No photographer has ever hit me in the gut as he has; I didn't think it was possible for photography to elicit such an emotional and aesthetic upheaval. The feel of his photos is almost plastic, sculptures wrapped in mist and oil. I would love to write him, although I doubt if I would make it through his handlers....Beyond words....
The image of the elephant in the bush with the way the light was cast on it ... one of the most beautiful images I've ever seen. what is strange about it is I'm a grown man and I'm not afraid to say I spontaneously broke into tears when I saw it. Honestly that has never happened before. Stunning work. Thank you for this episode.
At 64 I discovered photography after an introduction workshop I saw advertised. Got myself a level entry camera and learnt the technical stuff: more workshops and too much TH-cam. Upgraded my camera -I love buttons and not menus. Also love spending hours on my own planning trips and being on 'scene' taking pictures. But now realizing there is so much more. Not sure I have enough time to absorb everything out there, this has turned from a hobby into an addiction, a technical geeky pursuit, a need to spend money on 'essentials' (thank God for EBay) and so much more, a continued education. Thanks for the videos. Have a very good New Year.
Thank you for introducing this amazing photographer and human being to a wider audience. The Salt of the Earth tells his amazing life story and illustrates his work the had a profound impact on me, and I highly recommend watching it. His range, dedication and talent are truly astounding.
Thank you for making me aware of Sebastiao. He has dispelled my belief that to be great you have to specialise. Within his work I have seen great social documentaries, Superb wildlife photography and stunning compositional work. I urge everyone to listen to his TED talk.
We were fortunate to be in London in 2003 for Salgado's exhibit at the Barbican Centre. It was stunning to see his work in huge breathtaking prints. I'm glad to see that you have included him in your fine series.
Great video, Ted. I had a few minutes with Salgado last year, when he was teaching a class in my city (Porto Alegre, Brazil) about his work. He is a wonderful person. I think that, today, his message is to the young photographers. To learn all about the people that you point your lens. Studying anthropology, sociology, history, etc. You should check the Juca Martins photos too. He also is a brazilian photographer, worked with Salgado (on the Serra Pelada too) and doing some photos in the majors events in Brazil, during the 70`s and 80`s. He also covered the MST (Movimento Sem Terra, or Without Land Movement) around the country - one of the Salgado`s pictures that shows a lot of people holding their sickles up. Well, congrats on the channel. I am a historian of brazilian photojournalism here in Brazil.
What a great point, Caio! Thank you for sharing it with us! It feels like in photography you do get close to your subject whether you want to or not. A deeper understanding of all those studies is indeed necessary.
Thanks Ted for educating us the art behind photography from these Master's. Sebastiao is the single most important person in my collection to change the way I looked this world. He often says that his photograph is not to hang in the wall of the museum, rather should entice a debate on human condition. His work cannot be copied since he spends yr after yr to get to know people before even shooting them. With todays generation where someone cannot concentrate for even 2 secs, do you think they will wait a yr to take pictures ?
These are Masterclass videos of the influential photographers of our time. So well researched and perfectly presented. The work of Salgado is completely original but impossible to emulate. Pure talent. Anther truly great North American photographer, who tackles the subject of war in this way is James Nachtwey. He is well worth checking out.
i always watch the photographer series to get inspiration. sebastiao salgado is definitely one my faves together with fan ho, alex webb, and saul leiter
Really enjoyed that episode. I found your explanations and analysis of his work very enriching. I also saw his TED talk and would highly recommend watching it. He really is a truly amazing man.
Ted I'd also suggest a close look at Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky, and watch the documentary "Manufactured Landscapes." Some simliar subject material, and stunning imagery along some of the same veins. If you can ever see Burtkynsky prints in person, it's an amazing experience - massive size prints, and his ability to capture scale and numbers is by all means on par with Salgaado.
I've just begun to gain an appreciation for the craft behind making an image on film with mechanical cameras, which has led me to your channel. I always learn so much in your videos and really look forward to watching them like it was Netflix on friday night with a pint of ice cream. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into them, and for the careful consideration with which you treat each photographer's work.
Maybe you don't know Ted but there's a documantery ond Salgado in cinemas at the moment, it's called "the salt of the earth". Saw it last week and can highly recommend it. it's a very moving experience. The film was done by Salgados son and an other cinematographer.
Excellent episode! I really enjoyed the way you broke down his style a bit and linked it to minimalism, great analysis. The link to the TED talk was a nice touch, think I'll go watch that now!
