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Curt · May 27, 2007

http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Holland-Canal-Posters_i971954_.htm

I always liked this photograph, but I just didn't know enough about it. What do you think?

Jon Shiu · May 27, 2007

I guess Edward and Brett were pretty close!

(picture was done by Weston in 1971)

Jon

jd callow · May 27, 2007

What are you looking to find out?

To me it is an extremely elegant take on a classic composition. It is very pretty and (probably -- as I've never seen an original) an excellent piece of craftsmanship.

jmdavis · May 27, 2007

That is amusing. And sad.

The funny thing is that it has never been a piece that I felt a strong affinity toward.

Curt · May 27, 2007

It's certainly not the best he did, some people get excited over it. It's in a book I have on him, two page spread but that's not the point here.

jmdavis · May 27, 2007

Curt said:
It's certainly not the best he did, some people get excited over it. It's in a book I have on him, two page spread but that's not the point here.

Yes, I realize your point and their mistake. The mistake is what's amusing and sad.

My second sentence was (is) my reaction to Holland Canal.

Mike

roteague · May 27, 2007

Curt said:
It's certainly not the best he did, some people get excited over it. It's in a book I have on him, two page spread but that's not the point here.

I don't know. I never liked Edward Weston very much, but I do like this one.

Curt · May 27, 2007

Yes, I realize your point and their mistake. The mistake is what's amusing and sad.

My second sentence was (is) my reaction to Holland Canal.

I understand what you are saying Mike. In response to the photo, it's ok but not a winner in my opinion. It is sad, I haven't run across such mistake before, thought it was interesting and of course sad.

Pinholemaster · May 27, 2007

I find it a pleasing image. Doesn't have the punch that other Brett Weston images have. Too bad the seller doesn't have a clue, and at that price, the image becomes "Musak". Knowing Brett destroyed certain negatives so that others couldn't print from them makes me wonder if his estate is being served well with cheap poster knock offs.

Gary Holliday · May 27, 2007

I like the shot a lot, wonderful balance of tones. I live beside the River Cam, and have been wondering how to photograph it. Most of it is in shade and I was struggling to visualise a successful image. This image has helped.

John Koehrer · May 27, 2007

roteague said:
I don't know. I never liked Edward Weston very much, but I do like this one.

It's not Edwards, it's Brett's.

Curt · May 27, 2007

Most caught on right away, some didn't. It's very sad indeed.

User Removed · May 27, 2007

http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Mountain-Stream-Posters_i308643_.htm

Anyone seen this Ansel Adams photograph before? Hmmm...

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