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Hotel Chelsea a photo retrospective . collection of erotic timeless images Artist -self portraits exploring sexuality and celebrating the human form . a homage to the iconic famous Chelsea hotel New York city for mature Adult audiences. only frontal nudity.

Iconic photo Retrospective. gallery edition. an array of black and white timeless iconic and personal imagery stunning self Portraits and nudes spanning several decades never before published photos from international award winning photographer sir Michael Huhn

Between 1977 and 1990, Gundula Schulze Eldowy roamed East Berlin with her camera: her powerful,direct images capture the long post-war period in the socialist part of the city, the deep scars ofthe inferno that had engulfed Germany, and the old Berlin milieu with its one-of-a-kind individualsand people living on the fringes, who soon vanished from the face of the city after the fall of thewall. Schulze Eldowy trains her gaze on the existential aspects of life. She looks at the world witha rare combination of sensitivity and a lack of inhibition that is both touching and painful.The series of images that are being shown in Berlin on a Dog's Night constitute Schulze Eldowy'searly work. These are the pictures that brought her international recognition and now feature inimportant photographic collections. The book, which has long been out of print, is now beingreprinted in a new layout with over thirty additional photographs.Gundula Schulze Eldowy, b. 1954 in Erfurt, studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig (HGB) andbegan working as a freelance photographer in Berlin in 1984. In the period up until 1990, sheproduced the black-and-white works Berlin in einer Hundenacht, Arbeit, Aktporträts, Tamerlan,and the two colour cycles Der große und der kleine Schritt and Den letzten beißen die Hunde. In1990 she embarked on a series of journeys that took her to Egypt (1993-2000), Japan (1996 -97),and, from 2001 on, to Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. She lives in Berlin and Peru.

Zygmunt Rytka (1947-2018) was an intermedia artist associated with the Polish neo-avant-garde ofthe 1970s and the independent artist community of the 1980s. In his conceptual work, he combineda philosophical and artistic study of nature and perception with ironic reflections on contemporarymedia and politics. The artist saw the camera as an instrument that creates a convention andbegins to influence reality. The book-the first monograph of his photographic work in English-is a comprehensive collection including early conceptual cycles, works dealing with consumerculture, politically charged analytical studies of the language of mass media, and works focusingon the relationship between culture and nature. There is commentary on the cycles provided bynotes from the author, an interview conducted by Anna Maria Lesniewska, and new texts by DavidCrowley, Karol Hordziej, and Daniel Muzyczuk.Zygmunt Rytka (1947-2018), Polish conceptual photographer and intermedia artist. His work is insuch collections as Muzeum Sztuki, Lódz or Kontakt Collection, Vienna. He collaborated closelywith the Mala Gallery in Warsaw, the Wschodnia Gallery and the FF Gallery in Lódz and was theco-founder of the In Situ Contemporary Art Foundation. Daniel Muzyczuk is chief curator at theMuzeum Sztuki in Lódz. Karol Hordziej is a curator, art manager, and lecturer based in Kraków,Poland.

With the first appointment of the outstanding performance artist Marina Abramovic to the Pina Bausch Professorship at the Folkwang University of the Arts, the focus in the 2023-23 academic year was placed on transdisciplinarity, artistic daring and social awareness.The project supervised by Abramovic, entitled "Free Interdisciplinary Performance Laboratory (FIPL)", was realised in a class put together by her, in which she brought together over 20 students from the fields of music (classical and jazz, instrumental, vocal and composition), dance, design, photography, (physical) theatre and directing. The students developed individual or collective concepts for performances and learnt how to develop a long-term performative work form in an experience-based process. In a workshop entitled "Cleaning the House", which was organised according to a method developed by Marina Abramovicmethod developed by Marina Abramovic, the students developed a sense of the presence required in performances, including the exploration of their individual physical and mental limits. The outstanding performance artist Marina Abramovic was the first holder of the new Pina Bausch Professorship at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen in 2022/23. She focused on transdisciplinarity, artistic daring and social awareness. In her Free Interdisciplinary Performance Laboratory (FIPL), Abramovic brought together over twenty students from the fields of music, dance, design, photography, (physical) theater and directing. Over two semesters, they realized artistic-performative projects that dealt with agency, resilience and body awareness and explored physical and mental boundaries.

