Looking at one photograph at a time
Arrivederci, copyright Douglas Stockdale 2010 While I have been on assignment in this region of Italy, I have been staying in Fiuggi and slowly allowing a project to evolve. I have been using the opportunity of having lunch by walking to the different Ristorantes near the hotel. As I left this Ristorante, I was struck by their sign Arrivederci for those... Continue Reading →
Fiuggi yard, Italy copyright Douglas Stockdale 2010 Today during my Sunday walk investigating Fiuggi Italy, I had decided to venture to the outskirts of the city, in a region of what I would consider the suburbs, although I do not think that many in Fiuggi might understand that term. In so many ways, they do not understand... Continue Reading →
Fiuggi Funeral Procession, Copyright Douglas Stockdale 2010 Yesterday I had commented on a photograph from Fiuggi that I could easily relate to and potentially understand. In direct contrast was the photograph I made in the old quarters of (Up Town) Fiuggi of a funeral procession that was ending at the entrance to this church. Death, loss and grief I... Continue Reading →
Fiuggi Park, Copyright Douglas Stockdale 2010 Early in the morning, this park was teeming with children playing, but then the Italian summer heat set in at noon and that pretty well cleared out most of the families, as it was now a good time to spend some quality time indoors or someplace cooler. When I walk through a small park... Continue Reading →
Fiuggi, Italy July - Copyright Douglas Stockdale 2010 I am back walking Fiuggi again in the hot of the Italian summer, although a tad bit cooler here in the foothills South of Roma. Nevertheless, I am spending considerable time in and out of this little town, an interesting mix of tourism, old town, new city... Continue Reading →
Auberge noir (Insomnia: Hotel Noir series) copyright 2010 Douglas Stockdale - After a relatively long spell, I am working on my Insomnia project again. Perhaps it is the influence of studying the photobooks of Mario Giacomelli and Kiyoshi Suzuki, while I find myself moving to a darker palate and contraster images. You probably could question the relevance as these two photographers were actively photographing during... Continue Reading →
Chicago (Paris) copyright Douglas Stockdale 2010 Yesterday afternoon I had a nice discussion with the French photographer Mathieu Lambert about his book Fake Tales of America. I will review his book later this month on The PhotoBook, but for now this post is more about the idea behind his book: even if you have not been... Continue Reading →
Seine Scene copyright Douglas Stockdale 2010 I suppose I could have titled this Le Seine, Paris, Nighscape, but I enjoyed the play on words. A warm balmy night in Paris and everyone seems to be making the very most of this occasion. nice. I don't know if there is a project hiding somewhere in here, but there might be....... Continue Reading →
I recently received an email from one of my old buddies, Gary Riha, which had a couple of scans, one of the exhibition announcement of our first two person show, and the other of me at our "reception". Back in 1982, Gary Riha and I had our first two person exhibition at the Valencia library... Continue Reading →
Fuiggi, Italy, Midnight copyright of Douglas Stockdale On my recent trip to Italy, I decided to bring along the tripod to initiate some studies of Fuiggi at night. Not sure that this will develop into a full project, but I am open to "see" what happens. Meanwhile, it is intersting... Best regards, Douglas
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