Thank you for this video. Cartier-Bresson has been a photographer that I aspired to be like. However, he is very much of his period, a period which no longer exists. I found this out when I attempted to do some street photography in Paris a few years ago. The little men in bowler hats are long gone! By the way, "The Decisive Moment" was not Cartier-Bresson's, it was his American publisher that invented it. Cartier-Bresson referred to his work as "images å la sauvette." Images on the run or images on the sly. This doesn't translate into English very well. Hence, "The Decisive Moment."
Very informative video, for me it highlighted the need to slow down and think location/background/situation rather than searching for people. I have definitely learned from your discussion of his photos.
Hey, Mr. Walker... You expect from them to learn and to appreciate some forms or styles from past talented photographers. Showing them images without the great resolution of today's cameras. How these guys did it while not knowing concepts such as Dynamic Range, Megapixels, Noise, HDR, Bokeh, Light room, Adobe, etc.? How do you want these new kids on the block to understand the concept of Street Photography before they vote for the Best Camera For Street Photography? Who will win the championship? Fuji, Leica, Ricoh? Back then cameras were TOOLS for the Artisan. Tools to WORK with. Nowadays cameras are to be SEEN with. Objects of praise for their style and PRICE. Do you mean to tell us that there was a time when a photographer could point his camera in a public place and take a picture without getting aggravated or punched on the nose? God forbid him pointing his camera to children of nowadays.... I congratulate your efforts. Since I am a dinosaur from the 35mm era. Keep on sharing.
An interesting video, but please...try to pronounce "bourgeois" correctly 🙂 - also, the photograph you bring up just before M7 of the man jumping across/into water was a staged one, rare for HCB. The jumping man was a friend HCB bought along for the photo. It in no way detracts from the photo of course, but an odd pic to begin with considering how much emphasis is placed on "the decisive moment".
The photo of the picnic on the river reminds me of the painting by George Seurat Sunday afternoon on the isle...
Thank you for this video. Cartier-Bresson has been a photographer that I aspired to be like. However, he is very much of his period, a period which no longer exists. I found this out when I attempted to do some street photography in Paris a few years ago. The little men in bowler hats are long gone! By the way, "The Decisive Moment" was not Cartier-Bresson's, it was his American publisher that invented it. Cartier-Bresson referred to his work as "images å la sauvette." Images on the run or images on the sly. This doesn't translate into English very well. Hence, "The Decisive Moment."
Great stuff, thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Brilliant series. Well done.
Thank you!
Loved it! keep them coming pls!
Thanks, Eduardo!
Very informative video, for me it highlighted the need to slow down and think location/background/situation rather than searching for people.
I have definitely learned from your discussion of his photos.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks for watching
There are many great photographers, and then there's Henri Cartier-Bresson.
Who knew they wore thongs way back then !
Hey, Mr. Walker... You expect from them to learn and to appreciate some forms or styles from past talented photographers.
Showing them images without the great resolution of today's cameras.
How these guys did it while not knowing concepts such as Dynamic Range, Megapixels, Noise, HDR, Bokeh, Light room, Adobe, etc.?
How do you want these new kids on the block to understand the concept of Street Photography before they vote for the Best Camera For Street Photography?
Who will win the championship? Fuji, Leica, Ricoh?
Back then cameras were TOOLS for the Artisan. Tools to WORK with.
Nowadays cameras are to be SEEN with. Objects of praise for their style and PRICE.
Do you mean to tell us that there was a time when a photographer could point his camera in a public place and take a picture without getting aggravated or punched on the nose? God forbid him pointing his camera to children of nowadays....
I congratulate your efforts.
Since I am a dinosaur from the 35mm era.
Keep on sharing.
An interesting video, but please...try to pronounce "bourgeois" correctly 🙂 - also, the photograph you bring up just before M7 of the man jumping across/into water was a staged one, rare for HCB. The jumping man was a friend HCB bought along for the photo. It in no way detracts from the photo of course, but an odd pic to begin with considering how much emphasis is placed on "the decisive moment".