For a while there I was heavy into collecting "vernacular" photography. These are anonymous photos, usually found at flea markets, garage sales, on ebay, etc., that have a genuine—intentional or not—artistic quality. Was turned on to this genre by friend and art dealer David Raymond. We were trying to get a book off the ground until the market became flooded with similar material. Rather than let them sit in a dark closet for eternity, I thought I'd share some of these accidental Lartigues, Meatyards, Egglestons, and Cartier-Bressons.
Really great post. Thanks for sharing these.
ReplyDeleteWow. I wouldn't think that any of these weren't done by professional photographers. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteReally good stuff
ReplyDeletethese are great. Love the double exposure one with that woman. Well, looks like many more book covers can be designed from these alone. Great post as always.
ReplyDeleteThanks all!
ReplyDeletesomeones been saving all those EB "today" images! sad i missed the aiga comedy book thing the other nite.. you'll have to fill me in
ReplyDeleteThese are mine, not EB's. Comedy was hilarious.
ReplyDeleteexquisite.
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