Feeling History
This man, Art, kindly let me follow him for a few days at the Indian Summer Fest in Milwaukee, on the shores of Lake Michigan. Art travels the world sharing his culture with amazing grace and intensity. It was truly an honor to follow him. Thank you, Art!
June 1, 1009
August 24, 2009
Featured 11.16.09
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BettinaSchwarz
ohhhhh … oh this is a lovely shot … how priviledged are you to have spent some time with him … learning :) wonderful!
Kate Purdy replied
Yes, you worded it perfectly: “priveledged”
Thank you.
Dawnsky2
what a fantastic shot, an instant fav for me:)
Kate Purdy replied
I’m so glad this caught your eye, thank you!
Kim Calvert
I seen this and was blown away, what an amazing portrait, very powerful!! instant fave for me!!
Kate Purdy replied
Hi Kim, Thanks for your great comment and the fav!
deb cole
Brilliant portrait!! Well done!!
Kate Purdy replied
Thank you, Deb!
Linda Syms
How wonderful,great portrait shot.
Kate Purdy replied
Hi Linda, thank you for your comment!
pepper08
Amazing capture of this gentle spirit
Kate Purdy replied
Thank you, he was fascinating!
whitehawk60
Very excellent photo It was nice of him to let go with him .
Kate Purdy replied
He was very gracious and knew that I wanted to portray his spirit.
Matt Bottos
Wow … great shot. Art sounds like a wonderful person
Kate Purdy replied
Thank you, Matt. Art is a wonderful person, thanks for taking the time to comment!
Jellybean720
Wonderful Capture.. must have been great to have followed him around .. :))
Kate Purdy replied
It was JB. I’ll be there again this September. With any luck….
Ilene Clayton
You are already telling the story…. absolutely wonderful shot! You make me very proud! Love you seester
Kate Purdy replied
What a wonderful comment…thank YOU!
Skye Ryan-Evans
This gifted man is well-named and your tribute to him, very fitting. Great angle and what a superb face! Beautiful work, Kate! Namaste, Skye :o-)
Kate Purdy replied
Thank you, Skye. It was an honor to spend time with Art.
smallfox
A man of dignity and honour! Wonderful photograph, Kate – how wonderful it must have been being with him.
Kate Purdy replied
It was truly a gift to have the opportunity, yes, he is a man of dignity and honour! Thank you so much.
Antanas
great capture
Kate Purdy replied
Antanas, thank you very much.
Waleska Luker
Amazing capture and fitting tittle, so meaningful and beautiful
Kate Purdy replied
Thank you, it was an extraordinary experience.
irenaeus herwindo
Oh great! This reminds me of Edward Weston’s photographs. I love this
Kate Purdy replied
Wow! What a great compliment, many thanks!!!
dawndavies
Congratulations, your image has been
Kate Purdy replied
Wow, Thanks a lot! What an honor!
Songwriter
Wow, do I envy you. Spending time with Art must have been so inspiring. I love the photo. Thank you. :0) Song
Kate Purdy replied
Yes, it was inspiring. Thank you for your wonderful comment.
Dawnsky2
congrats on your feature :)
Kate Purdy replied
Thanks so very much! It means a lot to me to get a feature in this group, “Spirit of the Native American”.
Arnold Isbister
Wow, a great character shot, can feel the Spirit.
Kate Purdy replied
That’s what I was hoping for! Thanks, Arnold!
JuliaWright
Awesome image
Kate Purdy replied
Thank you, Julia
Nora Caswell
Great shot, it captures great character and spirit. I’d love to go to this!
Kate Purdy replied
Hi Nora, you should go! It’s great fun and you get to meet awesome people, like Art! Thanks so much for your comment.
TREVOR IRWIN
Beautiful Capture of history. Its good to see there are still some who keep the Dance, Music and culture alive. This is an excellent portrait shot.http://www.philadelphia33.org/
Kate Purdy replied
Thanks a lot, Trevor! I am on a mission of my own to bring awareness to the dire conditions of many of our brothers and sisters on the Reservations in South Dakota. The wheels are turning for my photo documentary! For more info please check out:
http://www.onespirit@nativeprogress.org. I’m an official Collection Center for their Okini program.
Nora Caswell
When is Summer Fest and where? Is there a website that I can get info so that we can go?
Kate Purdy replied
It’s in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The website is indiansummer.org.
