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Entries in contemporary photography (7)

Tuesday
Aug092011

Patrina Hicks and her grotesque perfection photography

Anne B. Kelly, founder of Femalepursuasion.net, talks about the fascinating work of Patrina Hicks. The oxymoron nature of her images is most intriguing and keeps my eyes glued to the image for quite some time.
It is through this cleverly manufactured suspense that we, as viewers, push the limits of our beliefs, and allow ourselves to be coaxed by the seduction of the slick and commercial. But, as Hicks says, the "image doesn't deliver the feeling it promises...like a beautifully gift-wrapped parcel but inside is something disturbing."
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Thursday
Aug042011

500 Photographers

Starting April 2010 photographer Pieter Wisse began posting about active photographers. He has been posting 5 photographers per week and will continue to do so until he reaches 500.

Photographer #343 Greg Miller

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Monday
Aug012011

Facedowns - A new look at the standard tourist snapshot

Many thoughts went through my mind when I first encountered a random "Facedowns" photograph. But, giggling soon wiped my mind clean and spread a smile across my face. I love encountering art that doesn't take itself too seriously all the time.

more facedowns.wordpress.com

Monday
Jul252011

Arian Camilleri

How does a photographer make you feel movement and stillness in one moment?

more ariancamilleri.com

Tuesday
Jul192011

Hans Malm: Forecast, 2009-2010

Photographer Hans Malm randomly creates double exposures while traveling from country to country around the world.

The ordinary becomes surreal.

more hansmalmfoto.se/forecast.html