Comments on: In Praise of the Intimate Landscape – Guy Tal

By: David Leland Hyde

David Leland Hyde — Mon, 31 May 2010 18:50:48 +0000

Guy Tal’s superb writing and images not only make a telling tribute to Eliot Porter, but also give us much to consider, particularly about light and in light of the discussions lately on a number of blogs about the development of a unique vision and whether photographing landmark scenery fits or not. Guy Tal is clearly doing something unusual as did Eliot Porter in his time. My father, Philip Hyde, felt fortunate to participate in projects with the older photographer and to spend time on the river with him. Dad also admired Eliot Porter because of his loyalty to David Brower and the Sierra Club publishing program that popularized the photography of nature, brought color to landscape photography and helped put the fledgling environmental movement on the map. All in the same year of 1962, Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring”, Eliot Porter’s “In Wildness Is The Preservation of The World” and Philip Hyde’s “Island In Time: The Point Reyes Peninsula”, changed the way we saw the world. Philip Hyde’s book was primarily a rushed documentary project to help establish the National Seashore. It was half color and half black and white. Eliot Porter’s book was a planned masterpiece of fine art color photography. It helped bring the cause of conservation into the limelight as it outsold all of the other Sierra Club Exhibit Format Series titles including Ansel Adam’s “This Is The American Earth.” Guy Tal is the perfect artist to offer a tribute to Eliot Porter, as many photographers today admire them both. Art Wolfe is also to be commended for featuring this article.

By: Scott

Scott — Sun, 30 May 2010 01:54:47 +0000

Great article accompanied by some great photos. Good reminders for me…important not to get stuck in ruts (e.g. photographing only in “magic light”). Good reminder to remember what drew me out into nature in the first place, and that was being connected to the land.

Thanks!

Scott

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By: Jack Graham

Jack Graham — Thu, 27 May 2010 23:30:43 +0000

Guy,
Your work continues to be an inspiration. Though we’ve known each other for just a few years it is impressive to see how your images keep getting better & better.
Regards,
Jack

By: G Dan Mitchell

G Dan Mitchell — Thu, 27 May 2010 22:39:25 +0000

Guy, thank you for this wonderful reflection on Eliot Porter and the debt we all owe to him and his work in so many ways.

There is much to comment on in your excellent and thoughtful piece. I’ll just pick one line: “Many photographers are also under the mistaken assumption that ‘it’s all about the light…’”

Thank you for speaking a truth that needs speaking. I don’t deny the draw of beautiful light – in fact, I seek it. However, to limit oneself to only the times of “beautiful light” is an unfortunate choice. Unless you only go into the world during the first and last hours of the day, you know that there are many compelling subjects to see at any time of day – and if they are compelling, it is worthwhile to find ways to photograph them.

Dan

By: Jack Maloney

Jack Maloney — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:05:27 +0000

Guy,

Your work and message are a great testament to the on-going conservation movement. Please keep inspiring us!

By: Michael E. Gordon

Michael E. Gordon — Thu, 27 May 2010 06:54:05 +0000

A beautifully written, powerful and moving essay, Guy. Thank you for featuring him, Art!

By: Brad Mangas

Brad Mangas — Thu, 27 May 2010 04:37:45 +0000

A wonderful article that greatly exemplifies how important intimacy with our lands are. Photography such as Eliot’s can have such a positive impact in bringing awareness to such an important issue effecting all.

By: Heide Kaldor

Heide Kaldor — Thu, 27 May 2010 03:00:49 +0000

The many textures of life. Thank you for taking the time and giving such a wonderful visual gift.

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By: Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:25:55 +0000

Great article, Guy, and on a topic near and dear to my heart! I live in Wisconsin, a region without many grand vistas, and have come to appreciate and enjoy intimate landscapes. I’m a big fan of your work and Porter’s, too.

- Jack

By: Matt Anderson

Matt Anderson — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:57:18 +0000

Nice article Guy!
Your images are wonderful.
Your writing so well thought and eloquent.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 26 May 2010 21:29:08 +0000

Guy I love this article. Hard to tell what is more powerful, your words or photographs!

I love your pictures, and Mr. Porters too. Thanks for reminding me of such a great photographer and body of work. I wish I could have seen Glen Canyon before it was filled in.

Thanks for your work, and I look forward to seeing your gallery!