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Jako Poolman posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
Diane Levell. Moroccan Well, 1989 (hand coloured cyanotype, monoprint.)
Photo Credit: University of Delaware, Museums CollectionsBut is it still a photo?
Diane Levell, an American-born artist and photographer, used her visual skills early in her career for interior design, commercial art, reprographics, and graphic design. She taught herself…Read More
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Danie Bester posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
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Danie Bester posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
Leonard Misonne. Sortie De La Gare, Namur, Belgium, 1938
Photo Credit: WikipediaLeonard Misonne, a Belgian photographer, was one of the foremost figures of the Pictorialist movement. The Pictorialists endeavoured to craft photographs that captured mood and atmosphere, emulating the style of paintings rather than prioritizing sharp detail.…Read More
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DPC posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
W. Eugene Smith. Walk to Paradise Garden, 1946
Photo Credit: Heritage AuctionsW. Eugene Smith’s ‘Walk to Paradise Garden, is one of the most iconic and poignant photographs in the history of photojournalism. This image holds a significant place both in Smith’s career and in the larger context of photographic art.
The photograph depicts S…Read More
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Jako Poolman posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
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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“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
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DPC posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
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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Love the composition,b&w version and texture in this image📸😍One of my all time favourites!
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Raota is right up there on my list of all time favourite photographers.
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DPC posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
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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Thanks for sharing a Photo Digest, Jako! This is indeed photographic art. I’ve always felt that while the camera matters, your visual insight and vocabulary are most important.