THROUGH THE HEADS to Balmoral, Sydney ‘delivered’!

Posted on March 7, 2016by Foreshore Flavour

Photo – Christopher Maait  – Paul Delprat referring to the chapter ‘Generations of Artists’ “this Golden thread of overlapping lives of informed and dedicated artistic scholarship” … referring to his great grandfather, Julian Ashton – Grand old man of Australian Art

The metaphor of ‘delivery’ was coined by Zena Shapter, Wonder woman, who cast herself in the role of the assisting midwife between the draft and the compiling of the final book. The last 6 months before meeting Zena could be likened to ‘Eternal Groundhog Day in the Wilderness’ as I struggled with the E-book technology etc.    Thanks to her expertise,  we finally made it.

There were many people to thank for their contributions, both artistically, with stories and insights and with their support.  And a special thanks now to John Young who is kindly helping with the next step of the journey ie getting the book out there.

It was a fun night at the Horizon Terrace at the RS Club,  introduced by Carolyn Corrigan, Mosman’s deputy mayor and followed by an amusing recount of childhood memories at Balmoral by David Boddam-Whetham.

Claire

MOSMAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Photography Field Trips                                    VIEWMAG.NET - 2015

Photo - Christopher Maait

Do you have a need to get out and explore? Take a look locally - at the Mosman area and its spectacular foreshores.
With the recently opened vista of military sites and fortifications, held for 100 years for the defence of Sydney Harbour, these foreshores are steeped in Sydney’s military and navigational heritage.  Bushland walking tracks provide opportunities to view major Sydney icons such at the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, or to simply absorb the natural environment.

If you have an interest in photography, Mosman Community College includes in its program each term a field trip - walking, talking and photographing along the bush track from Athol Wharf to Bradley’s Head. Here you can learn about your camera and take photos “in-the-field” while experiencing the bushland around Sydney Harbour.

Long-term photography tutor Christopher Maait conducts the one-day course. He knows the track well having collaborated with local resident Claire Mitchell to produce the book, ‘Mosman Meanders and foreshore flavours.

In over ten years teaching at the college Chris has conducted many photography fieldtrips around Mosman, but Bradley’s Head is always a favourite with his students. It has become an integral part to his regular Photography Classes. He says there is a real pleasure to walk so close to home and still feel as though we are far from anything. Nature abounds in floral and animal specimens, living
amongst the Eucalypt and Angophora stands along the way. It’s always amazing to find students who have lived in this part of Sydney much of their lives and have never been to Bradley’s Head!
This area is so close to the CBD and is renowned for its history and beauty.

Mosman Foreshores Photography Field Trip is only a small part of this extensive walking track, so should you be inspired to do more walking, with friends and family in tow, a copy of the book is
included as a keepsake or reference of your journey.

For booking information on the Mosman Foreshores Field Trip or
the book ‘Mosman Meanders and foreshore flavours’ visit the website www.mcc.nsw.edu.au