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Karl Bissinger, Portraitist, Dies at 94

roteague — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:33:38 GMT

A wonderful portrait artist. You can read more below:

"Karl Bissinger, whose lustrous black and white portraits created a memorable gallery of the leading figures on the postwar American arts scene, died Wednesday at his home in Manhattan. He was 94.

...

As a photographer for magazines like Flair, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and Town & Country, Mr. Bissinger created indelible images of the new generation of writers, actors, dancers and free spirits who were reshaping American culture after World War II. He photographed an absurdly youthful Truman Capote on the set of a Jean Cocteau film in Paris, a skinny Marlon Brando leaning languidly in front of a round window in a Manhattan sublet and Paul Bowles sitting cross-legged against the tiled walls of a cafe in Marrakesh. "

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/25/arts/design/25bissinger.html

Make sure you see a small slide show of his work - you will see a lot of familary faces, whey they were much younger (like Marlon Brando)

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/11/25/obituaries/20081125_BISSINGER_index.html

Black and White Photography with John Sexton

roteague — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:38:46 GMT

Here is a link to an older article (Jan 08) about John Sexton that I just ran across, and haven't seen before. I continually look at work from various photographers whose work I like. So, even though this is an oldie, it is a good one.

http://audreyjonckheer.1000words.kodak.com/default.asp?item=734770

"Audrey Jonckheer

Black and White Photography with John Sexton

Most of us can't imagine a world without images. Granted, some can't imagine a world without instant messaging and emails, but I don't know anyone who adorns the walls of their office or home with text. I've been working with pro photographers for the 10 years I've been at Kodak. Nothing is more inspiring and rewarding. With this new "Thousand Word" entry, I'll try and give you a brief glimpse into the passion and perspectives of some remarkable photographers. Their work is all over my office and my home. I can't imagine it any other way."

What film does he shoot?

Derek Lofgreen — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:26:52 GMT

I don't know if any of you know but I thought I would ask. Do any of you know what sort of film Tom Mangelsen shoots? I love his stuff and I know he shoots/used to shoot lots of transparency film.

D.

Member Gallery: Dave Travis

roteague — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:30:40 GMT

I'd like to invite those who haven't looked at our member's galleries to do so, we have a lot of very accomplished photographers.

Residing in Castle Rock, Colorado, just a little south of Denver is our member Dave Travis. Dave is a fine art landscape photographer who works exclusively in traditional methods, and, unlike most of us, prints his own color prints, using the Ilfochrome (Cibachrome) process. If you haven't looked at his work, I think you will really enjoy them. Perhaps my favorite portofolio of his is titled "Leafscapes", which you can find here: http://davetravisphoto.com/portfolios_main_01.htm. It is a stunning set of close-ups of various plants and flowers.

Enjoy,

Don Ultang, Pioneer in Aerial Photography, Dies at 91

roteague — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:13:24 GMT

"Don Ultang, an early specialist in aerial photography who won the 1952 Pulitzer Prize for photography for documenting an egregious, seemingly racially motivated assault on the field during a college football game, died on Sept. 18 in Johnston, Iowa, where he lived. He was 91.

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Drake’s star, Johnny Bright, was being spoken of as a Heisman Trophy contender. He had twice led the nation in total offense, and two years earlier, when he first played against A&M, he was reported to have been the first black player to appear on Lewis Field in Stillwater.

In the first quarter, an A&M lineman, Milbanks Smith, delivered several vicious hits to Bright, one of which was a forearm to the face as Bright stood in repose after handing the ball off to another runner; it broke his jaw. Mr. Ultang and Mr. Robinson turned in a series of six photos that depicted an obviously unsportsmanlike blow."

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/25/sports/ncaafootball/25ultang.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Georges Meis

roteague — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:46:39 GMT

Anyone know anything about Georges Meis? He seems to be quite popular with images of the Greek islands (Santorini, etc.).

I ran across one of his posters at one of my favorite lunch spots, but haven't been able to find a website for him. I've only found sites selling his work.

http://www.essentialart.com/acatalog/uk_prints_Seascape_70.html

Photographer Gordon Chapple drowns in Utah flash flood

roteague — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:02:17 GMT

"GARFIELD COUNTY, Utah -- The bodies of a California couple who drowned inside a slot canyon during a flash flood were recovered Thursday morning by a Utah Highway Patrol helicopter. Kathy Chapple and her husband, Gordon Chapple, from Walnut Creek, Calif., were hiking with six others at the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument when a flash flood hit the Egypt Trailhead area at about 2:30 p.m., said the Garfield County Sheriff's Office.

"It was maybe two or three minutes from when the rain started to fall and when they were hit by the water. It was so fast they hardly had any time to react at all," said Becki Bronson, spokeswoman for the Garfield County Sheriff's Office."

