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By Carolyn McDowall June 14, 2019
Apollo 11 Astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins courtesy NASA
Apollo's Muse: The Moon in the Age of Photography is an exciting new exhibition at The Met Fifth Avenue, New York, beginning on July 3, 2019. It will be sure to capture the attention of all the adventure loving enthusiasts out there, some of whom were around, like me, when the first step of man onto the silvery surface took place.
Systematic Photographic Map of the Moon, Increasing and Decreasing Phases,1899–1909, published 1914 Charles Le Morvan (1865-1933 Paris), Image: 12 5/8 in. × 10 in. (32.1 × 25.4 cm), courtesy The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Celebrating fifty years since that all male monumental giant leap forward for mankind, the exhibition will seek to explore representations of the moon from the dawn of photography in 1839, until that unforgettable day in July 20, 1969, when those brave Apollo astronauts first landed and then as Neil Armstrong stepped out onto the moon.
Also on show will be the art created in the wake of the 1969 Moon landing through to the present day, including works by Nancy Graves (1940–1995), Aleksandra Mir (born 1967), Nam June Paik (1932–2006), and Robert Rauschenberg (1925–2008) as a highlight.
On display will be more than 170 photographs, together with a selection of drawings, prints, paintings, films, video art, astronomical instruments, and cameras all of which are related to, or were used by the original Apollo astronauts.
Moon Shot Photo Shoot courtesy NASA
Silvery Moon in South Yarra, Melbourne 2019
The exhibition will bring the more current generations up to date with all the facts of the original moon landing and the newest attempt, which will be taking place on the back of an announcement by NASA recently.
2020 is when astronauts are planned to return to the Moon for the first time in half a century, with the program containing some eight scheduled launches and a mini-station in lunar orbit by 2024.
The Artemis expeditions to the moon have been named for the twin sister in Greek mythology of the so-called golden sun God Apollo.
Artemis was the Goddess of the Hunt who in mythology, was given the moon for eternity by their father Zeus because she admired its silvery light.
John Adams Whipple, (American, 1822–1891), James Wallace Black, (American, 1825–1896), The Moon, 1857–60. Salted paper print from glass negative, 8 7/16 x 6 5/16 in. (21.4 x 16 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Robert O. Dougan Collection, Gift of Warner Communications Inc., 1981
Highlights will include two newly discovered lunar daguerreotypes from the 1840s, believed to be the earliest photographs of the moon in existence.
Other works include those by pioneers of lunar photography including Warren De La Rue (1815–1889), Lewis Morris Rutherfurd (1816–1892), and John Adams Whipple (1822–1891).
A photographic atlas of the moon, produced at the Paris Observatory 1894 – 1908 by astronomers Maurice Loewy (1833–1907) and Pierre Puiseux (1855–1928), will be showcased alongside fancifully imagined depictions of future space travel and life on the moon.
George Méliès's (1861–1938) original drawings for his fantastic film A Trip to the Moon (Le Voyage dans la lune, 1902) will be sure to delight.
A large selection of "paper moon" studio portraits from the early 20th century and otherworldly effects of moonlight created by the camera will feature in major works by German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840) and American Pictorialist photographer Edward Steichen (1879-1973) who captured advances in rocket science during the twentieth century.
Garry Winogrand, (American, 1928–1984), Apollo 11 Moon Shot, Cape Kennedy, Florida, 1969. Gelatin silver print, 10 3/4 x 15 7/8 in. (27.3 x 40.4 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Vital Projects Fund Inc. Gift, through Joyceand Robert Menschel, 2014 © The Estate of Garry Winogrand, courtesy Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco
The Cold War space race of the 1960s ushered in a whole new phase of lunar exploration with Soviet and American space programs rivalling each other at first, but then culminating in the joint crewed missions of the later Apollo program.
