William Henry Jackson discusses his experiences roaming the wild west as he performed his job as a photographer and surveyor.
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Reminiscing
Reminiscing a bit about my time working at Camera Barn and many of the famous photographers I sold darkroom supplies to. I almost forgot about the afternoon that Harry Callahan walked in. Accompanied by his equally famous wife and muse Elenor, and their daughter Barbara, they were there to purchase a complete darkroom setup andContinue reading “Reminiscing”
On Garry Winogrand
As I age I believe my work speaks truer to what I need to express. I’ve been lucky to have met many of the photographers that influence my work in some way. As a young man while in school, I worked part time in a large camera store where I sold darkroom equipment and supplies.Continue reading “On Garry Winogrand”
I Lost A Friend…..
Lee was one of my housemates at SUNY New Paltz, my first college. A lot of fun times. I last saw Lee in 2003/4, when he was in NYC. We had dinner, drinks, and shared lots of memories. Missing from image above, taken at graduation, is Marc Wolf. I believe Lee took the photo. WhatContinue reading “I Lost A Friend…..”
“… you destroy the house …”
“I knew that the techniques will change the vision – if you change the technique. You want to keep this feeling of freedom, and you want to go farther, so you break the rule, you destroy the house, and you start again.” – Josef Koudelka
“Looking On”, Olympus Passion, November 2018
I am very happy to announce that “Olympus Passion” published a portion of my project, “Looking On, Watching the Building of the Freedom Tower”. Many thanks go out to Mauricio and Hugo of “Olympus Passion” for doing a great edit and a wonderful layout. Last, but not least, a huge HUGE thank you to MatteoContinue reading ““Looking On”, Olympus Passion, November 2018″
Time of Life
I can remember many years ago, I was in my early 30s. I was on the subway going home one Saturday afternoon after visiting some galleries on the upper east side. I was sitting across the aisle from a man who appeared to be in his late 40s, with his young son, probably about 6Continue reading “Time of Life”
David Douglas Duncan 1916-2018, R.I.P.
David Douglas Duncan (January 23, 1916 – June 7, 2018) was an American photojournalist who is best known for his dramatic combat photographs. In Memoriam David Douglas DuncanCreditVideo by Harry Ransom Center © Joe McNally 1st Lt David D. Duncan formerly at El Toro, who participated in the famed Fiji Patrol on Bougainville. The picture wasContinue reading “David Douglas Duncan 1916-2018, R.I.P.”
Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay
Bill Jay was the first editor of the highly influential “Creative Camera” magazine, in the late 1960s. He is the author of more than 20 books on the history and criticism of photography, and roughly 400 essays, lectures and articles. I loved reading his work and would consider his writing to be one of theContinue reading “Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay”
Pete Turner, In Memoriam 1934-2017
For those of you familiar with the history of photography, especially color photography, the name Pete Turner conjures up imagery of intense color and saturation. A master and a pioneer. Pete passed away a couple of days ago at the age of 83. His pioneering experimental imagery will surely be missed. Please visit his websiteContinue reading “Pete Turner, In Memoriam 1934-2017”