It was great to be invited by Tim Rudman to show a portfolio in his book on lith-printing. Tim is the authority on the subject. He has written several books, all of them pretty well out-of-print, unfortunately.
Best regards,
Guy
2010/2/5 Jim Thyer <jimth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Guy,Having, over the past few days, had the privilege of looking through the book by Tim Rudman on "The World of Lith Printing" and seeing your contribution, all I can say is that I enjoy and admire your work in this field, and looking through it, I have been inspired to more fully investigate this distinctive process.I am sure your contribution to the Houston Foto-Fest will be well rewarded, the best of luck with it.Jim Thyer.----- Original Message -----From: Guy GlorieuxSent: Friday, February 05, 2010 2:54 PMSubject: Re: The inspiring photograph - FlickrWell, many thanks Marilyn,
There is for a brief moment - perhaps more than just that - a reminescence of the discussions this group had in the old times of the turn of the century. I'm glad if my post contributed to stirring up strong views on what inspires us as photographers.
The red on my face is now gone and perhaps I should say that a number of the photographs on the site reminded me of William Mortensen, a photographer whose style enchanted me when I was a kid trying to self-teach photography. Unfortunately, despite his talent, Mortensen never really got the recognition he deserved.
I agree with much of what Emily has to say about the site, at least from a semantic point of view. But I think that it is not entirely fair to compare the site with any of HCB, AA, or any of the great master. We never compare any of our gallery postings with these masters and some of the images on the site could have stood respectfully with many of our gallery postings.
What I enjoy about this exchange - and this is completely missing from the "inspiring" site - is the emergence of a discussion about what it is that drives the members of this group from the point of view of the aesthetics of their photography.
Personnally, i have great admiration for the work of HCB and AA, but they do little to inspire my own work. I will turn to Atget or Sudek as a prime source of inspiration behind my work but I will sell my sould for an original print from Ishimoto, Frank, Callahan or Brandt and the list expands quickly - because their work has influenced my vision.
Some members of this group are so fortunate that they can speak with authority of their own vision and how their work hangs around one or another distinct style. I have no such luck and I'm going through a very difficult exercise of preparing work for review at the Houston Foto-Fest next month. Not that my work is sub-standard (I have received enough feedback from highly diverse sources that I can feel confident) but I seem to lack this ability to bring it together into an integrated creative work. Such is life... -:)
Enough said. Thanks Mario for setting up the Flickr group hoping that it does not lead Andy to conclude that we do not sorely miss him and the gallery.. I will indeed join. And thanks to those that have joined in this impromptu discussion.
Guy.
2010/2/4 Marilyn <marilyn160@xxxxxxxxxxx>
hello Guy,
I appreciate you pointing out the Flickr site. I enjoyed the photography, and it was inspiring - look at the activity it prompted on this list. Thank you for passing the information along.
Some have mentioned their favorite photographer(s); mine is Yousuf Karsh. I like the way he used his subject's hands in his portraits. Hands can be so expressive and say so much about the person in the photograph.
Marilyn
----- Original Message ----- From: <lookaround360@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 10:03 AM
Subject: Re: The inspiring photograph - Flickr
Mario,
I don't know what you mean by "formulas" but if it is to say that the
truly Great Masters were widely imitated I agree. The AA style continues
to grind on its dreary Modernist way. HCB even got bored with himself
and returned to painting. We have to thank Klein, Frank, and TX for
giving everyone permission to do edgy, gritty. I have a PS TX plug-in
that is great for Kleins.
LOOKAROUND - Since 1978
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Subject: [SPAM] Re: The inspiring photograph - Flickr
From: Mario Pires <retorta@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, February 04, 2010 8:41 am
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
<photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Let me ad my 2 cents to this discussion.
Paintings by the great masters where made out of formulas to begin with, but
then there was the master's touch and execution to separate it from the
"merely good" painters.
HCB, AA and many others are from a tradition in image making, let's not
forget that there are may others, take for instance Japanese photography
from the 60/70's.
I would take William Klein and Robert Frank over AA and HCB every day,
there is more to a picture than geometry and "perfectness".
On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 13:25, <lookaround360@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>
> Howard,
>
> Fair enough, but do you not like HBC and AA's pictures or their fawning
> admirers? I find it disappointing that so many art museums show mostly
> these "usual suspects" over and over. I have to say, however, that
> poking my nose right up close to a Weston, Strand or a Kertesz is always
> a thrill for me. AA and HBC fail me in that respect.
>
> Who do you like?
>
> AZ
>
> LOOKAROUND - Since 1978
> Build a 120/35mm Lookaround!
> The Lookaround E-Book
> FREE COPY
> http://www.panoramacamera.us
>
> > -------- Original Message --------
> > Subject: [SPAM] Re: The inspiring photograph - Flickr
> > From: Howard <howard.leigh111@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: Thu, February 04, 2010 3:38 am
> > To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
> > <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >
> >
> > Which all goes to show that opinions about photographs are all very
> > personal. What one person likes....
> >
> > I don't like Cartier-Bresson, nor Ansel Adams! Am I alone?
> >
> > Howard
> >
> > Sorry, I've been lurking for months. Retirement into photography
> > paradise beckons this summer....
>
>
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