Congrats for being a finalist with your essay collection! I much enjoyed this post and did not know about the Cameron exhibit up now. Also nice to read about your reflections on being a biographer.
Thanks, Kate! I realized this morning that yesterday, when I wrote it, was Cameron's birthday-- I could have mentioned but had forgotten. :) If you do see the show I'd be interested in your response.
Congratulations Victoria! I am horribly behind in my reading, too, (months - it's such a challenge to keep up), but I've missed reading your posts and I've just ordered a copy of your Julia Margaret Cameron biography. I can't wait to read it - I love her photographs so much!
A big fan of Cameron, I enjoyed this--and also your reflections on writing your book about her. Finding reflections (and other unexpected things) in photographs is often fun and revealing (and says a lot about "focus" :) Congratulations on being a finalist at Trio House--fingers crossed!
Thanks, Jane! I like your point about focus— which is certainly relevant here. Cameron once wrote something to the effect of “what is focus and who gets to decide?” Amazing! 😁
Thank you for reminding me of the NY exhibitions I want to see. You have motivated me to calendar everything this summer so I don't miss anything. I work in midtown, so I can always pop down to the Morgan. Their bite sized shows are usually perfect for a lunch hour. How extensive is the Cameron show?
I’m on the Isle of Wight, so often visit Dimbola Museum in the house where she lived in Freshwater. Love her photography and her history! Thanks for this. Didn’t know you had written a book about her.
Fantastic news, Victoria, congratulations. How gracious of you to make us feel like we’re part of it. One essay at a time you bring us along on your journey. Thank you.
Congrats for being a finalist with your essay collection! I much enjoyed this post and did not know about the Cameron exhibit up now. Also nice to read about your reflections on being a biographer.
Thanks, Kate! I realized this morning that yesterday, when I wrote it, was Cameron's birthday-- I could have mentioned but had forgotten. :) If you do see the show I'd be interested in your response.
Congratulations Victoria! I am horribly behind in my reading, too, (months - it's such a challenge to keep up), but I've missed reading your posts and I've just ordered a copy of your Julia Margaret Cameron biography. I can't wait to read it - I love her photographs so much!
So glad! And thank you!
My plan is to catch up on reading next week, as a treat. 😁
Congratulations, Victoria! and thank you for showing these photos. The Lear and his daughters photo is wonderful.
Agree! It wasn’t in the show at the Morgan but I couldn’t resist linking all the sitters and themes— and it’s just lovely.
A big fan of Cameron, I enjoyed this--and also your reflections on writing your book about her. Finding reflections (and other unexpected things) in photographs is often fun and revealing (and says a lot about "focus" :) Congratulations on being a finalist at Trio House--fingers crossed!
Thanks, Jane! I like your point about focus— which is certainly relevant here. Cameron once wrote something to the effect of “what is focus and who gets to decide?” Amazing! 😁
Thank you for reminding me of the NY exhibitions I want to see. You have motivated me to calendar everything this summer so I don't miss anything. I work in midtown, so I can always pop down to the Morgan. Their bite sized shows are usually perfect for a lunch hour. How extensive is the Cameron show?
Yes, the Morgan is an oasis in midtown. This show is in one big room. You could easily see it on a lunch break. Let me know what you think…
Congratulations for being a finalist!
I really enjoyed this essay - and the photos.
Thanks, Andrea!
I’m on the Isle of Wight, so often visit Dimbola Museum in the house where she lived in Freshwater. Love her photography and her history! Thanks for this. Didn’t know you had written a book about her.
And congratulations on your essays!
How lovely! I’ve been there but would love to explore the cliff walks that Tennyson enjoyed. I’ve never seen the inside of Farringford.
Fantastic news, Victoria, congratulations. How gracious of you to make us feel like we’re part of it. One essay at a time you bring us along on your journey. Thank you.
You are very much a part of this! Thanks, Barbara.
Congratulations! And I love this look at these interconnected works and your history with the subject.
Thanks! Who ever knows, right? The connection to Julia feels more and more tenuous but I was glad to renew it.