Edwin Gowin, it is wonderful to see the creations of a master photographer from the 1960’s. The photography that he has produced is different from his colleagues. Gowin was a photographer that enjoyed family photos that followed his intuition. As with Eugene Atget, he tended to photograph buildings in the early 1900’s, he was creating his own subject. These photos captured the art of the building. Harry Callahan has had a variety of photography styles starting in the 40’s with still photography and later incorporating a few people.
As with every decade, trends change as well as self improvements occur. Edwin’s photography style was best described as an autobiographical narrative.
I really enjoy the photograph of Edith that appears so casual. In Edwin’s article he talks about how he used a lens that created a circle on his photos. At first he trimmed the circle away and then later began to enjoy what it was creating. These days this is a technique that photographers try and replicate. I really like how the vignette creates drama in the photo, as if the subject does not know the camera is there.
I also liked this photo and it was a close tie to the one I posted. I think it shows the time frame really well with the furnishings in the background, and the clothes she is wearing. When I look at it, it makes me think he snuck up on her and took the picture without her knowing. But that is most likely not the case. As he stated that he used a tripod most of the time.
ReplyDeleteI thought this picture was almost scary looking. I don't exactly know why. It seems like she is posing in a weird way that gives me the chills.It looks very artistic in a different way than his previous photos.
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