Zwischen dem Deutsch-Französischen Krieg und dem Ersten Weltkrieg erlebte Frankreich ein goldenes Zeitalter von Frieden, Fortschritt und Wohlstand. Diese Ausgabe präsentiert Fotochrome, Vintage-Fotografien, Postkarten und Plakate aus der Zeit um 1900. Von den Pariser Boulevards bis zur Côte d'Azur zeigt sich die Belle Époque in schillernden Farben.

I remember not knowing where I'd rest my head. I remember not knowing when or if I'd ever have my own bed. I remember the days I spent silent and alone. I remember not wanting to remember just how much it hurt to exist.Today, I am fortunate enough to be a full-time artist, but for much of my life, I was unhoused. Without the many hands that dragged me out of the hole I found myself in, I would not be here before you today. A list of names lingers in my mind, reminding me of this every day. My story is not unique; the kindness I've been offered is. The last three years of my life have been nothing short of a miracle. Over a million people online have helped look after and over me, and through them, I have found my voice. The work before you today is not the work I typically show. It's the work I make not because I want to but because I need to. Despite my best efforts, I carry my past with me. PTSD, anxiety, and self-isolation have deprived me of my ability to feel. These works are a reclamation of the time I have lost, numb to the world around me. They are a way out. Dating from 2016 to now, these poems/drawings are cyclical and putting together this book has reminded me that no matter how far we may go, these feelings will always find us, and I will no longer leave them knocking at my door. I shall invite them in with kindness and hospitality, for I have room to heal.

If photos are messages, then Hans Fahrmeyer is one of the most prolificmessengers of today and of classic times. From his apprentice days oflearning his photography craft in the lost art of darkroom developing, youknow this man wrestle more out of an image than most emerging and longtime photographers. It's his use of lens, light, experience and passionwhich massages his images to an unexpected portrayal.But Mr. Fahrmeyer is also part sociologist , psychologist, comedian and lifecoach. Watching him in the studio or on location, he can either be the flyon the wall when he has to be, or the sorcerer, pulling out the best of thetalent in front of his lens.His latest book, Water Moves, is an illuminating dance of beautiful maleimages married with mirrors, water, sensuality and balance. There's ablend of powerful images with technical insight. The images becomeforceful yet arresting. He has produced a collection that mixes thecasualness of the snapshot with the artistry of classical photographer.His subjects capture the eye for their immediacy, beauty, and movement.His three previous books (Colors of Men, Between Men and Women, andBetween Men) reflect his stylization. But the new images in Water Movesare even more lively and stronger then the earlier ones. The photos are atimeless provocation as Hans demonstrates the gravity of his models intoan art form. Fahrmeyer's use of beautiful muscled men weaves with thereflective properties of water to create memorable masterpieces.Water Moves makes one yearn for an encore. In cinema, we know by thelast scene, there's a sequel planned. By the time you get to the last page,you're hoping for the release of more from Hans Fahrmeyer. Well done.

