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A Moment in Photographic History:
Czech photographer Josef Sudek was born March 17, 1896. He is best known for his amazing shots of Prague night scenes. He stumbled into photography. Or rather, he was blown into photography. He was drafted into Austro-Hungarian Army and fought in World War One where he was severely wounded and had his right arm amputated. He could no longer fight and so was given a camera. He founded the Czech Photographic Society in 1924.
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A photographic Quote of Note:
I am of the opinion that to dodge a negative in any way whatever except the spotting out of unavoidable mechanical defects, is not art, but a miserable confession of inability to treat photography as a fine art… I contend that… any artistic effect desired can be faithfully done by pure photography without any retouching whatever.
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Posted on March 17th, 2008 at 3:54 am
A bit scary…
Posted on March 17th, 2008 at 5:36 am
very desolate. i like the mood and contrast.
Posted on March 17th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Wow ! I am scared also ! Sad picture… You need to make me smile next time !
Posted on March 17th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Interesting how the cabin is built off the ground. I am assuming that is so the wood would not rot. A good place for critters to winter over. With the snow built up it would be a cozy, although cold, sanctuary.
Hauntingly beautiful even in death.
Posted on March 18th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Love the composition the tittle fits good with it.
Posted on March 22nd, 2008 at 2:27 am
Nice shot !!
(thanks a lot for your visit and comment on my photoblog)