Bursting Over the Precipice
A Moment in Photographic History:
Margaret Bourke-White was born June 14, q904. She was an USAnian photographer and photojournalist. In 1929, she accepted a job as associate editor of Fortune magazine. In 1930, she became the first Western photographer allowed into the Soviet Union. She was hired by as the first female photojournalist for Life magazine.
A Photographic Quote of Note:
The camera is a remarkable instrument. Saturate yourself with your subject, and the camera will all but take you by the hand and point the way.
- – - – - – - Margaret Bourke-White
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 2:20 am
Conveys such a strong feeling of motion and force. Great shot Michael.
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Quite a powerful image Michael. I like how you froze the water!
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Yes, that feeling of the force of nature is very strong.
It feels as though I’m about to be engulfed in a tidal wave.
The rock to the left gives a focal point and intensifies the feeling of power.
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Does the lady have trouble with her bladder too?
Posted on June 15th, 2008 at 4:12 am
the big splash !
Posted on June 18th, 2008 at 7:48 am
Whoa…looks like you’re about to get soaked. I wish I had a fraction of that energy.