Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I did not used to like Adams. I always thought his work was derivative of and an extension of the Hudson River School. His "wilderness" photographs always seemed to reflect this school and were, to me, a cliche (they had already been done, albeit in a different medium). As I get deeper into Adams, I find that I really enjoy his perception of people and their situations. His work, "Family at Melones" (1953) really strikes a chord with me as does his work "Homecoming, Hornitos" (1944). I also find that I like his portraiture style such as "John Marin" (1957). In short, I intend to study much more of Adams work. As regard the claim that urban settlements and rural settlements are essentially different, I would contend that a proper urban area is simply a collection of villages tied together economically (and of course through other infrastructure). You do not photograph an urban city...you photograph village scenes within that city. As regards the claim that the U.S. is unique in its "unspoiled" nature and majesty --- Sorry Eric, I cannot afford to give you a grant to re-educated you in your world view ;-) (that's a big sardonic smile). Regards, Bill Larsen