Hong Kong Impressions

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One Love, One Observation, One Interest, One Photography Lesson, One Panasonic GF1, One Goodbye, One Flight, One Day on Hong Kong Island, One Fast Learner! -JH (Photos :: Amanda-Stella Birkenholz)


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A present for Phoebe

Last minute late night illustrations, influenced by some cross processed gold from my Rollei B35.
Put it on a canvas lovely cousin and leave it on your overpriced London walls. I'll be checking when i get there!!



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"___" @ SO N SO

FROM THE BIG WIGS THEMSELVES...

Hello.

We are having a final film screening of “___”

"___" is a surf film experiment. Fill in the "___" for yourself.

If your willing, "___" is this Fri Dec 4th (7pm) at the new So ‘n’ So
Gallery (2/17 Banksia Drv, Byron Industrial).

Bring a blue note, which includes drinks and live music by “Glass Towers”.

It might be fun.

Cheer cheer,
Johnny and Matty

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Stanton Warriors hit Byron with Against the Grain.

The Breakbeat heavyweights; Stanton Warriors helped wear down the floorboards at the Northern on November 26... see more

Movement of JAH People

I'm watching the sweat shine on Al Anderson's arms as he plays guitar. He moves fingers over frets as naturally as breathing. Vocalist Erica Newell is delivering a soft Redemption Song... Read More

A day with Ms Ireland

With one glance, you know for sure, this woman has lived. Her eyes tell stories; they welcome you in whilst at the same time saying ‘back the fuck down’. These people are my favourite, they come complete with intrigue and feed you just enough to make you want more. A feeling of warmth and effortless wisdom echoes in her twisted words, making you smile and question life as you know it. With a smile that reaches from one end of the room to the next you know the woman was meant to sing. And blessed we are for she has a voice that will infect your membranes and make you want to find your own.





It was a rainy day, back in early October when she invited me to her home to drink endless cups of chai and create some photographs to promote her upcoming gigs. If you cross this woman in your journeys you are bound to laugh or cry, go check her out at the Mullum Music Festival this weekend or take a peek on here.

Rock out.
-J.P

Lesbians on the Loose

Lesbians on the Loose: As I turn the pages of the latest issue of LOTL, I am confronted with such stories titled 'Lesbian is the new straight' and 'Bitches and Twits'. Suddenly I become somewhat adsorbed in the world of Lesbian style and culture. Full of interesting articles, reviews and photos. Dare I say, relative to my non-bi nor curious self.

On page 41, I find my favourite story 'Designer Vagina'. Writer Clare Edmonson describes the recent nip & tuck trend on the... fanny, gash, lady garden, pussy, vag or love box. It reminds me of a conversation I had last week with my German girlfriend, that there really is no polite or sexy way of describing lady parts without sounding crass or somewhat immature. Or as Clare writes, 'sounding like a brazened whore or a five year old confused about the birds and the bees'.

However... The photo shoot: On the infamous Byron train tracks, just east of the infamous (although rumored) Byron homeless commune we park Jess's infamous 1966 Shelby Mustang. Jess Bowen Settled in Byron in 2001 after achieving a very long list of things, including work with Vidal Sassoon in London and Toni & Guy in Sydney. She now runs a more personal experience at her very own Mudhoney boutique hair salon, you can find out more about the lovely Jess Bowen here. The second model for the shoot was little miss photogenic. Shaney Simpson. Another shoot to add to her steadily growing portfolio. The colourful Location, vintage costume, vibrant make up, very cool props and blue sky made for a pleasant trouble free day. Thumbs up to Flic Henderson for the enthusiasm and pointing out the exposed nipples -JH



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Petrolheads

Imagine having to clean the dust of your 5k lens 7 times daily whilst trying to get that perfect angle of 5 times world champ Sebastian Loeb, ex Olympic gymnast who states on his personal website his favourite food is 'the rib of beef', and favourite drink; 'the wine'. Take note budding rally hooligans.

Seeing the media crew dodge flying European cars and big brown rocks made me glad i was perched on the upside of this hairpin left.



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An ode to memories...

I often wonder what happened to my memory. Have all those years of synthetic love and endless parties robbed me of any first hand recollection of my life? Are my only memories reflections of the dodgy black and white disposables or the pixelated juxtapositions poised on facebook pages; heightened moments often fabricated for the pleasure of the camera. Even besides those deborturous evenings my memories of growing up seemed like spinifex in the desert. But recently I rejoiced, for they are still there, buried discretely in the layers of distractive dialogue. Solitude has allowed them to rise again, vivid and wild, full of colour and injected with laughter. Random and without warning they grace my days in this foreign land, I'm so happy for what has been and for the mystery of what is to come.

And for all those times that seem forgotten, hail to the photograph.


:: J.P

Bangalow Glo

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Skirts of tule and delicate jewels laid their flavour on our day as we pottered labourously in the humble land that is Debbie's backyard. Fashion designer and collectorof wonderous treasures, our backdop became enriched by eighteen drying bra's, childrens toys, a chandalier and a .22 rifle.

Touched by the magical and very crafty hands of Andrea from Glo Hair Salon our two beautifuls ladies, Estelle Clapham and Kate Newton, giggled frequently as their hair became birds nests and their eyes were painted electric blue.



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Our backyard babes were elevated to elegant garden princesses adorned
with the unique and stunningly crafted Jewels by Jacqueline.

We blessed folks at Byron Bay Live seized the day and captured some goodies for your enjoyment. A big thankyou to all the beautiful femmes involved.



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