Our world

A peek through the lens

Note, then, the efforts of members of the Hawaii Photographic Society, who offer interesting, colorful, engaging takes on the world around us, in their 2004 photographic exhibit at the Canon Photo Gallery. Also note, however, that the show wraps up on Wednesday. Clear an hour early this week to enjoy this photographic exploration of the artistic impulse.

The Canon Photo Gallery is located at 210 Ward Avenue, suite 200. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. Call 522-5930.

Bonnie Lisa Pestana, an outdoor photographer for some 40 years, always travels with her camera in tow. Her "Russian Dolls" is a digital print.

The beautiful Japan sky is reflected in a pond at Tokyo's Nezu Gardens "on an autumn afternoon," says Chiye R. Wenkam, a Honolulu attorney who captured this reflective, romantic scene courtesy of nature.

Amateur photographer Stan Mishima enjoys shooting in black and white. In "Egg Sandwich, a silver gelatin archival print, Mishima displays the artistry of the black-and-white photograph.

Marine biologist Lytha Conquest combines her work with her love of photography in "Chambered Nautilus."

Speaking of romantic, Ceylon Canning proves she's got the eye for it in "Christmas, Tamarind Square," a print from a transparency.