William Eggleston

William Eggleston (born July 27, 1939) is an American photographer. He is widely credited with increasing recognition for color photography as a legitimate artistic medium. Eggleston's books include William Eggleston's Guide (1976) and The Democratic Forest (1989).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William...
Images copyright: William Eggleston
Music credits:
Got That Feeling - Peter Sandberg
In the Spirit of Cannes - The Flax
Leave Your Heart To Me - Thiago
My Heart Is For You - Peter Sandberg
One Sweet Evening - Nocturnal Spirits
Under A Smiling Moon - Peter Sandberg

[@paulmattock8798]

I like his haphazard approach to photography. He just points and shoots. It doesn’t always work, but there’s some splendid images here. He was very much of his time. Even the most bland can have meaning.

[@dirkcallaway]

Wonderful! This is exactly what I want: Just photographs sans commentary. Superb.

[@edmondthomas282]

Can’t believe the hate in some of the comments. Although there were great colour photographers before Eggleston, such as Haas, his photography had a similar impact to that of Hendrix or Dylan with popular music. Try shooting “democratically” like Eggleston. It’s harder than you think. As .Cartier Bresson was to black and white photography, Eggleston is to colour. He is a true genius.

[@ChrisDN]

This is wonderful. It makes me feel much better about many of my own photos.

[@Residew]

Thanks for putting this together

[@drtybrdy75]

The reason I love this channel is the music. The photos speak for themselves. But the music brings me back. This almost makes me feel like I’m at the bemelmans drinking a giblet.

[@edwardhardin1597]

Jazz piano at its finest.

[@40mmSummarit]

Music is great. His photos, eh.

[@melaniecobham2543]

5:57

[@tkshots]

a lot of these shots are special,a lot are not,it happens when someone becomes famous...as regards his colour shots,there are so many that include the combination of red and white,it can't be a coincidence...there are other colour shots that are based on colour...and maybe colour only

[@edobette]

Tri-x 400 e Kodakchrome, hanno permesso a grandi della Fotografia di raccontare la seconda parte del '900, con opere meravigliosa che entrano di diritto nella storia dell'arte.

[@scottsinaz3000]

I like the '69 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser he's traveling in.

[@davidbridenstine6358]

Useful to document place and time 50-60 years ago. Supply your own story, if you think it's interesting. Music is great.

[@nev.catalyst7478]

From his photos I get a feeling of societal decline, or maybe the end of an era before a new one begins, which I guess makes sense considering most if not all of these photos were shot in the south.

[@sputumtube]

I know I'm missing the point, some subtle nuance of photographic artistry, but every time I see Egglestone's work all I see are hastily grabbed snapshots the likes of which a 12 year old could have produced with a plastic disposable camera bought from a petrol station. That said, I don't think all his photographs are bad, but the good ones appear to by accident rather than intent. One notable exception though is the Ford Torino bill board with the similar car parked underneath (16.53).

[@paulrichardson5438]

Not sure about this, I expected more from a supposed great. More like “I’ve got a camera and some film, let’s shoot!” Nothing particularly amazing to write home about. Surprised.

[@pitmanra]

Sorry, still misspelled...

[@Hirsutechin]

I get his preoccupation with colour above all and occasional juxtaposition of pattern, but boy is this a tedious 27 minutes. Without John Szarkowski to write a lengthy piece to introduce his snapshots in

[@praaht18]

the air conditioned nightmare

[@gurugamer8632]

Looks like he shot 21mm wide?