To RedBubble's Photographers
I see a lot of strong black and white, and monochrome, showing up along with the spectacular color.
And let me take this opportunity to thank you again for the extent to which you all enhance my visual experience and knowledge. I am filled with admiration for the photographers here, your skill, the unusual subject matter, brilliant captures of impossible color and shadow, and sense of play.
I’m a generation’s difference at least to many of you, and the photographers much present in my growing up life are not the same ones you know. When I posted the portrait I did of Georgia O’Keeffe, using the Alfred Stieglitz photograph of her, I was surprised that he was unknown to many. So if you’d had some pleasure in discovering these Americans of yore, may I direct you to a few other favorites of mine?
One, a photographer of the north west wilderness & Yosemite, who trudged around mountains with a huge Hasselblad, or Agfa or one of its ancient view camera relatives, is Ansel Adams. He was famous for long exposures and a brand new crystal clarity in pictures that few equaled.
Two, (also three four & five) The Weston family: Brett, Edward, and Cole. The latter recently passed away. The whole family did brilliant work, Brett’s my favorite, he worked in the forties, possibly into the 80’s, the family lived long lives. I know them from the area I live in and their ongoing fame in San Francisco, they’re locals survived by grandchildren keeping their galleries and memories alive. Again, pioneers in black and white film, and people whose work may interest the fine practitioners here.
I wish I had the sense to put a link here, but if you type in any of their names, pages of their work appear. I hope it’s a good romp for newcomers to these boys.
Sande Elkins
We must be of the same generation, Barbara, because I know all of these well also. Brett Weston is my favorite also and it makes me sad that so few seem to know his work or name today. Another favorite, Jerry Uelsmann, is still alive and thriving and he still works his magic with film. I know you’re probably aware of him and his work but if not, google him—I also don’t know how to add a link that works but I know you’ll like Uelsmann’s work.
whisperingruth
Barbara! Why would anyone use Google when they can use you???!!! LOL . . . You are a wealth of information . . . that is why you are a cut above the rest, my Dear!
~ Ademac
Well as a student I studied all of these names and a whole lot more but here are a few that had a huge influence on the photographic image down under: Athol Smith, David Moore, David Beal, Jeff Carter and Sue Ford
Barbara Sparhawk
Thank you all, wonderful to read your comments here.
Sande, I don’t know Uelsmann, but I’ll have a look, and thanks.
Ruth, you’re too much. And actually it did occur to me what great resources we might be for each other. I know I’ve been discovering wonderful new things, and all of you, since joining RB.
Thanks Adrian, I’ll look at the photographers you’ve named, none familiar to me and glad to be directed to unknown and brilliant people. Thank you all again!
Brad Sumner GLP
Thanks for the lesson, Barbara. I did not know of these folks until you wrote about them.
Sande Elkins
Barbara, you write so well that you not only educate us but you are extremely interesting while you do. Thanks for that. I will certainly look up all of the photogs that Adrian mentions; I’m not familiar with any of them but very interested. Thanks to all for broadening my view.
Barbara Sparhawk
Thanks Sande, and I looked at Jerry Uelsman’s work, very striking and inventive. Thanks for telling me about him. You know, I could kick myself for being too shy and stupid not to seek out Georgia O’Keeffe while she lived. Imagine the experience I missed. I’m going to try and mend my ways, at least write people who lives have altered my own. And thanks for the complements Sande, I find that true of all here.
Barbara Sparhawk
You’re welcome Brad. This place is like a university, isn’t it.
Cathleen Taraw...
Thanks for the recommendations; I’m off to have a look.
Barbara Sparhawk
You’ve opened a lot of doors for me, Cathleen.,