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Video about Henri Cartier Bresson

Here is a multi-part video about Henri Cartier Bresson. This is yet more evidence that I must learn French since this video is in French. It’s still fun seeing footage of Bresson doing street photography.

Click here to see Henri Cartier-Bresson on Amazon

Some inspiration – video of the work of French photographer, Robert Doisneau

I found this video of some of the photographs of the great French photographer, Robert Doisneau. There is no commentary, but I liked the music. Nice relaxing inspirational start to the day after Christmas.

Click here for Robert Doisneau resources on Amazon

Paul Strand: Under the Darkcloth

You know when you’re getting old when you can’t remember the circumstances of an event even though you think it significant.

I don’t remember where I was introduced to Paul Strand’s work. I remember being at a lecture or film about him and I remember knowing that I wasn’t going to like the guy. I was wrong. I do remember that it was only a few minutes into it, and I was re-evaluating my preconceptions. Maybe that’s the important thing.

Here is a six part video about Paul Strand. It is excellent. It’s a much watch. So sit back and relax for a while.

Be sure to check out Paul Strand On Amazon

Also, thanks as always to Tom Johnston for putting this out there. Tom is quite an accomplished photographer. Check out his photographs at http://www.tjohnstonphoto.com


Click here to see Strand’s movie Manhatta on this site.