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". 



August Break 2012

9 comments:

LeeAnn at Mrs Black's said...

Very serene image, so calming.

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

Lisa Sall - Sall's Country Life said...

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

Anonymous said...

Very sensual and evocative. Enjoy your weekend. xox

Jinksy said...

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

Pondside said...

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

LiT Web Studio said...

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

Sheila @ A Postcard a Day said...

Absolutely beautiful!

Irene said...

What a great card. happy PFF.

Maria said...

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

Thanks for sharing. Happy weekend.