I was just thinking about a book I could recommend to my photographer friends on Valentine's Day and it came to me in a flash: Robert Adams, "Beauty in Photography: Essays in Defense of Traditional Value
s." A great collection of essays that bring some meaning to the life of some artists.Robert Adams collected another series of essays entitled: "Why People Photograph
." That's a good one too. Fleshes out why we do what we do and why it resonates with us. The two books would make a nice set for someone trying to get the impulses figured out.The book that I want? Five Beautiful Women
by Victor Skrebneski. The book I must have but can't afford? Of course, it's Richard Avedon. "Richard Avedon: Made in France
" I hope everyone has a romantic day and falls in love all over again. Hard to fight and argue when you're happy.
(the above photograph was taken with a Leica R8 and a 90mm Summicron on color slide film).
Happy Valentines Day!
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw the photograph, I felt that I've seen same concept before. Quick search in your blog brought up the one with bagels instead of gingerbread.
ReplyDeleteI guess the one with bagels is the original idea and this is followup from that?
Like them both, but since I saw the bagels version first, I guess it is my favorite from these two options.
Your assistant hasn't aged at all in 10 years!
ReplyDeleteThen it occurred to me the cookie shot was also 10 years old?
Lucky to have a cute assistant and willing to pop off her shirt
Happy valentine's day
Aawesome picture. Funny, tasteful ( in the good sense) and great light. Congratulations as always.
ReplyDeleteKirk,
ReplyDeleteI have a chance to buy one of your old favs, Sony R1.
What do you figure would be a fair offer?
Any thought appreciated.
Aaron
Hi Aaron, if it's in good shape then between $450 and $550. Great camera. Not for low light but for everything else.
ReplyDeleteCool,
ReplyDeleteVery much appreciated.
It's "barely" used. Asking $425 OBO, which thanks to your insight, seems about right.
Aaron
Kirk,
ReplyDeleteOn your post for Tuesday Jan.11 you show a photo
of the Olympus EPL2 with a lens hood,could you please tell me where to get one for my EPL2?
I would be very greatful as I have looked everywhere.
Thanks!