Vivian Maier-An Extraordinary Find

Posted by Irene Turner in Art on January 18, 2011

Recently I came across this story of an extraordinary find and the discovery of an amazing woman who was perhaps one of the finest photographers of the mid 20th century. She captured the spirit of the times through the photographs she took on random walks on the streets in Chicago and a few travel expeditions. Here’s a brief look at the story:

In 2008, a 26 year old realtor from Chicago, John Maloof, purchased an anonymous box of photographic negatives and images at an auction for $400. It had been acquired from a repossessed storage locker. Once he saw what he had he went about purchasing some of the other boxes from other buyers at the auction. After spending seven months reviewing the photographic material in his possession, he found written, almost illegibly on one of the sleeves of film, the name Vivian Maier. Continue reading “Vivian Maier-An Extraordinary Find” »

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Photography as Art

Posted by Irene Turner in Art on December 14, 2009

Every now and then I run across an artist who’s work truly inspires me. Devadatta Best is one such fine art photographer.

There is a sublime spiritual quality in his work, no matter the subject, that comes across and moves my soul.
And the range of his subject matter is amazing…From:

Human portraits that capture the inner essence of a person
Wild Life action photography that captures a moment making you feel as if you were present
Flowers illuminated in such a way that their beauty is seen as a true work of art
Water…the new oil…presented with such focus that you can see the value of each drop
And his wonderful photos of deities that capture both power and passion
Crystal worlds and galaxies as seen by immersion into the crystal itself

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Whatever the subject is he captures the energy, the essence! Therefore, calling his photography “Light Inspired Art” is perfect. It is light and feels divinely inspired. Continue reading “Photography as Art” »

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