And in the beginning there was, for me at least, the Kodak Brownie Bullet. As simple as could be, it took black and white roll film and allowed no adjustment for aperture, shutter speed or focus. It was truly a point-and-shoot. For a kid in the 1950s, it was perfect.
Later as a Marine, stationed in [...]
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My Photography Beginnings
May 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Design and Communication, Uncategorized, photography
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Photographers: Curators of Time
May 16th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Art, Design and Communication, Images, Tony and Carmina, Uncategorized, photography
Carmina and Tony Talk Time and Photography:
“We are the time police, arresting speeders—that’s what we photographers are. We try to apprehend those, this and that in their acts of escaping. And much of what catch we do not realize until much later, if ever. We are collectors, conservators and curators of experience. We are teachers [...]
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Prejudice and Common Sense
May 6th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized
“Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age 18.”
Albert Einstein
Common sense is common because it favors the answer that seems obvious to the many. Yet truth is often subtle, nuanced, contextual and relative. Rarely is it black and white and almost always it is a matter of opinion.
Politicians and charlatans often appeal to [...]
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An Homage to Aaron Siskind
May 3rd, 2009 · 4 Comments · Art, Design and Communication, Uncategorized, photography
I made this image within ten miles of my home. It is reminiscent of the work of the late Aaron Siskind, a photographer whose work I respect and admire.
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Place and the Photograph
May 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Art, Design and Communication, Tony and Carmina, Uncategorized, photography
Carmina was waiting when Tony walked into the Supreme Bean. It was a slow day and other than themselves and the three baristas no one else was there. “Hey Tony,” she said as she waved.
Tony waved in return and then went to the counter. Amanda was at the register. Her dark red hair was pulled [...]
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