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2 жыл бұрын

I like this film but it might feel a bit off-kilter. But you should know by now that "off-kilter" is my style. What if? What if I was to build a "super photographer" of the future? Who from modern times would I utilize to craft my uber specimen? I would need to pull from a variety of sources, humans, and concepts. Well, I've made ONE version of my shortlist and I'm here to share it with you. This is just my opinion, nothing more, and with some of these folks, I'm just plucking a sense of adventure, a spark of attitude, or a glint of specific talent.
1. 4:02, Hank Willis Thomas, www.hankwillisthomas.com/
2. 8:30, Cher, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cher
3. 13:16, Wire Service, Nick Ut, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Ut
4. 18:54, Larry Enticer, larryenticer69.com/
5. 22:06, Marie Curie, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_C...
6. 27:27, Gordon Parks, www.gordonparksfoundation.org/

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@mvonwalter6927 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know anyone who has seen Zero Zero Zero and I thought it was masterful. It just totally flies under the radar.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

For sure. Best show in a long while.

@ChristineWilsonPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

I'm off to take photos of a eucalyptus distillery, 2hr drive, then I'll come back a dig me a trench, as always inspiring content Daniel

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great day.

@grassroots3067 2 жыл бұрын

excellent

@RohamBroccoli 2 жыл бұрын

"If they gave photographers a goldbar, they would complain why it is not silver" Hit the nail on the head. #Fact_hurts #KZfaq

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we are world class complainers.

@paulnielsonphotography609 2 жыл бұрын

nice fast times quote

@stacker62 2 жыл бұрын

Love Gordan Parks photography. One of His photos called "The Window" from 1960 appeared in a Time-Life book I bought in the mid 70's. To this day I can vividly recall that haunting colour photo.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

He's got so many signature images it's both awe inspiring and daunting.

@McSpyda 2 жыл бұрын

The Realist!💡🎥🎬🎤🕺🏿

@michag4955 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting Maria Skłodowska-Curie on your list. She was truly amazing woman and scientist. Especially, when you consider when and where was she born (look up the partitions of Poland). Imagine what the reality had to be like back then.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine the abuse.....and two different fields. Amazing.

@OneMonthTwoCameras 2 жыл бұрын

A+

@richardpenhardt6100 2 жыл бұрын

truth is circumstantial, Honesty can be trusted from those who continously evaluate themselves within their context. One relies on" facts" that change! The other is a concept that accepts change and accepts the responsibilty for allowing and voicing it! One is a science idealist ... Warlike. The other is one who experiences life and is gentle with it.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Well said. That is making me think. Thank you.

@richardpenhardt6100 2 жыл бұрын

I guess thats a good exchange.

@reginaldgooden2445 2 жыл бұрын

Gordon Parks! I’ve been reading his book, “THE NEW TIDE EARLY WORK”. The work is incredible for the time as well as the fact that he consistently forged a path ahead in many genres. As you mentioned, his work makes me believe I definitely have work/ research cut out for me. Thanks, Dan. Also, I’m going to check out the documentary.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, he was the man. If you only took ONE chapter of his life he did enough to be a legend.

@danielpierce8136 2 жыл бұрын

Classic. Solid points in the thought process. Thanks for sharing, Milnor!

@GarenMeguerian 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation to catch Choice of Weapons, the documentary about Gordon Parks on HBOmax. I have admired many of his images, and seeing some of his process only makes me admire him more.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, that is a gut check for anyone wanting to be a photographer.

@chrisrothgeb8725 2 жыл бұрын

“… where oh where are you tonight? Why did you leave me here all alone? I searched the world over and thought I found true love. You found another an Thbbt you were gone.” Yep, memories of a NE Indiana childhood are hard to erase. Dan - Thanks for another solid post. 👍

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Those memories are SEARED into my mind and body. They were good times. Rural, very hick, but so warm as memories.

@JimRicks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the amazing shout-out for our 'In Search of the Truth' project! I remember Look 3 well.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

I miss that festival, for sure. Palm Springs Festival lives on, thankfully so, as I feel we need more of these things. Truth was so well done.

@patmccann1098 2 жыл бұрын

Dan, I took your advice on a book and went to the library and checked out "It's What I Do" by Lynsey Addario. An absolute page turner and she is an absolute badass. Thanks for the recommendation. BTW, Blood Meridian is the weirdest book I've read and is "darker than the end of a gun barrel". Have a safe trip.

@ianf8554 2 жыл бұрын

Me too Pat. Recently finished it after not being able to put it down; it’s a great book and Amazing emotive photos.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Dark and tasty. A book that haunts me.

