Ode to Helmut

Helmut Newton has long been a Favorite Photographer of Mine. I have read his Autobiography and Bought many of his Books. I wish I could have bought his book "SUMO" when it came out but I couldn't afford it then or to spend even more money to own a Helmut Newton Photograph . I still cannot afford to buy anything by him except for the small version of "SUMO" that rests on the bookshelves at home. That's OK I think I would have a Nervous breakdown by spending over 30,000 Dollars to Hang a Helmut Newton Photograph on my Bedroom Wall.

The Photograph above was done by me in the late 1990's. When you look at it you can tell that I was Trying to make a Homage to Newton. When I show this Image to my Helmut Loving Friends they all Smile and start talking about their Favorite Newton Images. I too have many a Favorite Helmut Image in my mind when I think of him. I hope you have some too!