The purpose of this blog
My website says I’ve been a photographer since I was seven years old. Well, here you go! A Polaroid of […]
2012 World Press Photo Winner
2012 World Press Photo of the Year was won by Samuel Aranda for his photograph of a woman hugging a wounded relative inside a mosque turned hospital in Yemen. Aranda was shooting for the New York Times and it took him approximately one month to secretly and safely enter Yemen. This photograph was one of the first photographs he filed.
To read more about Samuel Aranda and his time in Yemen, and to see the other World Press Photo winners, click on the following link: World Press Photo Winners.
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For the love of dogs …
Here is one of my favorite compilations: photographs with dogs as part of the subject. I somehow lost all the […]
Philip-Lorca diCorcia
I look at this photograph and have to ask myself, why? Why do I find that a random group of […]
Smokin’ Hot Photography
“Smokin’ Hot Photography” can be interpreted in a few ways, from literally incorporating elements of smoke and fire to creating […]
Irving Penn Masks
Around this time in October of 2009, Irving Penn passed away at the age of 92. Here is a compilation […]
Cameras that don’t operate
Cameras that don’t operate might seem like mere objects, but they can hold significant value in artistic and conceptual photography. […]
Sebastião Salgado
As I put together this collection of images, I am reminded of how small we are in this world. As […]
Illusion of the Year
see more posts Blog The purpose of this blog My website says I’ve been a photographer since I was seven […]
Does anyone remember Flash Cubes?
Kodak Instamatic 104 with Flash Cube see more posts Blog Marc Riboud Disclaimer: This post does not do Marc […]
Patrick Demarchelier
see more posts Blog Philip-Lorca diCorcia I look at this photograph and have to ask myself, why? Why do I […]
Hair & Make-up
Behind every great beauty photographer, is a great hair & make-up stylist. When I first saw this promo piece for Sabrina […]
Cecil Beaton
What I should have done was to put these photographs in chronological order, for then we would see the development […]
Steven Meisel
I am reminded how much laundry is piling up at home. If only it could be so glamorous. Our Latest […]
Helmut Newton Polaroids
Last year, Taschen released a book of Helmut Newton Polaroids. As did many photographers, Newton used Polaroids to test a […]
Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot imagery is a full on vision. Their work is not just confined to what goes […]
Nick Knight
Nick Knight even makes a cup of coffee look sensual and fashionable. The steam is akin to the haute couture […]
French Photojournalist, Remi Ochlik
Here is the CNN story (by way of photographs and captions) on the recent death of Remi Ochlik who was […]
Contrast affects perception …
Here is an interesting illusion as created by increasing and decreasing contrast. “The Illusion of Sex” (2009 Richard Russell for […]
Daguerreotype
Someone near and dear to me has a birthday this month. Two of his passions are sailing and photography, so […]
National Geographic
I’m not sure if this is a matter of the “decisive moment” or more a matter of scrambling to get […]
2012 World Press Photo Winner
2012 World Press Photo of the Year was won by Samuel Aranda for his photograph of a woman hugging a […]
WW II Kodachrome Photographs
My son sent me a link to Pavel Kosenko’s blog which showcases 4 x 5 Kodachrome photographs from World War […]
When is “substantially similar” a matter of copyright infringement?
There are two articles worth reading on this copyright case: DPreview.com’s, “Similar, but not copied, image found to breach copyright” […]
Election Day … VOTE!
Robert Frank gave us, “The Americans”, a book that was originally issued over 50 years ago. I thought this photograph […]
Timothy Allen
I came upon a BBC site for which photographer, Timothy Allen, kept a blog as he shadowed BBC film crews […]
Photographs from Kazakhstan / Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
Kazakh woman in traditional wedding dress I was looking up something on Kazakhstan and came across these beautiful photographs. The […]
Herbert Ponting
With the recent release of “The Lost Photographs of Captain Scott” (Robert Falcon Scott’s Lost Photographs — click here to […]
A Time & Place for Paparazzi?
