George Fellner regularly gives presentations and workshops for Connecticut camera clubs and numerous community groups. He has taught workshops on Photoshop workflow and other technical programs. George has also given annual presentations for the East Haddam Historical Society since 2004. As a past President/Program Director for the Connecticut Valley Camera Club, he was responsible for organizing programs and events. In addition, as an Architect and as the Co-Chairman of the American Institute of Architects, CT Chapter Committee on the Environment, George regularly gives presentations on architecture and sustainable design to both professional and community groups.
Architectural Photography
Concepts & Strategies
This program covers the essentials of architectural photography in terms of concepts and strategies. The subjects include equipment, camera settings, goals, building/site context, lighting, composition, people, culture, perspective, architectural elements and details, among other topics, as they relate to both interior and exterior architectural photography. In addition, playful juxtapositions are presented, revealing the potential for creative images. Furthermore, the multiple and integrated use of architectural photography for the design process and architectural practice as a whole are illustrated with actual projects. This program is for anyone who is interested in the built environment and in photographing the rich diversity that is inherent in architecture. As both an architect and a photographer, George Fellner provides his unique perspective on architectural photography, reviewing strategies, and sharing his personal experiences.
Green Homes Optimization
Diversity in Sustainable Strategies
The present mindset for Green Homes certainly raises questions of appropriateness and optimization in terms of sustainable strategies. This program reviews the realities of energy and climate as well as the criteria for a Green Home. Specific issues regarding site, water and energy use, air quality, and materials are addressed. In turn, the diversity of sustainable strategies are presented including envelope/insulation, natural daylighting, windows, appliances/fixtures, lighting types, recyclable/renewable materials, building re-use/additions, indoor air quality, construction waste, space and water heating, wood energy, passive solar, photovoltaics, wind, and a focus on geothermal systems. Numerous case studies help illustrate the implementation of concepts. This program concludes with a review of the environmental benefits of sustainable design.
Warneke Exhibit
A Visual Introspective
Heinz Warneke, the renowned sculptor from East Haddam, designed the stone sculpture which dresses the South Portal of the Washington National Cathedral. The actual plaster tympanum model of The Last Supper and the Road to Emmaus is now a permanent exhibit at the East Haddam Historical Society Museum. Warneke’s naturalist modeling technique with 19th century roots is coupled with his command of 20th century innovations in materials and fabrication methods. His skillful juxtaposition of human forms and faces, plant and animal life, along with architectural elements illustrates his mastery at revealing the essence of his subjects. This digital slide presentation attempts to reveal the complex subject material of Warneke’s art which is expressed through multiple levels of meaning that have the propensity to touch one’s soul. As a photographic journey, a detailed viewing of the Tympanum and other artworks is a study in expression, emotion, and significant understandings. In addition, the historical profile, personality, studio context, and a discussion of the art of Warneke is presented.
The Aesthetics of a Castle
The Architecture & Landscape of Gillette Castle
There is potential for the celebration of architecture and landscape, juxtaposed in terms of historical context. The goal is to discover multiple expressions representing the many faces, moods, and personalities of the world of Gillette Castle. Thus, a visual journey exploring form and light with the intent of creating evocative images can transform, transcend, communicate, and often surprise the observer. Indeed, the transformation of the familiar into the unique can be an enlightening as well as a rejuvenating experience. This photo-digital slide presentation serves as a vehicle for this visual journey.
Pastoral Images
This presentation represents a celebration of the idealized country life in terms of the visual environmental context that is inherently present in East Haddam, CT.
landscapes farms fields hills valleys lakes ponds streams rivers waterfalls plants flowers horses cows chickens barns silos greenhouses farmhouses machines tools ornaments signs
East Haddam Barns
A Pictorial Survey
The pastoral character of East Haddam is enhanced by a plethora of barn subject material. Using his camera and lenses, George Fellner searches for unique and stimulating representations of the built and natural environment, celebrating the history, architecture, and landscape of this quintessential Connecticut town. In this program, he reviews the basic history of barns, barn typology, and construction integrated with a series of visual case studies. The selected images portray a range of barn types, including old as well as recently constructed manifestations of the barn theme. The intent is to evoke an appreciation of the past and to realize the relevance of the past within the context of the present.
Geothermal Systems
An Alternative Strategy for Sustainability
This presentation describes the theory, fundamentals, and system variations of Geothermal Systems. In addition, the benefits dealing with design, economic, and environmental factors are presented. Photography is integrated to complement and illustrate the concepts and the message.
Presentations
Warneke Exhibit: A Visual Introspective; East Haddam, CT, Sept 2009
Architectural Photography: Concepts & Strategies; Deep River, CT, Aug 2009; Deep River, CT, March 2010; Madison, CT, May 2010
Green Homes Optimization: Diversity in Sustainable Strategies; East Haddam, CT, Feb 2009; Portland, CT, March 2009; New Haven, CT, Oct 2009; Waterbury, CT, March 2010
East Haddam Barns: A Pictorial Survey; East Haddam, CT, Oct 2008
Imaginary Realms: Macro-Photography of Stones and Crystals; Deep River, CT, March 2008; Waterford, CT, Oct 2008; Madison, CT, Oct 2009
Image Enhancement and Optimization: Photoshop Workflow; Deep River, CT, Jan 2008; New Haven, CT, Feb 2009; Deep River, CT, March 2009
Pastoral Images; East Haddam, CT, Sept 2007
The Aesthetics of a Castle: The Architecture and Landscape of Gillette Castle; East Haddam, CT, Sept 2006; New Haven, CT, Oct 2007; Wethersfield, CT, Nov 2007
Geothermal Systems: An Alternative Strategy for Sustainability; Milford, CT, Sept 2006; Cromwell, CT, March 2007; Cromwell, CT, May 2007; New Haven, CT, June 2007; Milford, CT, Oct 2007; Mystic, CT, Oct 2007; Old Lyme, CT, Oct 2007; Boston, MA, May 2008; Cromwell, CT, June 2009
Main Street, East Haddam: An Architectural Experience; East Haddam, CT, June 2005; Deep River, CT, Nov 2005
A Taste of Hungarian Architecture; New Haven, CT, Nov 2004
The Architecture of First Congregational Church; East Haddam, CT, May 2004
Connect Greenway; East Haddam, CT, Jan 1997
Connect Greenway; East Haddam, CT, Jan 1997 |
