Incredible discovered work

-TA- · 4 Jan 2011 at 19:02

Not sure If any of you have seen this before, but I think it's truly incredible.

Watch This Vid first.

Blog here.

mrk · 4 Jan 2011 at 21:27

That's pretty damn awesome!

Edit*

Seeing her pictures, Vivian Maier is definitely one of my all time favourite photographers, some great inspirational pictures.

mrteabag · 4 Jan 2011 at 21:54

Fair play to him. That's what you call dedication!

Schizophonic · 4 Jan 2011 at 21:58

Amazing, just to say her work is something spectacular. And their's those nubs who spends thousands of pounds on high end camera equipment to get decent results. I bet her camera was something basic that a lot of us take for granted

Mint_Sauce · 4 Jan 2011 at 21:58

Some of her work is really excellent! What a find. I'm looking forward to seeing more as they're scanned in. Bresson is one of my all time favorite togs and her work reminds me of his.

Mint_Sauce · 4 Jan 2011 at 22:01

Schizophonic said:
Amazing, just to say her work is something spectacular. And their's those nubs who spends thousands of pounds on high end camera equipment to get decent results. I bet her camera was something basic that a lot of us take for granted

She used a Rolleiflex primarily I believe, not very cheap these days but might have been back then.

greedy123 · 4 Jan 2011 at 22:03

Goldmine

Wedge · 4 Jan 2011 at 22:06

Totally amazing!

thx for the share

Johnny|lucidcomposure · 4 Jan 2011 at 22:46

Easily the most memorable photography related thing I am ever going to remember!

What an amazing story, sheer work load and incredible work.

I'm with Khann! Inspired me already! Love her!

Stuff · 4 Jan 2011 at 22:48

That guy is gunna be loaded!

-TA- · 4 Jan 2011 at 23:03

Walker Evans was in my top 3,,, and just from the first page, she is better!

An Exception · 5 Jan 2011 at 08:05

It's hard to sum up in words, but that is truly an amazing story, it's just sad she didn't get recognition for her work while she was still on the wheel.

Mr Jones · 5 Jan 2011 at 09:02

Wow.
Her street work is quite the inspiration!

Fusion · 5 Jan 2011 at 09:48

Fascinating story. I echo the comment about those that want to spend a fortune on gear, it's a cliche but people really should focus more on the results and getting out there, capturing life.

Mp4 · 5 Jan 2011 at 10:01

Wow that was great to watch! I hope that the guy that's found her work really gets her name out there,I think she desurves it

mrk · 5 Jan 2011 at 10:04

Fusion said:
Fascinating story. I echo the comment about those that want to spend a fortune on gear, it's a cliche but people really should focus more on the results and getting out there, capturing life.

This is why it's always good to go on a wander with nothing more than a body and 50mm lens

Throttle · 5 Jan 2011 at 10:48

this is such a touching & inspireing story her pictures are fantastic. To think she spent her whole life with a passion for photography and and was clearly gifted and skilled at what she did, yet no one in her lifetime noticed or recognised it. Defo a good storyline for a movie.

ashatron · 5 Jan 2011 at 12:42

Wow. Those pics are stunning.

What a great story. I hope she gets the recognition she deserves.

In terms of the guy saying he is unsure how much it is worth, it seems somewhat wrong that he himself should make money from someone elses works, he should get compensated for his efforts and costs but the girls family should get the money.

Even better if he discovered an interest of hers and gave the money to the approriate charity or organisation.

ashatron · 5 Jan 2011 at 12:44

Schizophonic said:
Amazing, just to say her work is something spectacular. And their's those nubs who spends thousands of pounds on high end camera equipment to get decent results. I bet her camera was something basic that a lot of us take for granted

Couldn't agree more

it's great when you see excellent photographers shoot on cheap point and shoot cameras and get incredible results.

An eye for composition, light, framing etc is 99% of photography. I'd say the 1% is getting an alright camera. Probably even less than 1%.

Rojin · 5 Jan 2011 at 14:10

What a lovely find. I've got to say though, I'd hardly class a Rollei as the budget option back in the day. It was and still is a high quality bit of MF kit.