ddutchison
Well-known
The Snapshots series (10: P.M., Mondays). It's airing on the Knowledge Network here in B.C., but I believe the current show can also be watched online - for those of you who do not live in Lotus Land.
Not an interview, just a good 30 minutes spent with a single photographer, talking about what they do and why, with lots of examples of their work.
Tonight it was Fred Herzog, a street-photographer who started out in the late '40's, and has been working exclusively in colour since the '50's.
Some points I found interesting: He's a street photographer working in colour. He also worked without any kind of recognition as an artist (wasn't seeking any) until he was in his '70's - but it never slowed him down any. I also got a kick out of his gear. His street camera of choice appears to be a white plastic Canon Sure-Shot.
Very highly recommended. Next week it'll be Lincoln Clarkes.
Not an interview, just a good 30 minutes spent with a single photographer, talking about what they do and why, with lots of examples of their work.
Tonight it was Fred Herzog, a street-photographer who started out in the late '40's, and has been working exclusively in colour since the '50's.
Some points I found interesting: He's a street photographer working in colour. He also worked without any kind of recognition as an artist (wasn't seeking any) until he was in his '70's - but it never slowed him down any. I also got a kick out of his gear. His street camera of choice appears to be a white plastic Canon Sure-Shot.
Very highly recommended. Next week it'll be Lincoln Clarkes.
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DamenS
Well-known
Nice catch - thanks for letting us know.
The last time I saw Canon Sureshots being used by photographers, it was the kids from the documentary "Born into Brothels", which I recommend seeing if you haven't already ...
The last time I saw Canon Sureshots being used by photographers, it was the kids from the documentary "Born into Brothels", which I recommend seeing if you haven't already ...
Where can I watch this online? I'd love to see the Fred Herzog one...
emraphoto
Veteran
LOVE Fred Herzog. it's like a time capsule for me. seeing the cafes my mom used to take me to.
The Ovaltine in Vancouver used to be our lunch spot in the 70's. anyone living in Vancouver now will know how much things have changed.
The Ovaltine in Vancouver used to be our lunch spot in the 70's. anyone living in Vancouver now will know how much things have changed.
emraphoto
Veteran
can anyone confirm if this shop still stands?
it was there when i left Van a few years ago...
http://www.equinoxgallery.com/artists/fred-herzog/art/90140
it was there when i left Van a few years ago...
http://www.equinoxgallery.com/artists/fred-herzog/art/90140
Harry Mueller
HWMueller
Thanks and I checked out Knowledge, great site.
christian.rudman
digital to analog convert
Born Into Brothels was an amazing movie! I have that one on my shelf next to my Bresson documentary. That is a highly recommended movie, very powerful and poignant.
Geordiepete
Member
All I could see was the online preview. It had about five of Herzog's photos, and they looked so intriguing. At the end of the preview was a few seconds dedicated to Lincoln Clarkes. He said, "I'd kinda like to be the paparazzi for the working class."
I wonder if the "working class" would really appreciate what he thought he would be doing for them, and what an honour it would be for them.
I wonder if the "working class" would really appreciate what he thought he would be doing for them, and what an honour it would be for them.
ddutchison
Well-known
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I'll take a look. I'm guessing the shot was taken on Main, a little East of Hastings.
The first link in my post leads to a page with a tab marked "Watch Now" I don't have high-speed internet so I couldn't check if it was the full program (my assumption) or just a preview as Geordiepete suggests. The second link leads to his gallery, which has almost 100 of his pictures online
Maybe paparazzi was a poor choice of words on Lincolns part.
I believe Lincoln personally knows almost all of the people he photographs on the street, and his photographs are made with both the knowledge and approval of his subjects - he has also photographed most of his subjects multiple times. His shots look like street photography, but they are closer to portraiture.
It's amazing how contemporary many his photos made in the '50's look today, and sadly, the old buildings and neighborhoods are getting harder to find in Vancouver since the Olympics.
I'll take a look. I'm guessing the shot was taken on Main, a little East of Hastings.
The first link in my post leads to a page with a tab marked "Watch Now" I don't have high-speed internet so I couldn't check if it was the full program (my assumption) or just a preview as Geordiepete suggests. The second link leads to his gallery, which has almost 100 of his pictures online
Maybe paparazzi was a poor choice of words on Lincolns part.
I believe Lincoln personally knows almost all of the people he photographs on the street, and his photographs are made with both the knowledge and approval of his subjects - he has also photographed most of his subjects multiple times. His shots look like street photography, but they are closer to portraiture.
It's amazing how contemporary many his photos made in the '50's look today, and sadly, the old buildings and neighborhoods are getting harder to find in Vancouver since the Olympics.
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Trius
Waiting on Maitani
Thanks for the heads-up, Dave. I'll set the auto-tune so I don't miss it. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like Knowledge is broadcast in HD on Bell.
Shac
Well-known
David - thanks - just started to watch it on the net.
Great
David
Great
David
ColSebastianMoran
( IRL Richard Karash )
It's a link to watch the full program. When I click it, however, "This program is not available online in your area." Those of you in BC or perhaps anywhere in Canada, enjoy.
ddutchison
Well-known
Man, what's the internet for then? Very sorry to hear this.
If you're handy, you could try connecting to the net through a B.C. based proxy server, which should fool them into thinking you're from here. It's pretty easy to set up - just 2 entries in a dialogue box ( Edit\Preferences\Advanced\Network\Connection-settings in Firefox). Here's a list of Canadian proxy servers, and another list of B.C. ones
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Hibbs
R.I.P. Charlie
I seem to remember (several years ago) seeing a story on Lincoln Clarkes as he was taking 6X6 portraits (TLR) of prostitutes and those marginalized on the lower, East side.
One quote I remember was "I wouldn't line my birdcage with a Robert Bateman".
I think Mr. Clarkes works with the Georgia Straight newspaper, and still does.
~ Hibbs
One quote I remember was "I wouldn't line my birdcage with a Robert Bateman".
I think Mr. Clarkes works with the Georgia Straight newspaper, and still does.
~ Hibbs
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Rogier
Rogier Willems
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:bang::bang::bang::bang::bang:Thanks David - I had never heard of Fred Herzog. His work is outstanding - some of the timing, composition and point of difference are as good as HCB. Crossing Powel #1 is an example. It's also amazing the color fidelity - especially night shots - in the 50's and 60's. Like time travel.