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THE ROTATION

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STIJN BENOOT

LUKE PATTON

ANGELA FOUQUETTE

NICK POMEROY

ROBERT PAYTON

NAOMI ROE

ARTUR VETKAS

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At the beginning, we weren’t sure how long the project would run.

Formed in a transitional period, it held our group together.

Time came and went, the project ticked over... BOOM life hit us. Many

were moving to new chapters. It saddens me to say, this is it. We

will still be around in some aspect, 13 months on (unlucky you cry) The

Rotation has flown the nest.

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For bringing us all together.

The motley crew.

The finest of brothers.For continued support and education.There from the start. One of the good guys.The brother in design arms.The founding father.

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For the final time, The Rotation.

HORNIEST-CRANBERRIES

THIS IS MY FAVOURITE ANAGRAM

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THEEDITOR’SFAVOURITES

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STIJNBENOOT

The shift from dark to light in Stijn’s photograph draws you into the frame. It evokes a feeling of travel, of a journey, of redemption. The perfect arcs frame the stairway and prevent seeing what lies ahead. This unseen end allows the viewer to imagine their own setting and conclusion. What do you see at the top of the stairs?

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ETHANCOOPER

The success of this image owes itself to Ethan’s ability to find natural frames on location. This technique is evident throughout his photography and works particularly well here. The rustic colours, the billowing smoke and the composition all create an atmosphere of forgotten days.

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ANGELAFOUQUETTE

Angela has shown her ability to turn grime and machinery into beauty in the last issue of The Rotation. Here she has found beauty in clutter, debris and junk. The strong contrast and heavy vignetting focus the eye and the paint streaks on the wall conjure up questions of the room’s use.

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ADAMKOLFF

A lesson in leading lines. The fence and the pylons perfectly guide the eye to the mist and haze in the distance. The lack of pure white in the image creates a feeling of desolation and abandonment a theme reinforced by the lack of living civilisation.

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KEVINLAUGHLIN

One of the earliest photos of the favourites. Kevin uses bokeh to great effect in this photo of a car hood. The lighting is fantastic creating a glitzy final image exemplifying luxury and a sense of style.

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DUSTINMONTGOMERY

Symmetry oh sacred symmetry. What better frame than a... large metal frame. It keeps the eye in the center and the geometric patterns create many points of interest.

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LUKEPATTON

Luke’s use of colour is the defining characteristic of this photograph. The blues, greens and orange are a perfect cool palette for the foliage. The depth of field enhances the composition creating a soft pastel background.

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ROBERTPAYTON

Textures and fine details abound in this ethereal cobweb shot. The rock on the right adds a location to the image and the expert understanding of aperture keeps the eyes on the intricacies of a spider’s handiwork. The strong light source accentuates the fine lines.

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NICKPOMEROY

Movement is something I have always tried to capture in one way or another. This photograph is the best I’ve managed so far. The contrast between light and dark and the repeated archways create an interesting background while the half visible man adds focus and intrigue, at least I think so anyway.

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NAOMIR O EAnother lesson in leading lines causes the viewer to look straight into the image and question what is in the darkness at the end. The roof adds texture and the lights add brightness to an otherwise dark capture.

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ALECTHOMSON

Muted colours, patterned clothing, emotion and personality. Alec’s eye for detail is a fantastic quality, and the timing of this photograph shows that. This could have been just another photo of a girl, but to make the interaction between girl and water the focus is sublime. The hair covering the face makes the viewer imagine themselves in the situation.

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ARTURVETKAS

Arguably the best of The Rotation. Reminiscent of street photography legends (p.3), without the shadow this would still stand on its own two feet. With the shadow, it is an enviable piece of art. The relationship between light and dark is the most basic essence of photography and why so many fall in love with the medium.

THANKYOUFORFOLLOWING

OURJOURNEY

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DESIGNED

ANDEDITED

BY NICKPOMEROY

©THEROTATION

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