Your presentation of photography is exhilorating "from stem to stern". I fell in love with the dynamic works of Eugene Smith in Minamata which blew me away at 9 yrs old. Once I saw Sebastião Salgado ...the continuum moves on. [Q: Can the "background music" not be so loud? It competes with your important comments.] Thanks
Hi Ted, maybe it would make for an interesting episode to investigate the techniques used by some of these greats? No image looks that stunning simply out of the camera, there's a hell of a lot of dodging and burning going on during the printing process. It is the combination of an amazing composition and advanced printing technique that makes these images so powerful I think. Deciding what to darken and what to brighten and how much, is an artform in itself that I am struggling with (in Lightroom though, not in the darkroom, but the same principles apply) and as much part of the Art of photography as making sure you have a good negative to start with...
Really really great that you did a show on Salgado! I myself bought Genesis some months ago and I was really blown away by both: The processing of the images with the extreme contrasts and second by this great photojournalistic subject matter. I also share your opinion about his artistic importance in the decisive moment tradition of Bresson. Especially when contemplating Genesis I think, that there is also some influence by Ansel Adams. Maybe it's not that much in the accurycy of the technical reproduction but certainly in the love for nature which is expressed in the majestetic compositions. Another great video!
I wonder if Salgado could read or knew the name of the ship shown @8:29 when he was taking that picture. The ship's name is Hope ("Надежда" in Russian) and it sure adds to the powerful message of the photograph.
Please please please, can someone share the title of the Song or the Band that plays from 01:09 onwards?!?! I love Salgado's work and didn't miss the point here, but this music is just so sick!
Being brazilian, it's pretty cool to see his work in your channel, which I follow religiously,, and also kind of funny to listen how you pronounce his name. (:
Awsome video! You are doing such a great job! The shows are really good and my personal highlight each sunday! Thanx for all that!!! Greetings from switzerland!
When you spend time and work in industrial environments like this..... Then these shots come easy! His shots are stunning but he looked... asked questions about processes.... recognized patterns in working processes and created the shot! I would love to work in somewhere as busy as a shipyard! However..... i work in a small industrial unit! AND I know i can create interesting shots (if I was allowed the time to do so) My point is........... Its not that difficult to create interesting shots in a working industrial environment! Composition is another story!! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ;-)
@08:30 the photograph of the ship that is sinking .. The name of the vessel is making it even more dramatic .. It is called "Hope" Thank you for your videos !
Hello Ted, I have seen the TED talk of Salgado by chance on youtube today and I ran back to your channel to check whether you made a video about him, there it is! Another great video! I am a hobbyist and have a question about one particular photo of him with the penguins and the male seals (1:34 to 1:42 in your video, he is looking at his own book). There is a magnificent chromium look at the foldings of the seal at the front as well as in its eyes. And also in the following image with the crocodile. I have already started my own research about his technique, but, I would like to hear from your experience what the source of such a look (film? development technique? post processing?) would be. I hope you can answer. Regards Oz
I am surprised you did not make any reference of similar work done by Aubrey Bodine and his “Industry: The Dignity of Work” photo book, among others eg Bodine’s City, Chesapeake Bay Country. I think it would be great it you did one of these photographer studies on Bodine!
I've been weaving my way through all of your old Artist Feature videos and while all of them have been great (kudos on that W. Eugene Smith ep), I just wanted to say thank you for not only mentioning his process and vision, but also his EQUIPMENT which you don't do on any of the other episodes. I know most that you have featured mostly shoot 35mm, but some shoot MF and some LF and I know that the equipment shouldn't matter as the focus is on the work, but I do still find it inspirational to know what the Old Masters used in their day to day kit to create the incredible work that they did.
Hello Ted. Seriously I love your videos. Great talks. I wonder if you could please sometime make one of these dedicated to Steve McCurry. I think he has a huge carrer and need to be on your list! Anyway, keep this channel up! I'm a big fan. Saludos from Argentina
+Pierre Mottron Funny you say that - I was just discussing Pentti the other day with someone. I think he might deserve an artist series feature if I can find a way to interview him…
I am struck by the eeming influence of Selgado on Canadian photographer Edward Burtensky, specifically comparing Selgados gold mines and ship yards to Burtynskys quarry series and ship breaking series -- the themes of human industrial influence are similar, but the approaches differ especially in the presence in the work of human subjects, with Burtynsky creating images mostly devoid of the makers hand so to speak.
Not sure if you mentioned it, but he now shoots digital, BUT creates a negative that he still brings into a darkroom. This is why his black and white shots pop. He burns and dodges like no one else.
TED awesome peace just FYI on amazon prime there is a movie for rent entitled THE SALT OF THE EARTH and it features SEBATIAO SALGADO HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
I strongly suggest everybody to watch the documentary Wim Wenders shot about Salgado's life, The salt of the Earth.
