Photography Interpretations

[@Argyll9846]

Apart from the content which is always excellent, I like the fact that you're not trying to sell anything. Your videos and enthusiasm clearly demonstrate your love of photography.

[@entestare4805]

This is the kind of video that makes you great, and unique. I would love so much to see more videos like this. Thanks for all the great work, and excellent content you are providing :)

[@markharris5771]

There isn't anyone else on KZbin that could have created a video of this quality. Thank you for all the information you have given me, and the understanding with that information.

[@JohnDoe-fo9ri]

Hey Ted, I've just come across your channel and I find it simply astounding. There are thousands and thousands of GB uploaded to KZbin talking about camera models, lenses, techniques, but you focus on what really matters when it comes to photography--and always with a very elegant, deep and yet accessible style. Great, great job.

[@joseantonioborges5054]

I've been watching this series of photographers and I'm loving it. I didn't know about any of these photographers.

[@mcol3]

Wow, this is probably my favourite episode ever! It's very helpful to compare different photographers this way, it's illuminating on several different levels. I hope you'll do other episodes like this every now and then.

[@mmctaggart3012]

Thank you for the beautiful interpretations, photo examples and inspiration, I really needed that right now. Especially the introduction to Tom Burrell ..just WOW!

[@lawrencewatts1838]

Incredible episode. To say this way long winded and weird is underselling yourself entirely! This was a great example of the deep, inspiring love and interest you have for photography that is self evident in your videos. The ending was incredibly insightful as well. At the end you talked about sharing things with your viewers and it's the best description of what you do, you share the knowledge you have about these topics with your viewers simply because it interests you and it really shows through. Enough gushing! Keep it up, Ted!

[@theartofphotography]

Thanks Lawrence

[@whyrural]

Ted after buying stuff (photo gear) and after gaining some technical competence (working that gear to make an image) and after seeing light (now we are getting somewhere) and after starting with darkness and becoming a sculpture with light we are here with your “Photograph Interpretations” Ted. What expressions do I have? What courage do I have? What is inside me to get up and want to make an image with my voice? I think back to your effort on photographing the denizens of your building. You were searching for your interpretation of these denizens and time swallowed you whole before you made it happen. This is it, can we find what we love and are willing to act now on it. This is really the philosophical foundations of being an image artist discussion. It is like nectar from the GODS!!!! Keep it up Ted.

[@theartofphotography]

Well like my portrait project we all have limits of time and what's possible. I'll do the project when I can get an open slot to do it. Portraits require a LOT of scheduling when I'm doing that many. The key is do what you can, do it the best you can with what you have and do it now! In fairness all of the photographers in this video make time to do it. They're not making 3 videos for KZbin every week ;-) Not an excuse, just saying I'll get to it eventually!

[@johncampbell335]

RE: finding your style I have been shooting for 30+ years and I'm still searching for mine. I spent far too long mimicking other photographers styles, and adhering to The Rules. Just recently I've started experimenting outside the box a bit more and I'm sure my preferred style will come to light soon. I love how you left in the blooper at the end of the video. That imperfection ironically made a perfect ending.

[@xperience-media7396]

Enjoyed your lecture on the photographic arts today when the rain came down, nice, thanks.

[@theartofphotography]

Thanks! These are fun to do. More soon!

[@Eliot451]

I love hearing people talk about their passions. The subject doesn't really matter so much.

[@howardjameson]

Really interesting episode. Loads of things to think about and take away. Thanks a lot.

[@LaaszloKiss]

Another really informative and inspiring episode - thank you very much for this great work, Ted! I appreciate you wrote down the name of Martin Munkácsi with the original accentuated "a" in Munkácsi. Subtle thing, but being a Hungarian myself as well, I do appreciate this kind of attention and authenticity. It's always a pleasure and honor to see the new episodes of AOP show. Thanks again.

[@nanimoshiranai]

note on the side.... I'd love to see a comparison between Sugimoto's 'beyond infinity' and an unfocused photography. Probably one of the first things I'd try if I ever start large format photography.

[@eddiegonzalez2704]

This has a lot to do about being sainted and not...." the emperor's new clothes ".....

[@douglasapplegate7553]

A fantastic video, so interesting! Of the photography resources I follow, you cover photo lit the best. This episode was like a personal curated museum exhibit, extremely educational. You'd do every one a great service by making more of these comparative explorations.

