Fun Fact !

Here’s a fun fact, are you a star trek fan? “Live long and prosper” well that’s exactly what Leonard Nimoy is doing. As a teen ager Leonard nimoy found his love for photography, and frequently photographs the human figure, and for someone who is usually in front of the camera he really does a pretty good job behind it as well. Be sure to check out his work here

Next up !

Ok moving right along, This next photographer pushed the boundaries for his generation. Helmut Newton has published many books in his career and I am a proud owner of a few of them. The book featured above was a special addition named "Sumo" although they have made many copies of this book and can be purchased quite reasonably on amazon, this book is a numbered edition featuring a wide selection of over 400 pictures, most of which are published for the first time, covering every aspect of Newton’s outstanding career in photography: from his stunning fashion photographs, which pointed the way for generations of photographers, to his nudes and celebrity portaits. "SUMO" is a titanic book in every respect: it is a tribute to the twentieth century’s most influential, intriguing and controversial photographer. Measuring 50 x 70 cm (20 x 27.5 inches) and weighing approx. 30 kg (66 lb.) And oh yes... did I mention a numbered version to 10,000 has a price tag and networth of $15,000 ?

Tribute to one of the greats !

I figured i would do my first couple blog posts from those artists that im sure we have all known or at least recognized their work and in my case gathered much inspiration from over the many years. This Picture was taken by one of my favorite photographers Mrs Ellen Von Unwerth, The image was in one of her many published books. The book was called "Revenge" and was published in 2003.

As for the characteristics or my infatuation with the image... The image has an antique feel with black and white, but also has a nice amount of grain hinting that it was not taken with a modern day digital camera,  the lace corset is also not a modern day piece of attire, but more of a collectable "camp" brand corset which are very nice and very expensive if you happen to be shopping for one. The truncation of the head works wonders in this image and leaves so much to imagination that i find myself just staring at it. Im also a big fan of the lighting within this image as well. theirs great shadow detail and a fair amount of contrast for a seemingly over cast sky. I would Love to hear your thoughts on the image ! are you familiar with her work ?