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Edward Steichen. Moonlight – The Pond 1904
Photo Credit: Wikimedia CommonsThis stunning photograph of a peaceful pond surrounded by trees, taken by photographer Edward Steichen, is an inspiring and beautiful image. Also titled “The Pond – Moonrise,” this evocative photo captures the serene and majestic atmosphere of the night sky reflecting on…Read More
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Pedro Luis Raota. Rabbit Street, 1960s
Photo Credit: Finearte.itThe image ‘Rabbit Street’ has long held our fascination, and Danie Bester cites it as the subconscious muse behind his acclaimed photograph ‘Duplicity.’ He frequently references Pedro Luis Raota’s work in his lectures on visual intelligence and storytelling. Danie asserts that R…Read More
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Steve McCurry. Dust Storm, Rajasthan, India, 1983
Photo Credit: Lightfoot TravelThis is one of McCurry’s favourite images, a striking composition—a group of women huddled together amidst a dust storm with some pots in the foreground, anchoring the frame and bare trees in the background. The ethereal desert setting is brought to life with a war…Read More
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Harry Gruyaert. Niger River, Mali. 1988
Photo Credit: Huckmag.comBelgian photographer Harry Gruyaert, known for his exceptional use of colour, often transforms ordinary scenes into visual narratives. In this photograph, a young boy leans peculiarly over a balustrade, his posture suggesting he is asleep, set against a piece of strikingly…Read More
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David Alan Harvey. Maya Boy Plays, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, 1975
Photo Credit: huckmag.comDavid Alan Harvey, a member of Magnum Photos, is known for his insightful and straightforward photographic style. In 1975, he documented a Maya boy playing by Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. This photograph is a snapshot of Harvey’s time spent in the Mayan h…Read More
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Irving Penn. Pablo Picasso, Cannes, 1957
Photo Credit: The Irving Penn Foundation (irvingpenn.org)Irving Penn was a groundbreaking 20th-century photographer known for his work in fashion, portrait, and still-life photography. With his stylised simplicity and innovative compositions, Penn’s work transcended the traditional boundaries of the…Read More
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Annie Leibovitz. John and Yoko, New York, December 8, 1980
Photo Credit: Artsy.net“John and Yoko” by Annie Leibovitz, taken in New York on December 8, 1980, is one of the most evocative and well-recognized photographs in modern history. It features musician and former Beatle John Lennon alongside his wife, artist Yoko Ono. Captured just hours…Read More
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Saul Leiter. Red Umbrella, New York, c. 1955
Photo Credit: Howard Greenberg GallerySaul 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
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László Moholy-Nagy: 7-AM, New Year’s Morning, Berlin, 1930
Image Credit: Wikipedia CommonsLászló 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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William C Beall. Faith and Confidence, Washington, DC, September 10, 1957
Photo Credit: Pulitzer.orgTry 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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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
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“Moonlight – The Pond,” until recently the most expensive photograph ever sold, stands as a testament to the intrinsic value of photography in the art world. This sale symbolises hope and recognition for photography as a medium that, while not getting the same recognition as painting, holds its own in artistic value. This highlights the…Read More