This post is not intended to celebrate the paparazzi subculture, but instead to pose the question: if they were relegated […]
Times Square
It is only days away before party goers descend upon Times Square to bring in the New Year. Here is […]
David LaChapelle Sexy Christmas Ad
David LaChapelle is known for his bold and provocative style in photography, often challenging conventional norms and perceptions through his […]
Holiday News
While this is not related to photography, it is related to art and the subject of copyright. To familiarize yourself […]
The Christmas Season …
he Christmas season is a time filled with joy, warmth, and celebration. As a photographer, it’s a wonderful opportunity to […]
Iran Releases U.S. Hikers
Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal were detained in Iran since July 31, 2009, when news reports say they accidentally crossed […]
Veterans Day. THANK YOU to all Veterans past and present.
Veterans Day is a time to honor and express gratitude to the brave men and women who have served in […]
Just because … Henri Cartier-Bresson
I’m posting this just because to look at a Henri Cartier-Bresson image, is to feel good … Our Latest Blogs […]
Pieter Hugo
Sometimes, if an image is successful, it needs no words, but also, no analytics or criticism. For the REALLY successful […]
The ultimate voyeur? Peeping Tom?
Update: 8/7/2013 Judge Dismisses Privacy Lawsuit Arne Svenson’s series entitled, The Neighbors is creating new controversy. Click on the link […]
Arthur Leipzig
The two photographs above, Subway Sleepers and Wall Street Subway, remind me of the way that Jacques Lartigue saw the […]
These are not selfies!
These are not selfies! They are self-portraits, with the exception that some are just photographs of photographers with cameras – […]
Jeanloup Sieff
It has been said that versatility is not always such a great thing in that it implies, “jack of all […]
David Doubilet
I realize I am LONG overdue in posting! I also realize that I have not done (so far as I […]
Jacques Henri Lartigue
I have always said that Lartigue’s work was that as seen through a child’s eyes and indeed that is what […]
Jill Greenberg
I just read of the remarkable discovery of a new species of monkey and it prompted me to think of […]
Photograph of Painting of Camera
Photograph of a painting of a camera by, miniaturist: Lorraine Loots I prefer this site above (versus her own homepage) […]
A synonym for awe-inspiring: JAVIER ARCENILLAS
I have many heroes in the world of photography. But, once you see Javier Arcenillas‘s work, you would have to […]
The Pirelli Calendar
The coveted Pirelli calendar has it’s match! Well, almost. I know that is hard to believe, but for every Yin […]
Nick Brandt and the story of Qumquat
I have posted on Nick Brandt‘s work before, but it would never be enough for me. This time I am […]
Working Dogs
I have two German Shepherd dogs (one a purebred and one a mix) and I delight in understanding their make-up. […]
Joan Rivers …
It has been a long while since I posted … and this gave me reason to get back to it. […]
Andre de Dienes
Andres de Dienes, while best known for his glamour portraits of Hollywood legends and in particular, his photographs of Marilyn […]
What Camera is This …………….. with Brigitte Bardot
For this post, I decided to pair the subjects of cameras and Brigitte Bardot – a love I have for […]
Graciela Iturbide
I have to admit, I didn’t know of Graciela Iturbide‘s work until I did a Google search for iguanas. I”m […]
Tilt-Shift Photography
I guess my subsequent post led me to this one. I am going to have to look this up but […]
Hamburger, Hamburger
The concept of “Hamburger, Hamburger” invites us to delve into the playful and creative side of culinary art and photography. […]
scale, perspective, depth … This is a repost for Eiffel Tower’s 125th Anniversary
Richard Avedon (1959) I had posted this photograph (above) previously and explained that this was a matter of Genius x […]
A Halloween Compilation …
This could go on forever … I didn’t include vintage photographs, at least not Victorian ones or the ones with […]
Then & Now / Berenice Abbott & Marc Yankus
“If it is to be utterly honest and direct, it should be related to the pulse of the times – […]
André Kertész
Kertész’s photography at first glance is understated, sometimes playful, sometimes ordinary, but upon further inspection, it is as if it […]
Erotica Meets Fashion
Did Helmut Newton do it first? (See my posts on Helmut Newton by clicking on his name in the left […]
How far does Jill Greenberg go to get a shot?
Here is an editorial about the controversy re: Jill Greenberg’s series, “End Times”, 2006 that still is talked about long […]
What camera is this?