Here is a link to his work: http://www.gordonchapple.com/. For those who don't know Gordon Chapple was an advocate of carbon printing.

Here is a link to the article: http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/17448014/detail.html

Bill Groethe’s Last Stand for film photography

roteague — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:02:37 GMT

Here is an interesting article on a photographer I ran across today:

"Bill Groethe’s Last Stand for film photography

A photograph captures a split second in time, but a film negative can let that moment endure for decades.

That’s why Bill Groethe prefers film to digital. Photographers who rely on digital are losing history every time a memory card is erased, Groethe said.

“We’re still printing from 80-year film,” he said during an interview at his business, 1st Photo and Trails End Gallery at 1839 W. Main St.

He didn’t take those 80-year-old photographs but he has been shooting for more than seven decades. He also has owned and/or operated film-processing shops in five Midwestern states

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He also dismisses the photos people produce at home, both for the quality -- “If this is a new art form, they ought to call it that” -- and the cost. By the time they buy printers, ink and paper, they would save money and get better pictures if they went to a professional, Groethe said."

http://www.bhpioneer.com/articles/2008/09/03/breaking_news/doc48bed7d388167304199969.txt

Brian Kosoff in Shutterbug

roteague — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:57:17 GMT

For those who are fans, like I am, Brian Kosoff will be featured in the September 2008 issue of Shutterbug.

Here is a link to the online version: http://www.shutterbug.com/techniques/pro_techniques/0908personal/index.html

And a link to Brian's website: http://www.kosoff.com/

I'm sure many here know Brian from other websites, but I thought I would pass this along for those who don't know him. Brian is a great guy, solid, and very knowledgeable about traditional photography.

Kentucky Yard Sale Yields a Trove of Weegee Images

roteague — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:46:33 GMT

What a neat find. Just image if you found something like this:

"... 210 vintage black-and-white photographic prints, were found in 2003 in a zebra-stripe trunk that was bought at a yard sale in Kentucky by two Indiana women who were on their way back from a camping trip. One of the women simply liked the look of the trunk, and when she found old clothes, yellowed papers and pictures inside, she thought about throwing the contents away.

But she took them instead to an Indianapolis rare-documents dealer. And this week the Indianapolis Museum of Art plans to announce that it has acquired a trove of work and correspondence by Weegee, the crepuscular, stogie-smoking New York photographer whose visceral pictures became a template not only for artists like Diane Arbus but also for much of the uncomfortably close tabloid imagery that exists today. The museum described the acquisition as a partial gift and partial purchase from the dealer"

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/03/arts/design/03muse.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

I have to admit to being fascinated with pictures of people from the 1930s, 1940s, etc. Just something about the history, and wondering how their lives turned out.

Philippe Halsman - Jump

roteague — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:17:43 GMT

Here is a fun little story:

"For six years, Philippe Halsman asked his illustrious sitters to jump for him, and most complied: Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, and Brigitte Bardot; Richard Nixon and Adlai Stevenson; Richard Rodgers; the Duke and Duchess of Windsor; and countless from the arts, sciences, politics, business, and sport leapt at the chance. In 1959, Halsman's book made publishing history by introducing the brand new science of "jumpology"

http://www.magnumphotos.com/Archive/c.aspx?VP=XSpecific_MAG.BookDetail_VPage&pid=2K7O3R1HERBY

Be sure to look at the photos, there are three pages worth.

Peter Mallet

roteague — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:04:03 GMT

The June 2008 issue of Outdoor Photography has a nice interview with Peter Mallet (http://www.petermallet.com) about his work. He is purely film, shooting Kodak 160VC color negative film on Mamiya 6x7 cameras. If you get a chance, pick up this issue - it also has an interview with Joe Cornish.

Gandhi Photographer Gets Credit 70 Years Late

roteague — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:29:36 GMT

An interesting story:

"Photographer Kulwant Roy shot a picture in 1939 of Mahatma Gandhi meeting Mohammad Ali Jinnah, who would go on to become the first leader of Pakistan. Apparently shot for the Topical Press Agency, the photo ended up in the Hulton Archive, which is now owned by Getty Images. Roy died years ago, and his name was never connected to this historic photograph.

Until now. A family friend began sorting through Roy's files and found the image. "

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Photo_finish_70_years_later_photographer_gets_his_due/articleshow/3176311.cms

A couple of film shooters I just read about

Derek Lofgreen — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:48:42 GMT

Rangefinder magazine had a nature and landscape issue a couple of issues ago and they profiled some folks that still shoot film! I was floored. Usually all that rag does is push the "Canon digital way", sort of gets old after a while. Anyway here are a few links to some exceptional shooters.

http://www.randalljhodges.com/newportfolio2.htm

http://www.joecornish.com/

http://inclouds.com/

http://www.dykinga.com/Welcome.html

Enjoy.
D.

