XXXI Salon Internacional De Fotografia Artistica –Zaragoza – 1955

This 31st International Exhibition of Photography is being held in Zaragoza This is part of the National Fair and is held in October 1955. Zaragoza is also called Saragossa in English, is the capital of the Zaragoza Province and of the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. It is the culminant point in the valley of Ebro, Spain’s most water-bearing river, in an impressive landscape with picturesque villages and very old traditions and popular customs.

Francis Wu, FPSA, FRPS of Hong Kong has one print in this exhibition and the print “Symbol Of Peace” was also reproduced in the salon catalog.

Symbol Of Peace By Francis Wu

Photoart Magazine - March 16, 1962.

The Photoart Magazine is published in Hong Kong and it is the foremost photographic magazine in Hong Kong. Francis Wu is one of the Honorable Advisers of this magazine.

In this issue, Francis Wu’s print "The Day Is Done" was selected to be commented on by Tong Hoi, and it was published full page in this issue of the magazine

The Day Is Done By Francis Wu

The 17th International Photo Salon of Antwerpen - 1950

The 17th International Photo Salon of Antwerpen is sponsored by the The Fotografische Kring “Iris” in 1950. Antwerp is a city and municipality in Belgium and the capital of the Antwerp province in Flanders, one of Belgium three regions. Antwerp has long was an important city in the nations of the Benelux both economically and culturally. The city has one of the largest seaports in Europe.

Francis Wu, FPSA, FRPS of Hong Kong has 4 prints in this exhibition and his print “Memories” was also reproduced in the salon catalog.

122    China Girl
123    Poisons
124    An Old Master
125    Memory

Memory By Francis Wu

Focus Foto Salon – The Netherlands - 1951

The Focus Salon of International Photography is being held at the Arti Et Amicitae Museum in Spui, Amsterdam (The Netherlands). This exhibition has 300 prints from 26 countries and a collection of prints from The George Eastman-Museum. It was was held from 5-30 September. 1951

The Spui is a square in the center of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The Spui was originally a body of water that formed the southern limit of the city until the 1420’s, when the Singel canal was dug as an outer moat around the city. In 1882 the Spui was filled in and became the square that we know today.

Francis Wu, F.P.S.A., F.R.P.S., Hon. M.P.S., Hon. S.F.F., of Hong Kong has 3 prints in this exhibition, and his print “Blind Love” was  reproduced full page in the Salon Catalog. Francis Wu is also an Honorary Member of the Focus Salon.

98    Blind Love
99    A Maid In The Reading Chamber
100  Touches Of Sunlight

Blind Love By Francis Wu

The 22nd Midland Salon Of Photography – 1952

This International Salon of Photography is held at Coventry in the United Kingdom. The photos are being exhibited at the Herbert Art Gallery from August 30th to September 27, 1952. Sir Thomas Bodkin will open this exhibition

Coventry is a city and metropolitan borough in the country of West Midlands in England. Coventry is the 9th largest city in England and the 11th largest in the United Kingdom.

Francis Wu, F.R.S.A., F.R.P.S. of 2 Gloucester Arcade, Hong Kong has 3 prints in this exhibition and his print “Vanity was being reproduced full page in the salon catalog.

128    Vanity
129    A Maid In The Reading Chamber
149    An Old Fisherman

Vanity By Francis Wu

Amateur Photographer - Pictorial Analysis - 1954

The painter has a great advantage over the photographer in that he is contracting a  picture from scratch and can build up  and alter at will, but the photographer has to make a picture from it. What he sees on the screen will not necessarily look the same when reduced to monochrome .which is another reason for applying broad principles of construction as the basis of the picture, watch the next painter you see and you will observe that he sketches in charcoal the main lines of the composition before applying any color at all.

“Drifting In The Moonlight” by Francis Wu has a striking impact because it is unusual and original. Mr. Wu’s picture shows a very nice pattern and the moonlight quality is quite powerfully conveyed except perhaps to s photographic viewer who will probably realize that it is far from a “straight” photograph. Nerveless. It is very pleasing picture, which will bear looking at more than once, and which demonstrates that the photographic processes not quite so inflexible as it sometimes claimed and can be used to convey a strong impression of mood.

Drifting By The Moonlight By Francis Wu

So, while an appreciation of good composition should eventually come naturally and spontaneously, in the early stages a study o the accepted principles must be a great help, aided always by inspection of actual examples in the art gallery.

Amateur Photogspher was founded in 1884 in London.

Sociedade Fluminense De Fotografia International Exhibition – 1949

Francis Wu’s print “Poison” is being exhibited in this International Photography Exhibition in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil, and famous for its breathtaking landscape, its laid back beach culture and its annual carnival.

Poison By Francis Wu (Hong Kong, China)

The Second Annual Deep South Salon Of Photography – 1947

The Second Annual Deep South Salon Of Photography is held in Birmingham, Alabama from November 13 thru November 30, 1947. Birmingham was founded in 1871 just after the American Civil War.

Francis Wu of Hong Kong, China has 5 prints in this exhibition:

176    Little Innocence
177    Phooey (Award Print)
178    If I Were King
179    An Oriental Maiden
180    Lines Of Hardship

Phooey By Francis Wu (Award Print)

9th Annual Exhibition Of Marine Photography – International – 1956

This exhibition is under the joint sponsorship of The Mariners Museum and The James River Camera Club in Newport News, Virginia.

The prime interest of the exhibition of Marine Photography International is to encourage a greater interest in the creation of documentary and artistic maritime photographs. Judging from the entries submitted in the Ninth Annual event it is felt this aim have been achieved.

387 monochrome prints were submitted and 92 prints were accepted for hanging. Fifty of the accepted prints were selected to be shown in a special exhibition of marine photos at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC

The panel of judges consisted of Edward L. Bafford, FPSA, Captain Quentell Violett, USNR. and John Moll.

Francis Wu of Hong Kong has 3 prints in this exhibition and the print “Clam Catcher” was also shown at the Smithsonian Institution.

The Clam Catcher
Fishing At Sunrise
Pond Fishing

The Clam Catcher By Francis Wu

Photograms Of The Year – 1940

Philosopher (Plate XIX) by Francis Wu

The individuality of the subject is an exceedingly pleasing bit of work and form. Here, the lines which times has drawn make the impression of character most impressive, and, if ever there were a real philosopher, surely this is he. It will be observed, no doubt, that a considerable measure of concentration upon that character has been achieved by the expedient of focusing upon the eyes and the genera plane of the face, the ears and background being subordinated by being thrown out of focus by different focusing. This, perhaps, is a property, which the lens shares with the eye – although its adoption is usually more or less unconscious – and the device is again employed.

The Philosopher by Francis Wu

Saturday Night Magazine – March 13, 1954

Saturday Night Magazine – March 13, 1954

Saturday Night Magazine is a British publication that started in 1887.
Photography At The International Salon – Clarity And Tranquility In Camera Studies:

The Two Princesses By Francis Wu

This delicate portraiture with its suggestion of studious repose comes from Hong Kong. The triangular composition, the beautiful detail of hands and dress, the framing of the figures by the drapery and furniture and the subtle candle lighting make this a satisfying study.

Two Princesses By Francis Wu