Thousands strip for nude Spencer Tunick photo in Sydney

NY Daily News - About 5,200 naked people embraced each other on the steps of Sydney's iconic Opera House on Monday for a photo shoot by Spencer Tunick.

Tunick, who is known for his nude group photos in public spaces, posed participants for more than an hour in a variety of positions.

"It was difficult to get the straight participants to embrace the gay participants and vice versa," Tunick said. "So I was very happy that that last set up finally got done and everyone came together (in a) united, friendly kiss, a loving kiss in front of this great structure."

Nineteen-year-old student Art Rush said he was thrilled to participate.

"I'll never get a chance to do this again; it's not worth being inhibited," Rush said. "It doesn't feel sexual, it just feels tribal, a gathering of humanity."

Tunick has made a name for himself with his works featuring hundreds of naked people at unusual venues.

Tunick, who is shy and adheres to mostly black dress, prefers to be called an artist, not a photographer and refers to his work as installations.

View the video: http://www.smh.com.au/national/thousands-strip-for-nude-spencer-tunick-photo-in-sydney-20100301-pbnm.html

Hawaii Pacific News Logo

The two school colors ie Columbia Blue and Kelly Green, shows the heritage, while the new Turquoise color is a marriage of the two school colors which symbolizes unity and fluidity at the same time.

The stylized 3 (radio) waves are both reminiscent of the 3 tear drop yin-yang school logo as well as familiar icons of Hawaii - waves, Diamond Head, sails; and they are in constant motion, forever working, spinning, never static.

Motto:

"Learn the Power of defining your Thinking, accurately Expressing it, and Understanding the World around you through Hawaii Pacific News".

HPN Logo was created by Mike Ang & Justin Ornellas in 2009.

Environmental Portraits For A Cause - The Hawaii Family Portraits Exhibition

HB444 – Family Portraits Exhibition

I have always created photographs with a purpose. However, none provided me the opportunity to see the reactions of my viewers in such a way as the Hawaii Family Portraits Exhibition did. I saw tears, happiness, and joy, as they read the stories that accompanied each photo. Together, the text and photographs formed a powerful medium that carried a special message.

The sole purpose of this photography project was to introduce members of the Hawaii community to others who live in the same community but may have a different opinion about love and life. My photographs carry the primary message: “New Perspectives, Traditional Values” for the Equality Hawaii Foundation; a GLBT organization supporting the HB444 bill for civil union in Hawaii.

The photographs were all in monotone for simplicity and purity of its message. Colors can distract, detract, and ethnic differences be heightened.

This exhibition accomplished several firsts for me. It was the first time I was photographing portraits of same sex families in Hawaii. It hung for two weeks at the Hawaii State Capitol building. It was my first solo exhibition at the Honolulu Design Center. The photographs are currently on display at Borders, Victoria Ward for the month of Feb, 2010.

If I may quote from the Equality Hawaii media promo:

“Family. Redefined.

The term family takes on new meaning as Equality Hawaii Foundation moves its traveling exhibition Hawaii Family Portraits to Borders at Ward Center for the month of February.

Showcasing nearly 20 families, the stories captured through the lens of photographer Mike Ang take viewers on a journey ... sharing joys, tears, triumphs and tragedy with GLBT parents with children, parents with GLBT children, GLBT couples and extended ohana.

Although very different in their composition and experiences, they are bound by a common thread ... a unifying sense of love, devotion and commitment that conquers all challenges.”

The photographs made news on KGMB Sunrise, KHNL News 8, Star Bulletin, Honolulu Advertiser, HPU Kalamalama paper.

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Day 1 - My first day as a blogger

Well, I guess I should introduce myself now that I've decided to pen my thoughts to the world. You can call me Mike and I've discovered two things in life which are therapeutic to me. The first is photography and the second is being a sound studio. I get such a rush doing both (not at the same time, it will be an over dose!)

I'm going to keep this a photography blog site since I don't get to go into a recording studio these days for lack of opportunities (hint, hint!).

I shot film during my unversity days but I need instant gratification, too! So when digital came along, I paid $500 for a 1.3 mp Kodak camera in 1999, I know, crazy! Since then, I've gone through quite a few digital cameras and I shoot primarily with Canon equipment now.

I did pick up the world's smallest DSLR, an Olympus e-420 in Jun this year. I chose it for the smaller size. It is quite a capable little guy and I'm very happy with it. It has replaced all my point and shoots cameras and is now my go everywhere travel camera.

I've been waiting for the new Olympus Pen and would have bought it if it had three things: A much higher resolution LCD screen, an AF illuminator (since there's no build in flash), and more lenses. The answer to all three is quite simply to wait for the next few replacements. In the meantime I picked the e-420 kit for a mere $320 brand new! I added the 25mm f2.8 pancake without much hesitation.

So what should I do with my drawer full of point and shoots? There's the Minolta, Panasonic, Sony, Nikon, and Canon. Cameras don't have resale value, and that's a sad fact. I've sold a bunch on craigslist through the years but I've kept the Pana FZ5 for its reach and compactness, Canon 850is for the video capabilities, Minolta DimageX because no body wants it anymore, and the Nikons for the same reason.

I wonder what do others do with their unwanted, unused, but still in great working condition Point and Shoot cameras?