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Entries Tagged as 'Meaning'

Subjects, Objects and Photography

May 25th, 2009 · 8 Comments · Art, Design and Communication, photography

  Brian’s father collected antique automobiles, many of which he restored in the combined workshop and garage behind his home. In those years, from Eisenhower through Ford, the Mill’s home received the same meticulous and loving care that Mr. Mills lavished on his cars. On a recent visit to Owosso, Michigan, my hometown, I took [...]

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Photographers: Curators of Time

May 16th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Art, Design and Communication, Images, photography, Tony and Carmina, Uncategorized

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 [...]

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Place and the Photograph

May 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Art, Design and Communication, photography, Tony and Carmina, Uncategorized

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 [...]

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Carmina and Tony Find Meaning

April 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Art, photography, Tony and Carmina

It was another Thursday, this one an unseasonably warm and beautiful March day, but Tony West hadn’t noticed. He was preoccupied when he arrived at the Supreme Bean. His friend, Carmina Sfumato had already claimed a table for them near the center of the seating area. After hugs, Carmina said she would treat. She went [...]

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The Art of the Finish

February 17th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Art, Images, photography

    Annie Dillard, in her book The Writing Life asks “How many gifts do we open from which the writer neglected to remove the price tag? Is it pertinent, is it courteous for us to learn what it cost the writer personally?” This same question can and should be asked of photographers and painters. [...]

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