Jay Maisel is an American photographer whom I admire. His love of photography and unassuming character comes across clearly in his work. A short film biography about Jay can be seen here which will explain more than I could possibly in words;
Documentary on Jay Maisel (7mins long)
His passion for light and colour and the way the camera is part of his everyday existence inspires me. I feel I am struggling with the practical exercises in the Art of Photography course, not because I'm not technically competent, not because they aren't worthwhile, maybe slightly because I have such limited time, but mainly because I like to photograph what I want to photograph...like Jay Maisel...with no agenda....
Work of his I particularly like;
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Boy and Inner Tube - Jay Maisel
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You can feel the cool water and the imminent splash in this photo. Frozen action with the reflected edge light on the partially silhouetted characters. The focus in the mid-foreground really works for me.
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Don't Walk and Red - Jay Maisel
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This photo reminds me of a Banksy mural........
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| Chet Baker - Jay Maisel |
I love the old black and white photos from the Jazz and Blues eras, this grainy monochrome image is ultra cool in it's un-posed subject and the laid back way the trumpet is held......
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| Red Wall and Rope - Jay Maisel |
The high contrast between the blue boiler suit and red background is awesome and the captured movement and energy makes this a great shot.
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Statue of Liberty in Mist - Jay Maisel
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This photo of the Statue of Liberty takes on an almost abstract form. It reminds me of those picture of Loch Ness and Nessie for some reason. The opportunity to get this shot with the low light and mist is amazing.
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