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[–] wiredpeople@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I need this kind of money

[–] maroger@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

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

[–] whatstefansees@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Very interesting read. Thanks

[–] jmbirn@alien.top 1 points 1 year 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 1 year ago (1 children)

I thought this was Physical Graffiti for a second

[–] muntoo@alien.top 1 points 1 year 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 1 year ago (1 children)

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

[–] TheGreatLake@alien.top 1 points 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago

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

[–] kitesaredope@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

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

[–] rexsk1234@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

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

[–] jeeperjalop@alien.top 1 points 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago

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

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

[–] MikeyMiami@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

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

[–] drgjagger@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

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

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

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

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

[–] eisme@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

You are drugs

[–] SLPERAS@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

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

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 1 year 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 1 year ago

Cool picture but not something I would pay money for.

[–] thunderfangs@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

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

[–] stevegiovinco2@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I was amazed to read this.

[–] Lets_Bust_Together@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Seems doubtful since it’s not very publicized.

[–] const_int3@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago