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Jako Poolman

• 1 year, 1 month ago

Saul Leiter. Red Umbrella, New York, c. 1955
Photo Credit: Howard Greenberg Gallery

Saul Leiter (1923-2013) was a photographer and painter. He started experimenting with colour photography in the 1950s. He is renowned as a pioneer of early colour photography and a master of street photography, even though he would furiously deny that claim.…Read More

Saul Leiter review – the quiet genius who made the mundane beautiful

Foto Colectania, BarcelonaThe US photographer had a painter’s eye for colour and composition. This retrospective perfectly captures his unhurried pursuit of a now vanished Manhattan

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DPC

• 1 year, 2 months ago

László Moholy-Nagy: 7-AM, New Year’s Morning, Berlin, 1930
Image Credit: Wikipedia Commons

László Moholy-Nagy, originally trained as a painter, was a prominent figure in the Bauhaus movement and a pioneer in photography. His piece, “7-AM, New Year’s Morning, Berlin, 1930,” stands as a testament to his innovative vision.

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Jako Poolman

• 1 year, 2 months ago

William C Beall. Faith and Confidence, Washington, DC, September 10, 1957
Photo Credit: Pulitzer.org

Try to define photography. Some photos are planned for. Some are staged, posed and structured. Then there are the photos that just happen, a fleeting moment that will forever be perfect. Just because it happened and because it is life, and someone…Read More

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- Danie Bester
  1 year, 2 months ago
  
  First time I’ve seen this eye-catching photo and it immediately struck a chord! The scene seems almost staged and has a cinematic quality, appearing as though it could be part of a movie. I love how the main subjects – the boy and the policeman – are isolated against the “extras”, apart from the man on the right glancing down and smiling at them.…Read More
DPC

• 1 year, 2 months ago

Alexander Hesler. Studio Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, Chicago, 1860
Photo Credit: Library of Congress

Alexander Hesler was a noted American photographer active in the 19th century, renowned for his portraits of prominent figures of his time. One of his most famous subjects was Abraham Lincoln.

The most notable photographs taken by Hesler of…Read More

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DPC

• 1 year, 2 months ago

Theodor Jung. Eighty-three-year-old settler to be resettled, near Chillicothe, Ohio, 1936 (Nitrate Negative)
Photo Credit: Library of Congress, The Crowley Company

I downloaded this remarkable portrait from the Library of Congress, along with other striking images. This one stood out immediately for its vivid portrayal of humanity. The elderly…Read More

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DPC

• 1 year, 2 months ago

In Germany, you did not buy something second-hand—it is a social necessity to look successful. For me, it is not. Canada offered an interesting contrast. It had second-hand shops in the American idiom. I saw in the second-hand store windows the icons of Americanism in a picturesque jumble. I displayed the American dream on posters. I showed old cars, new cars, worn cars, people in cars, and the decay of the car—more as a phenomenon than as social criticism.

Fred Hertzog

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• 1 year, 2 months ago

Fred Herzog. Curtains, Vancouver, Canada, 1972

Fred Herzog was renowned for his vibrant colour street photography at a time when colour photography was primarily linked with advertising and had not yet gained acceptance for artistic or serious documentary work. One of his notable works is “Curtains,” captured in Vancouver.

Upon viewing this…Read More

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Jako Poolman

• 1 year, 2 months ago

Edward Weston. Pepper No. 30, 1930
Photo Credit: Holden Luntz Gallery

In his book “On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft”, Stephen King writes about leaving something for the imagination, not over-describing a scene. He conjures up the image of a red number 8 on the back of a rabbit in a cage. And, according to the King, each person will conjure up…Read More

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- Danie Bester
  1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Thank you for sharing, Jako, and for taking the time to contribute to our Photo Digest. Interestingly, we’ve already featured “Pepper No. 30” in the Fine Art Group, but we find your write-up more engaging.
  - Jako Poolman
    1 year, 2 months ago
    
    Always a pleasure! Completely forgot about the post in Fine Art. My apologies. I discussed the pepper with my colleagues, and it sort of stuck, and ended up in this post. 🙂
Danie Bester

• 1 year, 2 months ago

I think a lot of the time these days people are so concerned about having the right camera and the right film and the right lenses and all the special effects that go along with it, even the computer, that they’re missing the key element. That element is developing a style that’s yours and experimenting with it until you eventually discover what makes sense to you.

Herb Ritts

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DPC

• 1 year, 2 months ago

In the past month, we explored a range of iconic images, each with their own unique elements. However, what's fascinating is the common thread that runs through these portraits: each photograph uses light, form, and setting in a captivating manner to tell a compelling story. Whether it's the strong narrative elements in Ritts' "Fred with Tires," the timeless elegance in Avedon's "Dovima with Elephants," or the raw power captured in Sander's "Powerhouse Mechanic," each image draws us into a different world while maintaining these core artistic principles. Click on the thumbnails to view the images in a lightbox and select your favourite photo. We're keen to see which one stands out for you! Feel free to elaborate on your choice in the comments section.

Which is your favourite iconic photograph: Ritts' "Fred with Tires," Avedon's "Dovima with Elephants," or Hine's "Powerhouse Mechanic"?

Herb Ritts. Fred with Tires
Richard Avedon. Dovima with Elephants
Lewis Hine. Powerhouse Mechanic

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• 1 year, 2 months ago

Herb Ritts. Fred with Tires, The Body Shop, Los Angeles, 1984
Photo Credit: Mutual Art

Today we’re posting another iconic image by Herb Ritts, ‘Fred with Tires’ which is one of his most celebrated works and singled out for its masterful interplay of light, shadow, and form. This photograph is part of a larger series of images featuring Fred and t…Read More

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• 1 year, 2 months ago

Herb Ritts. Stephanie, Cindy, Christy, Tatjana, Naomi, Hollywood, 1989
Photo Credit: Wikipedia

Herb Ritts was an American fashion photographer celebrated for his captivating black-and-white portraits. One of his seminal works is a 1989 photograph featuring Stephanie Seymour, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Tatjana Patitz, and Naomi…Read More

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- Danie Bester
  1 year, 2 months ago
  
  I remember seeing this photo almost two decades ago when I was just starting in photography. The way it arranged so much beauty in a tight, triangular formation of bodies really struck me. It had a big impact on how I view great photography.
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