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[–] wiredpeople@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I need this kind of money

[–] maroger@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

And I thought Danny Lyon was the original ruin porn photographer.

[–] whatstefansees@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Very interesting read. Thanks

[–] jmbirn@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

> Forty models are posing in the window frames

Wow, he shot it all at once with 40 models. I'd sortof assumed at first glance that it was one or two models moving around and changing costumes

[–] sirhambeast@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I thought this was Physical Graffiti for a second

[–] muntoo@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I thought it was kodim01.png from the "Kodak test dataset", which is commonly used nowadays in deep learning-based image compression.

[–] eyeballbuffet@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Man, the light on this shot is impossibly soft. Hardly a shadow to be found. Incredible.

[–] TheGreatLake@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Maybe that’s why it looks like a dollhouse/miniature. I can’t believe it’s a real photo.

[–] CharlesBrooks@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I believe the IKEA red bicycle photo by Fernando Bengoechea far out-grosses this.
By 2018 it had already sold 427'000 copies... and it's still selling them at around $50 each.

No idea the price history over time, but even of you half the price and just include the copies sold up to 2018 that's already on par with Girls In Windows.

The Story Behind That IKEA Photo of Amsterdam | PetaPixel

[–] kitesaredope@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

So he’s made does quick maths enough to get chipotle for lunch. Maybe some guac.

[–] kitesaredope@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

So he’s made does quick maths enough to get chipotle for lunch. Maybe some guac.

[–] rexsk1234@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

How soulless do you have to be to buy ikea art?

[–] jeeperjalop@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

It's a great photo but never seen it before but good for the artist. I think I have my sights too low as I'm happy getting paid in alcohol and tacos.

[–] DesperateStorage@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

There is so much to learn about photography, and then, even when you think you know stuff, there is selling it as art.

One can see the appeal of this gem, and was completely ignorant to it and its photographer... a happy tale for photography... dare I say, proof that edition sizes and rarity are never evidence of anything photo related.

[–] SLPERAS@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Ah… golden age when you didn’t have to bother with OSHA laws.

[–] HiFructose_PornSyrup@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Omg the street doesn’t even line up with the bottom of the pic

[–] MikeyMiami@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Am I the only one who thinks they look like miniature plastic dolls?? Am I drugs??

[–] drgjagger@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

wow, the colors in this photo are absolutely stunning. the contrast between the warm and cool tones is just mesmerizing. incredible shot!

[–] HiFructose_PornSyrup@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Omg the street doesn’t even line up with the bottom of the pic

[–] MikeyMiami@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Am I the only one who thinks they look like miniature plastic dolls?? Am I drugs??

[–] eisme@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

You are drugs

[–] SLPERAS@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Ah… golden age when you didn’t have to bother with OSHA laws.

[–] optimisticaboutbears@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

How does this compare to the 99 Cent 1999 photograph by Andreas Gursky?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99_Cent_II_Diptychon

‘The work became famous as being the most expensive photograph in the world when it was auctioned at Sotheby's on February 7, 2007, for a price of US$3.34 million. Another auction in New York in May 2006 fetched $2.25 million for a second print, and a third print sold for $2.48 million in November 2006 at a New York gallery.[4] These would be the fourth and sixth-most costly photographs sold, as of 2011. On May 12, 2011, Cindy Sherman's Untitled #96 from 1981 was sold for $3.89 million.’

[–] chellobear1123@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

the colors in this shot are just so vibrant and captivating. the composition is spot on too. amazing work!

[–] BurnisP@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Cool picture but not something I would pay money for.

[–] thunderfangs@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I assumed it was that photo of a weasel riding on a kingfishers back.

[–] stevegiovinco2@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I was amazed to read this.

[–] Lets_Bust_Together@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Seems doubtful since it’s not very publicized.

[–] const_int3@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago