Englander Posted March 28, 2007 Share #1  Posted March 28, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) There is a wonderfully written review--really one of the best on photographs I have read--and some astounding pictures in this morning's NYT. If I were in NYC, I make an effort to go to both shows. I know Nachtwey hasn't used an M in years but these black & whites are just amazing. Right up there with Salgado or anyone else who's a master of the craft.  http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/28/arts/design/28nach.html?_r=2&ref=arts&oref=slogin&oref=slogin  What does this have to do with digital Ms? It sets a standard of quality in image making and I thought you might like to look at some "real" photographs.  Joe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest stnami Posted March 28, 2007 Share #2  Posted March 28, 2007 I prefer Nachtwey as a image maker as he does not play the Ben Hur/Gladiator epic game with his photographs as Salgado does. His images seem to be deeply rooted on a personal level as opposed to grandiose social misery  Lets hope that this thread doesn't get overwhelmed by the I got a scratch on my m8 or you can by a m8 at Joe's Takeaway, but it most probably will due to the lack of interest in photography and keen interest in cameras Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted March 28, 2007 Share #3 Â Posted March 28, 2007 "War Photographer" is a must see dvd. His stoicism and muted quality of working are inspiring. Available at netflix for rental. Â I do have an issue with photogs like Nacthwey and Eugene Richards feeling compelled to exhibit some of their most troubling imagery wall size. IMO it has as much if not more impact in a smaller size. A small point though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted March 28, 2007 Share #4 Â Posted March 28, 2007 For anyone within reach of Berlin, there is a Helmut Newton, David LaChapelle, James Nachtwey exhibition on at the moment in the Newton Museum by Bahnhof Zoo at the moment. I have already been once but will go again. Great show. James Nachtwey's stuff blew me away. Newton's portraits are actually very good, although his stuff in general leaves me cold. Rich people posing in bondage clothing is not really my thing. David LaChapelle's stuff is an acquired taste. Far too fussy for my taste, but interesting nonetheless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokysun Posted March 28, 2007 Share #5 Â Posted March 28, 2007 this brings up something i've been thinking about. has anyone seen exceptional photos like these from the m8 as of yet? where does it really come thru? nachtwey has to use sealed cameras and lenses for his work. if the m8 makes a real difference, where has it paid off? Â this is not a criticism, but like imants i'd like to see some over-the-top results. tons of these cameras of all kinds make satisfactorily beautiful pictures. that's not enough. one person who has used an olympus digicam for most of his career, alex majoli Amazon.com: Alex Majoli: Leros: Books: Maurizio Constantino,Laura Facchi,Franco Rotelli,Alex Majoli this is one of the most moving books i have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted March 28, 2007 Share #6 Â Posted March 28, 2007 There's a fine line between bearing witness to the victims of war, disease, and poverty, "because someone has to do it," and falling into the thrill-chasing "if it bleeds it leads" of the South African "Bang-Bang Club" members. Or even worse, being caught up in the PR machines of "embedded" photojournalism or the morning-after photo-ops managed by Hizbollah in Lebanon. Journalists get killed regardless of which side of the line they operate on. And their suffering is a tiny fraction of the suffering being recorded. Â Nachtwey seems to be unusually level-headed and I suspect his style of sticking to the personal impact is a part of this. (Appropriate name, isn't it?) Looking at his pictures makes you ask "why?" but I don't see how to answer such a question with photographs. Â scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrc Posted March 28, 2007 Share #7 Â Posted March 28, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I think Nachtwey's the best photographer of our time. I gave copies of "Inferno" to my (adult) children. The unsettling thing about his work is the brutal documentary subject matter coupled with the aesthetic eye. He reminds me of Goya. Â JC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guywalder Posted March 29, 2007 Share #8  Posted March 29, 2007 Nachtwey seems to be unusually level-headed and I suspect his style of sticking to the personal impact is a part of this. (Appropriate name, isn't it?) Looking at his pictures makes you ask "why?" but I don't see how to answer such a question with photographs. scott  I would add Nachtwey and his colleagues at VII. VII Photo Agency I recently read a short interview