Ernst Haas
Ernst Haas was indeed a pioneer of color photography, transforming it into a respected art form at a time when black-and-white photography was regarded as the standard for serious artistic expression. His work broke through these conventions by highlighting the vibrancy, depth, and emotive possibilities of color in photography. Haas is celebrated for his dynamic use of color, movement, and abstraction, often capturing his subjects in ways that emphasized mood and atmosphere rather than straightforward representation. His photos invite viewers to experience emotions and narratives through bold color choices, blurring, and unusual angles, which create a painterly quality.
“In a Country” (1966): This work reflects his travels and experiences, combining stunning landscapes with intimate portraits, emphasizing the relationship between people and their environment.
The picture on the top left corner,《Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1969,》 resembles the technique of negative space; the first glance of the work directly instigates a sense of vastness and solitude. The use of negative space in Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1969, draws the viewer’s eye to the open road and sky, which appear almost boundless. This approach highlights the emptiness and isolation of the landscape while also suggesting a quiet resilience in the scene. The careful composition guides us to reflect on the relationship between human presence and the expansive natural world, creating a meditative atmosphere that invites introspection and wonder.
The image on the first row right corner 《 Yellow Cab, New York, 1952》, image appears to be a photograph capturing a moment in motion, likely in an urban setting with people and a moving yellow vehicle, possibly a taxi. The image’s visual style includes blurred motion effects, giving a sense of speed and activity. The technique here seems to involve intentional motion blur, where a slower shutter speed captures movement, especially from the car and partially from the figures. This style is often used in street photography to convey the bustling, fast-paced environment of a city. Giving a scene of operational logistics of New York; the business of one of the leading GDP state in USA.
Second Row Left,《monument》an example of strength and endurance. The subject can be identified as a monumental artwork in the form of an impressive statue or architectural stysis, or an obelisk. The visual appeal may look epic or timeless looking to capture the physical and the visceral of the monument. By influence of light or angle of view, the photograph may set the task to create a sense of admiration, which is a reference to the cultural or historical aspect of the construction.
Second Row Right, 《Yellow Cab, New York, 1952》 painted a very dark street scenario that resemble a movie scene, with so much mystery to it. The yellow cab most often appears partially obscured by smoke or steam; nearby stands a shadowy figure, reduced to silhouette. Quite high contrast illumination is adapted to create more profound illusions of shadow and acute highlights, making the image rather noir.
Alexey Titarenko
Russian photographer Alexey Titarenko, who was born in 1962, is well-known for his dramatic black-and-white images that examine themes of change and time. Intentional camera movement and extended exposures are frequently combined in his work. He is renowned for his black-and-white images, which frequently use long exposures and deliberate camera movement to address themes of time, change, and political influences.
Ernst Haas’s monograph The City is a Novel is one of the most perceptive of urban life and captures the spirit and mood of St. Petersburg and Venice with his deeply personal and regionally charged style. These more than 140 photographs capture the cities as spatial formations but also beings with their own character, history, and sentimentality. Haas is more concerned with chronicling the urban landscape not as a representational subject but in a more performative and impressionistic manner in this work, the essence of the cities seen through the patterns, tones, and hues in these cities.
these four picture come from the gallery; each picture shows a The story is so vague that the characters and buildings just add a little thriller.