Bill Owen
Bill Owens was born on September 25, 1938 in San Jose, California. Although, lives in Hayward California at age 77 now. This American photographer has many talents, but specializes in suburban photography
His suburban photos capture moments that no other has. People say that his work goes to a “great extent”. Bill also gets many different angles and views while taking his pictures, that is why his pictures are so inspiring.
Bill takes pride in his work. He is known to travel lots to get the best quality photos. In his photography, he attempts to display words in an image and humor. Also, his goal is to document the life and times of a suburban citizen.
This photographer has influenced me and my work in a few ways. He is known for his suburban work, but I found some other images that he took. His photos are of many different things, and that’s what makes him so great and unique.
My images that I took to compare to his are not exactly the same. But, every picture is different. The Shell Gas Station photo is at a different angle but you can still understand the concept. The lemon picture has different cut lemons but about the same amount. Finally, the image of hands cleaning a rag is probably the closest replica, it has about the same angle and colors.
In my images, they all show balance, either in color, angle or perspective. They’re all very different from one another but yet still the same. In a few, there is visible contrast within itself. Others, there are unity, depth and or emphasis. All are unique and different in their own way.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Owens_(photographer)
http://www.billowens.com/short-bio/
http://www.gregkucera.com/owens.htm
http://www.artagogo.com/interview/owensinterview/owensinterview.htm
Bill Owens was born on September 25, 1938 in San Jose, California. Although, lives in Hayward California at age 77 now. This American photographer has many talents, but specializes in suburban photography
His suburban photos capture moments that no other has. People say that his work goes to a “great extent”. Bill also gets many different angles and views while taking his pictures, that is why his pictures are so inspiring.
Bill takes pride in his work. He is known to travel lots to get the best quality photos. In his photography, he attempts to display words in an image and humor. Also, his goal is to document the life and times of a suburban citizen.
This photographer has influenced me and my work in a few ways. He is known for his suburban work, but I found some other images that he took. His photos are of many different things, and that’s what makes him so great and unique.
My images that I took to compare to his are not exactly the same. But, every picture is different. The Shell Gas Station photo is at a different angle but you can still understand the concept. The lemon picture has different cut lemons but about the same amount. Finally, the image of hands cleaning a rag is probably the closest replica, it has about the same angle and colors.
In my images, they all show balance, either in color, angle or perspective. They’re all very different from one another but yet still the same. In a few, there is visible contrast within itself. Others, there are unity, depth and or emphasis. All are unique and different in their own way.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Owens_(photographer)
http://www.billowens.com/short-bio/
http://www.gregkucera.com/owens.htm
http://www.artagogo.com/interview/owensinterview/owensinterview.htm