@Biosynchro 2 жыл бұрын

Your point about multi-skilling is spot-on. Although I have little interest in CGI, learning Blender is probably way more valuable than learning how to retouch photos. In fact I'd say photos don't need retouching except for when it's an ad for a magazine. I think it's a waste of my time. But that's another story. Maybe people don't give a shit about overly polished photos anymore. But regardless, if you can replace your camera with CGI on occasion, you're going to have an advantage. Especially if you create or have access to CGI fashion models (which do exist, for those who don't know). I know. CGI doesn't let you show off how good you are at retouching. It doesn't let you enjoy using cool cameras. But, as they say, we can't put the cat back in the bag.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

No, no going back. What I love about today is that we have absolute cutting edge tech and at the same time we have younger folks working in the traditional darkroom. We have choices, options and a bevy of things to explore. Sure, some of it makes me head spin, but that's okay too.

@lucaslammott1811 2 жыл бұрын

Great list. I have Ut’s book From Hell to Hollywood and it’s very interesting. Parks is a GD genius… crying was the reaction I had for sure. Can’t wait to dig in to Thomas’s work. Man, I have everything to learn and I love it. Thanks Uncle Dan!

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

So many great photographers out there. And so many books....

@suburban_delight8969 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Daniel, I loved Zero Zero Zero too, if you haven’t already check out Gomorrah - Italian drama based on books by Robert Saviano too. I preferred Zero Zero Zero from a visual standpoint but Gomorrah has that slow burn mood to it. Soundtrack by Mogwai is on my favourites too.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Ooohh, that sounds right up my alley. RIP Zero, Zero, Zero.

@gui4j 2 жыл бұрын

you know there is a general tread to embrace retro and vintage periods , eg 20s-90s across the globe, from film, to records, to cassette and VHS'S people are craving for the world pre internet and social media ... before ultra connectivity , pick your period from the 20s to beatnik- to the hippies , diggers and divers and surfers of the 60-70s , to the disco and glam of the 80s, to grunge, rock and rave cultures of the 90s it is affecting and evident in all facets of life .... photographers and creatives take note ...

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

For sure. Is it "Golden AgeIsm? Maybe. Whatever it is, I like it. I like to say "one foot in the Space Age and one foot in the Stone Age."

@garrytrinh3062 2 жыл бұрын

You are the only person I know who has mentioned how great Zero Zero Zero was. That series was phenomenal. The soundtrack, the feel of the world those characters were in. How does something like that come from seemingly nowhere? I hope someone is smart enough to produce a sequal. One One One.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Its' the Walter Mitty of 2021. I can't believe there is no season 2. I literally felt like I'd lost a friend. The Mexican character, Vampiro is SO layered and conflicted yet so confident. I would crowd fund a series 2....whatever it takes.

@cropcircle5693 2 жыл бұрын

Picking a top 5 could easily spawn at least 30 top 5's! I've just got to drop a suggestion for Francesca Woodman. She seems to have inspired the guts of what we understand to be art and fashion photography from the 90's. She was a pure flame that burned out too fast.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, she could easily be on that list.

@arneheeringa96 2 жыл бұрын

No comments yet? Great video. Good luck on your trip!

@joeeley5354 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, I think it's about time we have a film on what its like to live in New Mexico. What say you? These are my demands, Joe

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

I think that requires a series. It's just too good for a single film.

@joeeley5354 2 жыл бұрын

All the better!

@joeeley5354 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll elaborate, my wife and recently sold our place in Maine and are looking for something in the sun belt. Something with a bit less humidity than the south east.

@photom3 2 жыл бұрын

Not what I was expecting but totally aligned with your philosophy. I’m probably closer to your parents generation and in my waning years beginning to get my lens in focus. I can rankle people on both sides of the fence. Each era has its opportunity and the memorable person will find out what that is.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Rankle is okay if it's done respectfully. With you, I have no doubt. With the masses, well, another story.

@garethdwatkins 2 жыл бұрын

Your comment that you can't spell crap without AP made me smile.. Not heard that one before.. I spent 20 years with Reuters in France and would have loved to have wound up lay AP colleagues with that one...

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

A good one. I've used it many times. And I love AP. Man what a legendary roster of snappers. Reuters too.

@paulshappirio 2 жыл бұрын

I love Gordon Parks! You may have seen it but a documentary I really liked about him was Half Past Autumn

@richardpenhardt6100 2 жыл бұрын

oh and you are one of the best teachers i have ever experienced, along with Ted Ohland of course.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, thanks for that. Very kind.

@kevinsolie2208 2 жыл бұрын

The more you say no the more I want to do it. Ok, nvm, back to bed.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Do it...

@maxbashyrov5785 2 жыл бұрын

She's Maria Skłodowska-Curie. btw, I live on the street named after her.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@q3dm17 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Was in the truth booth when visiting Washington.

@beachbum6911 2 жыл бұрын

+1 for Fast Times reference. we watched Hee Haw in our republican conservative town in Michigan in the 1970s, and i do NOT have all my natural teeth. chapeau milnor!

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Hell son, you're a local. Enjoy it. Those missing teeth are a passport in places. Mr. Hand would appreciate that.

