SLIDE EXHIBITION
About 500 slides from 28 countries, including New Zealand, were shown at the First Christchurch International Colour Slide Exhibition at the James Hay Theatre last evening. The largest number of entries came from photographers in New Zealand and the United States. Between one and four slides from each entrant m the exhibition were accepted by the selection panel, which comprised Messrs F. L. Casbolt, D. Hearn, and F. Reavey. Subjects in the exhibition included nude studies, portraits, animals, birds and insects. landscapes, seascapes, and still life studies, a well
as many unusual impact photographs using lines and contrasts from nature, cities, and people. The exhibition was opened by Mr R. L. Scott, chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, who said that the 1974 Games in Christchurch should provide an opportunity for the Christchurch Photographic Society to hold some competition or event. Mr G. R. Breach, director of the exhibition committee, told the audience that the entries would show that New Zealand photographers were in world class. The slide exhibition will conclude this evening.
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Press, Volume CXII, Issue 33067, 7 November 1972, Page 20
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