Giving Photographs Back to the Light

Some interesting inspiration brought to you by Canadian photographer Amy Friend. A whimsical Daré alla Lucé series. Worth a look.

One Talk, Two Talk, Red Talk, Blue Talk

One artist talking, two artist talking, three, then four.
Plus a crazy panoramic, could you ask for anything more?
(Don't answer that.)

Yes I know Lindsey's went portraiture style, for some odd reason Cristhian had gone rogue to the video camera so I rotated the iPhone randomly there. Anyways, good show folks, I heard several good comments. Hope your weekend is going well!

Worth a Look, Worth Collecting

Starting to collect any type of artwork is often based solely on the individual being in the right place at the right time. But once interested, the savvy collectors will then begin to go out of their way to learn more about the work they enjoy and wish to share with others. As the artist creator it still comes down to creating work you are (very) passionate about. And optimistically a collector will find you (not overnight typically but you never know) and follow your progress. Here is a thoughtful article worth looking over to see what could become a part of your future.

Yes.

Today I read a story about an anthropologist who proposed a game to the kids in an African tribe. He put a basket full of fruit near a tree and told the kids that who ever got there first won the sweet fruits. When he told them to run they all took each others hands and ran together, then sat together enjoying their treats. When he asked them why they had run like that as one could have had all the fruits for himself they said: "Ubuntu, how can one of us be happy if all the other ones are sad?"

Ubuntu in the Xhosa culture means: "I am because we are."

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PHOTOGRAPH CREDIT:
"...Jean-Pierre Hallet explained that this image, his one and only of this traditional game, was taken during the 60’s. 'I sort of fell in love with the Osani circle; it drew me in, and reminded me of my fundamental connection to the earth, to the natural changes that occur in life, to a desire for community and a deep respect for traditions that carry such sensibility and wisdom.' Decades passed. When in L.A. I would visit Jean-Pierre’s shop which carried African art and artifacts. I would buy a few beads, and we’d talk. And then one day I acted on impulse: after 25 years of friendship I called Jean-Pierre to acquire the Osani exclusive rights, with the hope of making this wonderful image more accessible. My call came on the very day he was diagnosed with terminal leukemia. It is with great sadness I must report that Jean-Pierre Hallet passed away only 90 days later (January 2004). He was truly larger than life in every respect – a remarkable man...."

True?

Fotoshop, by Adobé

You may have seen it before, but when someone assembles a new modern take on acknowledging Photoshop's clear affect on the fashion industry, it's always an interesting view to remind others how often it really happens. Which is a lot. And think first what you would consider to be "a lot" and then double that several times over and you start to get closer to how often it happens. It is not solely human retouching either, often environmental 'fixes' happen more than one would believe.

Ironically some actually believed 'Fotoshop by Adobé' to be a real makeup product when he first published this video (yes, clearly he used more than just photoshop for it), and they even contacted him about ordering it.

But it might also alert you how easy it is becoming to 'tweak/refine' video work now as well. How long before it's art imitating life imitating art? Perhaps we've been there all along, and what's been sacrificed in the process? A lot.

In Case You Were Wondering...

As with any art and design medium, opinions are subjective, though we always prefer 'objective' and sometimes the dialogue can get more serious than the "You Are Not a Photographer" comic commentary. There can be additional levels of discussion with catchy titles to get your attention.
Thoughts?