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Staring Back An Exhibtion of Portrait Photography When: 1st to 31st May 2010 Where: The Bookshop Gallery, Mill on the Fleet, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland - DG7 2HS We look at faces all the time. Indeed, when we are in conversation with someone, it is often considered rude if we don't look at them. We look, but we don't examine. To stare at someone's face would be to make them feel uncomfortable, so we keep our gaze strictly to the eyes with an occasional glance at the mouth. But a portrait is in invitation to examine closely. Here is our chance to look at all those lines and characteristics that give so much more depth to a face. But if that portrait is not smiling, not inviting us in, perhaps even challenging us, then how are we to react?   In the Exhibition, Staring Back, wrinkles have not been removed, teeth have not been whitened and soft-focus is something for wimps. Experience the close up intensity of portraits unapologetically looking right back at you   Still to be arranged are portrait demonstrations. On 1 or 2 occasions within the month of May, I will be setting up the camera in the gallery, along with a computer to show how photos of faces can be manipulated to extraordinary degrees using programmes like PhotoShop.   The website of the Mill on the Fleet is here: http://www.millonthefleet.co.uk/ Location Gatehouse of Fleet is well signposted off the A75 Dumfries to Stranraer road. The Mill is situated in the centre of the town and is signposted from the main car park. There is disabled parking within the grounds of the Mill. Open every day: 1 April - 31 October 10.00-5.00 Admission Free View Larger Map

Staring Back A Book of the Exhibition To preview the book, please use the widget or view the video below. To order a copy of the book, please visit: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1314623 Staring Back by Kim Ayres | BOOK INFO   To order a copy of the book, Staring Back, please visit: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1314623

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