Opening the Gates of the Heart: Images that Heal & the Stories Behind Them, 2nd Edition is a "...magnificent gem of a book," according to reader, Norm Tedford, copyeditor. If you are looking for peace and freedom in a stressful and chaotic life, this is your book. Part I of the book, Opening the Gates of the Heart: A Journey of Healing, is incorporated in its entirety in the 2nd Edition. From Part I, you have the opportunity to explore feelings in response to photo/verse couplets. You begin to heal with gentle and compassionate, yet, powerful and empowering prose poetry that is thought-evoking, questioning, and soothing. Part II begins after Part I ends at the point that Promise of Peace is reached. Part II contains the stories behind the photo shoot of each gate. If you are looking for a book that brings you great growth and peace of mind, Opening the Gates of the Heart is that book. If you desire a book that is spiritual in nature, this is your book. In fact, the 1st Edition of the book, Opening the Gates of the Heart: A Journey of Healing, won a Silver Medal for World Peace in the 2018 Living Now Evergreen Book Awards. The 2nd Edition, with subtitle Images that Heal & the Stories Behind Them, won a Bronze Medal for Spiritual Healing in the 2022 Global Book Awards. There are forty-three couplets in this book, each consisting of a photograph of a wrought iron gate the author took, coupled with inspiring and thought-evoking prose poetry she wrote. This book is based on her life and the transformation she experienced as she grew from a thirty-year resentment, to peace, free from resentment. She now lives in a state of gratitude and positivity. The journey traveled by the author is mirrored in Opening the Gates of the Heart. You, too, can discover from this book the places of peace, gratitude, and positivity that she has uncovered. According to the author, Opening the Gates of the Heart is a Divine creation. This is because three-quarters of the prose poetry was written a few years before the gates were even discovered and photographed. Yet, the words in the verses give voice to the photograph with which the words are paired. For example, the first couplet with photo Webs of Fear, was named this because of the scene of spider webs covering the spires of a gate. It, along with twenty other images, was titled so the image could be framed and sold to a gallery. One morning while journaling, the author wrote, "I have spent a lifetime spinning webs of terror and shame between the spires that stand as sentinels to my heart." When she wrote this, she almost fell off of her chair! These powerful words gave voice to the photograph, Webs of Fear, that had just been titled two weeks earlier! This discovery led the author to search her ten journals for verses that were meaningful and spiritual in nature. Then she paired verbatim the words with appropriate images. In fact, nearly three-quarters of the book's forty-three verses were located in journals and gave voice to corresponding images. Furthermore, the words were written in the author's journal a few years before she discovered and photographed the gates. That is the magic of this book - words of great depth came during journaling sessions, and several years later, photographs showed up that portrayed the words in action. This is the work of the Divine. May it lead to your peace of mind and freedom of heart.

Under Napoleon I, the French Army conquered most of Europe during the Napoleonic Wars. Professionalising again from the Revolutionary forces and using columns of attack with heavy artillery support and swarms of pursuit cavalry the French army under Napoleon and his marshals was able to outmanoeuvre and destroy the allied armies repeatedly until 1812. Napoleon introduced the concept of all arms Corps, each one a traditional army 'in miniature', permitting the field force to be split across several lines of march and rejoin or to operate independently. The Grande Armée operated by seeking a decisive battle with each enemy army and then destroying them in detail before rapidly occupying territory and forcing a peace.

The last clear German victory in World War II occurred in the last days of April 1945 during the defense, loss and subsequent recovery of the Saxon city of Bautzen. On that occasion, when all was lost, the remnants of once powerful German units, such as the Panzer Divions Hermann Göring, Brandeburg or Grossdeutschland, inflicted a total defeat on the proud Soviet-Polish units, more robust and better armed, that supported the Red Army advance towards the capital of the Reich. This text tells the story of the events that took place in that city, the capital of Upper Lusatia, just south of the German capital. The high efficiency of the German soldiers made the difference with a real state of an army by then in decay and with no more fuel, showing how the fighting spirit was kept high until the end thanks to the concrete possibility of stopping the Soviets, even if only for a few hours or days, in their overwhelming advance to allow the evacuation of the greatest number of Germans people towards the West of the country. An innovative work this one by Gil Martínez, that will certainly occupy, together with the previous one already published in Breslau 1945, a special place in the library of all those who are interested in the military history of the last terrible world conflict.

Under Napoleon I, the French Army conquered most of Europe during the Napoleonic Wars. Professionalising again from the Revolutionary forces and using columns of attack with heavy artillery support and swarms of pursuit cavalry the French army under Napoleon and his marshals was able to outmanoeuvre and destroy the allied armies repeatedly until 1812. Napoleon introduced the concept of all arms Corps, each one a traditional army 'in miniature', permitting the field force to be split across several lines of march and rejoin or to operate independently. The Grande Armée operated by seeking a decisive battle with each enemy army and then destroying them in detail before rapidly occupying territory and forcing a peace.

