Joe at Home
by Walker Pickering
At the sliding glass door to Joe’s enclosed back patio.
Recent photographs by Walker Pickering
Published: January 25, 2006
Filed Under: Large Format
At the sliding glass door to Joe’s enclosed back patio.
The last three Joe photos all have a certain softness… can’t think of a better way to describe it. It’s as if they are slightly out of focus, but it doesn’t feel that way. It’s very distinct in “Joe in Becca’s Office”. I know nothing about analogue photography, but is it the Calumet or the film/printing process? Anyway, it’s very nice.
great great great serie ! Beautiful use of your large format camera.
To be honest, the softness most likely comes from the scan. Although, if you’re just talking specifically about the fairly shallow depth of field (in this case, the blurred background), then it has largely to do with the aperture (f5.6) and film size (4×5 in.).
I really love your ‘documentary’ work, it’s got a wonderful quality about it, it’s really not like looking at a photo at all… great stuff man.
What a fabulous series. It’ll stick in my mind. The last one at the office, with no sign of imminent departure, and this really gorgeous, straight portrait. Thankyou for all these.
I like this one best W…
you series with joe is really great! i love this one!