Matt hasn’t shot alot of film lately, but still wanted to participate in this loop of the folio. Since members of Folio B haven’t seen any of his images, I suggested that I be allowed to pick out four slides from his past body of work for submission to the Folio. He agreed and asked me to curate. My image descriptions will also serve as my comments. Matt usually shoots with Fuji Provia 100F film (not for “Ferry Dock” of course), and a Sputnik. He has also owned two incarnations of the TL-120 – a TL-120-1, and a TL-120-55. As these selections span seven years, I’m not sure which camera or film was used for each one.
“Albion Falls” – captured in Hamilton, Ontario, Summer 2004 – I selected this shot for its composition, varied lighting, depth and detail. That particular area of Hamilton / Ancaster is home to a great number of waterfalls. Matt has captured a lovely rendering of one of them.
“Pretty Women” – Misha, Sandra and Kim, in Matt’s backyard, 2009 – I selected this image simply because I think it’s a great portrait. You can invent your own back stories for the expressions on the women’s faces. Thought went into the stereo composition – there are foreground elements, the main subjects, and a slightly soft background which serves to highlight the main subjects.
“Lake Huron” – captured in Pinery Provincial Park, 2010 – As you may know, it’s not easily to properly expose snow. Especially when it’s 30 below, ho ho ho. I like the repeating hilly motif from foreground to mid-shore.
“Self Titled (Ferry Dock)” – captured in Vancouver’s Ferry Market 2011 – I selected this image for the wonderful use of the dr5 process, the composition, subject matter and the sharpness of detail.
Matt died of cancer October 1, 2016. His generosity and support for his friends will be missed. [JRT October 3, 2016]