Fred's aesthetic is largely due to the film speeds he had to work with. Kodachrome was 25 or 64 ASA, which meant nothing could move quickly in the frame, but what was there had incredible colour saturation. Also the formal objectivity of a 50mm lens. There is a stillness about Fred's work that is different to Winogrand or Meyerowitz. Now people complain if they can't get clean 6400 ISO files. We have the tools now but the subject has lost its innocence, and feels threatened by the camera.
I used to see him walking around when I lived on Victoria drive. Just thought he was a nice old guy. Not till a few years ago did I find out who he was. He was just always around, walking, with a camera. I never did talk to him. Just saw him walking. His photos really are the best. He was an amazing artist.
This is so true! Todays culture impose acceptance from a wider audience, very often in the most superficial sense. A good picture is too often defined by the number of "likes" it gets on social media or by how much it conforms to predefined aesthetics and content standards. Apologies for winging ;-)
Fred,he loved Vancouver since his high school days,he would be totally disappointed with the way drug has changed the beauty of his beloved city,it was beautiful,I’ve his pictures,I bought his photography book.
Just today learned of his passing on 09 September 2019. Very sad news. He is truly among the greats. Just like the NW corner of 5th Avenue and 57th Street forever belong to Joel Meyerowitz, the south corner of Vancouver's Granville and Robson will forever belong to Fred Herzog.
@@alicemoffat7436 @Alice Moffat I made an observation on photographers' favorite locations. How did you conflate locations to styles? Please read a post carefully before replying. But to your point since you raised it, no, Meyerowitz did not go for the dramatic. You're thinking Bruce Gilden, Diane Arbus, Mary Ellen Mark, et al. Meyerowitz is like Herzog or somewhat like William Eggleston, shooting the wonderfully banal.
I saw Herzog's self portrait yesterday and I really liked it. I got the strong impression that this is a guy who's passionate about motorcycles, which I thought he reflected really well in his picture. Then I watched this video today and got his love for motorcycles confirmed. Interesting piece. Thank you for uploading.
Wow great video, I wish I knew about street photography back when I was growing up reaching my adult good in the 70s. That was when I bought my first camera the Olympus om-10. James Sharp
Fred's aesthetic is largely due to the film speeds he had to work with. Kodachrome was 25 or 64 ASA, which meant nothing could move quickly in the frame, but what was there had incredible colour saturation. Also the formal objectivity of a 50mm lens. There is a stillness about Fred's work that is different to Winogrand or Meyerowitz. Now people complain if they can't get clean 6400 ISO files. We have the tools now but the subject has lost its innocence, and feels threatened by the camera.
Very well said!
I used to see him walking around when I lived on Victoria drive. Just thought he was a nice old guy. Not till a few years ago did I find out who he was. He was just always around, walking, with a camera. I never did talk to him. Just saw him walking. His photos really are the best. He was an amazing artist.
Don't you now wished you had stopped and passed the time of day with him.
@@toke7560 My question would be, don't you wonder if you're in one of his photographs?
I love his work. He was so modest, a gentle soul, talented and inspiring. I will definitely show his work to my students. May he RIP.
Wonderful photographer, time and place. For me, the best places and times are all long gone.
A true legend, with great advice. "I wanted to make photos for myself". Anyone doing photography ought to listen to those words.
This is so true! Todays culture impose acceptance from a wider audience, very often in the most superficial sense. A good picture is too often defined by the number of "likes" it gets on social media or by how much it conforms to predefined aesthetics and content standards. Apologies for winging ;-)
The book Modern Color is wonderful and every time I open it I see something new.
What a wonderful documentary of Fred. I love his passionate work, beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.
What a wonderful photographer. Beautiful colours
Fred,he loved Vancouver since his high school days,he would be totally disappointed with the way drug has changed the beauty of his beloved city,it was beautiful,I’ve his pictures,I bought his photography book.
Thank you so much for sharing this documentary on such an outstanding photographer.
Inspiring and moving work! Great master! Thank you for sharing this document with us!🙏🏻
Excellent video, I loved it!! What a great photographer.
biggest inspiration, thank you for the upload. cheers.
Just today learned of his passing on 09 September 2019. Very sad news. He is truly among the greats. Just like the NW corner of 5th Avenue and 57th Street forever belong to Joel Meyerowitz, the south corner of Vancouver's Granville and Robson will forever belong to Fred Herzog.
Room 111 Photography you’re kidding!?! I never saw anything 😢
@@ViaOjo Greetings. Respectfully, I don't understand your remark. Can you clarify, please? Thanks and be well.
And Robert Frank died the same year another amazing artist and that's who inspired Joel
Meyerowitz went for drama, making statements, the unusual… Herzog simple street scenes capturing the humanity of a city. No comparison.
@@alicemoffat7436 @Alice Moffat I made an observation on photographers' favorite locations. How did you conflate locations to styles? Please read a post carefully before replying. But to your point since you raised it, no, Meyerowitz did not go for the dramatic. You're thinking Bruce Gilden, Diane Arbus, Mary Ellen Mark, et al. Meyerowitz is like Herzog or somewhat like William Eggleston, shooting the wonderfully banal.
I saw Herzog's self portrait yesterday and I really liked it. I got the strong impression that this is a guy who's passionate about motorcycles, which I thought he reflected really well in his picture. Then I watched this video today and got his love for motorcycles confirmed. Interesting piece. Thank you for uploading.
A true classic!
Wow great video, I wish I knew about street photography back when I was growing up reaching my adult good in the 70s. That was when I bought my first camera the Olympus om-10. James Sharp
Thank you for uploading this. His art is so inspiring and unique !
I love his photography and I love how he uses a cheap consumer camera not some overpriced pretentious trophy camera.
A real inspiration for me an older guy just walking around with my camera.
Dear Sir, Thanks a lot.
Great share. Thanks for sharing
Nice doc. Thanks for the up.
This is just wonderful and what I needed today! Thanks!
Love his work
Great documentary, really enjoyed it 📷
Thank you for uploading this pearl !
God bless your compassionate vision, the soul of your photography. I just discovered you, with love.
Amazing Photographer
Meyerowitz went for drama, making statements, the unusual… Herzog simple street scenes capturing the humanity of a city. No comparison
Awesome!!!!
Prism - Young and Restless --- awesome album for the era
wonderful docu
Genious!!!
Thanks for posting this. Is this film available anywhere in higher resolution? Did it appear on television?
Waterproof camera.
Yeah I noticed that. Slightly different from the Pentax 67 he used in his laboratory photography / day job !