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Hey All...
I dont know if you guys have seen this guy's work before but I thought it was great.
http://www.janvonholleben.com/dreams_of_flying.php?n=1
The subject matter is that of children and their imagination/fantasies. The poses and compositions are so simple but so creative. Definately worth a look.
BTW, the site is experiencing quite a huge load of traffic right now (thanks to digg.com) but just refresh once or twice and you should get an image.
I dont know if you guys have seen this guy's work before but I thought it was great.
http://www.janvonholleben.com/dreams_of_flying.php?n=1
The subject matter is that of children and their imagination/fantasies. The poses and compositions are so simple but so creative. Definately worth a look.
BTW, the site is experiencing quite a huge load of traffic right now (thanks to digg.com) but just refresh once or twice and you should get an image.
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shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
Oh my, that's original!
Love the Ghostbusters scene
Love the Ghostbusters scene
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RML
Guest
Original, for sure.
But in many of the shots I simply can't see beyond what is really there: children lying on the ground. But that's just me.
But in many of the shots I simply can't see beyond what is really there: children lying on the ground. But that's just me.
srtiwari
Daktari
Agree with Jbf and shadowfox- lovely creative, fun work ! Bet the kids had a ball taking part in it. Nothing is diminished by my knowing they are lying on the ground. Very original...
OurManInTangier
An Undesirable
Fun and rather witty I thought.
I struggled for a long time to like work like this as it wasn't aesthetic enough for my liking ( if that even makes any sense?!) Then I realised that its the idea, the concept that its really all about and when its done well I find it very enjoyable.
I struggled for a long time to like work like this as it wasn't aesthetic enough for my liking ( if that even makes any sense?!) Then I realised that its the idea, the concept that its really all about and when its done well I find it very enjoyable.
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
Remy and Simon, I think one must have a child-like mind to appreciate the whimsical nature of the shots. But then again, I'm easily entertained by simple things
Seriously, I think it's the consistency of the photography in executing his vision, shots after shots is the one that impresses me the most.
Seriously, I think it's the consistency of the photography in executing his vision, shots after shots is the one that impresses me the most.
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RML
Guest
Will, I guess you're right about the "child-like" mind.
I'm a creative person with a big imagination but I'm also analytically inclined. Cubism is great for me. Picasso is great for me. But when it comes to seeing beyond the reality of von Holleben's photos, I'm suddenly at a loss.
Like I said... it's me.
I'm a creative person with a big imagination but I'm also analytically inclined.
Cubism is great for me. Picasso is great for me. But when it comes to seeing beyond the reality of von Holleben's photos, I'm suddenly at a loss. Like I said... it's me.