Mark Baigent 158 Posted March 12, 2014 Documentary following Albert Watson over the course of a day photographing the barren, beautiful landscape of the Isle of Skye. Edinburgh-born Albert Watson is one of the world's most successful commercial and fashion photographers. He has lived in the US for over 30 years, where he has photographed more than 100 Vogue covers and created some of the most iconic celebrity images of the 20th century, from Albert Hitchcock to Naomi Campbell. In recent years he has turned to landscape photography, and in this film he comes back to Scotland for his latest project. Albert reflects on his past work and discusses the challenges of transferring his unique style to landscape photography. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03y85dl/What_Do_Artists_Do_All_Day_Albert_Watson/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spacecadet 2,920 Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) He's been in New York too long- with three assistants and a white van I could probably get by as well. He doesn't even carry his camera with him. Edited March 12, 2014 by spacecadet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Baigent 158 Posted March 12, 2014 He's been in New York too long- with three assistants and a white van I could probably get by as well. He doesn't even carry his camera with him. LOL That was my first thought, then I realised that he is 71 years old. But it brings a whole new aspect to shooting landscape.... an Audi, a van, medium format digital connected to a laptop, three assistants, fireworks, smoke bomb. Interesting to watch though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inchiquin 818 Posted March 12, 2014 He's been in New York too long- with three assistants and a white van I could probably get by as well. He doesn't even carry his camera with him. That was my first thought, then I realised that he is 71 years old. I shall still be carrying my own cameras when I'm 71. Alan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spacecadet 2,920 Posted March 12, 2014 Yes, but do you want to be? I think one would just get used to working a certain way. Assistants used to load film and put the dark cloth over your head, now they use the laptop, I suppose. Not sure how he would get on up Skiddaw, mind. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inchiquin 818 Posted March 12, 2014 Yes, but do you want to be? Yes. I've always wanted to do things for myself. It's part of the fun of being alive. Alan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mitchell 3,625 Posted March 12, 2014 When I'm too old to carry my own bag, I'll hire a microstock photographer to do it for me. (Sorry, really bad joke, I'm feeling punchy these days) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Brook 361 Posted March 12, 2014 “And I’ve no intention of retiring either. I know photographers who have gone on into their 90s.” (Albert Watson) Which is a bit different to retiring and then taking up photography. Some of the Scottish landscapes aren't bad - several country miles short of what Tom Cooper can do though (that's Thomas Joshua Cooper), although you have to experience those in a gallery. RB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustydingo 830 Posted March 13, 2014 There are many things I am particularly interested in now that I may not be interested in when I'm 71 . . . or so I'm reliably informed. dd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Todd 280 Posted March 13, 2014 When I'm too old to carry my own bag, I'll hire a microstock photographer to do it for me. (Sorry, really bad joke, I'm feeling punchy these days) When I hit 71, microstock photographers will be paying me to carry my gear 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Rooney 2,421 Posted March 13, 2014 The BBC won't allow us to see that video here in NYC. I've come across this before. There are some videos on Watson on YouTube, and they may or may not be the same thing, not that I'm dying to see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spacecadet 2,920 Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) Ed, it might be on youtube in a day or two, the others in the series are, or go through a proxy. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/access-bbc-iplayer-online-video-internationally-free/ It looks a bit techy. Edited March 13, 2014 by spacecadet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Jordan 153 Posted March 15, 2014 I certainly enjoyed watching it. Seems to me that in all that time working in NYC got him used to having all those assistants and all that gear. Trouble is with all that van and stuff you have to take all your pictures at the roadside. I particularly enjoyed the bit where he wanted to take a picture through the car windscreen and, despite all the rain in Skye, he got an assistant to spray water on the windscreen. At 71 he is only a youngster anyway, I am 74 and manage all the time without a van full of assistants Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Todd 280 Posted March 17, 2014 I've got it in mp4 format so if anyone wants a copy, drop me a pm with your email address and I'll send it over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Todd 280 Posted March 18, 2014 Quite enjoying the interview "Mark Lawson talks to David Bailey" at the moment. If anyone wants it on mp4 let me know your email address in a pm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
