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Channeling Minor White

I have known of Minor White and his work for many years now, though he was not a standard taught to me back in school, he remains one of the great photographers of our time. I was re-introduced to his work about sixth months ago when I was taking a composition course, I immediately felt connected to his work. His photographs were about pushing the limitations of the zone system, which he developed with Ansel Adams and others.

Minor White’s work is abstract, not immediately tactile; but draws you in slowly and deeply that you think you are actually walking the road to the barn in the distance. In the last few weeks I have been researching all I can find on Minor White and his life, while such an influential photographer it is sad not more has been written on him. Trying to find his books has appeared a bit difficult as well, but I will get a hold of them soon.

So, have some of my recent pictures been the influence of Minor White? I am not sure, but something has been inspiring me, I am sure there are many influences. I look at the light in my kitchen at 4:00 pm or the French Press that sits in the shadows and feel inspired. Sometimes I go for long walks thinking nothing of taking a picture, but for a moment to just be and observe. I may not have a camera in hand; it does not mean I am not photographing the images around me. I don’t think I would accomplish much else during the day if I had a camera and took a picture of everything that captured my attention, it all does.

"I'm always mentally photographing everything as practice." | minor white

Posted by Shannon at May 18, 2008 03:52 PM

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