OK, try to follow this: I was reading A Photo Editor’s recent “I.D.’s Executioners” post, which linked to a post by Julie Lasky on The Design Observatory’s site, which linked to a photo by David Wojnarowicz of buffalo being driven over a cliff.
OK, got all that? Take a look at that pic again (and soon, it may go away!).
I’m not sure why, but this picture really speaks to me. What does it say to you?
I normally don’t like making inflammatory comments, but I think that this story may just be worth it.
Summarizing from that link:
Uzbek photographer Umida Akhmedova is awaiting trial and is facing a potential sentence of six months in prison or three years forced labor. At issue is a 2007 work called Men and Women from Dawn to Dusk that contains approximately 100 of her photographs of life and customs in Uzbekistan.
I missed this when it was initially important, but fortunately Mike Johnston at The Online Photographer won’t let me forget. He posted a further link today, which has entertaining comments and a link to another 50 pictures from this lady.
Personally, I don’t see anything degrading. I suppose if I were raised in Uzbek society, I might have a different perception. But I wasn’t, and now I don’t think I’ll be going there any time soon.
I suppose they don’t want me there, either.
Joerg Colberg had an interesting post (and updates) last month about over-sharpening images. I apparently missed it – I blame having family around for the holidays and thus having more important things to do. I’m glad I found it again, though – there are excellent thoughts.
In particular, I note his update from 12/22/2009, where he highlights Joseph Holmes’ observation:
If you get close enough to start making out too much film grain, you naturally back off. If you move in and see sharpening artifacts, you feel like something has gone horribly wrong.
Go read the whole post. I’m still pondering it, but I think it’s great for perspective.
For the third year in a row, A List Apart is doing a survey of those in the tech sector. Are you a programmer, graphic designer, web guy, or similar? If so, they’re asking for your participation. In the end, they’ll publish the results, too – but they’re only valuable if you contribute.
For the record, one of the hats that I wear is that of a freelance all-purpose tech guy, and I filled it out, too.
Warning: links on this post are not safe for work (denoted by “NSFW”).
I recently stumbled across Nadya Gorodetskaya’s work (NSFW). I can only describe it as fascinating – an inside look at life in Russia, from a perspective that few outside of there can see.
Having been there at one point, I see the character of what I loved in Russia – the warmth, the social aspect, the unity of family and life-long friends. I particularly like her bathhouse photos (all links NSFW). There’s an old-world feel to them, with an intimate and yet jovial feeling.
Her flickr photostream is also worth a good look.
That’s The Online Photographer for you, if you didn’t already know. These guys (mostly Mike Johnson & Ctein) have done a great deal of work at pathetically low pay (and even worse return, I’d bet), and all for people like us. Which is to say: people who are learning about photography.
Every now and then, he points out a deal, or has an offer that is just… extremely well done. Low price, good quality, etc. They’re doing that right now with a print offer for a Gordon Lewis print. Go ahead & check it out. This isn’t your typical Flickr job – it’s well composed, has plenty of white space, looks (from here) fantastic… And the prices listed are mighty low for a collector print.
So go ahead, check it out. The offer is only good until Wednesday (look at their site for details)…
Earlier this week I posted an outtake from a quick studio shoot. Over the course of this week, I’ve released a series of these pics on Flickr. The pics:
I’m debating as to whether I’ll post another pic tomorrow. But if I do, it’ll be the last one.
Disclaimer: I don’t really know what I’m talking about, just opening up a fascinating topic for discussion. Do not take this as legal advice!
The Online Photographer (a site that everyone should read) had a fascinating note about divorce proceedings and ownership of personal pics. Somehow I missed this, as it’s one of those (to me) fascinating subjects that really blur the lines of legality, ethics, and morality.
So here’s the situation: if a husband and wife get together & the wife agrees to have her photo taken, who owns the photos? Legally (as my understanding of the law states), the owner is always the person who physically pushes the button. So some scenarios: Click to continue »
well, kinda. Normally, “urban campers” are the homeless. In this case though, I’m referring to a friend of mine in anchor-town (ed. fine, I’ll explain: local slang for “Anchorage”). He went camping this weekend in an area that is definately wild, but could still be considered part of town.
Check out his post, and especially his photographs. When’s the last time you’ve seen a moose carcass like that? Awesome!
While you’re at it, check out his site. He’s a local realtor and I’m sure he’d love some feedback. And if you’re in the market for a home in Anchorage, I’m sure he’d love the business!