Great photographer, weak landscapes?

ThePresence

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Jerry Avenaim is a world famous fashion photographer.
I was browsing his site and I came across his landscapes which I just don't get.
To me, they are really nothing special.
Is it just me? Am I missing something?

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It's a flash site so I can't link directly to the landscapes.
Go to the main site, then to Fine Art Gallery and landscapes.
 

fuzzybabybunny

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It's entirely possible. His landscapes IMO are beyond weak. Doesn't mean he's a bad photographer though.
 

ThePresence

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Originally posted by: virtuamike
Considering what he's known for, does it matter? :)

Of course not. But I found it interesting.
I guess shooting Mamiya doesn't atomatically make great shots. :)
 

Anubis

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Originally posted by: ThePresence
Originally posted by: virtuamike
Considering what he's known for, does it matter? :)

Of course not. But I found it interesting.
I guess shooting Mamiya doesn't atomatically make great shots. :)

photos really reflect what you have a passion for, he obviously is a fashion photog and that is where his best work is, everyone has strengths and weaknesses

personally i cant shoot people to save my life, but im pretty decent at most other things