I can handle photography exhibits for only so long in a
gallery. I love them intensely but then I'm ready to move on. But this Flickr show
of 1930s
If you only use your computer to crunch numbers at the office then viewing
these pictures, or any pictures, on that angry little box is not an intimate
experience. Since I live my entire life in my computer, it's quite intimate.
With more and more people processing their own family snapshots, personal
letters, family genealogy and hobbies on their home computers, I'm guessing the
computer is becoming ever more intimate for a lot of other people.
The pictures
of Obama on election night feel like a part of this same process. Millions
looked in on the campaign photographs which seemed more intimate and
approachable than the stylized pictures the newsmagazines gave us.
Stunning.
Why do photos like these elicit such strong feelings of nostalgia when one has never experienced the particular time and place?
As a transplanted midwesterner in CA, the photos of the snow especially got me.
Somehow I could not find any PICTURES OF OBAMA ON ELECTION NIGHT on your blog, NOTIONS. Could you check it John, and see if you can make it easier for me to access.
I liked your 1930s New York photos. And I like your WASHINGTON WEEK appearance and articles I have read.
J. Charles White
Illinois
Just wanted to say I like your work. I never miss the Gabfest and am decidedly cranky when you're not on. I think your new boss at Slate, Mr. Plotz, is very interesting.....
Enjoyed your mother's work on the news during her TV days. I first heard you on a regular basis on Al Franken's radio show and have kept up with you since then. I noticed that you didn't seem to be pushing any particular agenda other than clear thinking. I like that.
Anyway, I really just wanted to comment that I am impressed with all the writing you do, you still find time to keep this blog. Sort of a busman's holiday,eh?