This is a slide show of all the photos taken on the last roll of Kodachrome film processed, by former National Geographic photographer, Steve McCurry.
Last Roll of Kodachrome
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Monthly Archives: April 2011
A photographer I’m a big fan of, Edward Burtynsky. This is from his newest series Water. If you’re unfamiliar with his work I might start with Tailings, although there is really no wrong place to start. Enjoy.
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I’ve always enjoyed this Photo Blog.
I not the biggest fan of Polaroid film, but I feel this blog posts some unique combinations using the format of Polaroids.
I’m just guessing, but the majority of the photos submitted are digital recreations of Polaroids. Also a large portion of the photos seem to be screen shots of pornographic films; placing these images into a faded Polaroid frame seem to give the typically vulgar images a romance and timeless vibe.
Of course they have other submission than just sexy Polaroids. There is plenty of good artworks here. Check it out, but if you don’t take well to nudity and vulgarity steer clear.
-Cody M.
Shannon Leith
Shannon Leith is a “commercial” photography who hails from the eternally sunny reaches of Southern California (which is why all her photographs will strike envy and despair into your hearts if it’s raining). She is also has the heart of a true artist, as well as an eye for spontaneous beauty and the art of everyday things. Along with wedding photos you’ll find pictures of her muse-like cockatiel Cosmo, photojournals of the “Seeing” classes she teaches, and the occasional sink full of dirty dishes.
Her site description reads:
“Hello hello! I’m Shannon! HOW EXCITING THAT YOU’RE HERE.
I AM AN ARTIST: I believe that life is full and deep and I love to explore and celebrate the daily. I photography weddings, the sidewalk, people, trees…everything, nothing, the unique and the ordinary.”
This lady KNOWS people, and somehow manages to celebrate every wedding and engagement session with as much sincerity and gusto as she celebrates her own singlehood. What a woman, I tell you! Go check out her work!
Beautiful Architecture Images
These are a small group of some black and white photos of Indian Islamic Architecture that I think demonstrate the use of abstract composition, use of light, and tonal range that 290 has been talking about very well.
The statement at the top, ” The thing I don’t understand is why so often one hears discussion of the fruits of human labor as if it’s all the creation of some alien race”, was thought provoking as well, and pertinent to anyone who choosing a creative career or making art at all. We live in a society that demands a high volume of work and productivity, and I think quality often gets sacrificed. I think this statement and the images of the incredibly intricate and beautiful temples should remind us to slow down every once in a while and take the time to make extraordinary work, not just a lot of decent work.
Yayoi Kusama
This video was taken from BBC’s Japanorama. It’s a short overview of a really interesting Japanese artist who uses dots.
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/3831479]
See the passage of time
Incredible, eerie photographs taken by basic pinhole cameras with six month exposure times. A 6-month exposure enables Justin to capture the arc of the sun as it rises or sinks over 6 months. This final photograph, called ‘Bridge View’, shows six months of the sun’s luminescent trails and its subtle change of course caused by the earth’s movement in orbit.
Here is a link to his website as well as a how to.
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US National Archives’ Collections
A huge variety of collections (including Mathew Brady’s civil war documentation): http://www.flickr.com/photos/usnationalarchives/collections/
Mirror Shots
(With the link)
If anybody’s like me and interested in using mirrors in their photographs, here’s a page with some examples:
Lost America
Check out this site: Lost America .
Interesting night photography of the abadoned west.