Michael Goldfinger is a graduate of the photojournalism program at Boston University. During the 1990’s he was active as a member of the photography staff at the Asbury Park Press. During that time he produced a body of work that was distinguished by strong images that told stories.
We will post a series of those photographs without any explanations. The images will speak for themselves. Some will have a musical soundtrack, while others will not.
Terry: Thank you for your interpretation of the Storytelling image. You are such a good writer, and I appreciate your sharing this with us. I wish others would follow your example. If any of you respond to an image on BF with an imagined story, a personal response as Terry did, or an emotional reaction, we would love to hear it. Art should be evocative of something if it is any good.
I also appreciate photo talk by anyone who has an opinion on technique, style, etc. It doesn’t matter if you are not an expert; you have feelings, vision, and/or opinions about what you see, so let’s hear about it. We do give technical advice if you want to send us a photo to review, either “on the air” to share, or off. —-Paul
I think anyone who has lost their parents or grandparents can relate to this touching photograph. The elderly gentleman has lost his spouse and is fragile and alone. I have given too many embraces like that. You try to send all your love, all your strength, but you must go. One last look at the door. Will you ever see them again? Will this room soon be empty and silent? The parties, the laughter, the wonderful food, the happy tears, are all over. You know in your heart that life will never be the same, and you grieve, but you never forget.