Taking a photo like this is a crime in LA. Street Photography Glasgow (by mariabowskill)
Edward Weston’s Charis, Lake Ediza, 1937, has always ranked as one of my favorite photos. There is something in her eyes and attitude that makes this photo unique. I watched documentary film Eloquent Nude two days ago. It gave me a fresh perspective on Weston and Charis Wilson. I was a happy to see this photo explained with more background.
Edward Weston, ‘Charis, Lake Ediza, 1937’
“For Weston, sexual seductivity and the chase were central motivating forces. His involvement with women has dominated his reputation. Weston met Charis Wilson in January of 1934. When Charis saw him, she was attracted by his intensity. He was “twice as alive as anyone else in the room, and whose eyes most likely saw twice as much as anyone else’s did.” Weston invited her to see his prints soon. When she did visit, Charis was amazed by what she saw and felt transformed by the experience. She first posed for him in early March of 1934. Of the session Charis said, “I knew I really didn’t look that good, and that Edward had glorified me, but it was a very pleasant thing to be glorified and I couldn’t wait to go back for more.” The first session featured fragmented nude body parts. The second session produced a different view. Weston stepped back to appreciate Charis the person, her body, her face, her identity.” -The Model Wife, Arthur Ollman
Photographing street art is a nice way to recognize the talent of other artists. Plus it looks cool. (via Filling The Frame // Shout)
Urban photos occupy a special place in my heart. Jake Dobkin does an outstanding job. (via Willets Point - BLUEJAKE)
Truly disturbing work. inside out (by JustCallMe_♥Bethy♥_)
A Story of the Afflicted. (by Tomasito.!)