with him, in which he talked about his purpose. He doesn't claim to have the answers either, but seems to think that the more people asking 'why' the greater the chance that one of them will stumble across a useful answer. Good call Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artichoke Posted March 29, 2007 Share #9 Â Posted March 29, 2007 and was moved as well his photography is an outstanding example of the power this medium has & I was thrilled to see that this artist put his talents to high purpose very inspiring read Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted March 29, 2007 Share #10 Â Posted March 29, 2007 155 journalists and media assistants killed since the start of fighting in Iraq in March 2003, two are still missing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne_werner Posted March 29, 2007 Share #11  Posted March 29, 2007 There is a wonderfully written review--really one of the best on photographs I have read--and some astounding pictures in this morning's NYT. If I were in NYC, I make an effort to go to both shows. I know Nachtwey hasn't used an M in years but these black & whites are just amazing. Right up there with Salgado or anyone else who's a master of the craft. James Nachtwey - Photography - Art - New York Times  What does this have to do with digital Ms? It sets a standard of quality in image making and I thought you might like to look at some "real" photographs.  Joe  I had the pleasure of meeting both photogs when we were all still working in the field. Nachtwey mostly kept to himself (I believe it was in Asia - perhaps in the Philipines) . Salgado was a pleasure to meet and we even travelled a bit together in Africa. The last time I met him was during one of the World Press Awards in late 80's. I find both to be exceptional gifted photographers with totally different styles of photography and ways of approaching there subjects. I can truely say that their work inspired me in many ways. And also to mention the obvious, Capa should be in the list too.  Regards,  Etienne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guywalder Posted March 29, 2007 Share #12 Â Posted March 29, 2007 I had the pleasure of meeting both photogs when we were all still working in the field. Â Etienne, I presume its you who no longer works in the field? as far as I know Salgado and certainly Nachtwey still are. Indeed I am very much hoping to see Nachtwey at the VII seminar in London on April 13/14. I might have to ask for my money back if he has retired... Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted March 29, 2007 Share #13 Â Posted March 29, 2007 How odd, I was certain that James Nachtwey had died, but he is listed as living in New York. Who might I be thinking of who died, a similarly high-profile war photographer? I am not sure what Salgado is doing now, but I presume he is still working on some project. Wikipedia lists him as working on a project called 'Genesis' about landscape, flora and fauna in places not yet taken over by man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne_werner Posted March 29, 2007 Share #14 Â Posted March 29, 2007 Etienne,I presume its you who no longer works in the field? as far as I know Salgado and certainly Nachtwey still are. Indeed I am very much hoping to see Nachtwey at the VII seminar in London on April 13/14. I might have to ask for my money back if he has retired... Guy You are right. I have become somewhat of a deskjockey since the days Reuters made me Photo Editor in chief for Eastern Europe and Austria. Now I am the Editor in Chief /Director of a local Photo Agency here in the Netherlands. Nachtwey is still working in the field. I'm not sure about Salgado. I believe he's a bit older (born 1944) than Nachtwey and maybe retired. I do remember that Salgado was definately using Leica in those days. Â Regards, Etienne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted March 29, 2007 Share #15 Â Posted March 29, 2007 A link to some photographs of Salgado's latest project... Â Salgado | | Guardian Unlimited Arts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted March 29, 2007 Share #16 Â Posted March 29, 2007 Too bad Salgado did that coffee fiasco, lot of flack from that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyspedden Posted March 29, 2007 Share #17  Posted March 29, 2007 How odd, I was certain that James Nachtwey had died, but he is listed as living in New York. Who might I be thinking of who died, a similarly high-profile war photographer? I am not sure what Salgado is doing now, but I presume he is still working on some project. Wikipedia lists him as working on a project called 'Genesis' about landscape, flora and fauna in places not yet taken over by man.  Carsten  Perhaps you are thinking of Eddie Adams who died a bit over a year ago?  Woody Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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