May 22, 2012
Every time I see photos or film of American soldiers landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day, I think that I might see my father…
This photo is Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, June 6, 1944 by Robert Capa—©International Center of Photography/Magnum Photos

This evening Christie’s held its first-ever auction of contemporary photojournalism prints at its New York City auction house. The event, which will be hosted by news anchor Christiane Amanpour, will benefit the family of the late Anton Hammerl, a photographer who was killed in Libya last April.
The auction, says David Brabyn, one of the organizers, demonstrates the sense of community among photographers who put themselves at risk for their work. “It’s been quite highlighted recently,” he says, “after all the deaths of reporters, both photographers and print.”
But one of the most important prints up for bid was not a donation from someone in that community. Robert Capa’s photograph of American soldiers landing in France on D-Day is perhaps the most familiar picture in the bunch; Capa was killed by a land mine in 1954. The donation comes from the International Center of Photography, where his work is archived. (The winning bid will also include a personal tour of his archive.) ICP was founded by Capa’s brother, Cornell Capa, and the print comes from his personal collection.
Read more about this image and the auction here.

Every time I see photos or film of American soldiers landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day, I think that I might see my father…

This photo is Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, June 6, 1944 by Robert Capa—©International Center of Photography/Magnum Photos

This evening Christie’s held its first-ever auction of contemporary photojournalism prints at its New York City auction house. The event, which will be hosted by news anchor Christiane Amanpour, will benefit the family of the late Anton Hammerl, a photographer who was killed in Libya last April.

The auction, says David Brabyn, one of the organizers, demonstrates the sense of community among photographers who put themselves at risk for their work. “It’s been quite highlighted recently,” he says, “after all the deaths of reporters, both photographers and print.”

But one of the most important prints up for bid was not a donation from someone in that community. Robert Capa’s photograph of American soldiers landing in France on D-Day is perhaps the most familiar picture in the bunch; Capa was killed by a land mine in 1954. The donation comes from the International Center of Photography, where his work is archived. (The winning bid will also include a personal tour of his archive.) ICP was founded by Capa’s brother, Cornell Capa, and the print comes from his personal collection.

Read more about this image and the auction here.

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May 21, 2012
You can download Ian Shive’s Photography App for the iPad and accompany the recipient of the 2011 Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography as he documents the “wildest” places on land and under sea.
Nature Photographer Ian Shive is the author of the best-selling nature books The National Parks: Our American Landscape (Vols. I and II)
With the tap of a finger, this interactive app zooms you in front-row center, plus behind-the-scenes, to join this maverick of photography on fantastic journeys through unforgettable landscapes and magical underwater terrain, including U.S. National Parks and other natural earthly treasures.You’ll discover how Ian is inspired, what goes into making his photographs worthy of publication over and over, and learn how to make your own photos extraordinary including a complete check list of suggested gear, Pro step-by-step tips and techniques, countless personal photo essays, anecdotes, and a rare peek into the camera bag of Ian Shive himself.Cutting-edge and practical, a highlighted feature of the Ian Shive App is Ian’s unprecedented “Field Guide to Photographing the American Wilderness.” The digital field guide is easy-to-read format, invaluable resource of insightful, highly-applicable expertise, gathered from Ian’s Shive vast experience working under a variety of conditions from the typical to the extreme.Best of all, you’ll enjoy too-many-to-list in detail, full-color Ian Shive photographs AND videos that will take your breath away, including dozens of mesmerizing, never-before-seen images from Ian’s best-selling National Parks book. You’ve seen his images on the pages of your favorite magazines; now go behind the lens to see the complete story and the fascinating outtakes that may not have made it to print. The App also features Ian’s Photo Journal with lots of planned live dispatches from the field; lengthy in-the-field videos, and tons of in-depth stories.Another outstanding feature of this trend-setting photographer’s App are Extensive updates, expanded sections and new developments are already set in motion for the future to which you will receive exclusive access to, unavailable anywhere else.So grab your camera and prepare yourself for what was designed to be the most exciting and fun photography adventure you can experience on your iPad ($3.99).

