[0] https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/haunting-photos-of-lo...
Many people point to “well this is just the new X”, but I think this underrepresents the impact of modern tech, which in many cases bears a passing resemblance to some earlier era while in reality having a drastically different footprint and impact on society.
Just picked up a Pentax 67ii as well - digital cameras are great for capturing must have moments but recently I've found there's something about film that makes me slow down and enjoy each shot so much more. I still have my phone for quick shots at the end of the day.
I often see the people I used to commute with around town. I recognize them and remember them, but I’ve never had any interactions with them.
When I see them, I’m surprised by how much older they look. Then I realize I must look older to them.
Too many people have the exact same clothes, the same hairstyle, same accessories, and none seem to be aged 9 years
cs702•6mo ago
https://www.peterfunch.com/portfolio/42nd-and-vanderbilt/
In each pair, the photos may be years apart!
What I find most fascinating is how consistent the photographed individuals are, in their demeanor and style, over time.
netsharc•6mo ago
I wonder how he figured out if a person he just snapped had walked by years ago... I guess face recognition is possible.
metalman•6mo ago
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JKCalhoun•6mo ago
As I recall, Feynman made a comment in one of his autobiographies about an argument he had had with an artist friend about the beauty of a rose. His friend was frustrated with Feynman's reductionist approach to everything including the rose. Paraphrasing Feynman: "How does knowing more about how a rose works take away from its beauty?"
I wonder if Feynman understood that naivety is a thing you can lose or if he understood that but did not see any value in naivety, mystery.
Perhaps a counterpoint to Feynman: "When I Heard the Learned Astronomer".
Cerium•6mo ago
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mc32•6mo ago
Funch's project is more interesting because it captures a person at least twice over time; however, the photos are less well executed compared to the ones from diCorcia, but that's to be expected as diCorcia only had to find good and photogenic photographs once per subject, Funch had to get his subject's photos at least twice --so it was much harder to do.
appease7727•6mo ago