Thank you @RubenBensimon for the info: This shot was taken of Robert Plant holding a Nikon F with Photomic FTN […]
God bless & protect these innocent lives …
It is with the deepest sadness that I write this post. This post is not about photography, although I am […]
Wistful Thinking
Today I looked at the work of André Kertész. Today I also am working on a submission for my stock […]
romantic, vulnerable, radiant, sensual
These words capture the essence of what many seek to express and experience on Valentine’s Day. They evoke a range […]
Here’s to Hollywood! / Annie Leibovitz
Tonight is a night I look forward to and I’m not sure if it’s for the red carpet or the […]
Lennart Nilsson
A Life Magazine photographer from 1965-1972, Lennart Nilsson was recognized for his microscopic photography of the human body and in […]
Turtle Wax
Believe it or not, this photograph was taken at the London Zoo in 1946. (Photographer unknown.) Turtle Wax, Inc., was […]
Objectification
Objectification as a revealing of the soul. Fashion imagery is less about portraying a person and more about mood and […]
Quentin Shih
“The Stranger in the Glass Box” is a series of photographs that Quentin Shih created for Christian Dior. Our Latest […]
equally evocative
Photo credits: Ellen von Unwerth Steven Meisel see more posts Blog Marc Riboud Disclaimer: This post does not do Marc […]
Presidents’ Day
A Daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln in 1846, as photographed by Nicholas H. Shepherd, a law student who worked in Lincoln’s […]
Valentine’s Day
The heart-shaped reef near the archipelago of Whitsunday Island which falls within the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of […]
Two more days until Valentine’s Day!
That’s right! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It’s a wonderful time to celebrate love and appreciation for those […]
Homage to love …
“Homage to love” evokes a powerful sentiment that can be beautifully expressed through various artistic mediums, including photography. This is […]
Alberto Giacometti’s L’Homme Qui Marche I
In the news today, a record art sale by Sotheby’s: Alberto Giacometti’s L’Homme Qui Marche I, a bronze sculpture from […]
Calvin Klein
Film actor and model, Kellan Lutz is slated to be the next Calvin Klein men’s underwear model, following in the […]
Jill Freedman
“Genius” was the word that came to mind when looking through Jill Freedman‘s series entitled, “Jill’s Dogs”. I will include […]
Transformation
What I like about this shot by Clark Little, a photographer who gained notoriety for his images of the Hawaiian […]
A view of the moon
I’m told this is what is left of the Wolf Moon. I think this is night 3. I wish I […]
Calvin Klein
Film actor and model, Kellan Lutz is slated to be the next Calvin Klein men’s underwear model, following in the […]
shrouded in mystery
The Lovers, a painting of 1928 by René Magritte inspired this post as you can see from the featured image. […]
Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
You see? Not all museums are boring. see more posts Blog Marc Riboud Disclaimer: This post does not do Marc […]
Guy Bourdin
My first introduction to Guy Bourdin and probably a notable reference for many photographers is that of his Charles Jourdan […]
Richard Avedon
When I was in art school attempting fashion photography (since I was convinced I would be a fashion photographer, so […]
The camera does not take pictures
And so goes the age old misconception that great imagery is based solely on the type of camera you have, […]
Maybe Photoshop would be easier and cheaper?
Heidi Montag says she underwent a startling ten plastic surgery procedures. “For the past three years, I’ve thought about what […]
Technique is not art.
I’ve been of the mind to say that technique is not art. We create art by means of employing technique, […]
Frank Hurley
Frank Hurley was the photographer who documented Ernest Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition that set out in 1914. To say I […]
Sebastião Salgado / “Salt of the Earth”
Salt of the Earth Trailer : I finally got to see the documentary film chronicling Sebastião Salgado’s work and his […]
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery?
Painting by Gerhard Richter, 1966 Digital Photograph by Michael Somoroff, 2004 I don’t know; what do you think? It might […]
In honor of Veteran’s Day …
Photograph of General Dwight D. Eisenhower speaking to paratroopers before they are to be dropped behind enemy lines at Normandy […]
War Photography
“I hope to stay unemployed as a war photographer ’til the end of my life.” —Robert Capa see more posts […]
Nick Brandt / making it your own
You’ve seen one photograph of a lion, and well, you’ve probably seen it a million times — it is pretty […]
Here is a fun little piece brewed up by Bunny Yeager
Bunny Yeager was a renowned photographer known for her work in pin-up photography, particularly in the mid-20th century. Her photography […]
Happy Halloween!
