Thursday, February 3, 2011

Richard Avedon [1923-2004]

Marian Anderson, 1955
A very strong and emotionally packed shot. Her mouth draws the eye quickly to it. Her eyes stand out just enough for you to acknowledge and keep gliding through the rest of the piece smoothly without rest.  I really enjoy how he contrasted the solid white background as it cuts right into her somewhat alluring hair.


Lew Alcindor, 1961
The focus of the lens on this photography is exquisite. It almost makes him pop out from the blurry background. I love to see the change in the athletic gear and clothing in comparison to the moderns. His long limbs, firm grasp on the basketball and undisturbed glance seems to reinforce time being paused for this shot to be taken.


Bernard and Annabel Buffet, 1959
Their coats tell me they belonged to the upper classes of New York.I like how she sort of leans behind him yet has one shoulder forward almost trying to say that she's no dumb broad. Their cynical expressions are wondrous, I mean, she looks to her right as he scans his left peripheral... it's like "we see the world for what it is."

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