You don't have to go looking for pictures. You go
out and the pictures are staring at you. ~ Lee Friedlander
He had a talent
for putting himself
in the picture, always
adjusting the mirrors
just so, setting up
his shoots to make light
go where he needed it
most. Getting into the plane
with his subject anchored
him in place and time,
let us see who was looking
back at us, gave us a frame
of reference to reflect a lot
more than we could mean
in a single moment, alone.
© 2011 Maureen E. Doallas
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This is my response to today's photo prompt at Magpie Tales, where you'll find the 1966 image by the influential photographer Lee Friedlander (b. 1934) that was provided by Tess Kincaid. Join in by writing your own poem or flash fiction, using as inspiration the photo provided, then go here to add your link and to read the other participants' contributions.
Of Interest
Lee Friedlander Catalogue at ArtNet
Lee Friedlander Jazz Portraits
Lee Friedlander Page at The New York Times
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15 comments:
excellent- and I really appreciate Lee's quote and all the links you included!
You've captured the essence of Friedlander's amazing talent and eyes.
Wonderful take on the prompt!
What the preceding comments said...wonderful take on the prompt, and thanks for the extra effort to bring all of us closer to Friedlander.
¥our words reveal so much.
First one I read today written to elucidate the photographer's tale. Very clever.
thanks for adding in that quote, it was perfect and went with both the pic and yiur poem
pictures are happening all the time, but, i disagree with lee, i think that one has to look for them while wearing picture glasses.
Excellent capture! :)
The essence of the photographer, you understand him well!
nice maureen you bring to life the one behind the pic...and thanks for all the links as well..
A fitting poem indeed. Nice tribute!
reading again the Friendlander quote, i find it make sense. i like to take photos and i didn't realise the photos r staring back at me.
Excellent!
I'm glad you delved deep into Firendlander's perspective on the world to give meaning to this curious image. Great Magpie!
Hope you have a good Chirstmas!
This poem would make an excellent photography lesson.
My favorite part:
"Getting into the plane
with his subject anchored
him in place and time,"
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