Don in a DayOn 12th May the river Don will be the focus of an exciting and unique project that may even have the potential to be entered into the Guinness Book of Records.
Stationed along different stretches of the river, a group of enthusiastic photographers, professionals and amateurs alike, will be capturing the 82 mile long Don and its nearby communities from source to sea.
The idea behind this project is to raise the profile of the Don and celebrate its diversity, rich environment and history, and the people who work and live in harmony with its landscape.
Nothing like this has ever been attempted before. The photos from the day, at least one per mile, will be showcased on 31 May in a widescreen HDTV multi-media presentation at the launch of the Aberdeen 2017 exhibition in Belmont Street, alongside a printed photo exhibition.
Lesley Cruickshank, who started the ‘Don Diversity Collective’ in February 2013, is very excited at the prospect of this one day event. “The River Don is well loved by many but seen by few. We plan to change this. Long term we are planning more exhibitions in Donside, and have already secured spaces in addition to Belmont Street. We also would like to work with communities and businesses to help raise the Don’s profile.”
Lesley is delighted to have secured the partnership of the Don Trust and Don District Salmon Fisheries Board. Jim Kerr, superintendent says this about the project “We think this is a very exciting project that we are delighted to be involved with. This project is highlighting the work of the Trust and Board’s conservation and habitat improvement work and actively contributing to raising the profile this hidden gem. It’s great to see such an enthusiastic group who are passionate about the river and we wish them every success in achieving their goals.”
The Donside Diversity Collective is inviting Donside residents to join this project. What matters most is your personal view not the technical equipment; mobile phones are just as welcome as DSlr’s. All participating photographers will be credited for their work. The group is also looking for auditory artists who would be able to supply material for a unique background soundtrack, featuring the sounds, music and poetry of the DonValley.
For further details or to join the group, visit their Facebook page ‘Don diversity collective’ or alternatively contact the group coordinator Lesley Cruickshank via dondiversity@gmail.com
See poster here
http://www.riverdon.org.uk/pdf/DonDiversity/DonDiPoster.pdf