Neil Armstrong (American, 1930–2012). Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. Walks on the Surface of the Moon, Apollo 11, July 16-24 1969 (detail), 1969, printed later. Dye transfer print, 16 1/8 x 16 3/8 in. (41 x 41.6 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Alfred Stieglitz Society Gifts, 2017
Apollo's Muse: The Moon in the Age of Photography will be organized by Mia Fineman, Curator in the Department of Photographs, with contributions by Beth Saunders, Curator and Head of Special Collections and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery, University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Of interest will be the introduction by American actor Tom Hanks, who is a lifelong space enthusiast. He has celebrated the legacy of Project Apollo in his professional life and as a documentary film producer, his From the Earth To The Moon Series, a must see in our family.
Carolyn McDowall, The Culture Concept Circle, 2019
Apollo's Muse: The Moon in the Age of Photography
July 3–September 22, 2019
The Met Fifth Avenue, Floor 2, Galleries 691-93, The Charles Z. Offin Gallery, Karen B. Cohen Gallery, Harriette and Noel Levine Gallery; Gallery 851, Joyce and Robert Menschel Hall for Modern Photography; and Gallery 852, The Howard Gilman Gallery
The exhibition will be accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue with essays by the curators. The catalogue is made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a variety of education programs, including Art and Space, a week-long art-making workshop in the galleries, led by artist Jessica Houston (July 8–12, 11–4 pm daily). Career Lab-Apollo's Muse: Art and Space will invite teens to explore careers in the arts with creative professionals as part of the Museum's Career Labs program (July 12, 5–6:30 pm). As part of The Met's a Conversations With… series, exhibition curator, Mia Fineman, and research assistant, Virgnia McBride, will lead short conversations about and works in the exhibition in the Apollo's Muse galleries (July 12, 6:30–8:30 pm).
MetFridays-Moon Gazing with the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York will offer visitors the chance to observe and explore the summer sky with the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York and telescopes will be provided for a guided viewing from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden (July 12, 6:30–8:30 pm). To coincide with the exhibition, the ETHEL and Friends Balcony Bar music series will invite Australian cabaret performer Kim David Smith, with music direction by Tracy Stark, to present an intimate evening of performances inspired by the moon, celestial bodies, and lunar landscapes (July 27, 5–8 pm).
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Carolyn McDowall
Carolyn McDowall FRSA has gained considerable experience and business acumen in her professional career. An independent cultural and social historian, Carolyn is an interior designer by trade. She has been involved in the creative sector for over thirty years in Australia; completing interior design projects, creating and producing innovative corporate and not-for profit (social profit) community events. She has over that time continuously conducted independent research , while designing, developing, and producing educational art and design history programs in conjunction with renowned specialist colleagues.
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Discussion in 'Lasershow Designer QuickShow' started by jpowell1982, Nov 8, 2012.
Hey guys Im having an issue with my laser and the manufacturer of the laser assures me its not on their end which leads me to believe its either operator error or programming error.
I just started with this venue and not too familiar with their lasers, my last venue was a custom box ran by LivePRO.
The issue Im having now is with QuickShow or the ILDA-USb convertor.
I have this problem with some of my projectors.
I am using my FB3 with a DMX board and operating the FB3 with DMX to the FB3. (The USB is not connected) this is when i get the same problem as you.
As soon as I connect the USB cable and use QS there is no problem.
I can also fix that with taking the laser power down but we don't like losing power.
As I said before it happens with some of my projector and only with the FB3's that are in a little box and have an external power adapter.
with an older FB3's that I built I used a proper PSU And put it all in a big box then I don't have that beam.
I think it is a ground problem.
Another issue could be the projector is switching back to DMX control; does your projector auto select ILDA? I have one that I need to send a DMX reset command too, otherwise it stays on and that one now lives in the garage with some of the other purchases that seem a good deal at the time.
