Friday, August 3, 2012

The White Iris



Thank you to the lovely Beth for hosting Postcard Friendship Friday.



The White Iris Postcard



Postcard titled The White Iris. Photograhed by Edward Weston, 1921. In a book of 30 postcards by Taschen. Few photographers created a legacy as diverse as that of the American Edward Weston (1886-1958). At the outset of his career, Weston worked successfully with painterly soft-focus techniques, but a decade later became the pioneer of a precise, sharp style of presentation dubbed "Straight Photography". 



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9 comments:

  1. LeeAnn at Mrs Black's August 3, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    Very serene image, so calming.

    We have a lot in common, and love your dragon sayings! x

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  2. Lisa Sall - Sall's Country LifeAugust 3, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    this postcard would bring me relaxation. Love the softness of it!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Very sensual and evocative. Enjoy your weekend. xox

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  4. JinksyAugust 3, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    What a great image, in so many ways...

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  5. PondsideAugust 3, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Beautiful. It's interesting how it is immediately identifiable as being from the 20's.

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  6. LiT Web StudioAugust 3, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Amazing...reminds me of a Stieglitz photo of Georgia O'Keeffe! Happy PFF!

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  7. Sheila @ A Postcard a DayAugust 3, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  8. IreneAugust 3, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    What a great card. happy PFF.

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  9. MariaAugust 3, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    It makes me calm and reflective by looking at this card.

    Thanks for sharing. Happy weekend.

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