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Post by Kath on Dec 1, 2023 13:01:08 GMT
I'm not convinced we've done this here...or at least if we have apologies for not paying attention - but this month I'd like you to show me photographs in praise of/after the style of/in the fashion of/giving a nod to...your favourite photographers. You can choose one photographer to inspire you or many more if you're up for it. I won't necessarily be judging on how 'like' the other photographer's work your photo is but on whether or not I like it but I'd still like to know who the inspiration was. Here's my nod to Saul Leiter: 
231022-steam window car lights clyde by Kath Polley, on Flickr And although I only thought of it after the fact, this reminded me of a Gregory Crewdson if he'd had no budget and no staff: 
231117-Helensburgh Lights-016 by Kath Polley, on Flickr Good luck all! Kath |
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Post by dreampolice on Dec 1, 2023 14:11:15 GMT
I took this for an old theme on AP (what the theme was I don't recall). The style of the image was based on Warhol, for the banana obviously and the eroticism of Mapplethorpe and the clear link to a phallus. So I guess it is more giving a nod to the 2 artists. Just need to get a bull whip for my next shot.   skin a banana by Nigel G, on Flickr |
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Post by Kath on Dec 1, 2023 14:52:32 GMT
I took this for an old theme on AP (what the theme was I don't recall). The style of the image was based on Warhol, for the banana obviously and the eroticism of Mapplethorpe and the clear link to a phallus. So I guess it is more giving a nod to the 2 artists. Just need to get a bull whip for my next shot. skin a banana by Nigel G, on Flickr I think we can leave it at bananas. I did once wield a Mapplethorpe image at some creepy guy on the train who wouldn't stop staring at me. Thought I'd give him something more interesting to look at! |
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Post by Kath on Dec 1, 2023 19:13:34 GMT
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Post by kate on Dec 1, 2023 20:30:14 GMT
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Post by donerundlecams on Dec 2, 2023 7:13:42 GMT
 Nope, Kath , way too many influences to choose from . Basically, every photographer, picture taker that I've ever come in contact with since October 1976 (over 47 years), I've gleaned some info from  . Although, admittedly, from Oct 76 to summer of 1985, it was unintentional / un/subconscious  . It was only since the late autumn/early winter of 1985/86 that I started taking snaps a bit more intentionally and was gleaning info and asking direct questions . So, all the PJ's, photogs, customers asking "me" questions have all been an influence to/on me . .. . . .So, at long last, I'll submit a snap I took of Gordon Lightfoot with Kodak 110 camera way back in September 1981 just before my return to London and work and, at least, 5 years before the word "photography" was even a word in my vocabulary  . **EDIT: an updated 'post process of the same snap ** Cheers, Jack  |
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Post by Kath on Dec 2, 2023 8:07:00 GMT
Yes, Todd Hido too - although it has been a while since looked at his work, I do have a book of his photographs on my 'wishlist' so perhaps the influence was more prevalent than I'd realised! |
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Post by Kath on Dec 2, 2023 8:11:02 GMT
View AttachmentNope, Kath , way too many influences to choose from . Basically, every photographer, picture taker that I've ever come in contact with since October 1976 (over 47 years), I've gleaned some info from . Although, admittedly, from Oct 76 to summer of 1985, it was unintentional / un/subconscious . It was only since the late autumn/early winter of 1985/86 that I started taking snaps a bit more intentionally and was gleaning info and asking direct questions . So, all the PJ's, photogs, customers asking "me" questions have all been an influence to/on me . .. . . .So, at long last, I'll submit a snap I took of Gordon Lightfoot with Kodak 110 camera way back in September 1981 just before my return to London and work and, at least, 5 years before the word "photography" was even a word in my vocabulary . **EDIT: an updated 'post process of the same snap ** Cheers, Jack View Attachment Ah yes, I agree - I also seem to soak up influences like some kind inexhaustible sponge. But some influences are more obvious than others, and I'd also invite you to create an image which is a deliberate homage to another photographer. As soon as I saw the fog outside I thought 'Brassai' and grabbed the camera. I'm currently enjoying leafing through some photography books to see who else I might have a stab at! |
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Post by kate on Dec 2, 2023 11:35:55 GMT
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Post by kate on Dec 2, 2023 11:37:25 GMT
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Post by aitch on Dec 2, 2023 18:47:14 GMT
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Post by zx9 on Dec 3, 2023 10:02:55 GMT
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Post by kate on Dec 3, 2023 10:23:40 GMT
Well Keith, I was going to say W Eggleston, but I just came across a photographer (contemporary/modern) called Greg Stimac who has a fresh style (and the sun of course) worth a look.
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Post by zx9 on Dec 3, 2023 12:34:24 GMT
Well Keith, I was going to say W Eggleston, but I just came across a photographer (contemporary/modern) called Greg Stimac who has a fresh style (and the sun of course) worth a look. It was indeed Eggleston that those photographs were referenced to but I take your point about Stimac which looks like Eggleston with people. This rather supports my and Jack's idea that these things come about without you realising or perhaps because you have seen similar images in the past.
Some more WE alike hotel room shots.
I do admit that these were after I took an interest in Eggleston and to an extent Shore.
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Post by kate on Dec 3, 2023 12:54:19 GMT
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. Although, admittedly, from Oct 76 to summer of 1985, it was unintentional / un/subconscious 
. It was only since the late autumn/early winter of 1985/86 that I started taking snaps a bit more intentionally and was gleaning info and asking direct questions 
. **EDIT: an updated 'post process of the same snap **
