UTAS Project 2 lead up.....

With my UTAS Photography and Social Media course almost at an end I thought it time I do a short summary of where this course has taken me and what I have learned. I have been interested in photography for a long time and taken many shots over this time. But I have found through the process of looking at other photographers work and exposing myself to a much wider range of work I am now looking at what I photograph in a much different manner.
I have also found I have had to discard some of my views on my photography and just go with the flow. I thought I had never produced themes before, but looking back I have been photographing themes without realising it. In fact I love themes. After much self talk I have decided to construct my theme around "Colours of the Queen Victoria Market".
I have also found a few sites I have found inspiration in are Steve McCurry on https://facebook.com/stevemccurrystudios
I love the way his images catch people just doing what they do in their everyday lives.
Another site I have found inspiration from is The Hungry Australian.
Following are a few of my reject shots I thought I might use as my themes.
 

This was taken while walking the Golden Mile in Melbourne.  

Doors of Montsalvat was another theme possibility

William Ricketts Sanctuary was another option

This is one of my rejects from the Victoria Market

And another reject..

Which Theme or Story should I choose?

On this journey to my final project submission for my UTAS course Photography and Social Media Course I have come across so many themes I want to cover and stories I want to tell. I have gone from Melbourne's Graffiti to 10 Things to do in Melbourne to Colours of Vic. Market to Letterboxes to Doors !! But at least I think I have my choice down to two - Colours of the Queen Victoria market  or Doors of Montsalvat. Maybe I'll just do both and then decide which one I will submit. I would really love your feedback.

Colours Of Queen Victoria Market

Doors of Montsalvat

Montsalvat

This weeks exploration was to Montsalvat, Australia's oldest artists'community. Located only three minutes from my home it was a great location to head to for an afternoon. Originally established in 1934 by Justus Jorgenson, Montsalvat, classified by the National Trust is home to many beautiful buildings, houses and halls set amongst over 12 acres. Montsalvat's history, as is today a place that nurtures art in all it's forms - painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, musical performance and instrument making and many more. Currently Montsalvat beautiful grounds are used for performances, weddings, exhibitions and many artists continue to reside in Montsalvat.