When You project the image does it blank properly? could be the blanking is wired wrong or backwards on the ilda input at the projector. Also are the projectors TTL or anologue? I have a projector that did that and it was a grounding problem for me. When I split the ilda cable signal it did not cary the ground for the projector. I jumped the cable at the split and it worked fine.
Hello, have you foun any solution to your problem? i may have the exact same problem as you had or have..


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I just got an email informing me that one of my images was chosen for All Time FINALIST in BetterPhoto's 20th Anniversary "All Time Best" Contest! Is there a link where we can go to see everyone's images that have been chosen so far?
Nikki's Gallery Cary posted this in the ATSF thread, Jill.
Jill's Gallery Thanks Nikki !
irenecollingphotoart.com My email said to click on the blue log in button on the center of the page but I don't see the button. Is that because I am already logged in? Or is there a second log in that Finalist need to do?
PickYourShots.com The link Nikki posted is the right one.
Harriet's Gallery I accessed the link by simply clicking on the gold badge under one of my two photos that made it. That said, I did look at the All Time Finalists and I am blown away. Every single one is beyond wonderful. The technique and creativity in every photo is just outstanding. Congratulations to each and every photographer represented. Good luck in the next round.
Nikki's Gallery I agree about the quality and send my congratulations, too. Jim has said there will be no "next round" to this one. Finalists is as far as the "All Time" list will go. Hoping someone will jump in and correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm sure I read that way back when.
I'll be waiting, Nikki, for an answer to that one!!
"Once we have the Editor's Picks finalized (and yes these are coming from images that have "got the gold" in the past... grand, first, second, and potd), then the best of those will be awarded "All Time Staff Favorites".
And finally we will all celebrate the All Time Winners.
We won't divide these up into Grand, First, Second... that seems unnecessary when considering such high quality images."
So, it seems (unless there is something I missed), there will be one more round of "All Time Winners".
Nikki's Gallery Perfect, Val. I knew there was a point at which the contest would end and that point would be "before" the point at which the monthly contests end. I could not for the life of me find the thread where I'd read this. Thanks!
Peggy's Gallery Totally agree with Harriet and Nikki ... These images are amazing!
I look forward to savoring every one of them.
I just got an email that two of my photos were among the "All Time Finalists!
Usman's Gallery I also got a few emails on the ATFs. And right now the total awarded ATFs stand at 984.
Am wondering what is happening with the May Contest, as we have yet to see the SFs there!
Peggy's Gallery I am flattered and honored to have one as well!
Usman's Gallery CONGRATZ Tony, Pat and Peggy on your ATWs. WTG and CONGRATZ to all the other fellow BPers who see theirs among the ATWs.
Harriet's Gallery One very unexpected All Time Winner for me as well.
Susan's Gallery Congratulations to all the ALL TIME WINNERS! A truly inspiring collection of extraordinary photographs!
marydimitriw.com Congrats to all! I'm am excited too, one All Time Winner and my very first winner at BP from 11 years ago. Honoured to be in this group!
Dayna's Gallery It is most definitely an honor to have one of my photo's be included in the winner's! I am happy dancing!!!
Excited, surprised and honored to be among the ranks of ATW's.
Congratulations to all who won, placed, or played!!!
irenecollingphotoart.com Congratulations everyone on your ATW photos. I am quite pleased to be honored also. Trying to find time to enjoy everyone's excellent photography.
Lola's Gallery I am excited to say I have also received an All Time WINNER. Congratulations to everyone!!!
Harriet's Gallery I have noticed that some are having a bit of a hard time accessing the ATW gallery. Here's what I did. I went to The Photo of The Day gallery, browsed until I found one with four stars then simply clicked on that gold badge. It took me right in to the All Time Winners gallery. If you are a winner then you simply have to click on the badge of your winner but anyone else might try the POTD method.
irenecollingphotoart.com Thanks for the hint Harriet.
Usman's Gallery CONGRATZ to all the ATW. I was honored to be among you all.
