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Old 09-21-2010, 09:08 PM   #14
charlene
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Default Re: Photographer wins Karsh award - took portrait of Lightfoot

Hi Tony, thanks for stopping by..if you say it wasn't petty petulance then I'll take it back.

Gordon certainly was fighting the good fight at that time and at times putting up a pretty good front in tv interviews etc. It was a struggle though. Besides his physical health and chaos he was having some personal issues as well.

A still photo, especially b& w certainly can bring out the glaring reality of a persons condition/attitude, much moreso than a colour shot I think. The greys and shadows just amplify those things evenmore.

Gordon's pose just oozes a tiredeness and total lack of commitment on his part to the task at hand..I guess that is what you saw and the camera doesn't lie..it caught the truth and sometimes the truth ain't pretty.

The ability for an artist to start a communication about their work must on one hand be quite frustrating but on the other very satisfying. It's all a wonderful learning experience though - for all parties involved.

Congratulations on your very prestigious KARSH award..
and thanks for posting.

(that shot of Harper scares the bejesus out of me though...)
lol
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