The current show at the Annenberg Space for Photography is 125 years of National Geographic photography. The Annenberg is located in Century City California, near Beverly Hills. It's a great venue for exhibiting photography and has had some fine shows there over the years. All the images are large with most of the prints attached directly to the walls. Many of the greatest photos of the last 20 years are represented on the walls. My only complaint would be that there were few images from the 70's or earlier. In addition to the prints on the wall there is a continuously running video on National Geographic photography and the represented photographers. I personally enjoyed walking the gallery and pointing out the images that were taken with Leica's. If your in the area I highly recommend attending the show, it is well worth the trip. 125 Years of National Geographic photography at the Annenberg Space for Photography runs through the 27 of April.
Copy cat or inspiration
Jeff Mellody
Everything has been photographed. Sure seems that way. Sometimes photographers are so inspired by an image they will copy it and call it their own work. Sometimes the copying is blatant but more often than not it is done in such a way that it is original but bears a striking resemblance to the work that is influencing the photographer. Some individuals even go so far as to steal images from others that they have found on the internet and to pass the work off as their own. We are seeing this more and more being perpetrated by photographers starting out in their career. Painters, sculptures and musicians have been fighting the theft of intellectual property for hundreds of years. Let's try harder to be original, develop your own style. It's better to have a long career building, nurturing and developing your own vision.
Leica lens cap
I have been using these homemade lens caps for my Leica's for 30 years now. The are easier to take on and off then traditional caps and I just drop them in my pocket. A small piece of leather and some hot glue go a long way.
