A perspective on photography from Fred Herzog

<p>I've always liked Herzog's photography because it is centered on Vancouver and it's history, a city I've adopted a couple of times in my life; and because he has the belief that you should photograph whatever interests you, where ever you are. That enthusiasm comes through - and it's interesting to see this 80+ year-old still producing interesting and creative work. This is a bit of a long presentation by the BC Knowledge Network, but if you like Kodachrome, or street photography or life-long enthusiasm about photographs then it's worth the time, I think. <a href="http://knowledge.ca/program/snapshot-the-art-of-photography-ii">http://knowledge.ca/program/snapshot-the-art-of-photography-ii</a></p>

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<p>I tried to watch the video but was told it was not "available in your area." Hummm. I wonder if I am in a cul-de-sac of the Internet.</p>

<p>The old cross-boder black-out. Have a look here for a sample of his work:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.equinoxgallery.com/artists/portfolio/fred-herzog">http://www.equinoxgallery.com/artists/portfolio/fred-herzog</a></p>

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<p>Beautiful series of on-line films, David. Thanks !</p>

<p>My apologies to my American friends - I'd forgotten about what C Watson names the cross-border black-out. Much more of that these days than there used to be. Here's an article summarizing Herzog's career and thoughts; and if you click on the camera-icon thingy some more photos from his very extensive collection.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.canadianart.ca/features/2012/12/12/fred-herzog-art-of-observation/">http://www.canadianart.ca/features/2012/12/12/fred-herzog-art-of-observation/</a></p>

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<p>David, I appreciated Herzog, but out of the photographers in the series, I prefer the photos of Lincoln Clarkes. His photos of drug addicts and homeless are master pieces, in my eyes.</p>

<p>They all bring something special with their interests and passion, Anders. What I like about Herzog's story is his interest-for-interest-sake approach to photography - he takes photos because he likes the compostion, the color, and the outcome. Clarkes is an example of a photographer who has a point to make, and sometimes that just wears out for me. Perhaps this is a good example of the importance of the viewer in the photograph - what makes a body of work interesting to you, or to me, is not the same. And that's a good thing.</p>

<p>David, personally I'm surely closer to Herzog than to Clarkes. Clarkes tells me something beyond my own experiences and passions, which I found interesting and informing.</p>

<p>Thanks for sharing this. I was not very familiar with Herzog. Very engaging color street work. Reminds me just a bit of some of Joel Meyerowitz color street photos, but I find Herzog much more consistently interesting.</p>

 

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<p>I agree, David. This came across to me as well and, like you, I really appreciate that kind of approach and honest enthusiasm.</p>

<p>There is a VPN download available to circumvent "cross border" blackouts: <a href="https://www.tunnelbear.com/">https://www.tunnelbear.com/</a></p>

<p>Thanks Steve - as a "border-dweller" that could be useful.</p>