[@thomaswilder4862]

Thank you Ted. Extremely informative and inspiring. I appreciate the work you put into your videos!

[@fernandocorreia163]

Beautifull! Este video é, em si mesmo, uma obra de Arte.

[@jasonchristyjc2929]

This is why I love Photos you can interpret them in diffrent ways

[@tomscott4438]

Great episode. I imagine you could do one these every 3 months and never have a duplicate. Comparatives are an excellent way to break down the creative process because it highlights the individual style of each photographer when you use a common subject matter. Nicely done.

[@diragusa]

Wonderful work! one of my favorite episodes!

[@dannypryordoyle2710]

That was fun, and inspiring! Thanks Ted. You make great videos, brings me back to photo class.

[@rbruce63]

Outstanding episode!

[@AngelOrtega84]

Great episode, I enjoyed very much; I'm currently on that struggle to find my personal style, and found this subject of interpretations so inspiring! Keep the good work Mr. Ted Forbes.

[@davesfineart1]

Great show Ted...I really enjoy your informative approach to this thing called photography. Artfully done!! ~ Dave

[@asfarfafar]

Great episode, I loved it, I hope you make more :)

[@jadeforest4441]

Dear Ted, Today again :-) I have been so lucky to have learned from you how to look, and how to see, through the cameras of great photographers! Before I get to thinking about a style for myself, I rather first learn and study THE styles of some greatest photographers. Thank you for being my guide in this SO interesting and addicting serious hobby of photography - my new world :-). Please keep doing this ... I love your style of teaching :-)

[@reluctant_engineer]

This episode wasn't long winded at all,rather I wanted it to be a little longer! One of your favourite vids at least for me. This should be turned into a series I must say. :)

[@AMBrikaer]

Ted Forbes this is an amazing episode! I have to thank you for this bulk load of inspiration you just gave me! This "Homage" -thing will be a project for me soon I guess. And, now I think of it, I can feel a new #aopbg coming...

[@TedForbes]

Thanks A. M. Brikaer - I think that's a cool idea!

[@eArcHu]

Very educative video! It is always refreshening to learn about the artistic side, it is so much more than the many technical reviews (which have their niche too, no doubt). Nice "mix" of various photographers, especially that not-so-popular artists were included too. Your deep, humble understanding of photography also shines through and speaks for itself. Thank you, Ted!

[@Kleinbiology]

Interpretations are the joy and fascination of photography.

[@ashutoshvashisht]

Funny few days back I was looking at some of the interpretation work specifically a boy with a gun by Elliot Erwit and Steve Mccurry as well as Church gate Station by Sebstian Salgado and Raghu Rai.. and that made be thinking why not write to you and see if you could do an episode on interpretation... and here I am looking at this video. . As if you just read my mind! Thank you for putting togather such informative and quality videos Cheers! Ashutosh

[@violin-schwerin]

Fantastic Episode, Ted! Thanks!!

[@eyeshotcreative4323]

Once again you have nailed it Ted! Funny that first Lily image came up and I thought to myself "Is that Mapplethorpe? " ...no but definitely saw the connection.

[@FloranHachez]

Great episode, very interesting an inspiring as your other videos ! So thank you for your work :)

[@theartofphotography]

Floran Hachez thanks!

[@MaxLamdin]

would love to see a photolit episode of your work Ted! from where you started up until now because these shows are sort of your interpretation and the photographs we've seen if yours i thought were amazing so would love to see that! also, i would definatly buy a tshirt

[@DavidMeyerPhoto]

Well, it's a valid business model to sell t-shirts, mugs and other stuff like that. It's cheesy, true, but if it works for somebody, if it's something they do, good for them. I'm happy The Art of Photography isn't following that pattern though.

[@channelwebscene]

Have you not noticed the symbolism in the Catier-Bresson and Michael Kenna images of the trees on he road?

[@tercioae]

Muito obrigado! Thanks a lot for your video. Really enjoyed!

[@CandidCountry]

Top notch episode about interpretations!

[@nikonrulz]

Excellent video Ted.

[@iandefaveri]

For those who didn't understand, the last photographer is named Wolf von dem Bussche

[@NowWeAre6]

I actually found the Steichen very much akin to that of a Whistler painting. I don't know if there's any correlation there though.

