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“Photograph the world as it is. Nothing's more interesting than reality.” Mary Ellen Mark

Artists of all kinds start with an idea and a blank canvass, using the materials of their craft, they create a work of art. In the case of photographs there is a difference.  The photographer's canvass and palette involve capturing, in a small frame, a part of the real world, at a specific moment of time. Photographs are made out "of” something real, not an envisaged world. Photography starts with the complexity of the real world and arranges it in a way to see and say something.

Looking at Photographs: This difference in the “source” material impacts how we think about, and look at, photographs.  The image we see depicts an aspect of the real world that a photographer selected and put together in a specific way. The camera (and photographer using it) transform the real world in four ways:

  1. Flatness (a three dimensional world is compressed to two dimensions, a color world is made black and white);
  2. Framing (what is in the picture and what is left out) 
  3. Focus (the choice of focal point and how the viewer is led through the image); and,
  4. Time it was taken, in some cases it can never be exactly recreated.
Whether you are the viewer or creator of photographs, when you see a photograph you like there is "some thing" that makes the image mean something to you.  That is why every photograph tells 3 stories (yours, the image itself and the photographers). In most cases, the image you like is because it makes you think about things you've seen or thought about. 

But beyond the visceral reaction of liking an image, there are elements within it that can add understanding to what we are looking at and why we like it.  So next time you are looking at photographs here are some elements in the image that you might also want to consider.
  • the content of the photograph—what is in the picture and how is the content organized, what was the vantage point it was shot from;
  • the form of the photograph -- the formal elements like lines, shapes, tones, colors, textures and repetitions. These can be used to help draw you into the image; and,
  • the techniques used to make the photograph -- what is the focal point, what reinforces the focus, did the exposure make it bright or dark.   
When you look at photographs and consider things like these, you will have some tools to further understand the image, its impact and what it is all about for you.

“Every photograph is the photographer's opinion about something. It's how they feel about something: what they think is horrible, tragic, funny.” Mary Ellen Mark

New Photos to Look At
New Roadside America Work: As you know, I am intrigued by the passage of time that can be found along the roadsides of America. The structures and places along the road are beacons to the endeavors and lives of people who transformed the landscape to build their lives. I find these reminders to be opportunities to pause, reflect and wonder about the people who once built and inhabited what were vibrant communities and ways of life. On the blog you will find the first cut of new Roadside America images in color and in infrared

Other Work in Progress: You can also find some new works in progress from the recent trip west and in the mountains. New smoky mountain/pioneer settlers photos will follow soon.
 
Online Gallery Updates:  I'm in the process of updating all the website galleries.  As I mentioned in the last newsletter, editing is always a challenge.  To date, the “Go West” and “In the City” galleries have been updated. Check them out.

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Give the Gift of Art 
Current Exhibits


Giving the Gift of Art: It’s the holidays and giving the gift of art can be a meaningful way to recognize special people in your life (and art can also be more personal than a new pair of socks or a sweater).  However, choosing art for someone else can be a challenge.  If you want to give a BinhammerPhotograph to someone, just reply to this email and I'll arrange to invoice you.  I will work with the person you are giving the gift to and ensure they get a print from you that they love -- even if that means I need to dig into the offline archives to find an image that is exactly what they want.

Current Exhibits: The photograph "Country Roads" (above) and "Burn" are currently being exhibited at Crossroads Art Center in Richmond, VA.  "Dune," "Evening Mesa," "Hillside Rider" and "Fenced Trails" are part of an exhibit of infrared photography at GalleryPlus in Cleveland, Ohio.  "Country Road" is the third large (30'' x 40'') dye-sublimated aluminum print that I have done working with Blazing Editions in Rhode Island. 

PhotoNexus 2020: Come join photo galleries, collectors, well-known and respected photographers for 2+ days exploring the art of photography in Santa Fe, July 23, 24 and 25, 2020.  I've already lined up several of last years discussion leaders, as well as new elements for the program. For a sense of last years event, check out the blog or website or CC Chapman's post about the event.  Email me if you want to attend PhotoNexus 2020

Online Links  
Looking at Photos, Paris Photo and Tips for Collecting Photography and Photo Books


Here are a few links that recently caught my eye.

  1. More on how to read a photograph; ways of seeing; looking at photographs and resources from The Center for Creative Photography.
  2.  Paris Photo, the premier photography exhibit, showcases the future of photography, while the galleries showcased both traditional masters and emerging talent.
  3. Tips and Insights about collecting photography.  Many have questions about buying photography. From print date and authenticity to editions and print sizes, there are many variables to take into account. Nicholas Campbell, an art dealer, answers the questions.
  4. Things to know about Collecting Photo Books
  5. Photography is a wonderful medium to collect. check out and follow my magazine of curated content on Flipboard, calledCollecting photography
Have a great weekend.  Thanks for taking the time to read the newsletter.  If you like it, please pass it along to someone you think might enjoy it too.
Hope you get a chance to check out some of the new images in the galleries and on the blog.

Thanks again for being here. 
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