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Weegee Wednesday: Out of This World (part 3)

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Christopher George

Weegee, [Eyes], ca. 1957 (5226.1993) Behind these thoughts are the reasons why, after forty years as a photographer, I am still constantly striving for new techniques. Many photographers style themselves “purists.” I think “traditionalists” is a better term. They feel … Continue reading →

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Weegee Wednesday: Out of This World (part 2)

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Christopher George

Weegee (1899-1968), [Untitled], ca. 1957 (14204.1993) Weegee (1899-1968), [Eyes], ca. 1957 (5210.1993) Weegee (1899-1968), [Eyes], ca. 1957 (5217.1993) Weegee (1899-1968), [Eyes], ca. 1957 (5219.1993) Weegee (1899-1968), [Eyes], ca. 1957 (5224.1993) I have a real love for the camera and deep … Continue reading →

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Weegee Wednesdays: “I had no phone; I’m allergic to them”

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Christopher George

Weegee photos of people on the phone and quotes about telephones from Weegee by Weegee… Yes, this week, I’m phoning it in… Weegee, A phone booth is a handy place to make a date, ca. 1943 (2123.1993) Weegee, [George C. … Continue reading →

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Propaganda

Posted on April 30, 2013 by fansinaflashbulb

Propaganda can serve multiple means. It can help advance a progressive cause, it can challenge our own beliefs and assumptions or reinforce stereotypes. Photography is a very malleable tool, which, often combined with words, can serve such aims effectively. Barbara … Continue reading →

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Hall of Mirrors

Posted on October 20, 2011 by mariettarklase

  Weegee, Clown, ca. 1958 This group of distorted clown images shows a variety of techniques Weegee used in his photographic manipulations. Weegee constantly drove to push the boundaries of what he could do with photography and, while working on … Continue reading →

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