Comments on: sohrab hura – oasis https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/ burn is an online feature for emerging photographers worldwide. burn is curated by magnum photographer david alan harvey. Wed, 07 Sep 2016 08:29:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.4 By: DM https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-427713 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 18:56:23 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-427713 Carlo – thanks a ton for the link.

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By: DM https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-427712 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 18:55:51 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-427712 Dear David sir,
Thank you for taking out time from your shooting and responding. This came as a surprise. Yes, I mostly did not expect a response from Sohrab as the thread dates back to 2009. Sir, I have been following Sohrab’s work for a long time since the days of flickr in 2007-08. I also knew about the Magnum submissions and the entire process of membership. This year the submission opened in March and applications were accepted till May 28th. It is indeed a long and grueling process to become a full time member. I really hope to see his submissions. Thanks. :)

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By: Carlo https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-427599 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 17:07:28 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-427599 He answers some questions here:

http://www.bjp-online.com/2014/07/magnum-announces-sohrab-hura-as-its-latest-nominee/

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By: david alan harvey https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-427357 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 13:53:53 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-427357 In reply to DM.

DM

Probably Sohrab will not see your question here…I am also not quite sure how he can answer your question except that he is quite clearly applying for membership in Magnum …this is the time of year when that happens….at Magnum it takes a few years to get in….the Nominee status is not membership in Magnum, but a chance to try for it…Sohrab now has two years to create a whole new portfolio which will need a two thirds majority vote to then become an associate member…and then two years after that can be voted on for full membership….it is often a long and painful process…but it works!! we need to know if a photographer really has that elusive authorship…this is very different from a portfolio from say one good year or one good project….

we published Sohrab a few years ago here on Burn, and i believe he was an EPF finalist at some point…he is a very fine unique photographer in my opinion…..with a real look, and feel, and style….

perhaps Sohrab will see your question and answer accordingly….

cheers, david

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By: DM https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-422503 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:39:50 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-422503 @Sohrab Hura – I have a question for you after 5 years. Why did you apply for the MagnumPhotos Nominee Membership 2014? What does Magnum Nominee Membership mean to you? It is up to you completely whether to reply or not. Congratulations and all the best though. Looking forward to see your Magnum submissions. Thanks.

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By: Noah Addis https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-46598 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:56:54 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-46598 To me this work conveys a mood, maybe an internal one within the photographer, more than it conveys information about a place. That’s a good thing, in my book. I mean, we need information and more straightforward traditional work has a vital place in society. But work like this is needed too, in my opinion.

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.

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By: Richard https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-44142 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:57:17 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-44142 Sohrab – well done for speaking up for your work. But personally, this is a bit TOO woolly for my liking.

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

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By: Sofia Quintas https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-43963 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:47:52 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-43963 Thanks for the journey into this grainy and grey town.

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By: Andrew Parker https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-43763 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:31:34 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-43763 Don’t take any notice of Jim, he’s a typical newspaper editor, if it’s not pin-sharp, or a photo that no other newspaper has of an important occurance (in which case one accepts a certain level of imperfection), then it’s not worth looking at.

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.

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By: OZ https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-43751 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:39:45 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-43751 Davin

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…

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By: duckrabbit https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-43743 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:24:28 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-43743 Sohrab,

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

Respect for that.

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By: sohrab hura – oasis | burn magazine – viahe.org https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-43739 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:50:17 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-43739 […] sohrab hura – oasis | burn magazine. […]

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By: Davin Ellicson https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-43705 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:14:55 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-43705 Jim Powers vs. Stupid Photographer: you both really have me laughing!

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By: Davin Ellicson https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-43703 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:12:43 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-43703 I, personally, have never known what Antoine D’Agata with his blurred prostitutes was trying to convey?! The oblivion of orgasm?! I am totally unclear on what his message is. Initially it seemed quite original, but again and again I just am left wondering what he is trying to do with his photography. There is more to life than prostitutes. . .

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By: OZ https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-43695 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:47:37 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-43695 bob

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.

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By: erica mcdonald https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-43692 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:23:02 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-43692 I am touched and inspired..if I saw these xeroxed on a gallery wall I think I’d feel the same..they needn’t be ‘perfect’ singles and the essay needn’t jibe to lift the imagination and stir the heart.

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By: bob black https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-43679 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:42:59 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-43679 Sohrab! :)))))

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

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By: Stupid Photographer https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-43677 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:34:53 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-43677 “Dark, fuzzy, grainy photos. Again. Bad photography in the name of art, I guess. Come on, folks. This isn’t original anymore. If you are frustrated with the limitations of photography, take up painting.”

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.”

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By: Patricia Lay-Dorsey https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-43673 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:02:35 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-43673 Sohrab, your work is magnificent. However, as many have already said, this is not the strongest example of it. But you already know that. Just keep peering deeply into the world around you there in India and your photos will reflect ever more fully your true Self. You may be young in years but when I see the essays posted on your site, I recognize an old soul. It is out of that consciousness that your best work will emerge. It’s important to have teachers/mentors whom we respect, and there are times on the path where we may walk a few steps in their footprints (I’m thinking of Antoine D’Agata in your life), but then we must venture out on our own. It is our own footprints that we are meant to leave behind. You are already well on your way.

Patricia

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By: Steve M https://www.burnmagazine.org/essays/2009/06/sohrab-hura-oasis/#comment-43662 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:57:45 +0000 http://www.burnmagazine.org/?p=2715#comment-43662 These images leave me with the impression of photographic ‘sketches in progress’ – which I find ironic because your writing is quite beautiful. Perhaps in a Sebaldian sense the images could support the text rather than the other way round. Don’t take up painting, but do try writing.

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