I'm doing a deep dive into Duane Michals this week: watching every interview and documentary I can find on him and his work.
This week, the challenge is to be inspired by a photographer, and the extra challenge is to use the one randomly generated by this device.
I was given Duane Michals.
And I am so very glad to learn about this and to pay homage to his storytelling through images.
Finally, something that hits my forte; someone who aligns with my desire to celebrate the male form and enjoy the images of strength and youth and the beauty of the fit physique.
The challenge - as it ever is - is to find the right model to work with to create something.
And then the secondary issue is whether to recreate an actual photo by Michals or to just interpret something through my own lens after his inspiration has struck?
Imitation or inspiration, I suppose…