Classic Street Photographs
Classic Street Photographs
Sometimes interesting discussions crop up in online forums that may deserve more light being shed on them, this is especially true of those conversations that occur amidst another topic and would otherwise lay hidden.But A recent discussion of this ilk centred around Staged vs Candid street photography with a specific lean towards the work [...]
By James Dodd
Classic Street Photographs / Elsewhere
Interesting article about Bruce Davidson and the New York Subway on Wayne Fords posterous.
By James Dodd
Classic Street Photographs
The American legion image by Garry Winnogrand is one of the most iconic street photographs in the world. It’s candid approach and slight canter not only set the tone for a future generation but it also touched so well on the political commentary of the time of its recording. In a sense the photograph follows [...]
By James Dodd
Classic Street Photographs
“a classic street photograph is one that has the power to seep into your mind without you commanding it. It surfaces when you see elements from it emerging in front of your eyes. For me, the above image from Trent Parke’s Dream/Life series follows this path exactly…”
By James Dodd
Classic Street Photographs
©Richard Kalvar, 1969 Text by Jeanette O’Keefe Long before I recognized the name Richard Kalvar , this photograph had already etched itself in my mind. There are so many things that make this a great picture for me. The looming inversed spires of the Brooklyn Bridge; the verticals, diagonals and horizontals of the suspension cables [...]
By James Dodd
Classic Street Photographs
Do you remember the first street photography that really held your attention?
By James Dodd