Photographing since 1974, Cathy has performed her own darkroom responsibilities, including printing, developing, artistic editing and composition. Working exclusively in the medium of black and white, her efforts have achieved technical elegance demonstrating a true quality un-touched by the onset of the digital age. From 2001 on, Cathy has illustrated her mastery in Sepia thereby enhancing the historical quality of the finished product. Each ultimate piece is a true work of art, sometimes taking 30 hours to complete.
These prints are unique, hand-prepared and timeless. Her photographs of forgotten scenes and now historical memories depict life on the Earth's most spectacular, aesthetic and sacred terrain. All photographs produced in her inventory are hand-processed in a darkroom, hand-spotted and sepia-toned by individual effort. Her images are produced in the traditional concept and not digitally captured or enhanced. Completed photos are burned, dodged and printed on fiber based paper, (now approaching extinction), that demonstrates, (since 1977), years of devotion to her craft. Any Cathy Shine photograph will be an appreciated piece of art and an addition to one's legacy collection.
Cathy Shine images have been captured with a Nikon FE, (Tri-x-36), ASA 400, Mamiya C-330, (Tri-x-120), ASA 200-400, or Leica M4, (Tri-x-36), ASA 400.
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73After arriving from Tahiti, we stopped in Kaua'i to meet my parents. On a Sunday, they invited us to brunch at a Plantation house located at an old sugar plantation. We drove back into a wonderfull estate-like setting. These little girls were preparing for a Hula demonstration. Ironically, 23 years later, our Hawaiian granddaughter Kaiao, now dances in the Ho'ika in the Merrie Monarch. No. 073
74The oldest horse race in the world takes place at Piazza del Campo in Siena. The Piazza is filled with imported dirt for the 1 minute race. Tradition and history overtakes this beautiful village. 2 days before the Palio, I was moved by what appeared to be a grandma and her grandson. The sun was setting at that time and Siena is magical. No. 074
76At a curio shop in the Eternal City, this young boy seemed to be related to the owner. What struck me was the toy that attracted my attention wasn't at all related to Rome or Italy. It was the Star-Wars character that he placed in front of him while he was drawn to the look of my camera. He proudly produced that figurine from the rear of the store. Look at his sweet, cute expression. No. 076
77I was enamoured by this little Yankee fan, who could not keep his eyes off of "G.I. Joe". As his mother wheeled him past the figurene, his little head, trained on the object, strained as he looked back. The intensity in his eyes impressed me. He really, really liked that doll! No. 077
78On one of the many back street and allies that make Florence so magical, this young boy was fascinated over Santa Claus and made a sudden stop to view the most recognized figure in the world. His father warned him not to touch Santa which inspired the little one to stand back. I loved the way the dad looked at his son. No. 078
80Christmas in Hawai'i is a celebration that hasn't changed in centuries. I was "back-stage" while some little girls were practicing for a Hula pageant. I love photographing children and this photo will attest to that fact. I photograph constantly and always look for something that interests me. Shortly after snapping this photo, I was asked to vacate the premise. 27 years later I discovered the reason behind my coerced exit. No. 080
82On the Island of Hawai'i's southeastern shore lies a super-natural, spiritual, organic pool that mixes the warm ocean water with the thermal-heated fresh water that travels a subterranean serpentine route down from Mauna Kea, the tallest mountain (from sea floor to peak) on earth. Our granddaughter, Kaiao, who has spent many hours in water, warms herself with the gift from the Hawaiian god, Pele. No. 082
83These little girls, waiting to perform at a Christmas pageant, are prescious. Look at their faces. So serious, so young and wondering "who is this lady with a camera?". This photograph was quietly recorded in the space of a few seconds. It's all about the faces. No. 083
89Our first trip to Tahiti landed us in Papeete'. The morning, after our flight from Honolulu, we were introduced to the local transit system. l love the light, the clean bus and the little guy with the baseball cap. The busses in Tahiti were filled with reggae music. No. 089
167Rainstorms in Hilo are beautiful explosions. Cloudbursts come in buckets and minutes later, the warm Sun re-appears. ln Hawai'i, extremes are commonplace. This little girl was enjoying the downpour. No.167
175We traveled from San Francisco through Perth, Alice Springs, then to Melbourne before settling in Sydney for the 2000 Summer Olympics. This plaza, next to Melbourne's Yara River, provides a crystal clear stage for children playing in the water. l appreciated the light, the buildings and the dancing water feature. No.175
149My granddaughter Ashley has been our best friend since her birth. I asked Ash to pose for me. A request not often communicated because sponteneity is an important facet of photography. The natural sunlight streaming through the window provided an illumination that illustrated a happy little girl showing her grandma her classroom. Ashley is our love. No. 149
121The Queen Pomare' Court in Polynesia actually nick-named Julien Viaud, who was born in Brittany, as Pierre' Loti. Loti landed in Tahiti in the late 1800's, and began drawing, painting and writing about the Island. His book, Loti's wedding was soon published thereafter. One wonders why a monument? Look at the faces of the children and the dog. Living on that Island would make me happy also. No. 121
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