BTW, the ATWs are gradually being added and these are in process, so those of you who haven't received just yet, give it some more time and good luck too.
Yes, congratulations to all who received one or more All Time Editor's Picks, All Time Staff Favorites, All Time Finalists, or even the All Time Winner!!!
I think if I do this again next year, it will be a lot easier and quicker.
16,000 amazing photos is a lot to go through (but I could not ask for a better, more joyful way to "work").
Thanks for making our 20th b-day especially inspiring!
Usman's Gallery Thanks Jim for undertaking this huge task of going through the 16,000 or so images and then being able to select 1,536 ATWs on BP's 20th Anniversary Year. Thank you Team BP for putting in lots of hours to accomplish this task.


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Proclamation 4375—Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, May 26, 1975
At the height of the Civil War, President Lincoln proclaimed at a battlefield cemetery "that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain." Shortly after that tragic war, a day was set aside each year to honor those who gave their lives.
Over 100 years have passed since that simple but moving ceremony at Gettysburg. There have been many Memorial Days, and many more Americans have died in defense of what we believe in. As Thomas Paine said, "Those who would reap the blessings of freedom must . . . undergo the fatigue of supporting it." Today, because of the sacrifice and courage of American men and women, we are a free Nation at peace.
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In recognition of those Americans to whom we pay tribute today, the Congress, by joint resolution of May 11, 1950 (64 Stat. 158), has requested that the President issue a Proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe each Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace and to designate a period during that day when the people of the United States might unite in prayer.
Now, Therefore, I, Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 1975, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11 o'clock in the morning of that day as a time to unite in prayer.
I urge all of America's news media to assist in this observance.
I direct that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels of the Federal Government throughout the United States and all areas under its jurisdiction and control.
I also call upon the Governors of the fifty States, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and appropriate officials of all local units of government to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on all public buildings during the customary forenoon period; and I request the people of the United States to display the flag at half-staff from their homes for the same period.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth.
Gerald R. Ford, Proclamation 4375—Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, May 26, 1975 Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/269628
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SPRINGFIELD – Three businesses have lost their licenses and five others are facing fines after an undercover police sting allegedly found flagrant violations of the city's new pawnbroker ordinances.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner William Fitchet announced the sanctions today at a press conference with City Councilors Thomas Ashe and Michael Fenton, who pushed for tougher pawn shop regulations that were approved in February after months of delays and debate.
The police crackdown "thins out the group of bad apples and reinforces places of business that operate properly and deserve our support," Sarno said.
By violating city pawn shop laws, the owners are "aiding and abetting criminal acts" and hindering police efforts to locate items stolen in housebreaks and return them to the owners, the mayor added.
Three businesses – Oldies from the Estate, 45 Parker St.; K & L Exchange Pawn, 1192 Parker St.; and Unlimited Pawn, 1199 Sumner Ave. – were cited for the most serious violations among 23 pawn shops and junk dealers visited by undercover officers, Fitchet said.
Based on the investigation, the city refused to renew licenses of all three businesses in early May, the commissioner said.
Game World, 2475 Main St.
City Jewelry, 1319 Main St.
Emmanuel Jewelry, 1307 Liberty St.
Mark Robbins Jewelers, 6 Commonwealth Ave.
Kim's Jewelry, 1624 Main St.
A decision is pending on a 6th operation, 5th Avenue Jewelry, 1655 Boston Road.
In one case, Oldies from the Estate purchased a gold chain from an undercover officer without photographing the seller or the chain as required by city pawn shop rules, according to police.
K&L Exchange and Unlimited Pawn twice purchased stolen items without recording identifying information or taking photographs, police said.
Ashe, who led the drive for stronger pawn shop regulations, said the violations involving K &L Exchange were particularly flagrant.
"Such acts demonstrate a flagrant disregard for the business community and are a disservice to the citizens of Springfield," he said.
