Dark Room *don't bump into things*

[mockney piers]

Is that the one at the foot of one tree hill? What on earth is that place? Is there a fuel storage or a reservoir or something underneath?

[woodie]

reservoir yes. end of mundania.

[PeckhamRose]

I hated that TV show about photographers which is a sort of reality TV Click Factor type show to find photographers and eliminate people and humiliate people.

I just wanted to see the photographs! All the nonsense spouted by the judges was dreadful.

[Ant]

I recorded that. Haven't watched it yet. Not altogether sure that I'll bother.

[lozzyloz]

I agree the format is pretty naff but if you look beyond it I think it's interesting. I only caught the last half so I'll reserve full judgement till next week. I've noticed an increase in photo related TV programming lately (documentarys, historical, biographical) so maybe it's just part of that trend. It'll be PhotoFactor and Come Clicking next!

[mockney piers]

Martin Parr (one of the judges) was another reason why I got into photography, I accidentally stumbled upon an exhibition of his at the Reina Sofia modern art museum in Madrid and was blown away by what photography could portray and make you feel.

He may not be to everyone's taste but he thinks a lot about what he does and how he does it, so you can't dismiss him out of hand.

The programme format, and I don't doubt, the editing lend itself to an unsatisfactory experience however. Personally I'd have been happier with a South Bank Show on Mr Parr, but that's just me.

[lozzyloz]

My inspiration was Don McCullin as a kid in the early seventies coming across his work in a Sunday Supplement. The shock, power and directness of his imagery got me hooked.

[mockney piers]

Oh god yes. I read his autobiography not so long ago. His work has definitely taken a toll on his life, but he's produced so many memorable, powerful and painful images.

Totally with you on that one LL!!

 

[Annasfield]

I love this

It was in the Times yesterday - Brilliant! :))

[mockney piers]

Wow, i loved his comment "the experience was tense to say the least"

Saffas are masters of understatement too, clearly!

[Brendan]

Eeeerrrrrrrrr??.. Nooooo??. That sends shivers down my spine and not in a good way.

Kayaking with great white sharks! Mental!

[Annasfield]

mockney piers Wrote:

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> Wow, i loved his comment "the experience was tense

> to say the least"

> Saffas are masters of understatement too, clearly!

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and that's coming from the chap who was another "bigger boat" *sniggers* Just love the way the fella in the Kayak has clocked the shark over his shoulder.

Sharks scare the cr@p out of me, yet I find them fascinating and would love to see one like that. (Although, I'd prefer not to be on a kayak).

[Keef]

Yeah I wonder if he actually warned the kayak guy whilst getting his focus sorted.

[lozzyloz]

Yeah. Something like "HEY DUDE!!! Turn around and say Cheese!"

[Annasfield]

Hee hee

[Annasfield]

Also reminded me of this.

:)) Very clever

[Fear 'n boozin]

I've always liked this one. and everyone can play guess who!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/244/514871040_eee88319c7.jpg?v=0

[mockney piers]

Yeah that's a classic. I like the way they're holding the picture up.

[Ant]

Well, it'd crumple otherwise. It's very thin you know.

[Brendan]

These are pretty clever

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7186989.stm

[lozzyloz]

Brilliant! Shot on Foodji film? (groan)

[Brendan]

Somewhere a dog barks....

[mockney piers]

Baddam tish.

Love the photos though, very creative.

Found this on a local chap's* blog. Such a charming photo.

*well, I guess he is. He seems to like Franklin's and Dulwichmum...good man!

[mockney piers]

not necessarily a great photo...but nutter!!!!

 

[mockney piers]

Here you go PGC