Max Dupain and David Moore: Behind the Seen

CabanSail

I went along to the local Gallery where they have some Prints on display from Max Dupain and David Moore. The exhibition is called Behind the Seen.

They had a copy of this iconic photo, The Sunbaker, from Max Dupain.



It is a strong and simple image which encapsulate and lifestyle. There was some background on this shot and rather than it being a posed image to make a statement, it was a grab shot when a mate came out of the water and dropped down on the beach next to Max. Taken in 1937 but I think it still holds up well today.



This was another photo on display. Taken in 1939 this shot is more a product of it's era.

Once again from David Moore we had a couple of strong images.



Liked this shot from 1950 "Painting the Himalaya, Sydney"



This shot of Pyrmont Bridge, Sydney from 1947 was exceptional. It stands up well today.

The rest of the exhibition was not as strong but then it is a small regional gallery and it was good to see some quality photography locally.

Thecageyone

Now these are some fine images. Such high quality considering the era they hail from. Nice, thanks for sharing

Especially like #1 and #3.

1 for the sheer clarity, the droplets on the arm and shoulder, the sand on the wet fingers. He could maybe have cropped out some of the foreground :P

2 for the composition, and that excellent shadow. That alone would make a fine image if cropped right


IMH[umble]O of course.

CabanSail

I have seen Sunbaker cropped. It was printed huge on the side of a building. I much prefer the shot as presented here with the negative space in the foreground. I think it gives some distance between the viewer & subject. The print I saw was of the same tone as the one above too. It really is very nice work. I think there is a presentation on it at the Gallery soon and I will try to attend.

Thecageyone

This is how the photographer wanted it to be, so I guess you're right. Sometimes you can't argue with class, and I do agree, it's a class shot.