Under a new pawn shop ordinance approved in February, pawn brokers and junk dealers must hold second-hand jewelry and goods for at least 30 days to assist police investigations into housebreaks and stolen goods.
Shop owners also must detail the types of jewelry and other goods received including any distinguishing features, engravings, model names, and serial numbers. The shops must also photograph jewelry purchased by them or pawned.
Both Ashe and Fenton thanked thanked police officials and Sarno for backing the tougher regulations despite opposition from pawn shops and junk dealers who maintained the 30-day waiting period would damage their business.
Ashe championed the new rules and eventually rallied the majority of the council to support them, Fenton said.
The mayor also singled Sgt. Daniel Reigner and Capt. Thomas Trites for their roles in the undercover investigation.
"We want people to know that Springfield is very business-friendly," Sarno said. "If you operate properly, we're there to support you; if not … we'll fine you or close you down," the mayor said.
"We can't have businesses cooperating with criminals," he added.
This is a developing story. Additional details will be posted following an afternoon press conference about the issue.


In intercultural negotiation, parties typically spend a great deal of time preparing how they will interact and how the negotiation process will unfold. These best-laid plans often collapse, however, when negotiators find they are spending more time managing cultural differences and coping with misunderstandings than they are dealing with the substance of the issue.
Both in international negotiation and negotiations closer to home, the most adept bargainers recognize when it's time to set aside carefully laid plans and improvise a new way forward.
Take the case of the recent negotiations to dismantle Iran's nuclear program that concluded on April 2. As the final round of talks between U.S. and Iranian negotiators in Lausanne, Switzerland, went down to the wire, the Americans' talking points to observers focused on "numbers and limits." The Iranians, by contrast, "waved away" questions about numbers and instead focused on rights and "Iran's sense of sovereignty," David E. Sanger reported in the New York Times. Both sides were playing to outside constituents, trying to reassure them that they were staying on message at the negotiating table.
The talks remained tense as the parties blew past their March 31 deadline for a preliminary agreement, with both sides repeatedly threatening to walk out. But they ultimately reached a deal that satisfied those involved, in part thanks to a low-tech communication tool: a basic office whiteboard. On the board, which negotiators reportedly carried from one critical meeting to the next, they were able to improvise proposals—and then wipe them away before they could attract outside criticism.
The anecdote highlights the power of improvisation to foster a more global mindset in international negotiation. In fact, the United Nations honors the art of jazz and its improvisational nature every year with International Jazz Day.
The concept of turning "mistakes" into unexpected opportunities should resonate with those involved in intercultural negotiation. Gaffes, misunderstandings, and confusion can be the norm when negotiators speak different languages and are preoccupied with managing cultural differences.
Novice negotiators—those who expect to adhere to the carefully typed-out script—may be paralyzed by such moments, unsure if they can recover and move forward. By contrast, experienced negotiators find what's interesting about a so-called mistake and try to use it to do better. That might mean apologizing for a gaffe and initiating a deeper conversation about any apparent cultural differences it unearthed. Or it might mean pushing aside the script and grabbing the whiteboard.
Above all, it can mean pushing yourself to do what's uncomfortable yet necessary. In his book The Art of Negotiation: How to Improvise in a Chaotic World, Harvard Business School professor Michael Wheeler quotes University of Michigan jazz professor Ed Sarath as saying that musicians need to be 80% in their comfort zone and 20% outside of it. "A player who is completely comfortable just recycles past performances," writes Wheeler.
Given the role of negotiation in international business, all of us engaged in intercultural negotiation would be wise to heed this advice. Learning the fundamentals will keep you grounded—while also giving you the confidence you need to follow conversations into uncharted territory.


Nicola has extensive experience in administration, marketing and project management. She began her career in London working within the marketing and communications industry and moved to Vancouver in 2010. Before joining Ecotrust Canada, Nicola managed the administration, resources and daily operations for two MBA programs at the Beedie School of Business, SFU.
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