While I like the noise and blur I DO wish it were analog noise instead of digital. This would be beautiful if shot on tmax 3200 or a better digital camera. But the intent and feeling of the essay is strong enough to outweigh the technical issues.

#18 is ever so slightly reminiscent of Francis Bacon. :)

I won’t be as gracious as DAH always is. I am slightly fed up with reading Jim’s diatribes, or his wonderful “one-liners”.

Not all the images here are of an acceptable standard, Sohrab, has admitted as much. There are, however, some truly beautiful images in this series, and I congratulate you Sohrab on your contribution.

Christ, take a pill or something, Jim.

One day my grand mother show me 2 copies of Mala Noche she bought. One for me and one for herself…

She was aged of 83 years old. First of all I was really surprised because normally she was , like all personns from her ages, very discrete and ask her why she bought this book?

She just told me ” that’s it”….. Then she explained me that she grew up in the district of the harbour in my hometown…between prostitute and clients…. And just told me that it’s exactly what girls are giving to men…more psychology than sex…but sound that you miss something….

You should had stop at the cover of Mala Noche, this would be enough for you. You probably miss something and still make bad copy of Larry Towell…without making 7 kids and make them growing like flowers…

you gave the world a lesson in how to respond to criticism.

Respect for that.

your comment made me watching again the portfolio and go far by visiting Sohrab flickr gallery. I was really surprised to discover some tottaly different pictures and wich made me think that if that portfolio is too much A., the flickr gallery have various photographers touch, we can say “super-magnum style, Salgado included, it’s well done. Also honnestly a dozen of his pictures really touch me, because this classical style finally doesn’t have anthing too proove sometime. It become some classics, and here we have some.

Welcome to the pleasure dome! ;))…it is so lovely to see you and your work here as well and had no idea you were peaking around! :)) I’ve always enjoyed this essay since it was first produced and for sure, the ‘ghosts’ or ‘angels’ of both Antoine and Michael hover large over the work….though i prefer the essay on your mom….

but what needs no reference to other photographers sytle/method is the very real and rich and vital relationship, physical, between countenance and memory that your photography consistantly bares..(as ‘described’ in your beautiful essay on you mother, and other work…)…

take up whatever medium you wish! ;))

as for some of the comments, well go figure ;)))…

for the Burn audience, a nicer person you would be hard pressed to meet than Sohrab…and a talented photographer…

all the best
bob

I ran that through my stupid translation filter and it came out as:

“Atmospheric, moody, poetic images. Again. Lucid photography in the name of the muses, I feel. Come on, folks. This is very personal and daring. If you are frustrated with the limitations of your view of photography, take up painting to expand them.”

Patricia

The portrait of Antoine D’Agata incredibly Bacon-esque.

Lovely work, Sohrab and gracious replies.

I once asked an extremely successful chef (Tony Bilson for those that like eating really GREAT food- which is my favorite indulgence) what was the secret of his restaraunt and he replied that he chose his staff based on their ‘good manners and intelligence’ Two qualities that are often sadly lacking in people.

You have both… good luck with your journey.

JJ