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    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.

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    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.

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  • 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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    • 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.

      • 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. 🙂

  • 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.

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    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"?
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    Herb Ritts. Fred with Tires, The Body Shop, Los Angeles, 1984
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    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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    Herb Ritts. Stephanie, Cindy, Christy, Tatjana, Naomi, Hollywood, 1989
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    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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    • 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.

  • Charles-Francois Thibault. Barricades rue Saint-Maur. Avant l’attaque, 1848
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    This seminal photograph, “Barricades rue Saint-Maur. Avant l’attaque, 25 juin 1848”, captured by Charles-Francois Thibault, holds historical significance for two pioneering reasons: it is celebrated as the inaugural photograph of a barricade or…Read More

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  • Going places – Kruger National Park
    Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM ISO 400 95 mm f / 5.6 1/80 sec
    #NewBeginnings2023

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    • Thank you for posting in this particular category, Riette. Your image tells me the following story; “The movement portrays urgency to get away from something, or someone to protect her baby, thus allowing her baby the opportunity of a new beginning”.

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