I've started a new blog directed toward newspaper photojournalists who are interested in shooting panorama.
Head on over there and take a look: The Panoramist
I may or may not keep this blog in its current form. Stay tuned!

An artist's space

August 5, 2007

Meredith's second-floor studio space in the bell tower at the McColl. Windows provide some early morning light for her macrophotography.

Meredith's site
McColl Center for Visual Art website

McColl Center for Visual Art Affiliate Artists

August 11, 2007

Meredith's companions in Art at the McColl Center gathered for a group panoramic portrait. From left: Ginny Boyd; Eric Anderson; Julie Benda; Mary Draper; Ashley Lathe; Meredith Hebden; Jan Bode Smiley; Anatoly Tsiris.

FULLSCREEN pano
McColl Center for Visual Art website
Meredith Hebden's website
Ashley Lathe's blog
Jan Smiley's blog posting
Anatoly Tisris on Artnet

Two weeks after knee replacement surgery

July 11, 2006

30 years ago, Gary tore up his right knee. In the past couple of years, it became obvious it had worn out, and was really slowing him down. He got it replaced on June 28, and is working on physical therapy. Meredith has been working hard taking care of him and keeping the household in order.

Documenting the Crystal Coast

April 11, 2006

Led by UNC-CH Assistant Professor Pat Davison, 16 photojournalism students and seven professional faculty spent five days documenting stories along North Carolina's Crystal Coast. The workshop, third in an annual series, was based in Emerald Isle, NC, where this photo was taken after the workshop's final critique session.
This year's work will be posted shortly at the CPJW website (see below).
Full-screen panorama
2005 CPJW2 workshop website

Gathering a crowd on Central Avenue

January 28, 2006

At Dim Sum, a Chinese restaurant on Central Avenue in Charlotte, the eve of the Chinese New Year is celebrated each year with fireworks, feasting and a special Lion Dance. This year, 4073 on the Chinese calendar, is the Year of The Dog.

According to kung fu master Rick Panico, whose students animated the lions, the dance brings prosperity to businesses in the New Year. The lions chase away evil spirits and bring good luck so people spend a lot of money in the business.

View panoramic and video on charlotte.com
Chinese New Year | University of Victoria
Chinese Calendar Information

'Eid Al-Adha prayers

January 10, 2006

While pilgrims in Mecca cast stones at pillars symbolizing Satan, Muslims in Charlotte celebrated the day of 'Eid Al-Adha, the day of sacrifice, and a festival day for those who do not perform Hajj, the journey to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. To begin the special day, about 3,000 of the followers of Mohammed gathered Tuesday morning at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart for special prayer service. Today, fasting is prohibited, and a celebration glorifying Allah are the rule of the day. Children are traditionally given treats and balloons, to remind them this is a special day for Muslims.
Learn more about Islam
View pano and slide show on charlotte.com