Right now, I have it on my calendar. If you go, let me know, we can meet up!!!
ayham Salameh
Great shot, it is so majestic, and i like the POV. good job.
Kate Purdy replied
Thank you for taking the time to view and comment!
valzart
WoW! beautiful capture of such a noble peolpe sweetheART lucky ol’ U followin’ him lol! O & congratz too ;} happy hippy hugglez
Kate Purdy replied
Hello beautiful Val, your comment is very appreciated!
Thank you!!!
BigD
Excellent capture, Kate
Kate Purdy replied
Thank you so much!
Nora Caswell
Kate Purdy replied about 7 hours ago
It’s in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The website is indiansummer.org.
Right now, I have it on my calendar. If you go, let me know, we can meet up!!!
Re: Awesome! Thank you for the info. :)
~ Ademac
Dramatic portrait……………….love the expression
Kate Purdy replied
Thank you so much. This is a favorite to me. He is such a gracious man.
Bruce Dickson
Great portrait.
Kate Purdy replied
Thanks a lot, Bruce.
triciamary
Fantastic portrait from such a great perspective as well. Excellent!
Kate Purdy replied
Thanks, I really appreciate hearing from you.
Jan Landers
i feel this so much in my heart….what a wonderful capture….
Kate Purdy replied
Jan, I’m so happy to get this message from you, I feel that way about this, too. Thank You.
PaulAlbert
Strong image with an outstanding perspective, A great character in the tonal capture, Enjoyed ! as a favoriting !
Kate Purdy replied
Paul, thanks for the favorite and for your insightful comment!!!
hellofromearth
The emotion expressed on his face is captured very well. Nicely done.
Kate Purdy replied
Thanks, I really appreciate your comment.
Polly Peacock
This is just beautiful and I get goosebumps looking at it. You captured his spirit so well!! Instant fav for me and many, many congratulations on your feature too -it is so well deserved!! :))))
Kate Purdy replied
Hi Polly, what a great comment, thanks a lot!!!
louisegreen
Great capture.
Kate Purdy
Thank you, Louise.
elfie
This is an awesome portrait,,love it in B&W as well….
KarenKSmith
A portrait full of emotions..excellent work.
walela
Wonderful photo!
ratscat
stunning capture – really emotive
;-)
Shannon Donovan
This is excellent!
Kate Purdy replied
Thank you, so honored to be featured in your group!!!
T. Wall ~Throu...
This is a stunning capture!
Kate Purdy replied
Thank you very much, T.!
Gorandos
wow!=)
Kate Purdy replied
Thanks a lot for the comment!
LeilaniMelayna
Beautiful Artistic capture!
Smiles Leilani
Kate Purdy replied
Thank you Leilani, so appreciate your comment!
CarolM
Wonderful portrailt. Congrats on you feature. Love the expression and point of view.
Kate Purdy replied
Carol, thanks so much for your wonderful comment.
Berk Nash
Wonderful portrait, very well done
Sylvia Gonzales
Congratulations on your Feature!!! A Beautiful passionate Image & very dear to my Heart!!
Kay G Larsen
Congrats on ur feature. Great in B&W! : )
Rosemaree
A wonderful image. Full of pride for his people… I love your Native American photographs…
rodeorose
Great feature!!! Great image!!!
Kate Purdy replied
Belated but sincere thanks for your comment!
Jean M. Laffitau
Fantastic!!!
Kate Purdy replied
Thanks, Jean!!!
Craig Hender
Outstanding b&w portrait! Superb tonal range and lighting. Love the POV.
Kate Purdy replied
Thanks for taking the time to view and for the nice comment!
Rajdev D
What a name! Art. You must have learnt a lot from him.
Kate Purdy replied
We’re still great friends, hope to always be…
walela
Excellent capture!!
Simon Whittaker
Great feeling in this photo.
Kate Purdy replied
Thanks, Simon. Art is a good friend now. Photography has it’s benefits!!!
Kimba Vetten 29 days ago
Oh wow. I am lost for words. Truly amazing
RichImage 28 days ago
THIS IS RELEVANT
Kate Purdy replied 26 days ago
Thank you so very much! Art and I are collaborating on a book, he’s doing the writing and I’m doing the photography; he’s one of my favorite subjects and I’ll b sure to let him know about your feature! He’ll have a big smile for this!
Kate
Pam Moore 10 days ago
WoW! Stunning shot. Congrats on all your features – they are well deserved :D