Pure visual and emotional beauty.
Will do, thanks! Comes out in 6 weeks here.
Mark Patjowls Amazing documentary. It deeply touch the viewer.
Mark Patjowls I saw it when it came out. Brought me to tears. Just awesome images
Mark Patjowls There is also a speech he made online, an amazing man as well as photographer.
I endorse this suggestion. Intensely beautiful film
I come back to this video every 6 months or so for inspiration and I'm always stunned
No photographer has ever hit me in the gut as he has; I didn't think it was possible for photography to elicit such an emotional and aesthetic upheaval. The feel of his photos is almost plastic, sculptures wrapped in mist and oil. I would love to write him, although I doubt if I would make it through his handlers....Beyond words....
Oh So Well “ Phrased” & Shot verbally My Friend 🙌Thank you🙌
I would absolutely try writing to him!
i couldn't agree more or couldn't express it better
There are so many photographers better than I will ever be, but Salgaldo is the one who always seemed most out of reach. His work is jawdropping.
The image of the elephant in the bush with the way the light was cast on it ... one of the most beautiful images I've ever seen. what is strange about it is I'm a grown man and I'm not afraid to say I spontaneously broke into tears when I saw it. Honestly that has never happened before. Stunning work. Thank you for this episode.
At 64 I discovered photography after an introduction workshop I saw advertised. Got myself a level entry camera and learnt the technical stuff: more workshops and too much TH-cam. Upgraded my camera -I love buttons and not menus. Also love spending hours on my own planning trips and being on 'scene' taking pictures. But now realizing there is so much more. Not sure I have enough time to absorb everything out there, this has turned from a hobby into an addiction, a technical geeky pursuit, a need to spend money on 'essentials' (thank God for EBay) and so much more, a continued education. Thanks for the videos. Have a very good New Year.
Thank you for introducing Salgado's work to everybody. We brazilians are very proud of his work. Btw your channel is amazing.
Thank you for introducing this amazing photographer and human being to a wider audience. The Salt of the Earth tells his amazing life story and illustrates his work the had a profound impact on me, and I highly recommend watching it. His range, dedication and talent are truly astounding.
Thank you for making me aware of Sebastiao. He has dispelled my belief that to be great you have to specialise. Within his work I have seen great social documentaries, Superb wildlife photography and stunning compositional work. I urge everyone to listen to his TED talk.
Sebastião is in a league of his own. Thank putting this together! Very well done!
Sebastião Salgado's books are life changing, literally.
We were fortunate to be in London in 2003 for Salgado's exhibit at the Barbican Centre. It was stunning to see his work in huge breathtaking prints. I'm glad to see that you have included him in your fine series.
My favorite photographer past or present. I think his work is just so complex and layered, like you say, he is just unique.
Great video, Ted. I had a few minutes with Salgado last year, when he was teaching a class in my city (Porto Alegre, Brazil) about his work. He is a wonderful person. I think that, today, his message is to the young photographers. To learn all about the people that you point your lens. Studying anthropology, sociology, history, etc. You should check the Juca Martins photos too. He also is a brazilian photographer, worked with Salgado (on the Serra Pelada too) and doing some photos in the majors events in Brazil, during the 70`s and 80`s. He also covered the MST (Movimento Sem Terra, or Without Land Movement) around the country - one of the Salgado`s pictures that shows a lot of people holding their sickles up. Well, congrats on the channel. I am a historian of brazilian photojournalism here in Brazil.
What a great point, Caio! Thank you for sharing it with us! It feels like in photography you do get close to your subject whether you want to or not. A deeper understanding of all those studies is indeed necessary.
Thanks Ted for educating us the art behind photography from these Master's. Sebastiao is the single most important person in my collection to change the way I looked this world. He often says that his photograph is not to hang in the wall of the museum, rather should entice a debate on human condition. His work cannot be copied since he spends yr after yr to get to know people before even shooting them. With todays generation where someone cannot concentrate for even 2 secs, do you think they will wait a yr to take pictures ?
Fantastic presentation, great photos, great show. Thanks.
These are Masterclass videos of the influential photographers of our time. So well researched and perfectly presented. The work of Salgado is completely original but impossible to emulate. Pure talent. Anther truly great North American photographer, who tackles the subject of war in this way is James Nachtwey. He is well worth checking out.
I just want to say thank you for introducing me to these great photographers.
