I have found this little gem of a film about Edward Weston, one of several amazing artists who formed a group named f/64, by accident. Seeing unique footage of one of my most favourite photographers at work in his native California, working with a large format camera should bring a lot of joy to all…
Month: June 2017
Ansel Adams on Photographic Education
This week I came across a brilliant article by the great Ansel Adams, both a photographer, a theorist of photography and a committed environmentalist, which was originally published in the third issue of the celebrated Aperture Magazine. In this article Ansel Adams discusses his vision for the perfect education of a master photographer and mentions…
THE ZEN JOURNEY: NEPAL 10
Yes, spring has come This morning a nameless hill Is shrouded in mist. Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) (c) Stanislav Shmelev, 2017
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Stillness– the cicada’s cry drills into the rocks. Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) (c) Stanislav Shmelev, 2017
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Fresh spring! The world is only Nine days old These fields and mountains! Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) (c) Stanislav Shmelev, 2017
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Spring rain leaking through the roof dripping from the wasps’ nest. Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) (c) Stanislav Shmelev, 2017
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I’m a wanderer so let that be my name – the first winter rain Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) (c) Stanislav Shmelev, 2017
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It is with awe that I beheld Fresh leaves, green leaves, Bright in the sun. Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) (c) Stanislav Shmelev, 2017
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Petals of the mountain rose Fall now and then, To the sound of the waterfall? Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) (c) Stanislav Shmelev, 2017
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Temple bells die out. The fragrant blossoms remain. A perfect evening! Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) (c) Stanislav Shmelev, 2017
THE ZEN JOURNEY: NEPAL 2
Moonlight slants through The vast bamboo grove: A cuckoo cries Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) (c) Stanislav Shmelev, 2017
THE ZEN JOURNEY: NEPAL 1
What follows is a concept of a project exploring the idea of a creative collaboration with, or inspiration through the poetry of a Japanese Haiku master Matsuo Basho (1644-1694). Each photograph will be accompanied by a poem. While not reciting specific poems during the walk, I was constantly reminded of the particular views, scenes or…
Eco Art Gallery 