A photograph
It’s not easy to choose one photo I like to write about. There are so many to choose but it’s easier if I think of black and white photos. I definitely prefer black and white and I love going to the lab and develop my own pictures.
It’s not easy to choose one photo I like to write about. There are so many to choose but it’s easier if I think of black and white photos. I definitely prefer black and white and I love going to the lab and develop my own pictures.
This photo was taken by Luis Poirot, a well-known Chilean photographer, and that day Víctor and Luis were near Cerro Blanco, trying to obtain a photo for Víctor’s new album cover.
Here you can see part of the complete picture. I found this copy on the internet but on my wall, I’ve got the original and it’s bigger. Apart from Víctor Jara holding his guitar, and the old lady behind him, you can a see a boy to the left, right next to Víctor, looking at the camera. And you can also see the entire guitar Víctor is holding. The difference between this picture and the one I have is that in the one on my wall, Víctor is not looking at the camera.
Here you can see part of the complete picture. I found this copy on the internet but on my wall, I’ve got the original and it’s bigger. Apart from Víctor Jara holding his guitar, and the old lady behind him, you can a see a boy to the left, right next to Víctor, looking at the camera. And you can also see the entire guitar Víctor is holding. The difference between this picture and the one I have is that in the one on my wall, Víctor is not looking at the camera.
This photo was taken in 1968 or 1969. According to Luis, the photographer, this photo wasn’t authorized by the Communist party, so Víctor’s new album cover for “Pongo en tus manos abiertas” was the one – that you might have seen- with two palms together.
Finally, I really like this photo not only because Víctor Jara is in it but because I admire him and I respect everything he was and did.
It seems to me a very nice and authentic photograph. I like that old woman and victor to come out with her guitar, her partner.
ReplyDeleteVictor will live in our hearts
ReplyDeleteI think that "black and white filter" it's THE filter for all kind of photographs. It gives this sensation of oldness and the joy to see how the light plays with objects and people.
ReplyDeleteI like the music of Victor Jara, he said a lot of things in his music.
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ReplyDeleteI agree, Victor Jara was an admirable person.
ReplyDeleteThey really were very different times. Today it is more difficult to recognize the talent so giant of artists like Violeta or Víctor
ReplyDeleteThis is a powerful and beautiful picture of Victor Jara. I remember last year there was an exhibition of Luis Poirot's works at the Centro Cultural La Moneda. I enjoy looking at portraits of chilean actors and writers.
ReplyDeleteVictor Jara is the best!
ReplyDeleteNice picture :)