Eric Setiawan’s Journal

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This is not a new idea. Especially after seeing 44 times two which is inspirational. But this is just for fun. One provide a photo for the other to complete and vice versa. Hopefully we can do this once a week. This is only the beginning.

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Lost Robert Capa, David Seymour and Gerda Taro negatives discovered
January 28, 2008—The International Center of Photography announced the discovery of a cache of over 3,500 negatives of the Spanish Civil War by Magnum Photographers and Founders, Robert Capa, David Seymour and Capa’s former partner Gerda Taro, three of the most significant war photographers of the […]

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Photography Quote from Quote Garden. Some of my favourites are:
When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls! ~Ted Grant
Every time someone tells me how sharp my photos are, I assume that it isn’t a very interesting photograph. If it […]

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On 8 February 2008. BBC News says “Polaroid snaps out of making film“. USATODAY.com says “Polaroid waves good-bye to instant film“. CNET says “Like Polaroid film? Better start hoarding“. CNN.com says “Polaroid fans ponder a filmless future“. Telegraph.co.uk says “Shutter closes on Polaroid’s iconic instant film“.
Just when I thought about buying a Polaroid camera - […]

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TIME Photo Essay: What the World Eats, Part I.
Japan: The Ukita family of Kodaira City; Food expenditure for one week: 37,699 Yen or $317.25; Favorite foods: sashimi, fruit, cake, potato chips
Chad: The Aboubakar family of Breidjing Camp; Food expenditure for one week: 685 CFA Francs or $1.23; Favorite foods: soup with fresh sheep meat
What can […]

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John Vink from Magnum Photos on The Khmer Chronicles / Issue Nr 6: You’ve got 5 minutes:
So what can one do to stand out? What difference can you make (in 5 minutes and with a 35mm only)? Well not much really… Especially because you’re in a pool, so you HAVE to deliver or you will […]

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A couple weeks ago I went to Selasar Sunaryo to see the Counter Photography Exhibition, which is ended today. I saw some thought-provoking stuffs. Surreal. But nevertheless, inspiring and encouraging. I’m not supposed to take pictures there but I broke the rule and take some anyway. The gallery itself is a nice place, as you […]

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Jonas Bendiksen writes about his experience as an intern in Magnum Photos before eventually become one of the member himself: “I made coffee for thirsty staff members, filed away returns (this was in the pre-digital age), answered phone calls, made tea for staff members, filed away more pictures, and ran to the post office. […] […]

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