“Country Doctor” by W. Eugene Smith - The Birth of the Photoessay

[@JamesRKyle]

("The Available Light...... Any Damn Light That Is Available." - W. Eugene Smith.) Best words for any budding Photographer.

[@thegeniusofphotography]

Yup. Hope I used that as one of the quotes for the sections - if not, definitely was meaning to!

[@williambolton5679]

I'm old enough to remember being visited at home in Massachusetts by a GP when I was a child. W. Eugene Smith is certainly a great American photographer, and "Tomoko in Her Bath" is without question the most powerful image I've ever seen. Thank you for this very well-made video.

[@thegeniusofphotography]

Glad you liked it! Hope you've seen a gradual improvement in the videos as I'm become a little more comfortable making each one. And yes, definitely have Minamata on my list of future videos to do!

[@williambolton5679]

@@thegeniusofphotography I went looking for books of Eugene Smith's photography on Amazon and was amazed at how few there are and how expensive they are. I did find a used paperback copy of "Let Truth be the Prejudice" in very good condition at a reasonable price and bought it.

[@rayninness6303]

One of my Early Photo Mentors! And yes he was a very Troubled Soul!! 😱😱

[@powerlurker]

great work great video

[@adri.s]

thanks for your video

[@thegeniusofphotography]

Thanks and I hope you keep watching. Always on the lookout for new photographer suggestions, so feel free to suggest any if you have them!

[@martinslechtacom]

2:27 that’s Josef Koudelka 👍🏻

[@melissamenke8253]

It’s a model of healthcare that makes a lot more sense when you think about it: A doctor who goes in people’s homes, sees their environments, their families and their kitchens. A shame it could never pass today’s efficiency standards.

[@thegeniusofphotography]

Yes - good point! There are a lot of advantages to modern healthcare, though I suppose in a perfect world we would be able to combine those with what also worked in the past.

[@rayninness6303]

As a Kid Growing up in Detroit, Michigan in the 1940’s ! My brother and I got immediate attention from or Doctor, who lived Right Next Door from Us! And the cost was Cheap $5.00 a Visit!! 😱😱

[@stuartfeen9236]

W. Eugene Smith was the consummate photographer vs today’s (2023) “street photographers”. Smith will be remembered for generations. Today’s “street photographers” will shortly be forgotten. Great photography is not about always buying the latest and greatest gear. Great photography is about composition, thoughtfulness, and perhaps a never ending quest for humanity.

[@thegeniusofphotography]

Yup I agree - he’s definitely one of my favorites and no doubt one was of the best!