Photographs and articles by A. Cemal Ekin
Infrared Camera Loves Sunny Days With the Canon M5 converted for infrared photography, I enjoyed photographing the neighborhood and even drove about 2.5 miles from home to see Narragansett Bay. From the end of Norwood Avenue in Cranston, I photographed the wind turbines and the splash of small waves. When you look at those water …
I want to talk about lace, fancy and frilly lace. The kind used in wedding gowns, fancy dresses, underwear. It can be made on computerized textile machines that can replicate the same pattern with great consistency. Then there is lace made on 19th-century machines which can produce extremely complex patterns that computerized machinery cannot match. …
Many stories go untold, unheard, and unappreciated. Others, we accidentally come across as I did on Jack Pashkowsky. He photographed Hollywood celebrities with the intimacy you do not find in many similar photographs you may know. As I was looking for something to watch on Kanopy.com, I noticed The Man Who Shot Hollywood, a short …
Le Maréchal Mustafa Kemal, Angora, Turquie, 29 décembre 1922, (Autochrome,) Frédéric Gadmer, A 37 090 S Photography has a rich history and by its nature, it spans the entire world. I stumbled on a branch of this rich history and learned about Albert Kahn whose generosity allows us to enjoy over 70,000 autochrome plates from …
I am, once more, grateful for Sotheby’s photography auctions. A few days ago, I received an email about the upcoming show and sale, featuring the photographs of Fan Ho, the Chinese photographer who was elected Fellow of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) along with many other similar societies in many countries. Fan Ho at …
There is so much to learn! I found out about Rodney Smith at a small photography group last week and got interested enough from a couple of stories, I searched for his work on Google, and got sucked in! The next thing I knew, I had three of his books on order from Amazon to …
Triggered by a Leica IIIa, thanks to Dennis and Chris, I have been writing about old cameras and sharing photographs from the film days of photography. It may feel like an archeology dig, “a long, long time ago when people used sensitized plastic strips inside their cameras,” but I bought two rolls of B&W film …
Yesterday, I received an e-mail from someone who found my post on Irving Penn. In the message, she mentioned that they created a nice visual, Irving Penn remembered, summarizing his career and the development of his style and that I could post the visual if I wanted to. That was a kind offer from an …
Photography auctions like the ones run by Sotheby’s, Christie’s, etc., present otherwise hard-to-see photographs. I cannot afford to bid on any of the items but seeing them is a useful learning experience. Photography Auctions are Opportunities The recent auction at Sotheby’s got remarkable results, a sign of increasing interest in photography as collectible art. The …
I met the Rhode Island photographer Jonathan Sharlin at another photographer couple’s house at a pizza party. As we talked about, what else, photography, I found out about his then-upcoming exhibit and talk titled Remembrance featuring Rhode Island Holocaust survivors. The opening reception and the first artist talk of Portrait Narratives was this afternoon, I …
The Trees of the Aegean, II exhibit started on March 1, 2017, and the reception was scheduled for March 3, 2017. Many friends and interested, curious members of the Central Congregational Church showed up to see the show, chat about the photographs of the trees, enjoy Jan’s baklava, and celebrate another event at the gallery. …
Almost a year ago, I showed my collection of photographs in an exhibit, Trees of the Aegean. It was very well received, and some collectors acquired several pieces for their collection. I am pleased to announce that you will get a chance to catch the exhibit if you missed it, or get a second chance …
A while back, I wrote a post, “Fine Art Photography” to convey my thoughts on this elusive subject. Since its publication in March 2007, it has become the most-read post on this site and still gets 30-50 hits every day. It is probably due to not much being written or said about the subject, or …
Thanks to Lesley University and Smithsonian Museum, we were able to see the works of Irving Penn. Many were his platinum print originals, and some new prints reflected his style very well. It was a fun, enjoyable, and highly educational trip to Boston with Jan and Jim. Leaving around 10:30 AM on November 16, we …
Beyond Choreography Exhibit Today was the opening reception of the Beyond Choreography: Visual Interpretation of Movement juried exhibit. Art League RI has gathered a strong collection of art submitted by New England artists. The Veterans Auditorium also had an open house to showcase their renovations. Jan and I arrived a little early on a nice …
The opening reception of the Trees of the Aegean exhibit went very well, with over 100 visitors passing through the gallery. The gallery owner, Peter Miller, enjoyed the turnout, so did we! Many friends stopped by from our network It was good to see them all. Trees of the Aegean Stood Tall It was also …
I would like to announce an upcoming exhibit and invite all to the opening reception on April 21, 2016. I have been photographing in and around Ayvalik for many years. Different Kinds of Trees One of my favorite subjects has been olive trees. Most trees have character. Olive trees manifest the most visible and varied …
The Salt of The Earth I have been familiar with Salgado’s photography through magazines, newspapers, and the Web, but I did not know him or his work as closely as many other photographers. During our visit to Istanbul in October 2015, we watched with Binnaz and Ergun a documentary on Sebastião Salgado, The Salt of …
André Kertész is one of the great photographers of the 20th century although he did not get the fame and recognition he well deserved in his lifetime. His eye was exacting in structuring the elements in the frame and extremely curious in finding elements to photograph. His subjects ranged from a melancholic tulip to a …
Greta Hodgkinson, Disarmed, LensCulture My collection of photographs of Greta Hodgkinson performing her art in the title piece is published by LensCulture in the Conceptual category. I am, of course, quite pleased with this and wanted to share it with the readers of this site. Look at the collection once more, this time on LensCulture. …
On the 16th of March, I had a delightful opportunity to attend a truly remarkable performance coordinated by several professional artists widely ranging from photography, choreography, music composition, dance, costume design, and stage lighting, titled ‘Orchis’ and I wish to share a few words on my thoughts. As part of the program, there were three …
It is around the corner, Orchis will rise again! Along with it, the Boundless Plotnikov program will engage you, entertain you, tickle your emotions, as well as your funny bone. This is an all Plotnikov program, and Viktor has a style that melds physics, grace, artistry, all into a memorable experience. Surrender will grab you, …
Last year the Festival Ballet Providence performance of Orchis delighted the audiences. Inspired by a collection of my photographs, Orchis is a unique ballet that brings together photography, dance, and music in a moving experience. This year, FBP will perform Orchis again as part of Boundless Plotnikov on March 14, 15, 16, 2014 at the …
I saw this wall many times. Whenever Jan and I took John to see his doctor, I would wait in the car as Jan took her father into the office. After the first visit, I realized that the wall on the side of the parking lot had a lot to say. On later visits, I …
