Random Excellence: 'Buba Subacuática' (Albano Garcia)

The picture is titled Buba Subacuática (Buba Underwater) and it was taken by Albano Garcia. Click on the image to see a somewhat larger version. It seems to me like a cross between classic underwater swimmer pictures by Cartier-Bresson or Kertész and a Picasso...

André Kertész, Underwater Swimmer, Esztergom, 1917

Pablo Picasso, The Dream

...But if I may be so bold, I like it better. You can see more of Albano's work at his website, called Flaneur.

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Mike

Comments

[david bennett]

I prefer the Picasso.

[Claire Senft]

Now the link is functioning for me. I believe that the website provides many fine photos. Of the bunch Mr Johnson was able to quickly find the one that I like the least.

[Carl Root]

Check this out:

http://www.btyroler.com/fineArt/swimmers.htm

large flexible mirrors . . . (no smoke.)

[Mike]

"I prefer the Picasso."

If we let you have it, promise you won't put your elbow through it?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200610/s1769212.htm

Mike

[Mike]

"Of the bunch Mr Johnson was able to quickly find the one that I like the least."

That's "Johnston."

Mike (Johnston)

[Ken Tanaka]

I think the image is very creative and visually compelling.

There is a "reclining nude" painting, perhaps cubist but certainly at least abstract, that it most strongly resembles. But I cannot put my finger on its artist.

[Aaron]

I know this post is old... But I just wanted to add a note in case anyone views it. There is a link on here to Barbara Tyroler's page. Her water work is amazing and was recently featured in FotoWeek DC. Definitely, check out her most recent images (www.btyroler.com), if you get a chance.