You Need to Watch This … Don McCullin – Looking for England

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Last week I happened upon a marvelous film entitled Don McCullin – Looking for England. Made this year, it takes us on a tour with McCullin through his old photographic stomping grounds and other fascinating locations to make pictures. It also brings us into the sanctuary of his darkroom to watch him print. At 83, McCullin is one of the great living photographers and he is still passionate about black and white film and the silver print.

The film is truly inspirational. I came away from it not only learning about how the man works, but perhaps more importantly I gained an understanding of what has enabled him to truly live a full and active photographic life into his eighties.  To illustrate this I thought I would share some notable things McCullin says as we follow him from place to place.

“I use photography to find myself in this world.”

“Photography has given me not so much an education, but a lifetime’s experience.”

I couldn’t agree more or say it any it any better, even though I have written about my own similar feelings several times here.

Thank you Don McCullin for all the great pictures and stories you have given us over these many years … and thank you for sharing in words how to live a truly photographic life.

So set aside hour when you won’t be interrupted and watch this great film. You can find it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOTedHe-_lg

Enjoy!

6 thoughts on “You Need to Watch This … Don McCullin – Looking for England”

  1. Mark Minard

    Thanks for the heads up, I hadn’t heard of this and look forward to watching it. Good documentaries on photographers are like gold! I still watch Art Wright’s Weston film a couple times a year. If you haven’t seen the new Garry Winogrand film “All Things Are Photographable” it’s fantastic and well worth $2.99 to rent it on YouTube.

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    1. Michael Marks Post author

      Mark,

      Thanks for checking in and I hope you enjoy it. Also thanks for sharing on the Weston and and Winogrand films!

      Best,

      Michael

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  2. Dave Thomas

    Thanks Michael! That was quite an impressively done video of a remarkable guy.
    (Hope I’m getting around as well when I’m in my 80’s!!!)

    DaveT

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    1. Michael Marks Post author

      Dave,

      Good to hear from you! Yes it was!!! Certainly something to strive for!!

      Best,

      Michael

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    1. Michael Marks Post author

      Bill,

      Thanks for checking in! Glad you liked the video and thanks so much for letting us know about this other one. I had missed it but will be sure to watch it ASAP!

      Best,

      Michael

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