black and white

I don't know what it is about black and white photography but it's amazing...These are just some of my favorites by Richard Avedon (1923-2004). He photographs everything - fashion, celebrities, artists, politicians, random people. His work is on exhibit at SFMOMA. I haven't seen it yet but definitely planning to check it out soon.

Many of you might recognize this photo. LOVE the dress. Dovima with elephants, dress by Dior, August 1955

*sigh* timeless. Carmen, coat by Cardin, Paris, August 1957

Twiggy, hair by Ara Gallant, January 1968

Oh, she's so pretty. Sophia Loren, actress, October 1970

I can't tell if she's making fun of herself, but she still looks pretty. Barbara Streisand, October 1965

Brilliant, but crazy mo-fo. Andy Warhol and members of The Factory, October 1969

The one and only. Pablo Picasso, France, April 1958

She looks like she's going to fly. Sylvie Guillem, Ballerina, March 1991

This kid's got swagger. New York Life #8, Harlem, September 1949

The man behind the camera. God, can't he at least look nerdy or something? Richard Avedon, Self Portrait, August 1980