These images are stunning. Thanks for showcasing these amazing artist.
i always watch the photographer series to get inspiration. sebastiao salgado is definitely one my faves together with fan ho, alex webb, and saul leiter
Acabei de descobrir o trabalho do Salgado através do documentário do Win Wenders e estou maravilhada!
Never heard of Salgado or Kenna until tonight. Thanks for making these videos.
Thank you so much for showing us Salgado! My favorite photographer.
Really enjoyed that episode. I found your explanations and analysis of his work very enriching. I also saw his TED talk and would highly recommend watching it. He really is a truly amazing man.
Very nice video. Keep doing what you do, this is what I and many others need.
another great video. love his work.
Thanks Ted for featuring my favourite photographer. This man is a legend!
Good God! Have I been living under a rock . STUNNING IMAGES 🙌🏼👌🙏
I saw his TED talk and at the moment he was add to my list of favorites photographers.
Thank you Ted for this video and so many of your recordings that are teaching me an appreciation for many fine photographers.
Ted I'd also suggest a close look at Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky, and watch the documentary "Manufactured Landscapes." Some simliar subject material, and stunning imagery along some of the same veins. If you can ever see Burtkynsky prints in person, it's an amazing experience - massive size prints, and his ability to capture scale and numbers is by all means on par with Salgaado.
I was also struck by the similarities, especially comparing Gold Mines to Quarries, and the work by both on ship breaking.
Thank you for your videos. Always with information, quality and very well explained in the details. I learn a lot from them.
Just discovered him what a talent, and humble man
Desde que vi "La sal de la tierra" se volvió mi favorito.
Great video of an extraordinarily different photographer.
I've just begun to gain an appreciation for the craft behind making an image on film with mechanical cameras, which has led me to your channel. I always learn so much in your videos and really look forward to watching them like it was Netflix on friday night with a pint of ice cream. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into them, and for the careful consideration with which you treat each photographer's work.
A wonderful presentation of a great photographer. Ted you are nailing these videos man. Sending you Love and Respect from Ireland - Sean
Great one Ted! What an inspiration Salgado is?! Makes us all believe that there's still time to become what we really want.
Wonderful overview of Salgado!
Wow Ted thanks for exposing me to this photographer. Such beautiful intensity!
Maybe you don't know Ted but there's a documantery ond Salgado in cinemas at the moment, it's called "the salt of the earth". Saw it last week and can highly recommend it. it's a very moving experience. The film was done by Salgados son and an other cinematographer.
Excellent episode! I really enjoyed the way you broke down his style a bit and linked it to minimalism, great analysis. The link to the TED talk was a nice touch, think I'll go watch that now!
Thnks for this new discovery. Fascinating work by this man!
Your presentation of photography is exhilorating "from stem to stern". I fell in love with the dynamic works of Eugene Smith in Minamata which blew me away at 9 yrs old. Once I saw Sebastião Salgado ...the continuum moves on. [Q: Can the "background music" not be so loud? It competes with your important comments.]
Thanks
Great work.
Hi Ted, maybe it would make for an interesting episode to investigate the techniques used by some of these greats?
No image looks that stunning simply out of the camera, there's a hell of a lot of dodging and burning going on during the printing process. It is the combination of an amazing composition and advanced printing technique that makes these images so powerful I think.
Deciding what to darken and what to brighten and how much, is an artform in itself that I am struggling with (in Lightroom though, not in the darkroom, but the same principles apply) and as much part of the Art of photography as making sure you have a good negative to start with...
Brilliant work! Now I have to have his books.
on boy!!!!! xxxo0oo takes my breath away!
Great show as always Ted! I'm surfing to learn more about Sebastião Salgado now!
Wow, what an incredible photographer, thanks for sharing Ted!
Really really great that you did a show on Salgado! I myself bought Genesis some months ago and I was really blown away by both: The processing of the images with the extreme contrasts and second by this great photojournalistic subject matter. I also share your opinion about his artistic importance in the decisive moment tradition of Bresson. Especially when contemplating Genesis I think, that there is also some influence by Ansel Adams. Maybe it's not that much in the accurycy of the technical reproduction but certainly in the love for nature which is expressed in the majestetic compositions.
Another great video!
thank you. amazing work :)
seen his exhibit in Singapore and his photos are stunning
I wonder if Salgado could read or knew the name of the ship shown @8:29 when he was taking that picture. The ship's name is Hope ("Надежда" in Russian) and it sure adds to the powerful message of the photograph.
Please please please, can someone share the title of the Song or the Band that plays from 01:09 onwards?!?!
I love Salgado's work and didn't miss the point here, but this music is just so sick!
Ted, the new format is amazing! Please keep doing this!
