Frank Giardina was a model and protege' of Lon of New York who was also said to have
been the great photographer's lover for a time. Frank decided to take up photography
and produced a number of good picrtures, including this striking self portrait.
I didn't know this was a selfie. Cool!
ReplyDeleteAnd outdoors, no less.
DeleteI find this very appealing in several ways. Despite the flatness of the lighting, the shadows are placed just right and his pose is both classic and naturalistic-Dee Exx
ReplyDeleteI see what you mean, and we might even call it transitional style wise.
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