Andrew Macpherson Photography and Time Travel

Please do not adjust your screens.  If you think that you have seen images like this released on the internet in 2010 then you are correct.  If you can see some startling alterations then you are further correct.  Links below will guide you to the initial photographic and written output.  If any other reasoning than time travel erupts to explain away these pictures then please dismiss it.  Just recently Andrew and I took a trip to Featherstone Castle and recreated some of the poses from 2010.  We used projected images to fix the positions but without patience, poise and balance our efforts would have failed in comparison to the success we have to show you here. 

It is just possible that my claims in the paragraph above are as fantastic as Andrew’s persona and I hope as well spun as his outfits.  As a storyteller and raconteur he is able to weave wonderful creations with words.  As a natural showman and bon vivant he makes entertainment in his world wherever he wishes to shine.  Taking these photographs was a true pleasure.  Andrew stepped into the studio space set up in the castle and performed for the lens.  He was a willing subject who performed rather than posed and took on any role to suit the request made of him.

These photographs were taken using two studio flash units. One was reflected on a silver brolly and the other was reflected on and through a translucent white brolly. The two light sources were set to gently overpower the ambient room lighting and to generate a crisp but warm light. I hope that the rich tones come through and help to show Andrew Macpherson’s finery in a fitting a light? These poses were set to the most amusing banter and I am pleased if the joy of taking these pictures comes through to you in the images presented here.

2014 Andrew Macpherson Master of Ceremonies

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Andrew Macpherson further info

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Andrew Macpherson Blue Room Studios Gnosis 2010

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2010 Article on Blogger

http://phhsykes.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/andrew-macpherson-blue-room-studios.html

Andrew Macpherson Photography and Time Travel (2014)

http://phhsykes.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/andrew-macpherson-photography-and-time.html

Photographs ©2010 PHH Sykes

Text ©2010 & ©2014 PHH Sykes

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Fancies

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Billy Watson and Faustus and Mephistopheles at The Lawnmarket

Throughout August the whole world is reflected in some format in Edinburgh during the festival. It is no surprise then to find Faustus and Mephistopheles parading over The Lawnmarket to advertise their show all along the Royal Mile. With a trembling flash the devil in all his finery is set out and within the world in a single exposure.  It is quite strange how we enjoy portraying evil with such allure.  The devil is said to have the best tunes and he seemingly dresses sharply and I believe steals all the best lines out of any script.

Fortunately for me and Billy the devil’s ministers were very approachable for a photograph or two.  The devil takes the hind most or so it said.  We put our best feet forward and hoofed it over to Mephistopheles for a quick photo opportunity.  On this occasion we seem to have got away with our souls and some good, or is that ‘wicked’ pictures?

Billy Watson and Faustus and Mephistopheles at The Lawnmarket

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Faustus and Mephistopheles at The Lawnmarket

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Billy Watson

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Photographs ©2013 PHH Sykes

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Pink Floyd The Wall Ant Art at The Monkey Thurgoland

The Pink Floyd wall inside the Monkey Thurgoland is Anthony’s tribute to the band that has fuelled his life with so many visions.  The internal chalk work has now been featured twice on different walls.  It sets off several conversations and brings many memories to life.  From just a few key words imaginations are set in motion.  The brick structure featured as Car Park Art has unfortunately been vandalised.  The broken bricks still mark the act carried out by those who chose destruction over creation.  Some of the external exhibits have been stolen as well as damaged.  The chalk has been revived inside and the external structure may yet rise again.  From the ruins left after destruction there is always a new construction available.

The premiere exhibition at The Monkey Gallery opens on Sunday 22 September 2013.  The gallery is open from 1pm til 6pm.  There is a live installation performance from 2pm to 6pm.  There will be more information soon on www.mmant.co.uk

Anthony has been appearing in Boomtown on BBC3 in 2013.

Photographs ©2013 PHH Sykes

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