2015 begann der Filmemacher Iwan Schumacher Fotografien von Paaren zu sammeln, die nicht in die Kamera schauen, entweder weil sie mit der Fotografin vertraut sind oder weil sie sich unbeobachtet wähnen. Peter Pfrunder, Direktor der Fotostiftung Schweiz, plante seit langem, eine Ausstellung mit Fotografien von Paaren zu machen. Sie entschieden sich zusammenzuspannen, und so entstand Paare / Couples.Das Buch zeigt Bilder von Paaren im weitesten Sinne, Art und Dauer der Beziehung spielen ebensowenig eine Rolle, wie das Geschlecht der Fotografierten. Es zeigt Bilder, in denen etwas zwischen zwei Menschen geschieht, ein großes Spektrum an Emotionen wird sicht- und spürbar. Jede Fotografie steht für sich und setzt in der Vorstellung des Betrachters einen Film in Bewegung, ein Vorher und ein Nachher, die reizvolle Spekulation bleiben - das Rätsel des Bildes bleibt bestehen.Paare / Couples erhebt nicht den Anspruch, eine fotohistorisch oder gesellschaftlich repräsentative Auswahl von Bildern zu versammeln. Vielmehr handelt es sich um eine lustvoll komponierte Partitur, die von zwei Liebhabern des fotografischen Bildes im freien Spiel zusammengefügt wurde: Aufnahmen, von denen jede einzelne aus einem anderen Film zu stammen scheint, die sich aber insgesamt wieder zu einem neuen Film montieren lassen.

In seinem vielbeachteten Bildband Afghanistan berichtete Steve McCurry vom Drama eines kriegsgebeutelten und zugleich faszinierenden Landes. Animals zeigt eine andere Seite des berühmten Fotografen, der sich hier den komplexen Beziehungen zwischen Mensch und Tier widmet, sei es als Gefährten, Mitarbeiter, Transportmittel, Trophäen oder einfach nur zufällige Begegnung. Der Mensch liebt sein Tier, aber was empfindet der räudige Straßenhund, der eingerollt neben seinem Herrchen schläft, das Kamel, das während des ersten Golfkrieges ins Schussfeld gerät, oder die vom Hirten zärtlich gefütterten Ziegen? McCurrys fotografischer Blick sensibilisiert uns nicht nur für die Schönheit der Tiere, sondern auch für deren Empfindungen, ihre soziale Rolle und Würde. So ist die Zuneigung zwischen Tier und Mensch oft unmittelbar zu spüren und unterstreicht den universellen Wert von Kameradschaft. Wir erleben Designer-Hunde aus Beverly Hills, Rennpferde auf einem Dach in Hongkong, Elefanten in Thailand und Hunderte weiterer Aufnahmen aus McCurrys umfangreichen Archiven. Diese kaleidoskopische Sammlung führt nicht nur durch ferne Länder und entlegene Gegenden, die von Afrika und Asien über die Galapagosinseln und die USA bis nach Europa reichen, sondern lenkt unseren mitfühlenden Blick einmal mehr auf die treuen Wesen an unserer Seite.

Mit dem Band 4 des Großen Lexikons der Bestattungs- und Friedhofskultur liegt der letzte Band des fünfbändigen Werkes vor.Die sepulkralen Stichwörter des medienkulturellen Teils beziehen sich auf die Bereiche- Literatur- Musik- Darstellende Kunst (Sprech- und Musiktheater)- Film- Fotografie.Insgesamt umfassen die Beiträge einen Zeitraum von den frühesten Schriften des westlichen Kulturraumes bis in die Gegenwart. Der Schwerpunkt liegt dabei auf dem deutschsprachigen Raum, wobei wichtige Werke der europäischen und außereuropäischen Kulturgeschichte einbezogen wurden, da sie in Übersetzungen auch den deutschen Kulturraum beeinflusst haben.

