Photographer: Jean-Louis Piraux Dan Domme's comments: There are two reasons I love this shot. First, it took me a while to realize just what it was I was looking at. Second, it took another few moments to notice the poignantly isolated ribbon on one of the shoes. Jean-Louis Piraux on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jlpfotoymail/ In January 2012, regular FPP contributor Dan ... [Read More]
Archives for 2012
Prada Marfa
Photographer: Kevin Buchanan (Tomorrowville) Prada Marfa installation, just outside Valentine, Texas. Holga 120N, Fujifilm Fujicolor Pro 400H film. Dan Domme's comments: A fantastic mismatch between commercialism and isolation, this shot borders on the surreal. The act of photographing must have been even stranger. As the photographer says, "There were no sounds of animals, no real ... [Read More]
Nap Time
Photographer: Adam Elkins (recircuit) Bronica ETR 75mm Kodak Tmax 100 (Expired 2002) HC-110 for ~7 minutes Dan Domme's comments: Why do I like this picture? Maybe it's the juxtaposition of a reclining human form against so much geometry in the background. Maybe it's the sense of isolation caused by a lack of other people in the frame. Or maybe it's just sympathy for a really tired ... [Read More]
Oscar
Photographer: Manuel Cruz (mcruz2007) Dan Domme's comments: I'm a real sucker for portraits of dogs. The focus and shallow depth of field accentuates the dog's gaze. Not to mention, the great composition is fantastic. The camera used is never of primary importance, but this is an excellent example of what a Hasselblad can do. Manuel Cruz on ... [Read More]
Moving Water
Photographer: Ross Togashi (art y fotos) Downtown Honolulu, Hawai‘i. You can renew your driver's license at the Satellite City Hall, and then wander around Downtown Honolulu. Don't forget your pinhole camera! Le Bambole Mk. II, "The Compact" Pinhole Camera. Kodak Ektar 100. Exposure: f/256 and 5 seconds. Dan Domme's comments: This photograph, taken on a homemade bamboo pinhole ... [Read More]
Hayden Planetarium
Photographer: Adam Garelick Dan Domme's comments: The geometries in this shot are amazing. The Planetarium reminds me of some sleeping alien behemoth being studied by scientists who built an encompassing scaffolding. At once both beautiful and foreboding. Adam Garelick on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27879965@N06/ In January 2012, regular FPP contributor Dan Domme picked ... [Read More]