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Entries Tagged as 'photograph'

Captioning the Photograph

June 15th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Art, Design and Communication, photography, Tony and Carmina, Uncategorized

Carmina and Tony Discuss Captions To caption, or not to caption: that is the question:
 Whether ’tis nobler to suffer the outrageous comments of ignorant viewers, Or to arm them against a sea of error and prejudice,
 And by gently explaining lead them to greater knowledge and joy? “Oh what to do—what to do?” Tony [...]

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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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My Photography Beginnings

May 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Design and Communication, photography, Uncategorized

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 [...]

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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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An Homage to Aaron Siskind

May 3rd, 2009 · 4 Comments · Art, Design and Communication, photography, Uncategorized

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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