NEW from Janus Park Walk -

"Claim Jumper"
digital collage by Mick Mather

Here's one I've been holding on to for quite a while and, as a body of work, the documentation of this walk is always interesting for me. The title supposes a bit of a turf war between nesting females that was fun to watch at the time. I don't know how successful she was this season but I'm fairly certain the new crop has already taken wing ... and the beat goes on.

NEW from Janus Park Walk -

"Looking to Rent"
manipulated digital photograph by Mick Mather
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Once again I've decided to post a larger image after running it through a new filter that seems to be growing on me. In some sense, a jumbled up collage appearance (although not very evident here) is beginning to become clear in my head as regards some upcoming work. In a lot of ways I have John Mora to thank for a clearer vision of this sort of thing, his work is fabulous and well worth a look see. Especially this piece that incorporates parts of a photograph by the trés cool Lisa Sarsfield.

New from Janus Park Walk

"North Pond II"
manipulated digital image by Mick Mather

While I was working on this piece the day before yesterday a few things in regard to that Walking Art Project were beginning to solidify. At least in terms of documenting the event in preparation for making proposals for an exhibition. While the photographic record of that walk is minimal the possibility for artistic documentations is not. In addition to my busy schedule, my commission and installation for the upcoming Everson Unwrapped event along with the madness of the holidays, work on this project is moving full steam ahead.

Thursday Challenge: Soft -

"Soft"
manipulated digital photograph by Mick Mather

Like many of you, I'm with family and friends giving thanks for all that we have. Before I dig into another helping of stuffing I offer this week's Thursday Challenge for the theme of soft. This red winged blackbird is keeping himself busy defining and defending his territory amid fluffs of foxtail and cat-o-nine seed, awaiting the freedom of spring winds that will carry them forth. This hails from a small group of photographs that document the Janus Park Walk. I'll show more of these soon but for now: H A P P Y T H A N K S G I V I N G ! ! !