Emma Livingston's photos

I find these photos by Emma Livingstone -- onen of 30 photographers singled out in a recent "rising photographer" story (hat tip: Kottke) -- especially fetching.

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Many more at her well-designed site.

Among other charms, they bring to mind the painting of Gerhard Richter:

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