Image Above: Henri Cartier Bresson, "Behind the Saint-Lazare, Paris, 1932


Introduction: HERO AND FRIEND

I am currently reading "Henri Cartier Bressons" Biography.
He has been an important photographer who i keep researching into and in a way, keeping me " in tune" when taking my own photos.

Section from book:

"A moment ago you asked me if still took photographs."
Indeed.
"Well, i've just taken one of you, but without a camera - it's just as god. The top of your glasses is exactly parallel with the top of the frame behind you - quite striking. I couldn't miss the chance of such perfect symmetry...there, it's done! Now what were we talking about? Ah yes, Gandhi . . .did you know Lord Mountbatten?"

This was on page2 of his book . . .i knew this was going to be a learning experince in itself!

Illkley Moore 2006 "Group"

Ilkley Moore
2006

"Max"

Ilkley Moore
2006

"Joe & Alf Series"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALF - 09/04/06

Listening to The Shins

Ilkley Moore , 2006

One of a series of photos i took that day . . .

Theres always something nice about getting away from a city . . .experiencing the open . . .fresh air . . .in a way, for me, it cleared my mind . . .refreshing!

Enjoy!

Listening to Ben Folds-Army


Iv been interested in looking at photographers contact sheets rather than individual prints. I think you can get a better sense of what the photographer was thinking, feeling etc when they were taking the photos. Robert Frank's contact sheets are fascinating to look at. You can def see narrative, a journey and also trying to get that "perfect shot". Another example has been Diane Arbus . . . Mind blowing, esp the contact sheet of the two parents with their giant son! ( i will get exampes of these)

Here is just an example of my work . . .it was taken on christmas day and its an on going project on documenting my dad. Enjoy!

Saturday,25th March 2006
Listening to Yes - Roundabout

Just been watching the commonwealth games and I have just been amazed. Has anyone heard of Rhythmic Gymnastics? Seriously, if you havnt, check it out . . .esp the ones which involves a ball.

Thought I would share this with you, enjoy!