el capitan by cameraobscura2

Photography • Abstract • posted on Feb 07, 2008

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Upload: 036 V Title: el capitan Series: South Market Street Project Location: San Francisco, California Date: November 14, 2007 Image: N07657M1c Camera: Nikon D70, Full Frame Commentary: It has been some time since I have last uploaded, especially since this photograph is the last in this series of three. In the future I hope to be uploading on a more regular bases, especially since my return to college, where I am taking an advance course in Alternative Materials in Painting. In regards to this evening’s image, it comes from the same eighty-foot long wall at a construction sight as the previous two photographs and reflects a little of the Hispanic community and their political views. After having taken the photograph, I started to wonder why here in the US we have no posters addressing political issues or even of political candidates? In Europe and other parts of the world, when there are elections, there are the posters of candidates all over the place, but none to be found here.

Special thanks to the following individuals who have added me as their Favorite Artist or Favorite Image; JillianElf stboettcher meta4icalme delaorden_ojeda xxancroft TwoPynts urbin helanker Margana A very special thank you to amlondono and withinme for having selected multiple favorite images to her favorite gallery.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my work and commenting. Vielen danke das sie die Zeit genommen haben meine Arbeit zu betrachten und darauf zu Kommentieren. Egmont

Previous photograph:

In Honour of Jacques Villeglé

Comments (30)

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zoren

12:23AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

it is an interesting image, politics here seem more calculating than emotional... less propoganda visuals to deal with (the power of the image).. most of the poltical posters I see here are "vote for", with a name and poltitcal party. I see these stuck on lawns throughout some of the neighborhoods, during elections.. bumper stickers are big.

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cameraobscura2

12:25AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

So true Zoren, but I see these too and for me these lawn posters are not the traditional kind we find elsewhere in the world and I have to admit, I miss them.

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sharky_

12:31AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Its very interesting to see these old posters of the past. I'm glad they are not holding the modern day type of weapons. Interesting shot. Aloha

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GiMi53

12:49AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

You found a nice subject and as always you presented it very artistically ! I hope everything is OK for you, Egmont !

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huenersh

1:24AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Very powerful poster, the power of the people or for others the thread of the crowd! Fantastic shot, professionally presented!

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delaorden_ojeda

1:28AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Happy to see you again, it has been a long time. Very powerful image, superb work, bravo !

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Arbelain

3:24AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Thats a achieved construction of an historical photography with your style. But youre lucky in the US if theres no political posters in the streets. Here they are almost in the soap! Bright artwork, Egmont!

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olivier158

4:52AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

HA ! ... a different approach, not just a clic on the camera ! But something more 'obscura'... Very nice work, and very curious, because we need to stop and listen/read/calm down in front of your picture... This really intersting, i'm curious to see more :o) ... So, you -> in my fav :oD

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helanker

5:02AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

YAY! You are back and so are your wonderful Poster Shots. Welcome. This is fabulous and I like it very much. :))) Yes you are right. Here in DK there are posters every where, when we have election, but they are hanging with robe or other, so they are easy to take down again. So posters like this are more rare.

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rainbows

5:10AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Good day to you, Egmont. Firstly, how lovely to see a post from you. I have greatly missed you and your art. This is a powerful visual art, superbly presented as always. Have a beautiful day .I know you will enjoy the new art course. Hugs. Diane.

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timtripp

5:21AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

this is a work of art. thanks for sharing

Realm_Of_Illusion

6:13AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Great composition, beautiful work :)

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TwoPynts

8:55AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Interesting comments your image provokes, esp. from Zoren. A rare find, and a good one, and you composed it wonderfully Egmont. Hey, I know I've favorited you and your work in your past...now I feel left out. ;'] Here's hoping to seeing more of you soon, great series.

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LordLotte

10:36AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

na lieber egmont, das finde ich einfach genial. du hast das auge für´s wesentlich, welches bestens und völlig überzeugend präsentiert wird. einfach grossartig und beeindruckend. liebe grüsse lothar

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Richardphotos

2:51PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

welcome back and an outstanding reflection on poster boards

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sidskirk

4:14PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

welcome back - A VERY INTERESTING GALLERY YOU GOT HERE - FAV

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amlondono

10:50PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

If my written english wasn't so bad , i would comment about the geniality of your paintings that i much admire , Thanks for sharing your art !! Ana

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junge1

11:10PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

An interesting image of a political subject Egmont. Interesting narrative. I think that we don't have posters like these in the US is that everything is on television. Maybe they think that in this country where 'time is money', people wouldn't take the time to stop and read them, Sig....

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Hendesse

10:12AM | Fri, 08 February 2008

Excellent and powerful composition. Superb work, looks fantastic!

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xxancroft

1:05PM | Sat, 09 February 2008

Happy New Year Egmont!! Another excellent Papier Colle assemblage beautifully composed and framed. Good insight into your political landscape. Will be interesting to see whether people start taking to the streets as the recession starts to grip. regards Paul

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Onslow

2:12PM | Sun, 10 February 2008

Hi egmont As usual you produce artwork with so much to say. Superbly done R

BibbyBear

4:51AM | Mon, 11 February 2008

Another wonderfully thought-provoking imagae Egmont although politics is not my scene at all and I tend to steer away from it (my ignorance kicking in I suppose?!) but as far as artistic talent is concerned, I think you have achieved another very creative piece of work. Good luck on your new course too. Hugs Chrissy xx

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nikolais

12:30PM | Thu, 14 February 2008

Egmont, graphically this one is one while great success.

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G_Mansco

2:48PM | Thu, 14 February 2008

Congrats this is really splendid ;O)

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e-brink

8:06PM | Sat, 16 February 2008

Excellent work!

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JillianElf

11:50AM | Sun, 17 February 2008

Well you know that putting posters up would require funds! LOL This is a wonderfully political statement and great collage work. I look forward to you sharing some of that interesting class with us and it is good to see a post from you my friend, they are always a pleasure and thoughtful.

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