L'Esplanade de Trocadero, Paris, 2012. Photo by Peter Turnley.
Happy Valentines's Day to everyone...from those who are in love now to the lover in those who don't have one now. Peter Turnley's wonderful picture above (taken with either an M9 or an M-Monochrom) is from a small set of his pictures published today at PDN (née Photo District News). They come from a large project of new and old work with the working title of "French Kiss," most taken in Paris, centering around the theme of love and affection, that will become a major new book approximately a year from now. We will of course keep you updated!
Have a great day, and gentlemen, here's your warning: don't forget flowers.
Mike
(Thanks to Peter)
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A book of interest today:
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Featured Comments from:
Ben Syverson: "Before I even scrolled down I knew this was Peter...wonderful."
Chaz L: "I'm not enamoured of everything that Peter does, but this picture is just wonderful. A modern classic and the perfect complement to Valentine's Day. Thanks for showing this one, Mike."
Peter T.: "Tango and photography. My two favorite activities, together."
Roger Overall: "This is such an evocative photograph. It captures location so beautifully, and suggests romance through the ages. The way the slender physique of the lady in the foreground suggests youth (the common association with romance) is contrasted with the more mature couple on the left. Love is for everyone, and for life, the photograph says. Of course, this is one interpretation: the one I want to read into it. Isn't that the great thing about photography? We take what we want from an image by giving it our own story."
Jlsalvignol: "The magic of classicism: Framing, Timing, Rhythm. Here is Paris. Merci Monsieur!"
I'm starting to recognise Pete Turnley's photos from the look of them.
Posted by: David Bennett | Thursday, 14 February 2013 at 01:41 PM
I love those photographs. If I may indulge you with one, this is also from Paris and one of my favorite shots ever.
http://kennethwajda.com/londonparis/P9090769.jpg
Ah, love! Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
Posted by: Kenneth Wajda | Thursday, 14 February 2013 at 02:02 PM
My Valentine's Day photo offering: my lovely wife, two years ago.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fivetonsflax/7294274972/in/set-72157630876734778
Posted by: Ben Rosengart | Thursday, 14 February 2013 at 03:03 PM
I really like this picture, one of my favourites of his newer ones. Do you think there would the chance of a TOP sale of pictures from "French Kiss" once it is released?
[There is that chance, yes. --Mike]
Posted by: Lars S. | Thursday, 14 February 2013 at 03:25 PM
Want to hear about true love? My late parents wedding anniversary was Valentines Day! We always accused my Dad of getting married on that day to cheap out on presents, but they were truly in love for over 50 years!
Posted by: Tom Kwas | Friday, 15 February 2013 at 10:34 AM