This is one of my hand-colored photographs which started as a black & white shot (and the intention of hand […]
Multiples …
Photographs representing the theme of multiples… Photo credits (in alphabetical order by first name–apologies for that as I previously specified […]
In the spirit of Halloween …
These baby bats were rescued by the Australian Bat Clinic after a violent storm threw hundreds of them to the […]
the power of a photograph
Immediately after Meghan McCain (daughter of Presidential hopeful, John McCain) posted a self portrait on Twitter, the nation went abuzz […]
Depth & Dimension by Henri Cartier-Bresson
Our Latest Blogs 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 depth & dimension Read More 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 Homage to Nurses Being […]
Homage to Nurses
Being as it is National Nurses Week – beginning on 6 May and ending on 12 May, the birthday of […]
autumn indulgence
For fall enthusiasts and Ansel Adams aficionados, you can pick this up at Christie’s auction house for somewhere between $9,000 […]
The Masters / Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon
These are but three of the masters. Helmut Newton (with Alice Springs, his wife, to the right), Irving Penn, and […]
What better day than today to launch my new site?
I’m big on omens and since the Yankees just made it into the World Series, what better time to go […]
“Here’s lookin’ at ya …”
Classic Hollywood! (Photographers unknown) see more posts Blog Marc Riboud Disclaimer: This post does not do Marc Riboud justice! There […]
classic and classy — an iconic image by Horst
Our Latest Blogs 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 classic and classy Read More 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 Irving Penn passed away […]
Irving Penn passed away today at age 92. : (
Our Latest Blogs 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 Irving Penn passed away today at age 92. : ( Read More 11 […]
MAGNUM LANDSCAPE
This is one of the most beautiful books you will ever see. I’m using the Amazon link because it shows […]
© Irving Penn
Our Latest Blogs 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 © Irving Penn Read More 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 too close to it […]
too close to it
Part of me wanted to include this shot on my current website but then the other part of me said: […]
Marco Breuer
I can just sit and stare at his work for long periods of time and feel gratification. I never tire […]
Julius Shulman
Starting with art and then setting out to document it would seem like an advantage of sorts, even cheating, but […]
Cropping as an after-thought …
Full-frame versus cropping — to be or not to be. To “be” is to shoot full-frame. “Not to be” would […]
Good Humor
Photographer unknown see more posts Blog Marc Riboud Disclaimer: This post does not do Marc Riboud justice! There is the […]
Lothar Osterburg & his photogravures
Our Latest Blogs 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 Good Humor Read More 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 Lothar Osterburg & his photogravures […]
go for the OUTRAGEOUS
That phrase has stuck with me ever since a seminar professor explained that it was the thing to do. You […]
anthropology
Just as genes are not jeans, so too was Claude Lévi-Strauss of no relation to Levi Strauss. The Associated Press […]
Amaryllis Triptych
The Amaryllis my aunt gave me is now onto its second gigantic bloom. You basically cannot get a bad shot. […]
“Art is everywhere, except it has to pass through a creative mind.”
Art is everywhere, except it has to pass through a creative mind.” This quote beautifully captures the essence of creativity […]
Whitney Houston 1963-2012
Whitney Houston, one of the greatest voices of all time, left an indelible mark on the music industry and the […]
Marc Riboud
This post does not do Marc Riboud justice! There is the Pentagon March shot of 1967 (seen at the end […]
Bleeding Hearts
This is one of my photographs which I’m posting today because the Bleeding Hearts in my garden are magnificent, prolific, […]
Imogen Cunningham
Probably one of Imogen Cunningham‘s most renowned photographs is that of the Magnolia Blossom, shot in 1925. Magnolias, along with […]
And before there was Photoshop, there was Jan Saudek …
The manipulation of images began long before the advent of Photoshop and digital imaging. One of my favorite photographers,Jan Saudek, […]
Nancy Davidson
It was Nancy Davidson’s inflatable sculptures that first caught my eye. I instantly became an admirer, what with her ability […]
Andrew Eccles and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
I am thrilled to say that in exactly one month, I will be seeing the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater perform. Since […]
Valentine’s Day Fashions
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, and what better way to express that than through fashion. Photo credits (in […]
