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| André Kertész, Self-portrait, 1927 |
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| Ed van der Elsken, self-portrait with Ata Kandó, 1953 |
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| Walker Evans by Peter Seker, 1935-1936 |
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| Dennis Stock by Andreas Feininger, 1951 |
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| Margaret Bourke-White by Oscar Graubner, 1934 |
December 30, 2011
December 29, 2011
15 Stunning Black and White Portraits of Celebrities Taken by Norman Seeff in the 1970s and 1980s
The legendary Los Angeles-based photographer Norman Seeff has shot candid portraits of everyone from Steve Jobs to Patti Smith, but is perhaps best known for his images of musicians—The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, and Carly Simon, to name a few.
In the years 1970-1980, Seeff inaugurated his creative sessions with artists and celebrities. His photographs of musicians and actors were often regarded as the defining images of artists at the height of their career. Here's a selection of 15 amazing black and white photographs taken by Norman Seeff from between the 1970s and 1980s.
In the years 1970-1980, Seeff inaugurated his creative sessions with artists and celebrities. His photographs of musicians and actors were often regarded as the defining images of artists at the height of their career. Here's a selection of 15 amazing black and white photographs taken by Norman Seeff from between the 1970s and 1980s.
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| Mick Jagger |
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| Patti Smith |
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| John Travolta |
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| Steve Jobs |
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| John Belushi |
Pictures of Anonymous Lives, Long Past
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| Florida c.1905 |
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| Group at Hokio Beach, Horowhenua District, 1909 |
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| AtlanticCity, NewJersey, c.1905 |
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| Ballroom, Hyde Park Hotel, 1912 |
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| Bathing machine |
December 28, 2011
Rare Photographs of a Young Marilyn Monroe Goes Hiking in the Woods, August 1950
In 1950, LIFE photographer Ed Clark got a call from a friend at 20th Century Fox about a “hot tomato” the studio had just signed: Marilyn Monroe. The young actress had previously signed with Fox in August 1946, but was dropped after the end of her second six-month contract.
Monroe spent the following years honing her craft, taking acting classes, modeling, and befriending executives.
In 1950, she appeared in six films, including small parts in The Asphalt Jungle and All About Eve.
She was still mostly unknown when she joined Clark for a rustic photoshoot in the woods of Griffith Park in Los Angeles.
Monroe spent the following years honing her craft, taking acting classes, modeling, and befriending executives.
In 1950, she appeared in six films, including small parts in The Asphalt Jungle and All About Eve.
She was still mostly unknown when she joined Clark for a rustic photoshoot in the woods of Griffith Park in Los Angeles.
December 27, 2011
Elvis Presley Playing Touch Football
Elvis Presley playing touch football at the Dave Wells Community Center December 27, 1956. Several hundred people watched the singer pass, kick and run a touchdown. Presley joined the rough game shortly after lunch and played until dark, taking turn in line and backfield.
Marilyn Monroe at Tobay Beach, Long Island in the Summer of 1949
Marilyn Monroe photographed by André De Dienes in June, 1949. These beautiful pictures were taken a week after Monroe's even more famous nude pictures.
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