If you have the stomach, Danish photographer Jan Grarup has a somewhat different MySpace page with extensive galleries from his travels to Darfur, Congo, Rawanda and other troubled areas of the world.
I've never seen so many of his pictures in context and there's some real tough ones in those series.
It doesn't make sense how things are. Yet, when things are good it's because somebody works on making them good. When a country or people are doing really bad don't think it's something that just happen due to the weather or by itself. It's created by someone who doesn't want that society to do well.
Well, take a look. His work is amazing.
Here he is, working. Jan Grarup. He usually does it with Leica's. This camera definitely look too heavy...
Wow, his work is so humbling. It really makes you question whether or not the dilemma that was so important to you five minutes ago is really worth a thought at all. But one thing that I do wonder - because I know it to be true of journalists working in dangerous parts of the world - do photographers who are constantly working with such subject matter like death, rape, and the general demise of humanity ever feel numb to the subject that initially brings gasp, horror, shock, etc.?
It has been, i confess, long overdue. But i have been procrastinating this simple task of leaving you a comment for weeks. I've been busy and only comment when commented. I do admire your work and your blogs are quite the read. congratulations on a wonderful page. And. xoxoxox :)
I just wanted to say hello and compliment you on your gallery. You've got a really great selection of pictures here, I really like your natural style and your use of light. Lots and lots of interesting stuff to read too! I reckon I'm going to be a regular reader. Take it slow... Mark
Heeeeey... You're another one on here who I see has fanagled a way around (what I thought was the max) of 16 "Top Friends." How'd you manage that one, if you don't mind me asking? Whatever the case, very best of regards to you...CCx
Thanks for the comment on my first post- nice to know I'm not alone in my technological woes! Love your photography- really beautiful shots you've got here.
thnak you. I'm just collecting all the art i see in San Francisco... check out the new slideshow on TINGLETANGLE and WEMARNY sections on the nav bar menu of http://ozcillator.com. peace, franz
Hello Thorsten. I've been doing a lot of uber-diving, and I must say that yours stands out as one of my top five blogs. It's so diverse and interesting! Keep up the good work! All the best, Stewart
Hi Thorsten, Thanks for the great idea for a blog posting on how a designer comes to dress a star at the Oscars. I will have to write it! Continue to check my blog, I'm going to continue to add great stuff in the next few weeks. xoNick
I found it annoying, the D-Lux 3, that you can't get a good grip at it. That you use the screen as viewfinder is kind of OK. But the light from the screen, as well as the red AF light at night does not make it a stealth camera like a traditional quiet Leica M.
