Bruce Barone, professional photographer, is fearless. His self-portraits in the garden are picture poems.
More, he has made them a series. First glance, mundane. Second glance, entire worlds.
Seems easy, his self-portraits. Closer inspection, he's at the peak of his game.
I perused a thick Annie Leibovitz book at a friend's home when I spent the night and came away thinking her work, in that book, was cliched & derivative. Her initial inspiration was alive, the derivatives, lifeless.
Bruce has the spirit of his heart, with the skill of his brain, in each picture.
In addition to fearless, I see the generosity in what he shares with us.
Of course he has a broad pallet, New Photography Blog Poetry Bruce's Kitchen About Contact Prints Greeting Cards .
This is not an ad for Bruce Barone.
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Simple thanks for the enjoyment his work brings my heart.
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Garden & Be Well, XO Tara
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Pics from Bruce's Facebook page.
Being an artist is similar to being a duck. You may look like you're simply gliding easily above the surface but underneath a lot is going on. Bruce's work seems to reflect this.
ReplyDeleteLove picture 3, BRuces dog is smiling in the selfie just as nicely as Bruce. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour blog makes my day, daily!
His humble demeanor belies his talent.
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Andie
URN is FAB!
ReplyDeleteSo, is BRUCEY!!