today is the deadline for uploads to this site for our collaborative experiment ……michael courvoisier, who is handling all of the organization of your work will now be joining me in Bangkok as the tech manager for the workshop here….however, we will be able to start seriously looking at your entries soonest….as you know, the $5000. stipend for one of you will be announced and awarded by december 15, 2007….we should have our new web design also in place by the time i want to publish your work…i do look forward to seeing what so many of you have put together….
my own recent essay has manifested itself in an unusual way… i have a heavy heart today for my friend Uptown (see "work in progress")….i think we can never become detached from our work….objectivity is supposed to be the mantra, but i am not sure that is ever really possible…what do you think??? are we ever really totally objective or does human nature prevail and we sometimes get "too close"???
@David M: I might join into that, drop me an email
Joni – I can’t seem to find your email address on you link, but you can email me at david@humanfiles.com and I’ll ad you to the list.
david”:
u get that hug yet from Vink?….
hugs,
b
W. Robert,
I’m in LA and have cable, but I checked and OVTV does not broadcast on cable, digital or not. They’re only on DirectTV!
So, anyone here in LA and with DirectTV??
Giancarlo
For those who weren’t able to see the show tonight, two of my favorite parts were Joe Meyerowitz talking about how color changed the way he shot, and Martin Parr talking about almost not getting into Magnum.
Seems like there must have been some interesting politics for a few years there.
DAVID, what day is it where you are? Are you getting ready to miss Thanksgiving? Have a happy one in any case.
Michael
David, I’m so sorry to hear about Uptown. He seems like such a good kid, and I say kid because, though he is already 32 and has been through a lot of hard times and jail time, he still seems very much full of joy, hope, and enthusiasm. Like a kid. I think I understand why he has become such a good friend to you, and why he pulls at your heart the way he does. I hope he pulls through.
I’m recording all of the shows on my DVR. It’s so rare to see an evening dedicated to photography and with this we’re getting a whole week. It’s a treat.
Giancarlo, had to work last night, thanks though.
Hi David… Hi All…
ok, I have first part of photos from cuba to show, but with little explanation; I wrote to you last time that my computer is broken (fire), I still not buy new one (next week) and I’m working on my laptop. My laptop is not enough good for working with graphics and my scanned photos is in raw bmp. need to little work on it. That’s why, I really don’t know how this raw jpg will look on your or others good computer’s screen and of course probably my photos can look deferent before I start printing (not to much I hope).
I hope it looks good…
Maybe I should wait this week but I’m curious what you think.
And one more… I had not time to made good slideshow (it could be easier if I worked on my computer but not on laptop… no software… no time…)
…and this first preview is very simply, just click on photo. You must use browser’s “back” button to back. And no thumbnails… I’m really sorry.
http://www.marcinluczkowski.com/cuba1.html
Enjoy…
Martin (The Busy)
I will write my thoughts about Cuba tomorrow morning.
different not deferent.
little mistake as always…
mea culpa
martin
Hey, everyone,
Read and heed Peter Krogh’s book, “The DAM Book.” http://www.thedambook.com
It is all about organizing, backing up your images.
Happy Turkey
Michael
Hi David, just curious if you David were in Coney Island, I think in October taking photos and I thought I may have spotted you talking to the Shoot the Freak guy for a bit and taking some photos. I have never met you but for some reason I thought it was you. It either was in Sept. or Oct. I was not that close but it was just something I thought.
Have a great Thanksgiving,
Lara
Martin, I like this one:
http://www.marcinluczkowski.com/5.html
Trinidad?
Martin, it never hurts to be deferent to those who are different.
Ciao,
Michael
Nick,
This is Havana near capitol building.
Michael
Yes, i’m different :)
I should write about Cuba, i want invite all of you for visite this amaizing island, but i have some problems here and I’m thinkng about solutions, so i will write later. Could be?
i need time to read all past comments.
peace
Martin
Hi All, This is my first comment. David I love your work and blog and you are an inspiration.
I haven’t read all the comments so if what I say has already been mentioned please forgive me. I’ve been through some personal struggle and soul searching during the last couple of months and through this I’ve come to realize a few things. My emotions are messages from the Universe or God and by truly tuning in to them, acknowledging the feelings and understanding the messages I find I am able to let them go safely and remain at ease. This wisdom was gleaned from a book by Gary Zukav and Linda Francis titled: The Heart Of The Soul. I find it is easier every day to remain present regardless of my activity or location and by being present I’m able to listen to these messages. I’ve also learned to shift my perceptions of people and situations to a place of acceptance. So for me it comes down to letting go of emotions that no longer serve me. This philosophy I apply to my work, play and life…
Martin, sorry I meant http://www.marcinluczkowski.com/4.html
Here are some of mine from Cuba:
http://www.pbase.com/nksyoon/cuba_extended
http://www.pbase.com/nksyoon/cuba_parade
Nick
Yes, that picture is from Trinidad.
When I had leave Cuba I thought myself that I even not touch this island… and I think that way when I see David’s, Alex’s Webb and yours photos.
I really like your works Nick.
I hope I will have opportunity to do real work on Cuba. I work on it… I miss this island.
David had right! I fall in love… again…
I need rest… it’s late…
I see that David have a lot of work and fun probably.
David… where are youuuu…..
Nice to read you amigos!
Martin
Martin said “When I had leave Cuba I thought myself that I even not touch this island”
Martin, I feel the same way and would love to go back some time.
Cathy, I made it way, way past the second grade, unfortunately. Now I am educated beyond my intelligence.
Martin: nice work in Cuba.
LARA….
you did not see me in coney island…i have not been out there for several months and have been traveling outside of new york for several weeks…i should be back in new york around december 5 or so…please stop by…
MARTIN…
i have not yet looked at your cuba link….but i will try to take a look in the next day or so….i do not want to rush it and i am now in bangkok with nachtwey and 28 students, so i will wait until i have a decent break…..welcome home!!!
ALL…
yes yes i am a bit behind in reading all of your comments etc…i should be able to catch up today or tomorrow with everything….in fact, i am behind with almost everything!!! this is the time of year when i always always get behind with things….the whole year always comes crashing in around me!!! and, of course, my main goal is to make sure i have looked at all of your submitted work…..i might get james to take a look at some of it with me…i will get several postings done here in the next two days….
as bob black says, “rushing”…back soonest….
cheers, david
James Nachtway looking at our work? I think Im going to die of nervousness David:) and the wish to have done a much better job. Damn….
David
No problem at all.
Take and enjoy your time with students and say hello to mr. Nachtwey from me.
Martin