Dave Butcher - Fine Art Black & While Landscapes

roteague — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:48:21 GMT

Here is a photographer I found through and Ilford press release:

"Dave Butcher is a full time, professional fine art photographer based in the Peak District. Working exclusively in black and white, he has been making photographic images since the early 1970s, gaining his Associateship of The Royal Photographic Society in 1987. He has been selling fine art photographs of hill and mountain landscapes for more than 20 years and his hand-made original prints can be found in many private collections worldwide as well as on display in many businesses and homes. His first book ‘High Light’ was published by Arem Publishing in 2005 and has already been reprinted. His images have also been included in many other books and magazines."

http://www.ilfordphoto.com/pressroom/article.asp?n=108

From his site:

"I am a professional fine-art photographer working exclusively in black and white. I use medium format Mamiya 7 cameras with Ilford FP4 Plus 120 black and white film and hand print in the darkroom using archivally processed Ilford Multigrade FB papers."

http://www.davebutcher.net/#1X0
http://www.davebutcher.net/erol.html#1X0

Great work here, I hope everyone who enjoys good Black & White landscapes will visit his site.

Crime Was Weegee’s Oyster

roteague — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:31:53 GMT

Here is a fascinating story about Weegee:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/20/arts/design/20expl.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

"On the north side of Broome Street, between the Bowery and Elizabeth Street, you can stand where a dead guy once lay. Of course in New York City you can stand on lots of spots where dead people once lay. There are, after all, “eight million stories in the naked city,” as the narrator of “The Naked City,” the 1948 film noir classic, intoned. But as Andrew Izzo sprawled on this sidewalk on the Lower East Side in 1942, Arthur Fellig, one of the city’s most famous photographers, took his picture."

Make sure you click on the embedded video on the left hand side. It's a bit long, but a fascinating look into this photographers work.

John Coffer: Tintype photography

roteague — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:03:35 GMT

Here is an interesting slide show on John Coffer's tintype photography:

http://www.nytimes.com/packages/khtml/2006/08/03/garden/20060803_TINTYPE_FEATURE.html

Ken Duncan - Visits the Kimberly

roteague — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:56:11 GMT

For those who are fans of Ken Duncan, a video of Ken Duncan where he talks about his latest journey to the Kimberly during the Wet Season.

http://www.kenduncan.com/funandfree.php?ms=151

Ken is one of my favorite photographes.

Henry Dallal - Horse and Travel Photography

roteague — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:12:14 GMT

Here is a photographer I read about in the April 2008 issue of Outdoor Photography. According to the article, he shoots landscape and nature photography on 35mm. It is a breath of fresh air to find a pro still shooting 35mm.

Check out his work: http://www.henrydallalphotography.com/

Lisa Berry - Loyal Film Wedding Photojournalist

roteague — Sat, 24 May 2008 20:31:57 GMT

An interesting article about a wedding photographer who shoots strictly film. I don't do weddings, but found the article good reading anyway.

One interesting quote from the article:

[quote]"A film photographer puts his own craftsmanship before efficiency."[/quote]

http://www.weddingphotographydirectory.com/wedding-photo/for-wedding-photographers/professional-articles/love-for-traditional-film-photography.aspx

Which Photographer(s) influences you?

roteague — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:28:51 GMT

So, which photographers do you look to for inspiration? I think I have asked this other places, but I never get tired of learning about more.

For me, I would have to say I am most influenced by:

Jack Dykinga (US)
Joe Cornish (UK)
Ken Duncan (AU)
Andris Apse (NZ)
Peter Dumbrovski (AU)
David Ward (UK)

I continue going back to their work for inspiration and for ideas. So, who do you look to?

Warren Hinder - Australian Landscape

roteague — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 11:28:16 GMT

It is too bad that more Australian photographers aren't known. I found out about Warren's work in the December 2007 issue of B&W Magazine (US), and looking at his website, I see a photographer dedicated to using film. Being a fan of Australia, it is always a pleasure to find people such as this. I plan on bookmarking his site and visiting more often - I'm especially keen on his Blue Mountains gallery, a place I hope to visit soon.

His website is located at: http://www.warrenhinder.com/

Profile of Vivian Cherry

J.Q.Feesh — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:31:33 GMT

Interesting profile and video about the now 90-year-old street photographer. What a babe!;)

http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0326/p20s01-ussc.html

Joe

Passing of a LF Friend - Ted Harris

roteague — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:47:31 GMT

Cross posted from the LF Forum:

"I hope I will be forgiven for offering this news here in this way, but I felt it was important to let his many friends here know that my husband, Ted Harris, passed away unexpectedly this evening, at our home in Enfield, New Hampshire.