This book contains valuable information on starting your own photography business. It's truly an advantage if you are a photographer by profession, but if not, it doesn't mean that you could not open your own small business. This book can help you get the ball rolling with your startup.Despite the fact that people now own smart phones with great cameras, nothing can beat the skill of a professional photographer - they just know the nuts and bolts of taking photos, editing, and printing. They know about the correct angle, the right amount of light, and even the appropriate gesture and expression. You will learn:What online photography selling is all about.The pros and cons of selling your photography on the internet.Helpful tips on how to sell your photos online.The best places or sites where you can sell your photos online.The different ways you can adapt to the changing photography website trends.Answers to faqs with regard to selling your photography online.The benefits of selling your photography online.Despite the fact that people now own smart phones with great cameras, nothing can beat the skill of a professional photographer - they just know the nuts and bolts of taking photos, editing, and printing. They know about the correct angle, the right amount of light, and even the appropriate gesture and expression. Professional photographers are just more organized, more effective, and they give better-looking images that you can proudly post online.

Zu Beginn des Zweiten Weltkriegs zog sich die Dada-Künstlerin Hannah Höch (1889-1978) in ein abgelegenes Haus am Rande Berlins zurück, um der Verfolgung wegen ihrer radikalen Collagearbeit und ihrer unermüdlichen Opposition gegen den Faschismus zu entgehen. In den folgenden Jahrzehnten wurde der umliegende Garten zu ihrer künstlerischen Muse, aber auch zu einem Mittel zum Überleben: Obst und Gemüse dienten als Nahrungsquellen, der Boden als Versteck für ihre einzigartige Sammlung von Dada-Kunstwerken. Achtzig Jahre später stellt dieses reich illustrierte und gründlich recherchierte Buch Höchs Garten aus der Perspektive einer Künstlerin neu vor. Es vereint Höchs botanische Collagen und Gartenfotografien mit Archivausschnitten, die ihre queere Geschichte mit Til Brugman erforschen; neue Kunstwerke der Künstler*innen Scott Roben und Johanna Tiedtke, die auf Besuchen in Höchs Garten basieren; und einem Essay der Schriftstellerin Alhena Katsof. Zusammen verweben diese Elemente Vergangenheit und Gegenwart, Privates und Öffentliches, Persönliches und Politisches und eröffnen neue Blicke auf Höchs üppiges Refugium. SCOTT ROBEN ist Künstler und Schriftsteller und lebt in Berlin. Er erhielt einen A.B. in Visual and Environmental Studies von der Harvard University und einen M.F.A. von der Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts am Bard College. Seine Texte erschienen in Frieze, Art in America und Texte zur Kunst. JOHANNA TIEDTKE ist eine bildende Künstlerin und lebt in Berlin. Sie studierte an der Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg und an der Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts am Bard College. Ihre Arbeiten wurden unter anderem in der Villa Romana Florenz, dem Austrian Cultural Center New York und dem Museum Marta Herford ausgestellt. Sie erhielt Stipendien vom DAAD und dem Kunstfonds Bonn.

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Camera: Body, Lenses, Filters, Tripods, BagsCamera BodyThe camera body is the heart of the camera. It houses all of the camera's components, including the photosensitive sensor, photographic memory, focus mechanism, shutter, and image processing unit.Camera bodies come in a variety of types, each with its own unique features and benefits. The basic types are discrete single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras, mirrorless cameras, and compact cameras.DSLR CamerasDSLR cameras have always been popular because they allow you to take high-quality photos and videos. In DSLR cameras, a small mirror and prism redirect the light from the lens to the body's viewfinder. This allows the photographer to see exactly how the photo will look.DSLR cameras are typically larger, heavier, and more expensive. They are a good choice for more experienced photographers, as they offer more capabilities.Mirrorless CamerasMirrorless cameras have begun to emerge as an alternative to DSLR cameras. They are typically smaller, lighter, and less expensive than DSLR cameras. They can take high-quality photos and videos just like DSLR cameras.Compact CamerasCompact cameras are the smallest and most portable type of camera. They are a good choice for casual photographers who want to take photos without a lot of equipment.LensesThe lens is the part of the camera that focuses the light and creates the image. There are many different types of lenses available, each with its own unique characteristics.The most common type of lens is the zoom lens. Zoom lenses allow you to change the focal length, which affects the field of view and magnification.Other types of lenses include prime lenses, macro lenses, and wide-angle lenses.FiltersFilters are accessories that can be attached to the front of the lens to change the look of the image. There are many different types of filters available, each with its own unique effect.Some of the most common types of filters include neutral density filters, polarizing filters, and UV filters.TripodsA tripod is a three-legged stand that supports the camera. Tripods are essential for taking sharp photos in low-light conditions or when using a long exposure.BagsA camera bag is a case that protects your camera and lenses. Camera bags come in a variety of sizes and styles to fit your needs.

