paulfish4570
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This thread has forced me to re-consider Eggleston and admit his red ceiling photograph turned inside out my way of seeing.
Overrated? He at least should be rated ...
Overrated? He at least should be rated ...
No, that would be what they call in the US "Swiss cheese." Or "pegboard."
Last time I saw him, H C-B was not wearing his halo. But no doubt he is now up in photographer's heaven albeit with his pencils and sketchbook.
Seriously, what a shame about the choice of word, "overrated." It seems to imply condescension and I do not believe that was the OP's intention.
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What I really feel is over rated is the collection of work from photographers in the first half of the 20th century. These people were pioneers and so of course their work should be remembered. I own several books of photographs from the "greats" and I love many of the images. But I regularly see collections of work from living photographers that I think is much better. Comparatively speaking, these more recent photographer's do not, and I suspect will never, get their due.
OK, Mapplethorpe was a genius pornographer ...
You do not have to be a moviestar to discuss movies 🙄
Ansel Adams? You may not like the content, but if you've ever spent time in front of one of his prints...
Steve McCurry's work is easy some of my favorite. I challenge anyone not to be moved by one of his books. Afghan girl wasn't even that spectacular compared with the rest of his work. Just because someone else could match his work means nothing if they don't.
Contemporary photographers who extend the range of the art will stand the "test of time" and gain recognition in the future. Especially if a new generation emulates and expands on their works.
I can't help but wonder if anyone would have noticed Mapplethorpe's flower shots if he not been known so well for his, uh, other subjects ...
I can't help but wonder if anyone would have noticed Mapplethorpe's flower shots if he not been known so well for his, uh, other subjects ...