Photo of the Day: Denis Olivier Photography

Lake by Denis Olivier Photography

An extraordinary photographer of exquisite artistry

You can see more of his work 

on his website here: http://www.denisolivier.com/

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The Unmade Bed by Imogen Cunningham

Imogen Cunningham (April 12, 1883 – June 23, 1976) was an American photographer known for her botanical photography, nudes, and industrial landscapes. 

We see the unmade bed. We see hair pins left upon the mattress. Who was in that bed - was it lovers? I love the rolls and folds of the sheets and quilts - they are like the waves of the sea pulled away from the shore. 

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"I want everybody to be a self-learner. 

I don't believe in teaching, I believe in learning." 

~Imogen Cunningham

You can find more of her photography here: 

Imogen Cunningham Trust (link)

Photo of the Day: Mawhrin Skel Photography

Diver by Mawhrin Skel Photography

From what I read, this is a photo of a corporate sculpture of which the photographer didn't like. Though he was not crazy about the sculpture, he did a great job capturing a very dramatic scene with it. I really love his perspective.

You can see more of Mawhrin Skel's photography here: (Link)

Photo of the Day: Mervyn O'Gorman Photography

Christina (1913) by Mervyn O'Gorman

This photo is over 100 years old. Amazing, isn't it? It looks as though it could have been taken yesterday. In the early years of photography, there were processes like autochrome that made color photography possible. Because the process was mechanical, many photographers chose the monochrome processes as it gave them greater artistic control over the process. Follow the link to the website to see more and you will see just how beautiful his work is.

To see more of O'Gorman's photos of his daughter, Christina, visit here: (link)

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/04/autochrome-portraits/

Photo of the Day: Howard Schatz Photography

from the photo book, H2O, by Howard Schatz

Phenomenal photography - Howard Schatz is a master

I highly recommend searching for more of his work on the Internet

You will be amazed by his creative genius, mastery, and artistry

He also has photo books that would make wonderful gifts.

Here is the link to his website:

http://www.howardschatz.com/index.php

Photo of the Day: Arkadiusz Makowski Photography

 Infinity by Arkadiusz Makowski

I love how dramatic Makowski's work is. The ominous lighting and the straining subject draw me in emotionally. I get the feeling I'm seeing a story similar to that of Sisyphus. 

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Sisyphus: In Greek mythology Sisyphus or Sisyphos was the king of Ephyra (now known as Corinth). He is being punished for his self-aggrandizing craftiness and deceitfulness by being forced to roll an immense boulder up a hill, only to watch it come back to hit him, repeating this action for eternity. Through the classical influence on modern culture, tasks that are both laborious and futile are therefore described as Sisyphean.

Here's a gorgeous artwork by JPCain 

from the JPCain deviantArt gallery depicting Sisyphus. (link) 

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I'm not sure this is what Arkakiusz had in mind, 

but it is the feeling I get when I view his photo.

You should visit Arkakiusz Makowski's website 

to see more of his exquisite art photography. 

His artistry is AMAZING! 

Here's the link: http://www.makowski-arkadiusz.pl/

Photo of the Day: Charles Leander Weed Photography

“Mirror Lake and Reflections” of Yosemite Valley, California, 1865

Landscape study by Charles Leander Weed

Charles Leander Weed was an American photographer, who was born in New York state in 1824, and died in 1903. He is perhaps best known for being one of the earliest photographers, if not the first photographer, to enter and photograph what is now Yosemite National Park. (Wikipedia)

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by Niccolo Cosme

amazing - dramatic - moving

I really love this photo

Photo of the Day: DoMz Designs Deyvis G. Mazonis

DoMz Designs by Deyvis G. Mazonis

Deyvis G. Mazonis has 13 years of experience 

in Contemporary Art, Esculpture, Comics 

and 7 years in Graphic Design (Digital Art).

If you want to see more artworks visit:

https://domzdesigns.deviantart.com/gallery/

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by SAKURAWAY Photography

You can see more of his exquisite photography here (link)

Photo of the Day: Johnny Picardo Photography

“Voyage: Search for Manhood” by Johnny Picardo

"Photographer Johnny Picardo’s images are studies in transition. Picardo positions suspended bodies and incomplete gestures as metaphor for self discovery. The central figure of “Voyage” renders as a human chrysalis, slipping from his manufactured shell to emerge anew." (Source)

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To me, a devout Naturist, I see this in a very similar way. I see the man - me - having broken free from the social constraints of my "manufactured textile prison", the separation from the natural world, and the identity clothing confers upon me - to become the free, natural, true human being I was born to be - We were all born to be. This is a spiritual journey we witness in Picardo's "Voyage".

Photo of the Day: TADBEER Photography

David in a Different Light by TADBEER

Visit TADBEER's deviantArt Gallery (link)

Photo of the Day: Duane Michals Photography

by Duane Michals

from his photo book, The Adventures of Constantine Cavafy

The inscription at the bottom reads:

"He touched the words he had written to his face 

and felt their grace as in prayer."

Duane Michals returns to the poetry of twentieth-century Greek poet Constantine Cavafy for inspiration for his most recent work. Michals images loosely illustrate Cavafys poetry, while investigating themes of lost time, love discovered and remembered, and the sublime realm of the surreal. 'Please meet me in the circle of this conceit. These little fables of my imaginary theatrics repeat the mantras of Cavafy s desires and regrets: so old today, now gone away.' -Duane Michals (Amazon)

Michals is famous for his use of photo sequencing - telling a story through a sequence of photos. Here is an example: 

Narcissus

I highly recommend searching the Internet for more information and more photos by Duane Michals. He is an incredibly interesting, innovative, creative and fun photographer.

Photo of the Day: Josef Sudek Photography

Still Life by Josef Sudek

Josef Sudek (17 March 1896 – 15 September 1976) 

was a Czech photographer, best known for his 

photographs of Prague and its surroundings. 

You can see more of his work here: (link)

Photo of the Day: Sal Taylor Kydd Photography

A Frog in the Hand by Sal Taylor Kydd Photography

Exquisite Lighting - Intimate and Ethereal

For more of Sal Taylor Kidd's amazing artistry visit here (link)

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Niah Rays by John Crux Photography

Isn't this amazing - Epic - Dramatic - Inspiring!

You can see more of John's exquisite photography here (Link)

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Storm by Max Ash

You can see more of Max's gorgeous photographic work

Oh his website: Here (link)

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Sitting Man by Mattijn Franssen

Mattijn Franssen is an artist based in the Netherlands 

who combines his photographs into beautiful and surreal photomontages.

You can see more of his amazing work at

Introducing Mattijn  Flickr Gallery (link)

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Photographer Unknown

Note: If you know the name of the photographer of this photo

Please let me know either by way of the comments or E-mail.

(E-mail address on the sidebar to the right)

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Turneresque by Tadbeer Photography

Ray is a super nice guy and a phenomenally artistic photographer. 

I highly recommend visiting his DeviantArt gallery.

VISIT:

Tadbeer Photography on DeviantArt (link)