As I have practiced it, photography produces pleasure by simplicity, I see something special and show it to the camera. A picture is produced. The moment is held until someone sees it. Then it is theirs. Photography, alone of the arts, seems perfected to serve the desire humans have for a moment — this very moment — to stay.
Sam Abell, Stay This Moment : The Photographs of Sam Abell by Sam Abell
8 Comments
Paul
I love these types of simple shots. They say so much, with so little content. Also, thanks for sharing the Sam Abell link.
Monte Stevens
If we only could converse the way a simple image speaks.
pj
Nice one Monte. Strong and simple. I’ve admired Sam Abell for years, both for his style of shooting and for the simplicity of his equipment choices and way of working.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Paul. I new almost nothing of him until I found this quote and poked around a bit. There is so much history in this media yet to be discovered for me.
Anita Jesse
The photograph is stunning. The words are profound and inspiring. You have brightened my day and given me plenty to “chew on”. Thank you.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Anita, and enjoy chewing away today. 🙂
QPB (Mary Ann)
I like this very much. Solitary, simple. I hope you had a good weekend as well.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Mary Ann, and yes I did have a good weekend. 🙂