Wow! What an inspiration! I’d never heard of her either. Her images are sublime and I love that she championed color. We need that spirit now. Thanks for sharing, Margaret. An excellent and engaging read as always.
Really enjoyed reading this. A fascinating insight into her work and significance. Her experimentation with colour photography I may weave into something I'm currently writing - so thank you!
Really enjoyed this piece. Stunning photos, great bio. In my research into astrology, I've put Etruscan goddess Minerva as = to greek Athena. Since Athena won rulership of the seas from Posiedon, I give Minerva the same and so have her ruling Pisces.
Fascinating post. The warmth and richness of the color is what makes film superior to digital (in my opinion). I also love the lighting. Photography is painting with light, and the beautiful glow down the owl is masterful.
I had never heard of Madame Yevonde, so I found this really interesting. At first sight the pic of Aileen Balcon as Minerva at the top of the piece struck me as being from the 1970s with its grainy texture. I was surprised to see that it was from 1935. Same for the pic of Medusa. What an exciting photographer she was. Delicious images. Thanks Margaret, it's always a good day when I learn something new! 😃
Really interesting Margaret, I never knew this. The pictures are really fascinating, so good to see women at the top of their game.
Thanks for reading FF.
So interesting. I learn so much from these posts
Love that she was a south Londoner too
She was so modern wasn’t she Sasha?
I saw the exhibition at the NPG. It was astonishing. Thank you for reminding me of it.
Thanks for reading Liz. It was a stunning exhibition.
Fascinating 😍
Thank you Esther.
Wow! What an inspiration! I’d never heard of her either. Her images are sublime and I love that she championed color. We need that spirit now. Thanks for sharing, Margaret. An excellent and engaging read as always.
Thanks HH. X
Really enjoyed reading this. A fascinating insight into her work and significance. Her experimentation with colour photography I may weave into something I'm currently writing - so thank you!
Thanks Mike. I look forward to seeing what it is.
Really enjoyed this piece. Stunning photos, great bio. In my research into astrology, I've put Etruscan goddess Minerva as = to greek Athena. Since Athena won rulership of the seas from Posiedon, I give Minerva the same and so have her ruling Pisces.
Thanks CG. Yes that sounds right about Athena.
*Poseidon
Fascinating post. The warmth and richness of the color is what makes film superior to digital (in my opinion). I also love the lighting. Photography is painting with light, and the beautiful glow down the owl is masterful.
Thank you Michael. It is just glorious isn’t it.
Fascinating, Margaret. Did not know about Madame Yevonde. (Or the connection with the Day Lewises!)
Lovely stuff as always Margaret. You learn something new eh?!
Thank you Sharon. X
Thank you Wendy.
New to me, but fascinating, will look out for her work now
I hope you find more Helen, she’s fab. Thanks for reading.
I had never heard of Madame Yevonde, so I found this really interesting. At first sight the pic of Aileen Balcon as Minerva at the top of the piece struck me as being from the 1970s with its grainy texture. I was surprised to see that it was from 1935. Same for the pic of Medusa. What an exciting photographer she was. Delicious images. Thanks Margaret, it's always a good day when I learn something new! 😃
Thanks for reading Jules. And your comments are always so thoughtful. She was an incredible photographer. I’d recommend exploring a bit more.