@StuartIsett 2 жыл бұрын

You forgot the other motto: "Can't spell CheAP without AP". I interviewed for a spot in Kuala Lumpur for them in 1995 (we were living in Bangkok then) and to this day, I thank god I didn't take the position. Not that I hate the wires, but I simply never had the grit for it. I can grind as a freelancer, but not for the Wires. Some of my favorites snappers work for the wires though; some real legions and always incredibly generous, offering us poor, struggling freelancers a place to sleep or a ride in their (expensed) taxi. I used to nap on AP's couch in Bangkok all the time, and they'd never say a word.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Same for me. I did some stringer work for AP, AFP and Reuters, back in the day, and I enjoyed it but wanted more long-form work. I remember meeting Jerome Delay in Perpignan as he rode in on his GS BMW. I said "I want to be that guy."

@kurtkgledhill 2 жыл бұрын

Great film Danno!

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias partner. And THANK YOU for the bumpers. They are so much a part of this.

@kurtkgledhill 2 жыл бұрын

@@DANIELMILNOR505 no problemo! You’re welcome!

@1.4142 2 жыл бұрын

Just found this interesting channel. Is there a meaning behind the black and white?

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Not really. Was mostly a black and white photographer so it made sense when I started the channel.

@hoytfiles8467 2 жыл бұрын

Yesterday, did some scrolling on Instagram, well a lot, Read more in one of the Expanse books and watched your video. Today, just now watched the Gordon Parkes documentary on HBO (thank you for that). I’m sitting here thinking what am I doing? I have been involved in photography for sixty years and now need to use my skills for something that matters.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Good. That is a great moment to have, no matter how daunting it may seem. Meaning. How about that.

@berthindman5778 2 жыл бұрын

I have no delusion of becoming a professional photographer. I know the things I love shooting will never make me money to live off from. That being said I'm not willing to trade my passion and love for $$$

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

The goal is to have your cake and eat it too, but that is a tricky proposition these days. As long as you are content and making work, all good.

@Visky80 2 жыл бұрын

ZeroZeroZero is directed and created by Stefano Sollima, the same director of Sicario and other criminal movies!

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

It's genius.

@ChrisWhittenMusic 2 жыл бұрын

'85 Cher "traumatic" Ha, ha, ha.....

@stinkystealthysloth 2 жыл бұрын

What would we even do without you?

@johnmitchell6919 2 жыл бұрын

Fresh evidence for why I wouldn't have lasted a week as a pro. Off to check out some more photographers - thanks for the introduction Dan. PS: doubt you have too many modern republicans facing this video😆

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Probably not, but I wish I did. I have plenty of friends and family who identify with the right. For me, I don't ever put a political party in the first sentence. I just don't care. Our system is so flawed, why on Earth would I wear a party badge?

@johnmitchell6919 2 жыл бұрын

@@DANIELMILNOR505 I can't stomach either of our two main parties. We have an election looming in the next couple of months and the BS meter is already off scale. Keep telling things as they really are Dan and I for one will keep watching.

@usefulidiot00 2 жыл бұрын

You say a lot of photographers are out there "ripping off Stephen Shore". How do you differentiate someone who is "ripping off" their predecessors vs. learning from them and just happen to emulate that style?

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

You've got to reference who you are working off of. What I find interesting is when I see these folks clearly copying someone like this there is rarely any reference to the fact they are doing this. This is based on their audience probably not knowing who came before, who did what, etc. so it's easy to copy the work while putting it out making it look like you just dreamed this stuff up. I also find this same group mostly copying the same three or four people all of whom shoot things that don't require much human interacting. These folks don't copy someone like Salgado because the time required doesn't fit the social media cycle and the cost in human currency is far too high. If you are going to use someone as inspiration, you have to credit that person.

@StuartIsett 2 жыл бұрын

I'm more of a Frankenstein than Terminator photographer.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

you don't have to tell me....I was there.

@chrispatmore8944 2 жыл бұрын

Rather than Marie Curie, I would have put Nikola Tesla. But it’s not my list.

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of names that could swap in and out.

@robmcd 2 жыл бұрын

And that’s the story of how you didn’t become a corn farmer 🌽 🧑‍🌾

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

I missed my farming window.

@terencemorrissey4413 2 жыл бұрын

What! No KZfaq photographs?

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

I missed my window!

@paulmcivor9994 2 жыл бұрын

Send it! I think this is a Canadian thing... like 'give 'er.'

@breathestrongcycling3672 2 жыл бұрын

"you don't just say I'm gonna become a cultural icon and then become one".....like Arnold Schwarzenegger actually did....the original terminator...😉👍

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, there is that pesky part about actually making good work. Like waking up hung over. That quiet "oh no," moment when you realized you got work to do.

@one4thebigguy 2 жыл бұрын

Just watched ZeroZeroZero per your advise. Fantastic series. I don't agree that a 2nd season is warranted but agree it must be watched again. Thank you @danielmilnor

@DANIELMILNOR505 2 жыл бұрын

But man, that ending with the blood spray and Vampiro saying "I'm the new boss." I thought for sure there was another season. And the locations are just crazy good. The Italian component was great too.