Next to our family, nothing meant as much to him as the colleagues and friends who shared his love of photography. Those of you who visited our home last Saturday gave him one of the happiest days I can remember. My gratitude for your fellowship and many kindnesses extends far beyond that recent circle, to all of you who were part of his life as a photographer. I know he would want me to offer his love and thanks for the joy he took in having been part of this community.

I have many calls to make and things to take care of for Ted in the coming days and weeks, and I'll appreciate your writing either to his e-mail (tedharris@mac.com) or to mine (asrafferty@aol.com) if there are items of business left pending that I can help resolve. I'll ask your patience, but I hope you'll write if there are things I need to do now, on his behalf.

My most sincere thanks to those of you who returned the good will, eager mind, and giving heart with which he moved through the world... he celebrated being among you every day.

Amy Rafferty"

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=35529

I find this news extremely sad, Ted was a very influential and wonderful member of the LF community.

Burt Glinn - RIP - Former MAGNUM President

George — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:42:56 GMT

Seems like perhaps the site needs an Obituary Forum?

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/12/arts/design/12glinn.html?ref=obituaries

William Corey Passed On

roteague — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:01:18 GMT

Found this on LF:

"William Corey, known for his photographs of Japanese gardens, died March 31st."

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=35139

http://www.dailycamera.com/news/2008/apr/04/william-corey-march-31-2008-boulder-photographer/

http://www.williamcorey.com/index.html

Here is an interesting clip from one of these articles:

"Another time and place is exactly what Corey wanted to capture when, in 1974, he saw a television show about Japanese gardens.

He flew to Japan and quickly discovered that his 35mm camera wasn't going to do the job.

He opted for a vintage, accordion-style Korona Panoramic View camera -- built from brass, leather and wood. The bulky camera was equipped with a Kodak 18-inch wide-field copy lens and shot onto 8-by-20-inch film."

His work is color, BTW.

Richard White - Gallery Showing

roteague — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:45:44 GMT

I've been a fan of Richard White for sometime, especially his images of the Victorian High Country. I received this from him today:

""PLACES I'VE BEEN"

We invite you to an exhibition of black & white photographs by acclaimed photographer Richard White. Including images from the High Country, Nepal, NZ, USA and Australia.

Opening 2pm Saturday April 5th through to Monday April 28th 2008.

Thursday - Monday 10am - 5pm Incl. Public Holidays

Phone: 03 5727 3599 • Email: themusegallerymilawa@hotmail.com

At the Milawa Cheese Factory • Factory Road Milawa Vic 3678""

If you like great Black and White photography, you will love this photographers work. I just wish I could be in Australia myself for this showing. See his site at: http://www.richardwhite.com.au/

Ed Buffaloe - wazzup?

eric rose — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:29:46 GMT

Haven't seen anything posted by him in a very long time. Anyone have any news??

Lost Negatives of Robert Capa

roteague — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:37:50 GMT

Thousands of negatives of photographs taken by Robert Capa during the Spanish Civil War, long thought to be lost forever, have resurfaced.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/27/arts/design/27kenn.html?_r=4&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

"TO the small group of photography experts aware of its existence, it was known simply as “the Mexican suitcase.” And in the pantheon of lost modern cultural treasures, it was surrounded by the same mythical aura as Hemingway’s early manuscripts, which vanished from a train station in 1922.

The suitcase — actually three flimsy cardboard valises — contained thousands of negatives of pictures that Robert Capa, one of the pioneers of modern war photography, took during the Spanish Civil War before he fled Europe for America in 1939, leaving behind the contents of his Paris darkroom.

..while conservation experts from the George Eastman House in Rochester are only now beginning to assess the condition of the film, it appears to be remarkably good for 70-year-old nitrate stock stored in what essentially looks like confectionery boxes."

What a stunning find!!

Diane Arbus's Estate donates photographer’s archives

roteague — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:40:23 GMT

I'm not a fan of her work, but she is an important person in the world of photography, so I thought I would pass this along:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22312908/

"NEW YORK - The entire archive of New York photographer Diane Arbus — known for her images of dwarfs, nudists and carnival performers — has found a home at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The estate of Arbus, who committed suicide in 1971, is giving her archives to the museum, which will turn it into a resource for scholars and the public, the Met said on Tuesday.

The museum has also purchased 20 of Arbus’ photos from the Fraenkel Gallery in San Francisco for an undisclosed price."

Looking for Francesco??

eric rose — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:50:43 GMT

I am looking for the website of a guy who use to hang out at APUG and I think his name was Francesco. This guy did mainly b&w shots of buildings and churches. A buddy is going over to Europe this spring and wants to see some example of what there is to shoot. Can you help me?? Maybe I have his name altogether wrong, not sure.

Bill Schwab at MGM Grand

roteague — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:33:32 GMT

Saw this over at APUG about one of the members that we all know:

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071213/ENT11/712130306/1115/ENT05