Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/01/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Personally I always thought some of the best "modern photoreportage" came from the works for Fritz Mayhem. Sadly I've not seen any new work from him in sometime so it's totally possible he may have passed away or found a way to finally get into that 4th dimension and live among the flying rods. http://fritzmayhem.freeservers.com/gallery3/ Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lottermoser George" Subject: Re: [Leica] modern photoreportage? >I mostly agree with you Tarek. I would add that when one gets this close >to a subject - opportunities will also present themselves >wherein interaction with the photographer as s/he becomes part of the >scene, become apparent - that's when "gonzo" comes into play > > On Jan 11, 2008, at 11:27 AM, Tarek Charara wrote: > >> I don't think it's posed at all. I think it's months and months of work, >> being accepted by these people, living with them, etc. >> I have had a few friends who where heroin addicts (some are gone >> now...), the atmosphere in these pictures looks very familiar >> and when they are "high" they don't really care about what is happening >> or who is doing what around them... > > Fond regards, > George > george@imagist.com > www.imagist.com