Written many other poems and short stories.

•Winner of the City of Kingston Short Story Competition 2012.

Attached is Debbie’s winning entry. I have also included some comments by the judge below.

Winning entry

A good short story compels the reader to participate through its economy and intense focus. Much is left out of a good short story and the reader can enter through those spaces. We are drawn on by a tension in the text – what's going to happen? – and we care about what happens to the characters. Finally, what we have read represents something much greater than the plot of the story. One small incident can throw a whole life into light.

Rescue - Winner

A writer is an observer, a watcher, a listener. A writer pays attention. And some of the best stories are also about exactly that: a character who is paying attention. The close watching, the interpretation, the wondering about what it all means. In this story, 'Rescue' the narrator observes the interaction between two young men and a woman as they make their uncomfortable pilgrimage to the beach, a foreign environment for them. When the young woman gets into difficulty and the narrator rescues her, the tone of the story shifts from condescension to pity and hope. A piece of close observation and strong imagery that ends with a surprisingly gentle touch.

Monday 26 November 2012

Kingston Arts Centre

We hope you will join us this Thursday 29 November for the Opening of 'Clayscape' by the Valley Potters and ‘Lost or Misplaced’ by Soulart Productions, Kingston Arts Centre,
979 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin from 6-8pm.

Justin Gayner

Visual Arts Coordinator

Tuesday through Saturday

Kingston Arts Centre |City of Kingston

03 9556 4448 | 03 9556 4441

justin.gayner@kingston.vic.gov.au| www.kingstonarts.com.au

Friday 23 November 2012

Arts Centre Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne

Special Offers for your summer fun!

Your Guide to Entertainment 21 November 2012

ACMI The biz about The Biz

ACMI The biz about The Biz

      Thursday 22 November - Wednesday 28 November 2012 The biz about The Biz Everything you wanted to know but were too afraid to ask

      Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Get a haircut, ya mug

     There's not much that Happy Feet and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World really have in common. One film is an infectious animated musical about a ball of fluff who can't sing but can tap like Fred Astaire (if Fred Astaire had a short body and no legs), while the other is an epic period drama starring Rusty Crowe as a dude with bad hair who can't dance but can play the violin (oh, and captain a big ship). What the two films do share, however, are scripts co-written by John Collee. Originally coming from a background in medicine (!), Collee has not only worked with directors like George Miller and Peter Weir but has also written the screenplay for Jon Amiel's Creation and the upcoming film adaptation of the BBC miniseries Walking with Dinosaurs. If you've ever wanted to ask someone about the ins and outs of writing and selling a film script, John's your man. Which is why we're excited he's coming to ACMI as part of the Australian Film Television and Radio School's (AFTRS) Industry Insider Series. Once a month you can spend a day with people who know all about the business of show business. This weekend, Wendy Gray, AFTRS Head of Television, will make you think inside the box in an Introduction to Television. John Collee joins us in December in a Writing for Hollywood seminar. In January, Martin Brown, producer of Moulin Rouge!, will answer all your questions about producing film projects, while February will see Philippa Campey (producer of Bastardy) talk you through the process of documentary making. This is your chance to get inside knowledge on the industry; think of it as the Cool School. The AFTRS Industry Insider Series <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3598&F=H> commences Saturday 24 November with subsequent sessions running on select dates once a month.



   <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3579&F=H>    It's hip to be square-eyed Introduction to Television <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3579&F=H> Sat 24 Nov 10am-5pm
In this one-day masterclass, AFTRS Head of Television, Wendy Gray, will share her insights into the TV industry. more <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3579&F=H>
   <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3586&F=H>    Hooray for Bollywood Mumbai Movies <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3586&F=H> Sun 25 Nov 4pm
Join filmmakers and commentators as they discuss diversity and current trends in contemporary filmmaking in Mumbai. more <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3586&F=H>
   <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3574&F=H>    Muy grande films La Mirada Film Festival <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3574&F=H> Must end Mon 26 Nov
Traditionally held in April, La Mirada Film Festival returns to ACMI in November with another excellent program. more <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3574&F=H>
   <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3595&F=H>    How Chris Bailey got ahead Tales of Terror + Q&A <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3595&F=H> Sat 24 Nov 7pm
Should we be surprised with Chris Bailey's dark side choice of these sinister Edgar Allan Poe scribed Roger Corman directed tales? more <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3595&F=H>
   <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3563&F=H>    They're tweens and they're heard Nick Huggins Plays I Am Eleven <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3563&F=H> Thu 22 Nov 7pm
Nick Huggins and band provide a rare experience as they play Nick's score live to this engrossing and acclaimed documentary. more <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3563&F=H>
   <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3594&F=H>    Cinematic nuggets from Nippon 16th Japanese Film Festival <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3594&F=H> Thu 29 Nov - Sun 8 Dec
Another bumper season showcasing the best of Japanese cinema. more <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3594&F=H>
   <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3592&F=H>    Step into Harry's shoes for a day-o Sing Your Song <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3592&F=H> Sat 24 Nov - Mon 26 Nov
A revealing portrait of the musical life and times - and life-long political commitment - of entertainer Harry Belafonte. more <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3592&F=H>
   <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3382&F=H>    The art of the matter Ian Burns: In the Telling <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3382&F=H> Free > open daily until 6pm
A curious and playful exhibition that uses sculpture and live video to interrogate the screen image, its construction, and its representation of truth. more <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3382&F=H>


      Moderated by Mitu Bhowmick-Lange, Festival Director of the Indian Film Festival 2012, with Leena Yadav (director of Shabd starring Aishwarya Rai) and Anurag Kashyap (director of Gangs of Wasseypur), the Mumbai Movies Panel Discussion <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3586&F=H> will explore one of the most influential and prolific cinema industries in the world today. To win 1 of 10 double passes to the event on Sun 25 Nov at 4pm, email giveaways <mailto:giveaways@acmi.net.au?Subject=Mumbai%20Movies> and tell us what you love about Bollywood.


        This week at ACMI: Thu 22 Nov - Wed 28 Nov View all events <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3597&F=H> View film screenings <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3596&F=H>



       The Click Frenzy computers obviously said "no". Don't you hate it when technology doesn't do what it should?   Top Five Film Picks 1. 2001: A Space Odyssey 2. The Fly 3. Alien 4. Tron 5. The Terminator Check out these films at the Australian Mediatheque <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=1426&F=H> . It's open every day, and it's free.



        Clearly a lot of us love Lena Dunham's wobbly bits - our Live in the Studio 'It' Girls <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3593&F=H> event examining the latest HBO phenomenon sold out faster than Adam gets his pants off. Luckily for you, we have two double passes to give away for the event on Thu 29 Nov at 7pm. For a chance to win, email members <mailto:members@acmi.net.au?Subject='It'%20Girls> with your deets.


        From Mumbai to Istanbul via Tokyo and Melbourne, the World Film Locations <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3591&F=H> series of books ($27 each) explores the ways in which the world's major cities have become cinematic stars in their own right. They're even handy for drinking games (e.g. have a shot every time Woody's name appears in World Film Locations: New York).


       Australian Centre for the Moving Image Federation Square Melbourne Australia Enquiries & Phone Bookings Phone 03 8663 2583 www.acmi.net.au/tickets <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=3523&F=H> Contact Ph 03 8663 2200 (Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm) Website www.acmi.net.au <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=18&F=H> ACMI Links ACMI Blog <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=1762&F=H> Facebook <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=677&F=H> Twitter <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=1991&F=H> YouTube <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=676&F=H> Flickr <http://send01.oiems.com/link.php?M=19002920&N=1697&L=1886&F=H>