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Patricia Lay-Dorsey | all galleries >> my photo-a-day archives >> 2007 photo-a-day galleries >> photo-a-day December 2007 > hands
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14-DEC-2007

hands

You know the old saying, "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear." Well, I must be exceptionally ready because so many photographic teachers are entering my life right now that I can hardly keep them straight. Minor White. Henri Cartier-Bresson. Walker Evans. And now Elliot Erwitt. A friend just sent me "Elliot Erwitt's Handbook" after having read a review of it. She remembered that I'd told her months ago about my series of hand portraits (CLICK HERE to see them). She thought Erwitt's book on the same subject would interest me. Was she ever right! He is a genius of candid and street photography. As you can see in this photo, Ed found it interesting too. You might enjoy checking out Elliot Erwitt's web site. CLICK HERE to go there. I just learned of a wonderful article on Erwitt by The Guardian's John O'Mahony. CLICK HERE to read it as .pdf file.

I can't wait to see who will be the next photographic icon to knock on my door...

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Guest 15-Dec-2007 02:40
Elliott Erwitt....never heard of him. I am so bad when it comes to knowing famous photographers. Interesting notes by Phil here. Thanks for including the link to Erwitt's photos. I'm going to pay a visit to Chapters over Xmas. Amazing how you photograph a book and hands to make it an interesting picture. I wonder what tomorrow will bring.
Vera
Guest 14-Dec-2007 20:23
What a pleasure to have talent right in your hands, the learning continues...v
Alejandro14-Dec-2007 20:13
i like how you have captured the mood of this scene. well done once again. v
Guest 14-Dec-2007 19:20
so pleasantly in relaxed mood, great shot.
Guest 14-Dec-2007 18:49
Great work. Voted
George Christakos14-Dec-2007 17:22
So atmospheric photo Patricia... V.
Guest 14-Dec-2007 15:08
So well done!
Neal Nye14-Dec-2007 12:56
I love Elliott Erwitt's work. No one can match his sense of humor. What a pleasant shot this is. The perfect way to spend an afternoon!
Marcia Colelli14-Dec-2007 12:48
very nice composition V
Guest 14-Dec-2007 12:44
excellent compo, hands, B&W.
CM Kwan14-Dec-2007 12:30
Another great work on hands, Pat! V
Paco López14-Dec-2007 06:55
Excellent shot!!!!!!! Great work. Big vote!
Phil Douglis14-Dec-2007 05:45
I thought that I had mentioned Elliott Erwitt to you as well -- I usually recommend a close look at his work to all of my students. He is a master of incongruity and human values, and is still going strong at age 80. One of his four wives attended my workshop in the mid-70s. Unfortunately, that marriage ended soon after. Enjoy him -- he has a very witty style, too. He is well known for his commentaries on dogs.
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