Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Bill Cunningham New York Trailer
“We all get dressed for Bill,” says Vogue editrix Anna Wintour.
The “Bill” in question is 80+ New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham. For decades, this Schwinn-riding cultural anthropologist has been obsessively and inventively chronicling fashion trends and high society charity soirées for the Times Style section in his columns “On the Street” and “Evening Hours.” Documenting uptown fixtures (Wintour, Tom Wolfe, Brooke Astor, David Rockefeller—who all appear in the film out of their love for Bill), downtown eccentrics and everyone in between, Cunningham’s enormous body of work is more reliable than any catwalk as an expression of time, place and individual flair. In turn, Bill Cunningham New York is a delicate, funny and often poignant portrait of a dedicated artist whose only wealth is his own humanity and unassuming grace.
Bill Cunningham New York premiers March 16, 2011. Check out the official website to see more.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
LeRoy Grannis Surf Photography
Ever since being introduced to vintage photography of the islands of Hawaii while visiting for the first time, I have been infatuated with surf photography. There is definitely something nostalgic about bright, sunny skies, natural women, untouched beaches and clear water that appeals to me. Jon Patric of The Selvedge Yard recently ran this piece on the work of Leroy Grannis and I couldn't help but to re-post it. Visit The Selvedge Yard for more LeRoy Grannis photography as well as many other features on Americana photography. You can also find Grannis' books in online stores like Amazon for next to nothin.
From the desk of Contributing Editor, Eli M. Getson–
LeRoy Grannis, considered by many to be the premier photographer of California’s thriving surf culture in the 60’s and 70’s, started out not as a professional or trained artist– but as a hobbyist. He didn’t even begin his epic career until the ripe age of 42 yrs old. That was back in 1959– prime time to document America entering the golden age of surf mania, and capture it with a keen eye and insight that only a true surfer could possess.
all photography property of LeRoy Grannis
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
The Subway in Pictures
1930s - The view north on Sixth Avenue, when the roadway was hidden by elevated tracks
1932 - A new floor-ceiling turnstile is introduced on the Eighth Avenue line. It's crazy how these turnstiles are still intact today more than 80 years later.
1958 - A suitcase served as a card table during a ride on the Rockaway Special. I love the shirts on those two boys.
1967 - A father and son heading to the racetrack via the Aqueduct Special
1969 - Children riding on the Lexington Avenue Express. My favorite picture of the set, the boy's suit and bow tie outfit is on point.
1979 - Graffiti begins to take over Subway cars
1980 - A nun navigates through a flooded station
1981 - Graffiti transformation is complete
1983 - New Japanese built subway cars with a graffiti resistant finish are loaded onto the rails
1986 - A car going through the wash
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Fore!!
Taken just before Tiger's ball shattered the lens, this has got to be one of the most interesting sports photos of all time. Look at everyone's facial expressions (specially the guy with the turban and cigar haha). Click for full size.
pic via Daily Mail
Thursday, August 5, 2010
The Ruins of Detroit
Bank Vault
Broderick Tower
Michigan Central Station
Lee Plaza Hotel Ballroom
Lee Plaza Hotel
Since the 1950s Detroit has gone from America's 4th populated city to the looks of a zombie attacked town. Photographers Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre have since captured this decline in their book, The Ruins of Detroit . I cannot help but think of all the stories these decrepit buildings and structures have to tell. You can find the 200 page book online now or in local book stores soon for a price of $125.
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