PhotoBlog

I came across a really great photo blog today: Frederic Larson's Mystical Photography, at the San Francisco Chronicle's website, SF Gate. I've never seen an actual "photoblog" before, and in a way I was a little diappointed. I expected that...more great photos, and discussion, and STUFF would show up. Instead, just one beautiful picture appears, with a link to past photos. Down below the image are links to categories of photographs, and comments, and a brief blurb about the photographer. Frederic Larson has worked for the Chronicle for more than 25 years as a photojournalist, but this blog says it's his "intimate photos of nature...that have captivated readers for years." I can see why! I first came across Larson's work while reading an article about "Railway Renegades" (see "News Photos" and "Color vs. Black and White") in the Chronicle a few months ago. I learned then that he teaches classes at City College in SF. Maybe someday I'll actually meet him! In the meanwhile, I'll simply enjoy his work. In fact, I think I'll put a link on my blog to his blog, so I can check it out more often...

The photo I especially liked, taken at the Westfield San Francisco Center opening, was posted October 2: "It's a Bird..." The photo has all the beauty of my favorite photographer's images - but I can't even remember his name! Well, when it comes to me I'll add to this... Anyway, I like the simplicity and organic beauty of this simple view of the dome. The fact that an aerialist hangs from the top is almost incidental to the dimensionality of the photo, yet adds interest (once it was pointed out - I didn't notice it, and wouldn't have had any idea what it was without the description comments). I have to say, THIS is the kind of photographer I like to have doing the jornalistic tasks of showing us the world as it's lived today. Amongst the chaos which must have ensued at the great new mall's emergence, this man found an image of beauty. His photograph has a simplicity, beauty, and resonance that reminds one of nature's own. Thank You.