Il carro M11/39, fu il carro armato di transizione tra il crro veloce L3 e l'M 13/40. L'M11/39 può essere considerato il primo carro medio italiano, con un peso di 11 tonnellate e l'armamento che era composto da un cannone da 37 mm in casamatta e da due mitragliatrici Breda Mod. 38 8 mm in torretta. Uno dei punti deboli era il motore di bassa potenza, del cannone posto in casamatta e della mancanza di apparecchiature radio. Poco adatto alla guerra del deserto. Nonostante le sue debolezze, l'M11/39 rappresentò un importante passo avanti nella storia dei corazzati italiani, in quanto aprì la strada alla famiglia dei carri armati medi, utilizzati per tutta la guerra.

In this first volume devoted to Italian armoured cars, we begin by presenting the earliest and oldest ones. In the beginning, these were mainly models that remained at prototype level, or vehicles produced in very low numbers. Of the many, we have devoted some space to the oldest blindos such as the Bianchi, which was already present in the Italo-Turkish conflict, or the Fiat-Terni Tripoli born in 1918. We then move on to the legend of the Lancia 1Z, a successful vehicle that was born in the First World War and remained operational until 1945! It was a massive vehicle, entirely of Italian design. To share much of the book we close with the Fiat 611 armoured car built in 1932, as was often the case with Ansaldo at the time, and specifically designed for colonial use. It operated mainly in the A.O.I. together with its older sister Lancia 1Z and fast tanks. Over twenty plates of colour profiles by the author complete this book.

The M11/39 tank was the transitional tank between the L3 fast tank and the M 13/40. The M11/39 can be considered the first Italian medium tank, with a weight of 11 tonnes and armament that consisted of a 37 mm cannon in the casemate and two Breda Mod. 38 8 mm machine guns in the turret. One of the weak points was the low-powered engine, the cannon placed in the casemate and the lack of radio equipment. Unsuitable for desert warfare. Despite its weaknesses, the M11/39 represented an important step forward in the history of Italian armoured vehicles, as it paved the way for the medium tank family, which was used throughout the war.

Durante la Seconda guerra mondiale, l'Ungheria schierò diverse unità di carri armati per supportare gli sforzi bellici dell'Asse. L'esercito ungherese utilizzò principalmente due tipi di carri armati durante il conflitto: il Toldi e il Turán in diverse varianti. Il Toldi era un carro armato leggero ungherese, sviluppato negli anni '30. Si trattava di un carro agile e adatto per compiti di ricognizione e supporto delle truppe. Il Turán fu il primo carro armato ungherese prodotto in serie. Era basato sul telaio del carro armato cecoslovacco LT vz. 38. Tuttavia, la corazza leggera rendeva questi carri vulnerabili ai colpi nemici. Furono impiegati principalmente sul fronte orientale contro l'Unione Sovietica.

Embark on a transformative journey through the lens with "Capturing Your Journey," a comprehensive guided workbook designed for photographers aspiring to build their perfect portfolio. This 26-page workbook is a treasure trove of portfolio-building insights, offering a wealth of information and 50 dynamic exercises tailored to help you curate a portfolio that reflects your unique style and vision.Discover the art of thematic thinking, find your passion, develop depth in your work, and master the art of tight editing with practical exercises that guide you every step of the way. Whether you're a budding photographer or a seasoned pro, this workbook is your companion in honing your craft and creating a portfolio that stands out.

