Much appreciated Vic.
Tom C.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: So What's So Great About HCB? Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 09:36:05 EDT
Tom I understand your comments BUT. At first glance many of HCB shots look
like good snaps. In fact, with today's modern autofocus cameras, many of the
"capture the moment" shots CB took are, or appear to be, easily duplicated. I
think you have to study his work and grow to appreciate the subtleties in his
work to really appreciate him. His brilliance is in how he often used geometric
shapes within his work to simplify and convey a mood... Cdn photographer
Freeman Patterson is another photographer who is very conscious of using geometric
shapes. Until you hear him speak or study his work, you may have a hard time
defining what you like about him.
And yes, The Great Masters' work continues to be exceptional, timeless but
maybe not as incredible as when they were first taken.
Just my 2 cents
Vic
