PHOTOGRAPY EXHIBIT 
    The Gallery in the Round
    1015 North Hyland Avenue
    Ames, Iowa 50014

    August 23 through October 11, 1997
    Photographer: Sam Wormley
    37 B/W Prints
    
 
  EXHIBIT REVIEW
   by George Christensen, Ames Photographer, 
   Arts DIALOGUE, Sept/Oct 1997 
   review.txt
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  ARTIST'S STATEMENT:

    I bought a camera in the spring of 1977 in
    anticipation of using it to document a bicycle trip
    from Missoula, Montana to Pueblo, Colorado (about 1200
    miles). Canon had just introduced the AE-1, reviews
    were good, and I bought one with two lenses.

    For me, reading is an excellent way to learn. I
    learned what I know about photography by reading--the
    technical camera and darkroom techniques, the science
    of perception, the effect of framing, other artwork.
    And, of course one learns by doing. A photographic
    experiment is worth a thousand expert opinions.

    I decided to take myself seriously as a photographer a
    little more than ten years ago--the goal being to
    create images that could hang in art galleries. I have
    also been "pushed" by the needs of Co'Motion Dance
    Theater, ISU Dance and Music Departments, and recently
    the Central Iowa Symphony.

    Now the goal is to capture with a camera the emotion
    that Rodin could create in the way light plays on the
    surfaces of his sculpture. If you have never seen an
    exhibit of Rodin sculpture--do so". 
                                            - Sam Wormley



  
  Abram Siemsen - I had asked my nephew, Abram, something
  about the sky, and captured his contemplation of my
  question. He has now graduated from college and has
  been working for several years in computer graphics.He
  still enjoys a thought provoking question.





  
  Batista Simpson at Big Table Books--An open house for 
  investors. By using the 80-200F4L lens at the 200 mm
  focal length, I can often candidly capture people being
  themselves. The photograph is often spoiled when the
  subject is conscious of the photographer. People knew I
  was roaming around with a camera, but I tried to stay
  unobtrusive to get my images.




  
  Bill Boon playing the roll "Lord Chamberlain" telling a
  tale to Joan Rost at the Iowa State University Music
  and Dance Departments' Madrigal Dinners. It is always a
  challenge to capture the spirit of the Madrigal Dinners
  candidly and without flash in candle-light. 




  
  These youngsters are rehearsing for the Children's Dance 
  Theater production in ISU's PEB. The photos were intended
  for publicity. I have always disliked the images created
  by on-camera flash. Because lighting was marginal and I
  knew I would be dealing with subjects in motion, I chose
  to use fast film. Kodak's TMZ P-3200 was developed with
  photojournalist in mind--fine for newsprint, and is not
  as well suited for fine art photography. I have since
  learned that the grain is significantly reduced by
  developing TMZ P-3200 in straight D-76 at a longer
  developing time.




  
  Debi Fredrickson, Rippey, Iowa -- I said it was a look
  of confusion. She said it was the look of determination.
  I think this image belongs on the cover of a book! A
  couple of days ago I overheard a 10-ish year old girl
  telling her dad that she really liked that picture!




  
  Edward Carbrey - Cello, Central Iowa Symphony, Ames City 
  Auditorium. Ed is playing the famous Chinese piece
  "Tu-ning" with passion.




  
  Youngsters rehearsing for the Children's Dance Theater
  production in ISU's PEB.




  
  Laurie Hoifeldt (Musilek at the time) at the Iowa State
  University Music and Dance Departments' Madrigal
  Dinners. It is always a challenge to capture the spirit
  of the Madrigal Dinners candidly and without flash in
  candle light.




  
  Valerie Williams - Torso Study




  
  Two wenches doing their thing at the Iowa State
  University Music and Dance Departments' Madrigal
  Dinners. It is always a challenge to capture the spirit
  of the Madrigal Dinners candidly and without flash in
  candle light. 




  
  Inside a Kiva built about 1270 AD by the Anasazi at
  Mesa Verde, Colorado. The only light source was the
  small rectangular hole that I could barely squeeze
  through with a camera bag. I was able to brace myself
  against the wall to get this one second exposure. The
  24F2.8 lens gives the impression of a larger space--it
  was quite small.




  © Copyright 1997, 2009 - Samuel J. Wormley,
  All rights reserved.

 
  
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