Being brazilian, it's pretty cool to see his work in your channel, which I follow religiously,, and also kind of funny to listen how you pronounce his name. (:
amazing video, thanks to showing us those photographers.
Awsome video! You are doing such a great job! The shows are really good and my personal highlight each sunday! Thanx for all that!!! Greetings from switzerland!
Great job!
When you spend time and work in industrial environments like this..... Then these shots come easy! His shots are stunning but he looked... asked questions about processes.... recognized patterns in working processes and created the shot! I would love to work in somewhere as busy as a shipyard! However..... i work in a small industrial unit! AND I know i can create interesting shots (if I was allowed the time to do so)
My point is........... Its not that difficult to create interesting shots in a working industrial environment!
Composition is another story!! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ;-)
amazing salgado s presentation
salgado is one of my favorites. my dream is to be one of the artists ted talks about in these! lol
@08:30 the photograph of the ship that is sinking .. The name of the vessel is making it even more dramatic .. It is called "Hope"
Thank you for your videos !
Great video! I got the chance to see Genesis at the IPC a few weeks ago and it was stunning.
Hello Ted,
I have seen the TED talk of Salgado by chance on youtube today and I ran back to your channel to check whether you made a video about him, there it is! Another great video!
I am a hobbyist and have a question about one particular photo of him with the penguins and the male seals (1:34 to 1:42 in your video, he is looking at his own book). There is a magnificent chromium look at the foldings of the seal at the front as well as in its eyes. And also in the following image with the crocodile.
I have already started my own research about his technique, but, I would like to hear from your experience what the source of such a look (film? development technique? post processing?) would be. I hope you can answer.
Regards
Oz
Uhuu! I love Salgado!
wow! Incredible art!
Ótimo vídeo ♥️🇧🇷
Woww! Great doc...
I am surprised you did not make any reference of similar work done by Aubrey Bodine and his “Industry: The Dignity of Work” photo book, among others eg Bodine’s City, Chesapeake Bay Country. I think it would be great it you did one of these photographer studies on Bodine!
I've been weaving my way through all of your old Artist Feature videos and while all of them have been great (kudos on that W. Eugene Smith ep), I just wanted to say thank you for not only mentioning his process and vision, but also his EQUIPMENT which you don't do on any of the other episodes. I know most that you have featured mostly shoot 35mm, but some shoot MF and some LF and I know that the equipment shouldn't matter as the focus is on the work, but I do still find it inspirational to know what the Old Masters used in their day to day kit to create the incredible work that they did.
I love your videos man, thanks!
Do you have any video about Koudelka? I'm amazed with your research!
Great work Ted!
I enjoy your videos. Very enlightening. It would be great if you could adjust your lights to avoid the glare when viewing the book images. Thanks.
Hello Ted. Seriously I love your videos. Great talks.
I wonder if you could please sometime make one of these dedicated to Steve McCurry. I think he has a huge carrer and need to be on your list!
Anyway, keep this channel up! I'm a big fan.
Saludos from Argentina
watch the movie Salt of the Earth... inspiring documentary
He was also the photographer of the Reagan shooting. He shoot that pictures.
Are you familiar with the work of Pentti Sammallahti ? I firmly believe he deserves an episode :)
+Pierre Mottron Funny you say that - I was just discussing Pentti the other day with someone. I think he might deserve an artist series feature if I can find a way to interview him…
what is the music playing in the video?
Hi Ted, I just wanted to ask if one needs special permission from the publishers to include photos from the book in your video?
I am struck by the eeming influence of Selgado on Canadian photographer Edward Burtensky, specifically comparing Selgados gold mines and ship yards to Burtynskys quarry series and ship breaking series -- the themes of human industrial influence are similar, but the approaches differ especially in the presence in the work of human subjects, with Burtynsky creating images mostly devoid of the makers hand so to speak.
Not sure if you mentioned it, but he now shoots digital, BUT creates a negative that he still brings into a darkroom. This is why his black and white shots pop. He burns and dodges like no one else.
+The Art of Photography Hi Ted, can you do an episode on Antoine d'Agata?
Legend
Awesome!
He's maybe the best in photojournalism genre..maybe..
A sheet music stand would help you with the presentation Ted.
TED awesome peace just FYI on amazon prime there is a movie for rent entitled THE SALT OF THE EARTH and it features SEBATIAO SALGADO
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Are you familiar with the work of Raghu Rai? You might like his work also.
First! I love you ❤️
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
outstanding
Sebastião Salgado is a master when he doesn't open his mouth to speak.
The name on the splashing ship is “Hope”...
Some of this reminds of Ed Burtynsky.
Wow!
Great piucs
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