[@gavinstokes]

Great vid, far from long winded or strange. How do you spell the last photographer...Wolf.....? Sorry just seen it now. Thanks again.

[@iandefaveri]

I know it's been 6 years, but I was having some trouble too and just found out his name is Wolf von dem Bussche

[@damianjanicki7529]

That was very,very interesting show. Keep up the good work Ted.

[@Jack_Schularick]

Very interesting presentation Mr. Forbes.

[@AuthenticSound]

Steichen and Stieglitz! Steichen blew me away, really, but... Stieglitz.... I have the beautiful two volumes in my library, but, I wrote it earlier, apart from some cloud studies, I really would like so much you view on it, since I don't get the point with his work and importance, and I really would like to see the point! Thanks for another inspiring video, Ted.

[@bcomhaire]

Another interesting episode! Thank you Ted. Some random thoughts that sprung to mind while watching this episode: Could we state that in fine art photography style and form (sometimes) are more important than content? To become a known photographer, do you have to come up with a style and than stick with that for the sake of being recognizable, so everyone can say: This is a typical Hiroshi Sugimoto for instance? I guess this is how it works in many artforms, but it is kinda limiting isn't it? Also, as time goes by the number of "available new styles" decreases, since everything (or at least many things) has been done before, something that couldn't be said for photographers 50 years ago...

[@cesardaluz5084]

great stuff - Thanks!

[@arielog1941]

I kept looking for Imogene's lily, I found new photographers, Thank you Namaste

[@sutirthade]

Brilliant Ted !!!!!!

[@minhnguyen2296]

Thank you

[@lonnycalif1]

Aren't those bunch o' bottles in the background full of stuff that is part of his sculpture process? Which would make sense for Newman to do right if he was including the sculpture process...

[@theartofphotography]

Possibly. Don't know enough about Giacometti's process.

[@davidrothschild8913]

Very inspiring and encouraging show Ted. How come there were no examples of color interpretations?

[@theartofphotography]

No reason - just happened to do black and white this time…

[@caiodlimaM]

thank you very much sir

[@MrGrover1276]

Mr Forbes thanks for you videos and for you time. I got a question for you, what makes a fine a good photo, Thanks

[@glenconverse1327]

How do you use the word Omage? or is it Homage?

[@TheDavidSings]

It's homage. It means doing something in someone's honor in their style. "This painting Peter did is an homage to Dali." for instance.

[@Acquavallo]

Great video!!!!

[@theartofphotography]

Thanks!

[@davejones4740]

+Acquavallo Fullstop. Bad grammar.

[@bricscooperation]

Inspiring episode.

[@broddablack5290]

Fabulous

[@globalwealthmindset]

Great video.

[@rupal_hs]

every mind is different so their interpretations also are ........

[@davejones4740]

The Images only look interesting because of the low quality lens used. Prob a very expensive lens in it's day. Compositions are good too.Take the same image with a pin sharp lens and this well not have the same impact. Older lens age gracefully. Squarer formats also work well compared to 35mm. Black and white in my opinion also take you back in time, unlike modern day hdr photos.

[@DavidMeyerPhoto]

Thanks for mentioning Modotti. Not a name one would hear very often, which is a shame.

[@theartofphotography]

Might need to do a full show on her sometime. She was fabulous!

[@DavidMeyerPhoto]

The Art of Photography I've seen "A Fragile Life" shortly after I started getting into photography and "Photographs" a bit later. If you have them available, both are excellent books to show. What can be found on the internet doesn't really show her work too well, it seems to be all over the place and a very narrow selection of photographs :(

[@theartofphotography]

Did you see Ashley Judd play her in Frida? Still want to see that...

[@DavidMeyerPhoto]

The Art of Photography No, I'm afraid I haven't seen that film. But thanks for the heads up, I was thinking about watching some more films this year :)

[@nathandoylemusic]

Extremely informative but please slow down a little on the narration!

[@Moodboard39]

Dude , stfu that's how he talk . Can't help who talk a certain way ...I could imagine how u talk

[@davidrichards6718]

Tom Barils photos look like they are shot on polaroid type 55 and not an alternative process, sadly type 55 isn't made anymore

[@EdgarFreytes]

That pictorialism looks like a painting

[@HOLLOWMIND432]

How many of u were here cause u have participated in competition

[@JoeHyPhotography]

Nice Outro lol ;)