Abstract Photographer Lester Hayes

[samuelbrainsample]

What do you know about Mr. Hayes? I could find no books on amazon about him. There's no wikipedia article about him (just the football player). Is there an estate or gallery that represents his work? Where is his work?

[samuelbrainsample]

There's no wikipedia article about Mr. Hayes. I think there should be.

[artistnos]

Great Video, Great Images and a Great Guy. I always felt that cameras were made for abstract photography, everything else looks contrived ;-)

[walan4pix]

I enjoyed this... thank you.

[miavonni]

you shouldnt interupt a man like Mr. Lester Hayes!

[PaceOfMind]

one of the best photographers and this interview is one of the best more recent interviews with professional well deserved titled photographers

[AnthonyMournian]

Thank you. Mr. Hayes was a fascinating gentleman. I met him only one time, videotaped him for an hour, and enjoyed every minute of it.

[gonetowin]

Sir, Let me start by saying thank you for posting the clip of your interview with Mr. Hayes. What a great photographer and artist. You had mentioned in an earlier post that you had more of this inteview. Could you please post more of this interview for the rest of the world. Im sure there are others like me that would appreciate it.

All the best and thanks again.

[maxpin63]

This Digital Hypnotic Panic for more Pixels and Photoshop manipulation is a waste of time and money.This Man only uses a Kodak-Instamatic with a normal Film inside. Take a look at Daido Moriyama, he takes his Phptographs with analog Compact Camera Ricoh R1 and GR21. Wonderful Pictures whitout big equipment. There is no reason to kill analog Photography. Its cheaper,easier and there is more life and light in it.

[Stanley459]

Thank you Mr.Mournian, for introducing the public to this fascinating person..with so much talent. I just moved to Chicago to begin photography school...and I had never heard of Lester Hayes till today. It is encouraging to listen to masters like Mr. Hayes...they just leaped into photography and let it flow. Are there any exhibits or collections featuring Mr.Hayes work?

[hegney]

awesome...

[fny2wachdaysgo]

Thank you so much for doing this, this was very refreshing against the digital world, needless to say this is nothing short of amazing and will remain so....another timeless character anyone would hate to see go...horse sh*t...hahahahahahahahahah, its seems that's what cameras would be today without their over modifications.*b...

[stee1face]

Love this guy.

[MJMHolland]

Thanks!

[AlyxStyx]

I am doing a dissertation on Abstract photography, and I just wanted to thank you so much for this insightful interview. I have written 2000 words on Lester Hayes already. I find him and his work absolutely fascinating. He is a real credit to photography, not just for abstract subgenre. I will also be doing some photography myself to pay homage to him. wonderful video.

Thanks

- Alyx

[AnthonyMournian]

Alyx,

If you want more information about Mr. Hayes, I can put you in touch with his longtime friend, Professor Paul Majkut. I also have about an hour's video of Mr. Hayes that I was not able to post on YouTube at the time I edited it.

[AlyxStyx]

Wow, that would be amazing. I wouldn't want to be of any bother though. But I would love to hear of all the untold stories and experiences which led him to produce such inspiring work. Anything extra you could give me would be an immense help!

[Vitaminnn07]

cool. "i was able to photograph a horse shit and make it look beautiful" )

[PhotoMonkey1975]

Beautiful! Thank you for uploading this.

[gablepsu]

Where can I see Hayes pictures?

[CampbellCam]

where can I find his works or art?

[wiscsuzski]

Simply gorgeous !

[Kristusljus]

An amazing artist and photographer and a real inspiration for me.

[AnthonyMournian]

Mr. Hayes passed away early in 2008, a few months short of his 100th birthday. His life had been filled with adventure, many of which are left untold in this interview. For example, he had traveled the length of South America by taxi. His driver came to a spot in the road deep in Brazil, got out, and walked away, leaving Mr. Hayes.

Hayes got out and he found himself among primitive people. He stood for hours in the sun, but finally was invited into the village where he stayed with the chief.

[moonofsaudi]

Thanks for that video, Mr Hayes is fascinating.

[dobsondale]

im almost as good as him! if i where around at his time i woulda been in that possition now

[AnthonyMournian]

I am hopeful that you will send me examples of your work.

[fa1sal]

I love shooting abstracts and it meant a lot to watch this video and hear about him and how he started.

Thank you so much

[annamelpomene]

this was so interesting! thank you.

He looks so healthy for his age..

[radozg]

Thanks for that video, Mr Hayes is fascinating.

[mytowelisblue]

Stunnig images!

Thanks for sharing.