Category Archives: Photo Criticism

posts that examine the meaning of photography and image making

Nature Fantasies

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Douglas Barkey

Photography of nature is a popular past time for many. Although it isn’t necessarily easy to pull off nature photography well, it is a pretty easily accessible subject, often spectacular, and doesn’t talk back. There are no modeling fees involved, … Continue reading →

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Critique – New York Times 2011 Year in Pictures

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Douglas Barkey

Photojournalists face the daunting challenge of capturing newsworthy moments, often in dangerous situations, in a manner that communicates the essence of the event or issue. In addition to delivering substance (the news content), they must also use design, lighting, exposure, … Continue reading →

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Revolution in a Photograph – Aliaa Magda Elmahdy and Ai Weiwei

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Douglas Barkey

Two photographs published by artists of themselves have generated a great deal of controversy recently. The geographic and cultural distance between the two artists is worlds apart, but their response to repression through a photograph and it’s distribution through the … Continue reading →

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Fotonotes Introduction

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Douglas Barkey

Fotonotes is a blog of personal reflections on photography. There is not particular theme or aspect of photography that will narrow the discussion, rather, I am interested in all manifestations of photography. I plan to use this blog to explore … Continue reading →

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