Basic reading comprehension here folks: the subject was William Clift, not Ansel Adams.
Clift self-published two books, one in 1987 and the other in 1993. Paul wasn't aware of anything he'd done since the '80's. I'm not aware of anything since the '93 book. He's only 60. Anyone know if he's still working? Anyone seen anything he's done since '93?
Chris
I would submit our own Ralph Barker.
Chris -
I know Clift was continuing his sales tours as recently as three or four years ago, because I got a note from him at the time mentioning that he would be in my area and asking if I was interested in seeing some prints. Unfortunately, I couldn't in good conscience ask him to spend his time stopping by, because his prices were well beyond what I could afford.
So I haven't actually seen any new work from him since "A Hudson Landscape". I'd love to see more, though I know he exhibits rarely, and sponsors for another book like his first two are probably thin on the ground these days...
O. Winston Link
O. Winston Link was a absolutely fabulous train photographer. I doubt too many in this forum might be familiar with his body of work. Researching what he accomplished, especially in harsh conditions, and especially his railroad worker portraits, would prove really rewarding.
For artistic exellence under impossible conditions, I'll nominate Frank Hurley. But I have no ambition to repeat his experiences.
Closer to home (for me) there was Knut Knudsen, who photographed most of western Norway between 1880 and 1920.
At the risk of being drummed out of the LF clique for admitting it, I think that the best of the grandiose Western color photographers is Michael Fatali.
Wilhelm (Sarasota)
I want to add Bradford Washburn to my list. I'm in awe of him as a photographer and as a climber. And these are just a couple of his many careers. The old codger won't even acknowledge himself as an artist, but that hasn't stopped the major art collections from hoarding his work.
Michael Fatali hmm.........he uses pyro right? Oh, No that's right he is a pyro (maniac).
Sorry I couldn't resist. He will never live that one down. Nor should he.
Thanks,
Kirk
at age 73:
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep"
Michael Kenna, at the moment...
Cheers,
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