Salzburg

A new series is up on my website. I added "Salzburg" to the section Cities on my website.

Please check it out here.

The Visitors, Mirabellgarten, Salzburg

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John Edmonds

A couple of weeks ago, I received a very nice email from John Edmonds, telling me that he loves my project Two Way Lens - Interviews with contemporary photographers and that he follows it for quite some time. He told me that he runs a blog dedicated to portraiture and introduced me to his website.

When I visited his website and saw his work, I was fascinated straight away. His main focus lies on portraiture and you can really see that he is passionate about this genre.

The portraits, mainly of young men, are beautifully composed, the lightning and the color range is subtle and very well chosen for each photograph. There is so much intimacy, sensitivity and connection with the models in each single image.

Biography:

John Edmonds (b. 1989) is a fine art photographer who lives and works in Washington, D.C. He received his BFA in Fine Art Photography from the Corcoran College of Art + Design. A recipient of an artist residency with FABRICA: United Colors of Benetton’s Research Center and 2013 Touchstone Foundation for the Arts Fellowship, he has lived and made work in France, Italy and the United States. His work has been shown both nationally and internationally at Photography Festivals such as Photo LA, Fotoweek DC and Pingyao International Photography Festival and his self-published books are in permanent collections of the George Eastman House, the Indie Photobook Library, The National Library of Australia and FOAM Museum Amsterdam.

His ethereal, intimate and lushly colored portraits of men belonging to marginalized backgrounds—African Americans, Gays and urban young men with tattoos and aggressive, hyper-masculine dispositions—explore the intersections of masculine identity, beauty, race and sexuality. Fascinated by the veiling and unveiling of these identities, his work is as personal as it is universal, social and political.

Please visit John's website and see his wonderful work.

His Blog "About Face" where he features work by early, emerging and mid-career artists of all disciplines, focused in the field of portraiture can be found here.

 Fresh, 2013

 Darius, 2013

 Cory, 2013

 Untitled II, 2012

 Untouchable, 2012

 Two Brothers, 2012

 Three Faces, 2013

David, 2012

 B, 2013

Omar, 2013

all images © John Edmonds, all rights reserved

Lens Culture Portfolio

I am so honored to got invited by Jim Casper,  founder and editor in chief of Lens Culture, to join their network.

Lens Culture is one of the most authoritative resources for contemporary photography.

So great to be included together with many wonderful colleagues from around the world.

My portfolio on Lens Culture can be found here.

JFK Airport, New York City

Some impressions from my trip to New York in December 2013.

Let's start with JFK Airport, New York City.

© all images Michael Werner, all rights reserved.

New York City

Only three more days and we will be in New York City. Can't wait to be in my favourite city again.

Times Square, New York City, 2000

© copyright Michael Werner, all rights reserved

Two Way Lens and Ellie Davies

Two Way Lens proudly presents Ellie Davies

I am happy and excited that Two Way Lens continues with another outstanding photographer.

Ellie Davies is a London based artist. She gained an MA in Photography at London College of Communication and her work has been exhibited internationally.

When I saw Ellie's work for the first time, I was immediately fascinated by the magical and mysterious power she creates in every single series.

There is a strong concept behind every body of work Ellie Davies creates. Before it comes to the actual point of going into the woods and shoot it needs a lot of thinking, writing and reflection about  the story she wants to tell.

Ellie Davies' work is Land Art, Conceptual Art and Photography Art all together combined in one art form.

Please visit her website and take your time to look at all the different series.

And please read Ellie's interview with Two Way Lens here.

 The Gloaming 1, 2011

 The Gloaming 2, 2011

 Smoke and Mirrors Heathland 1, 2013

 Smoke and Mirrors Heathland 2, 2013

Smoke and Mirrors Heathland 3, 2013

© copyright all images Ellie Davies, all rights reserved

Planet BAM goes into the festive season

Maybe you already know that Planet Bam is photographer and artist Bruce Long and me.

We thought the time is right to open a shop and offer our design to everyone who loves art and graphic design.

We as Planet BAM believe in art you can wear. Art that can get dirty, art that goes with you wherever you go and whatever you do. Art that can get washed, art for every day and every occasion.

Please have a look and find something for you or your friends.

For the season ahead, we created some very cool and minimalistic Christmas stuff too.

We are looking forward to seeing you in our designs.

Love from Planet Bam!

Philosophers on Photography, a wide range of design aimed for photographers and everyone who loves photography

 The Three Kings, a minimalistic approach to a classic subject.

 Nativity Scene, another minimalistic approach to a festive subject.

 Nativity Scene in color.


© 2013 Planet BAM

Planet BAM Shop

The brand new Planet BAM Shop is open now (Planet BAM are Bruce Long and Michael Werner). 

Special themes for photographers and everyone who loves photography.

Philosophers about photography, very cool and a perfect gift, not only for others but also just for yourself.

Please check it out and have fun with our designs.

© copyright Planet BAM

Old Argonner Kaserne, Hanau

The Old Argonner Kaserne in Hanau, Wolfgang is a former US Army base.

After the last American Army personnel left the city in 2008, the facilities were left alone and nature took over.

In August there was a day where they opened the gates to let people in and I went there to take some more photos for my series Goodnight America.

It doesn't take long and the whole area changes dramatically. Investors are already starting to make money by turning the former apartment buildings into luxurious condos and selling them to people who can afford to live in.

Here are some impressions.

© copyright all images Michael Werner, all rights reserved

Two Way Lens and Klaus Pichler

Two Way Lens proudly presents Klaus Pichler

Another outstanding photographer just joined Two Way Lens with his interview.

Vienna based Klaus Pichler is a freelance photographer and photo artist. He created an impressive body of work which has been exhibited internationally and is included in many public and private collections.

Please visit Klaus' website grab a coffee or tea and take your time to browse through all his different series.

The Two Way Lens interview with Klaus can be found here.

 LEMONS
 Sort: Lemons 'Lapithkiotiki'
 Place of production: Limassol, Cyprus
 Transport distance: 2050 km (linear distance)
 Mode of Transport: Ship, Freight vehicle
 Mode of Production: Outdoor plantation
 Production time: October to February
 Carbon footprint (production & transport) per kg: 0,72 kg
 Water requirement (production & transport) per kg: 448 l
 price: 1,99 € / kg

 TOMATOES
 Sort: Cuore di Bue
 Place of production: Albenga, Italy
 Transport distance: 1035 km
 Mode of Transport: Freight vehicle
 Mode of Production: Foil green house
 Production time: all- season
 Carbon footprint (production & transport) per kg: 0,31 kg
 Water requirement (production & transport) per kg: 215 l
 price: 8,90 € / 1 kg

 from the series Just the two of us

 from the series Just the two of us

 from the series Skeletons in the closet

from the series Skeletons in the closet

© copyright all images by Klaus Pichler, all rights reserved.

Exhibitions without Walls

Exhibitions without Walls just published an interview with me.

Very cool! Thanks Ed (Founder and Editor in Chief EWW for featuring my interview.

The link to the interview is here

Bokeh Magazine

I am happy to announce that the California based Bokeh Magazine - The Art and Life of Photography features an interview with me in their latest issue, with a wonderful introduction by Nathan See, Editor in Chief.

Bokeh is premier photography magazine for those that are interested in photography business, art and lifestyle of photography.

Bokeh is published exclusively on iPad and iPhone and available through iTunes.

Get your copy from iTunes.

Here are some pages from Bokeh issue 10

Work to share

The Mountain

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