Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Johnny, Smith is not my "favorite" either, but I do like his work.The LIFE assignments are especially very nice, as well as Minimata(LIFE as well?). I think some of this opinion may be the result of viewing his work in a historical context, appreciating what he was doing at the time.But, I can't say I'm mesmerized by his work like I am with others. Try to get a peek at Doubletake, his Jazz images are pretty interesting and a change from the work one usually associates with Smith (although I'm no expert ,and there are many more images by him I haven't seen). Any LUG input? Who do you like? Right know I'm really interested in a lot of the older photogs..Brassai,Rodchenko, Bauhaus stuff. BTW, really liked your website, can't wait till all the pages are completed! Happy Holidays, Mark Rutledge