11.2.13
10.2.13
fringe world 2013 (2)
I am enjoying the pink theme that I've noticed around this year. And yes, some of those photos are taken on a roof top which if you know me, or have been reading here for a while, you'll think is surprising because I am scared of heights. I'd always avoided going to the roof top movies but when I was rostered on to go there for Fringe World I though I would give it a try... and it wasn't too bad! Some lovely friends came and repeatedly said "you'll be fine", which helped.
Unfortunately, getting better at coping with your phobias is one of those things that only happens if you actually do the thing that scares you, which is a horrible thing to have to do. But the good news is it can work. You might not suddenly wake up and not be afraid at all of clowns or small spaces or whatever it is, but you can kind of teach yourself how not to have a nervous breakdown when confronted by them. And I just realized after I typed out those examples, if you are afraid of heights and clowns and small spaces then you should not go to a rooftop circus accessible by an elevator because that would be way too much to handle. Baby steps people. Baby steps.
In talking about my fear of heights with people over the years I've also learned that people are afraid of some really weird things, and no-one's phobias ever make sense to anyone else. So it's a waste of time being embarrassed about having a phobia because everyone has something weird lurking in their brain space, way weirder than you can imagine. If you have a phobia - hang in there, you'll be fine, eventually. And that is the end of my advice for the day.
Unfortunately, getting better at coping with your phobias is one of those things that only happens if you actually do the thing that scares you, which is a horrible thing to have to do. But the good news is it can work. You might not suddenly wake up and not be afraid at all of clowns or small spaces or whatever it is, but you can kind of teach yourself how not to have a nervous breakdown when confronted by them. And I just realized after I typed out those examples, if you are afraid of heights and clowns and small spaces then you should not go to a rooftop circus accessible by an elevator because that would be way too much to handle. Baby steps people. Baby steps.
In talking about my fear of heights with people over the years I've also learned that people are afraid of some really weird things, and no-one's phobias ever make sense to anyone else. So it's a waste of time being embarrassed about having a phobia because everyone has something weird lurking in their brain space, way weirder than you can imagine. If you have a phobia - hang in there, you'll be fine, eventually. And that is the end of my advice for the day.
9.2.13
fringe world 2013 (1)
Hi! This year I volunteered to take photos for Fringe World, and have a look at the awesome stuff I have seen already! I got to photograph some of my favourite acts, namely Barry Morgan, and the Wau Wau Sisters, and got to discover some new ones like the Lunar Circus, and the ladies from Sugar Blue Burlesque. So far some of my photos have gone up on the Fringe World facebook page, and you may have even seen one of the Wau Wau Sisters in the West Australian. I adore people who make a living out of making other people laugh, and I can't help but smile to look back on these pics and remember how much fun it looked like they were having, and how much the audience were enjoying themselves. So, thank you for the fun Fringe performers. You guys are ace.
H.
p.s. more photos to come, but in the meantime you can also see some on The Colour H's facebook page or instagram.
H.
p.s. more photos to come, but in the meantime you can also see some on The Colour H's facebook page or instagram.
5.11.12
perth arena (1)
Hi,
It's nice to be pleasantly surprised, I think. And I have to say that is what I was about the Perth Arena. I went along to see inside it for the first time as part of Open House Perth and, having not thought much of the design when it was on paper, I actually really liked this building.
Having been immensely sceptical at first, as it took shape I grew to like the way it sits in the landscape and how when you see it from the freeway, or Roe Street it seems to be just the right size and scale. And I liked when I got up close how it reflects the sky and the scenery around it. Inside it feels distinctly futuristic - I overheard one little kid say "it's like a building from 2020!" - and while that kind of jumbled my mind a little bit and freaked me out, it was in a good way.
If you haven't heard about it, the "Pineapple" sculpture out the front alters its shape by moving its little triangle-flaps, which I found to be both disturbing and exciting. Maybe I don't get out enough. I just felt like when I stood near it , some kind of robot was trying to talk to me or communicate, or at the least that it was watching me. And that is a good thing to feel from a sculpture, right? Rather than just walking on by? Anyway, thumbs up to the Arena, and thumbs up to the Open House crew, it was a really great event.
H.
25.9.12
The Colour H in Scoop magazine
Remember this opera poster from a while ago? Well some photos from that shoot are appearing in the current edition of Scoop magazine. After selling out in Perth in May, the Opera Box team are taking the show on the road to Albany. If you are down that way, definitely check them out.
24.9.12
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