You can download Ian Shive’s Photography App for the iPad and accompany the recipient of the 2011 Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography as he documents the “wildest” places on land and under sea.


Nature Photographer Ian Shive is the author of the best-selling nature books The National Parks: Our American Landscape (Vols. I and II)

With the tap of a finger, this interactive app zooms you in front-row center, plus behind-the-scenes, to join this maverick of photography on fantastic journeys through unforgettable landscapes and magical underwater terrain, including U.S. National Parks and other natural earthly treasures.

You’ll discover how Ian is inspired, what goes into making his photographs worthy of publication over and over, and learn how to make your own photos extraordinary including a complete check list of suggested gear, Pro step-by-step tips and techniques, countless personal photo essays, anecdotes, and a rare peek into the camera bag of Ian Shive himself.

Cutting-edge and practical, a highlighted feature of the Ian Shive App is Ian’s unprecedented “Field Guide to Photographing the American Wilderness.” The digital field guide is easy-to-read format, invaluable resource of insightful, highly-applicable expertise, gathered from Ian’s Shive vast experience working under a variety of conditions from the typical to the extreme.

Best of all, you’ll enjoy too-many-to-list in detail, full-color Ian Shive photographs AND videos that will take your breath away, including dozens of mesmerizing, never-before-seen images from Ian’s best-selling National Parks book. You’ve seen his images on the pages of your favorite magazines; now go behind the lens to see the complete story and the fascinating outtakes that may not have made it to print. The App also features Ian’s Photo Journal with lots of planned live dispatches from the field; lengthy in-the-field videos, and tons of in-depth stories.

Another outstanding feature of this trend-setting photographer’s App are Extensive updates, expanded sections and new developments are already set in motion for the future to which you will receive exclusive access to, unavailable anywhere else.

So grab your camera and prepare yourself for what was designed to be the most exciting and fun photography adventure you can experience on your iPad ($3.99).

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May 16, 2012
submerged

submerged

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May 10, 2012
UNION STATION, NYC
On May 15, the group Friends of Anton is holding an auction to raise funds for the 3 children of Anton Hammerl, a photojournalist killed in Libya last year.
The auction, hosted by Christiane Amanpour at Christie’s in New York, features prints including the image shown here

UNION STATION, NYC

On May 15, the group Friends of Anton is holding an auction to raise funds for the 3 children of Anton Hammerl, a photojournalist killed in Libya last year.

The auction, hosted by Christiane Amanpour at Christie’s in New York, features prints including the image shown here

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May 5, 2012

Very cool wet plate photography

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April 7, 2012
icicle blossoms

icicle blossoms

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April 3, 2012

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April 1, 2012
The “Survivor Tree”, a Callery pear tree, was planted on the original World Trade Center plaza in the 1970s. After 9/11 workers found the damaged tree in the wreckage, reduced to an eight foot stump. The tree was nursed back to health in a New York city park and grew to 30 feet tall. In March 2010 the tree was uprooted by severe storms, but it survived again, and was returned to the WTC site in December 2010. This spherical panorama shows the “Survivor Tree” in the wider context of the rebuilding taking place and symbolises the power of nature and nurturing together as a living, creative and cultural response to the catastrophe.
Photo by Brian Richards

The “Survivor Tree”, a Callery pear tree, was planted on the original World Trade Center plaza in the 1970s. After 9/11 workers found the damaged tree in the wreckage, reduced to an eight foot stump. The tree was nursed back to health in a New York city park and grew to 30 feet tall. In March 2010 the tree was uprooted by severe storms, but it survived again, and was returned to the WTC site in December 2010. This spherical panorama shows the “Survivor Tree” in the wider context of the rebuilding taking place and symbolises the power of nature and nurturing together as a living, creative and cultural response to the catastrophe.

Photo by Brian Richards

March 25, 2012

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March 14, 2012
Sky + Blue  by Alexandre Charles

Sky + Blue  by Alexandre Charles

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