Two Children
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Captivating image, Sam.
SamK
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Thanks, Jameel. Some avoid shooting children, worried about reactions from parents. I rarely have had any issues.
SamK
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Thanks, Jim - glad you enjoyed.
SamK
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Reminicient of the famous W. Eugene Smith photo from the Family of Man Exhibition in the 1950s:
“The Walk to Paradise Garden became one of the best-known photographs of the century. It also has an interesting story. During World War II, he became known to the troops as “Wonderful” Smith because of his apparent fearlessness during a string of harrowing Pacific island invasions. He always wanted to be in front of the first soldier in combat. During the initial assault on Okinawa in April 1945, a Japanese shell fragment tore through his cheek and mouth. Smith would not pick up a camera again until 1947, and toward the end of his painful convalescence, he took this photograph of two children near his home. It brought fame to Smith and it concluded the landmark photographic exhibition “The Family of Man,” which Edward Steichen organized for the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1955.”
“The Walk to Paradise Garden became one of the best-known photographs of the century. It also has an interesting story. During World War II, he became known to the troops as “Wonderful” Smith because of his apparent fearlessness during a string of harrowing Pacific island invasions. He always wanted to be in front of the first soldier in combat. During the initial assault on Okinawa in April 1945, a Japanese shell fragment tore through his cheek and mouth. Smith would not pick up a camera again until 1947, and toward the end of his painful convalescence, he took this photograph of two children near his home. It brought fame to Smith and it concluded the landmark photographic exhibition “The Family of Man,” which Edward Steichen organized for the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1955.”
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Dan Moorehead
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Wonderful
IainGFoulds
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… A fascinating comparison of images. Both excellent. But, it is obvious that photography has lost much of its magic and mystery through the “advancements” of modern technology.
This is really sweet Sam! Like Iain stated, it's an interesting comparison. This Walk to Paradise is truly amazing and magical even. And thanks for the history lesson.
SamK
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Agreed! Too much “technology”, not enough heart and soul. Thanks for the comment, Lain.
SamK
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If you don’t have a copy of “The Family of Man” it’s a good idea to get yourself a copy…
The Family of Man: The Greatest Photographic Exhibition of All Time https://a.co/d/9QGTJa0
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