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Images => Life, the Universe & Everything Else => Topic started by: BEZ on January 13, 2019, 22:39:46

Title: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: BEZ on January 13, 2019, 22:39:46
I have a real interest in Japanese culture and know David Paterson is a great photographer. When David announced he was having an exhibition of his images of Japan. I immediately booked train tickets to Stirling.

On arrival at Stirling station, nursing a sore foot I walked gingerly the short distance to the gallery. It was a very impressive classical building which gave pleasure walking up to and entering. I arrived just in time to listen to the great man give a talk to the packed gallery. Then I put on my readers and started to examine the images on the walls. They were all stunning but some were truly mesmerising.


I have been to many photography exhibitions and David's was up there with the best I have seen. If you have the ability to go don’t hesitate. David is adamant this will be his last exhibition so it may be your last chance. And please don’t think seeing the images online compares with going to the exhibition. It is the difference between watching the footy on telly or going to the match.


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Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: BEZ on January 13, 2019, 22:58:07
http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,8272.0.html

David gave me an envelope but I was too embarrassed to open it at the exhibition. He thought I deserved a gift for making a 500 mile round trip. Those of you who know him will realise this is the typical thoughtful generosity that he displays.
At home I opened the envelope which contained a book with many images from the exhibition. The book is beautiful thing. Thank you David it is one of my most treasured possessions.

You should all do yourself a favour and PM David to purchase a copy of this mesmerising book.




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Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: Jakov Minić on January 13, 2019, 23:05:10
What a lovely story, BEZ.
David is the man!
Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: golunvolo on January 13, 2019, 23:12:58
Beautiful story, yes! 
  I'll love to see it live
Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 13, 2019, 23:30:45
I love David and I love you, Bez. Beautiful story.
Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on January 13, 2019, 23:56:21
Bez´s story (very well written) and  Davids pictures, both makes me feel good
I´d like to visit the exhibition...distance is more than I can do atm...so my best tele unfortunately will not see it
what a pity
Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: armando_m on January 14, 2019, 00:03:20
Congrats to Bez and David
Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: Akira on January 14, 2019, 00:20:05
I know Dave is OUR hero.   8)

But I'd love to hear the stories of his photography and exhibition in different versions!

Thank you, Bez, for the report, and, again, congrats, Dave!
Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: Erik Lund on January 14, 2019, 00:24:07
great story, thanks for sharing  :D
Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: Ann on January 14, 2019, 04:02:11
This is one of those times when I wish that I still lived on the east side of the Atlantic and could get to Stirling to see David's  great photographs first hand!

Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: David Paterson on January 14, 2019, 19:13:07
You are all - especially Bez - far, far too kind - I'm embarrassed. I don't know what to say, but thank you all, especially Bez.
Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 14, 2019, 19:21:52
You richly deserve the praise you are getting ....
Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: Jan Anne on January 14, 2019, 20:17:20
Just take it all in Dave :)

And yes I can confirm that Daves images look even better in print, was lucky enough to attend a few private exhibitions when visiting Killin.
Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: rosko on January 15, 2019, 22:45:11
A great homage for a great photographer !

Thanks Bez !

Really shame it is so far, I have rarely attended a photo-exhibition, and never one of a photographer I know. :'(

Congrats to Dave. ;)
Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: John Geerts on January 16, 2019, 17:18:58
Great story and portrait, Bez !!

Good luck with the exposition, David.
Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: BEZ on January 16, 2019, 18:26:06
Love to Frank, and thank you to everyone commenting on this post....   John thanks for noticing my snapshot portrait  :)

It is great that David joined the thread, and he may want to confirm the exhibition is now finished runs until February 15th. Those of you who cannot make it to the exhibition, should PM David to purchase a copy of his wonderful book (see image above). I promise, you will be glad you did!


Cheers
Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: Wannabebetter on January 17, 2019, 20:25:43
Will be on my, exceedingly, short-list of deservedly so must-have photo books. Well done, Mr. Paterson!
Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: David Paterson on January 17, 2019, 23:23:53
I think I'll have to install Bez as my agent.   8) 8) 8)

But one small correction - the full-scale exhibition "as is" runs until 25th January, after which a smaller version stays on view until Feb. 15th. So if anyone happens to be in Scotland between now and 15 Feb, it's The Stirling Smith Gallery, Dunbarton Road, Stirling.
Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: BEZ on January 18, 2019, 02:05:34
But one small correction - the full-scale exhibition "as is" runs until 25th January, after which a smaller version stays on view until Feb. 15th. So if anyone happens to be in Scotland between now and 15 Feb, it's The Stirling Smith Gallery, Dunbarton Road, Stirling.

I must of seen 15th of February and somehow read it as 15th of January instead???   I am tempted to lie and say it was a cunning marketing ploy to create urgency!  ;D
Title: Re: David Paterson my hero!
Post by: Mongo on January 20, 2019, 02:17:12
retired but deservedly, still " da man".