The Pond - John Gossage 

Great film and commentary. I very much "get" these types of photos. In fact, I live in Maryland, outside of D.C. and love to go on hikes of local trails and paths just like the ones photographed by Gossage. I've probably been to at least one of those same places. The area's full of them. I think of them as "places where God lives, but people wouldn't expect Him to". These places, to me, in the grand scheme of things, have just as much meaning and significance as the places people flock to. I think it a gift to be able to find wealth where others think there is none.

Really appreciate you sharing the work here. It’s a book I’ve been wanting for awhile now. Loved your words and thoughts shared too.

like the work of William Eggleston, one of the attractions of The Pond is its compositional elements in harmony within a frame. there is always a center, with elements balanced (not usually symmetrically) around it. this also is something "hiding in plain sight," which i believe adds immensely to the appeal of these photographs. great video, as all of yours are

I;ve got a signed copy of "The Pond" it's definitely cherished work, especially because it's local to me

Thank you for this….. I can't get enough of these images, and those of Robert Adams, among others, and your words go to the very core of what I love about photography.

Another enjoyable film Justin. The tension between what’s art to some and the emperors new clothes to others. Thanks again. Martin.

Always a good day when I see you publish a video. Keep these coming.

I like these photos. Makes you feel calm and relaxed. Also feels like you’re standing right there in the middle. Colour photos don’t do that. Great video

Thoroughly enjoyed this look into The Pond, thanks for the insight.

Thank you for another excellent video presentation. Still life is my favorite channel on RU-vid. Now, I will be picking out my well used paper copy of The Pond from the book shelf and enjoy it again.

Love your words and this book is a classic. Thanks

I am pleased you have returned. Let us continue our walk...

Thanks for this. Inspiration to continue in the direction I headed 7 years ago

Very enjoyable video. Thank you so much.

Lovely video, lovely book and your summary of the value of this work was very nicely summed up. There is not enough derisive criticism directed toward the amount of lacklustre photography being pedalled in the realms of social media nowadays - it should be discussed more openly. I have subscribed and hope you come back with more videos in the future!

Thanks for sharing

Thank you so much for your series of videos -- I've been looking for stuff like this on RU-vid and I'm so happy you're creating it. I hope you have more in the works. I'd love to hear your thoughts on Stephen Gill's work

I have been waiting for your return. Thank you, and try not to leave too long a time gap until the next one.

I am glad to have found your page. Being a commercial/editorial photographer, it's easy to learn the craft and make beautiful pictures. John Gossage's The POND leads me to question what's good photography? Why? Thank you for your analysis and will continue to search for its meaning.

Yes

Wonderful Photography

OUTSTANDING

Great piece, very good to see you back again.

Great video. Thanks.

Well done as always. Keep it up!

Thank you. Always interesting to hear what you have to say, but I'm not tempted to buy a copy of the book.

I’m puzzled that this video skips so many of the photos. The pacing of the full sequence, slowly approaching the pond and then exploring its surroundings, is the deep music of this book. The photos are nicely captured. How about an unabridged version?

terrific channel. thank you for sharing.

if commercial aspirations in photography are not to be considered 'bad', perhaps utilizing the word 'hack' to describe any such photographer is a touch disingenuous? Otherwise, thanks for the vid!

10 of these images are great, 10 of them are good, the rest is worthless in my book.