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Kate Baldus's avatar

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.

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Victoria Olsen's avatar

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.

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jodi {diaryofaladytraveler}'s avatar

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!

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Victoria Olsen's avatar

So glad! And thank you!

My plan is to catch up on reading next week, as a treat. 😁

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Jeffrey Streeter's avatar

Congratulations, Victoria! and thank you for showing these photos. The Lear and his daughters photo is wonderful.

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Victoria Olsen's avatar

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.

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Jane Hammons's avatar

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!

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Victoria Olsen's avatar

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! 😁

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Lisa Maguire's avatar

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?

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Victoria Olsen's avatar

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…

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andrea pyenson's avatar

Congratulations for being a finalist!

I really enjoyed this essay - and the photos.

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Victoria Olsen's avatar

Thanks, Andrea!

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Wendy Varley's avatar

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!

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Victoria Olsen's avatar

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.

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Barbara at Projectkin's avatar

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.

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Victoria Olsen's avatar

You are very much a part of this! Thanks, Barbara.

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Eliza Anderson's avatar

Congratulations! And I love this look at these interconnected works and your history with the subject.

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Victoria Olsen's avatar

Thanks! Who ever knows, right? The connection to Julia feels more and more tenuous but I was glad to renew it.

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