I remember watching a documentary about Sam Abell in which he explained the process he went through that resulted in that famous shot of a window with pears on the sill and the Kremlin in the background. Trial, error, good fortune, and patience all played a part in what became a National Geographic cover.
He commented that the image was later printed elsewhere reversed due to an easy mistake that can happen with analog slides but would be unlikely to happen with a digital image.
I so agree! Getting caught up in the tools and technique at the expense of the relationship the photographer should be developing....makes for flat picture taking.
Great post! Lots to learn.
Thank you for taking time to read it.
Very thoughtful piece.
I remember watching a documentary about Sam Abell in which he explained the process he went through that resulted in that famous shot of a window with pears on the sill and the Kremlin in the background. Trial, error, good fortune, and patience all played a part in what became a National Geographic cover.
He commented that the image was later printed elsewhere reversed due to an easy mistake that can happen with analog slides but would be unlikely to happen with a digital image.
I remember seeing that myself. It's a lovely film that captures his sensibility.
I so agree! Getting caught up in the tools and technique at the expense of the relationship the photographer should be developing....makes for flat picture taking.
Sam Abell's images are poetry.