Monday, May 30, 2011

South China Morning Post – Hong Kong - Tuesday, November 21, 1950

Photographic Society’s Int’l Salon
Opened By Governor


The Governor Sir Alexander Grantham was interested to many of the fine photographs hung in this year’s International Salon, which he opened yesterday. Mr. Francis Wu is seen explaining a few points to His Excellency


The Excellency the Governor, Sir Alexander Grantham, officially opened the Fifth International Salon of Photography yesterday.

Lady Grantham accompanied the Governor. Mr. Francis Wu, Ernest To and Mr. David Cohen, representing the Society’s Council, met them at the entrance to St. John’s Cathedral Hall.

The Governor made a through inspection of the photographs on view, numbering 150. He toured the hall in the company of Mr. and Mrs. Wu and later had tea at the official table.

Sir Alexandria and Lady Grantham remained on the premises nearly an hour. They both commented that this was the finest collection of photographs displayed in the international salons held thus far.

The pictures are open to public view from today, and will be hung until November 25. Nineteen countries are represented in this year’s Salon, and I understand that from the salon chairman that the judges had a difficult time selecting the entries and the winners.
Francis Wu was also one of the salon judges.

On the invitational Panel this year are prints submitted by the five salon judges. Mr. Wu displays three portraits finished with the usual expert craftsmanship.

Idling By The Swing By Francis Wu



























                                           

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Lincoln State Journal – Nebraska – June 22, 1949

One-Man Show
Francis Wu

A Village Belle By Francis Wu

The unique photography of Mr. Francis Wu will be exhibited at the Miller & Paine auditorium from Thursday, June 23 through June 30.

The Lincoln Camera Club sponsors this exhibition.

Francis C.K. Wu FPSA of Hong Kong China is one of the world’s truly famous photographers. Included in this exhibition at Miller’s is the unique study of a coolie enjoying a cigarette; the title is “Old Butt Delicious” and brought to Mr. Wu the grand prize in the Amsterdam (Netherlands) 8th International Salon. This traveling Salon is arranged through the Photographic Society of America.

Old Butt Delicious By Francis Wu

Monday, May 23, 2011

41st National Orange Show – San Bernardino, California – 1956


This International Exhibition of Photography is being held in San Bernardino, California in 1956. The city of San Bernardino occupies much of the San Bernardino Valley. It is one of the oldest communities in the State of California and it is the 18th largest city in California.

Francis Wu, FPSA, FRPS of Hong Kong has 4 prints in this exhibition:

188    Smiling Indian
189    Net Mending
190    The Clam Catcher
191    Peace On Earth

The Clam Catcher By FrancisWu