Comments on: Shelby Lee Adams

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By: Gift Horse Racing

Gift Horse Racing — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:16:48 +0000

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By: Overcoming Low Self Esteem

Overcoming Low Self Esteem — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:50:20 +0000

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By: Horse Racing Paintings

Horse Racing Paintings — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:04:20 +0000

I usually don’t leave comments!!! Trust me! But I liked your Interview With an Artist » Blog Archive » Shelby Lee Adams blog…especially this post! Would you mind terribly if I put up a backlink from my site to your site?

By: Cortney Bloodworth

Cortney Bloodworth — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:27:49 +0000

It is interesting how Adams seems to have grown as a photographer and learned who he is as a photographer while working with the holler dwellers the past decades. Yes, he has done things for them and helps them, but they have done something for him too. His ability to be a participant observer without being judgemental or turned away by the appearance of the appalacian people and their homes his incredible. I admire the work that he is doing.

Cortney-Arkansas

By: Matt Erby

Matt Erby — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:42:01 +0000

Like Adams himself mentioned, at first glance I found some of the images not disturbing, but, perhaps, unpleasant. However, after taking a moment to really study the images I quickly began to appreciate them for the artistic skill involved as well as the level of comfort apparent on the faces of many of the subjects. The Appalachians do view Adams as a friend, and it seems they insist on letting everyone know “this is how we live.” Those who view Adams work of the Appalacian people as capitalization on the level of poverty found in the region or believe the images are taken purely for shock value really should do some introspection and ask themselves “why do I find these images so unpleasant?” A great deal can be discovered about oneself in the face of these impoverished, disrespected, but genuinely happy and fulfilled people.

Matt Erby - Arkansas

By: Haley Allen

Haley Allen — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:26:10 +0000

I wasnt to much into this work. It seemed almost as though he was making fun of them. I dont see how the people from the Appalachian Mountains were’nt offended by that. The pictures seem to have pointed out the flaws in them and the life they live. The way the pictures were taken looked as if we should be feelig sorry for them. Shelby has his own technique and this is just from my perspective.

Haley Allen-Arkansas

By: chelsi

chelsi — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:33:01 +0000

I really like Mr. Adam’s photography. As far as it being controversial…a lot of great work is. However, I don’t feel that there is anything wrong with his photography. I personally enjoy it. It draws you in, forcing you to take a second look. It seems to tell a story about that particular moment. Like i said I really like your work and thank you.

chelsi-arkansas

By: Rachel Stripling

Rachel Stripling — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:26:05 +0000

Tim,
I think it is great that you did such an in-depth interview on Adams. His work is one of the most very raw things I have ever experienced; there is no other word for it. Beautifully photographed and developed, his work is something that can not be ignored.

Rachel Stripling- Arkansas.

By: Osvaldo Estrada

Osvaldo Estrada — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:47:41 +0000

Shelby Lee Adams perspective on photography is very interested to me becuase its different from any other photographers. He doesnt create a scenery or adds to his pictures on a computer. Hes work is not alternated or photoshoped. The work is taken as it is. There are no actors just real people living the real thing. I dont think hes trying to exploite anybody just showing the rest of us the reality of the Appalachian Mountains and he did quite well without insulting anyone. I personaly love the work, its something new and modern.