Really random experimental novel that attempts to capture the strangeness of skateboarding in a book.

William James Hall (1877-1951) var en av sin tids store fotografer i Australia. I tillegg til sin lidenskap for naturfotografering, der han vant store priser, var han den viktigste skildreren av yacht- og båtlivet i Sydney. Fotostudioet hans var et av knutepunktene i det lokale båtmiljøet. Han dokumenterte ikke bare sporten og båtene, men også sosiale endringer som f.eks. åpningen av sporten for kvinner. Hall var en god observatør som kunne realisere visjonene sine med en unik letthet og dynamikk, og skapte unike kronikker i en tid da fotografier fortsatt var unntaket fra regelen. Med fremveksten av flere bærbare kameraer og utviklingen av raskere lukkesystemer rundt århundreskiftet kunne fotografer ta øyeblikksbilder av sportsbegivenheter som for første gang fanget idrettens dynamikk og intensitet. Bildene hans dokumenterer også utviklingen fra glassplatefotografering til rullfilm. William Halls samling, som i dag befinner seg på Australian National Maritime Museum, er en uvurderlig visualisering av seilsporten og datidens maritime historie. Boken inneholder 194 utvalgte fotografier fra hans berømte samling, til sammen rundt 500 bilder.

William James Hall (1877-1951) var en av sin tids stora fotografer i Australien. Förutom sin passion för naturfotografering, där han vann stora priser, var han den viktigaste skildraren av yacht- och båtscenen i Sydney. Hans fotostudio var en av knutpunkterna för den lokala segelscenen. Han dokumenterade inte bara sporten och båtarna, utan även sociala förändringar som att sporten öppnades upp för kvinnor. Hall var en god observatör som kunde förverkliga sin vision med en unik lätthet och dynamik och skapa unika krönikor vid en tidpunkt då fotografier fortfarande var undantag från regeln. Med tillkomsten av mer bärbara kameror och utvecklingen av snabbare slutarsystem vid sekelskiftet kunde fotografer ta ögonblicksbilder av sportevenemang som för första gången fångade idrottens dynamik och intensitet. Hans bilder dokumenterar också utvecklingen från glasplåtsfotografering till rullfilm. William Halls samling, som nu finns på Australian National Maritime Museum, är en ovärderlig visualisering av segling och den tidens sjöfartshistoria. Boken innehåller 194 utvalda fotografier från hans berömda samling, totalt cirka 500 bilder.

William James Hall (1877-1951) war einer der großen Fotografen seiner Zeit in Australien. Neben seiner Passion in der Tierfotografie, wo er bedeutende Preise gewann, war er der bedeutendste Chronist der Yacht- und Bootsszene in Sydney. Sein Fotostudio war einer der Dreh- und Angelpunkte der lokalen Yachtszene. Er dokumentierte nicht nur den Sport und die Boote, sondern auch soziale Veränderungen wie der Öffnung des Sports für Frauen. Hall war ein guter Beobachter, der seine Sicht mit einer einzigartigen Leichtigkeit und Dynamik umzusetzen vermochte und so einzigartige Chroniken in einer Zeit schaffte, in der Fotografien noch die Ausnahme der Regel waren. Mit dem Aufkommen von tragbareren Kameras und der Entwicklung von schnelleren Verschlusssystemen um die Jahrhundertwende konnten Fotografen erstmals Momentaufnahmen von Sportereignissen machen, die die Dynamik und Intensität des Sports einfingen. Seine Bilder dokumentieren auch diese Entwicklung von der Glasplattenfotografie hin zum Rollfilm. Die Sammlung von William Hall, die heute im Australian National Maritime Museum aufbewahrt wird, ist eine unschätzbare Visualisierung des Yachtsports und der maritimen Geschichte dieser Zeit. Das Buch enthält 194 ausgewählte Fotografien seiner bekannten Sammlung, die insgesamt rund 500 Bilder umfasst.