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Francois

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The funny photographs of René Maltête
« on: January 14, 2011, 09:47:03 PM »
For once, I think I have something from a decent photographer to bring to the forum.
His name is René Maltête, a Frenchman who really had a sense of humor in his images. Especially funny since the literal translation of his last name would be "headache" :)

Anyways, everything is from France and shot in B&W... here is the link
http://rene.maltete.com/main.php

Enjoy and smile as much as you want :)
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Re: The funny photographs of René Maltête
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2011, 10:41:13 PM »
I think it's brilliant! Thanks for sharing this Francois...
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Re: The funny photographs of René Maltête
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2011, 12:31:40 AM »
Stunning. 10% of them didn't work for me, but the rest...wow! Lots of clever work in there and I laughed out loud several times. It puts me in mind of Matt Stuart (currently working here in London town).  "Fugue" is probably my favourite, but there are lots of other wonderful moments.

10 out of 10, Francois. Go to the top of the class.
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Re: The funny photographs of René Maltête
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2011, 12:55:18 AM »
Mostly hilarious but never less than entertaining. I suspect "Maltete" might a "nom-de-plume".....??

Nice on Francois  :D
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Re: The funny photographs of René Maltête
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2011, 03:34:22 AM »
Excellent stuff.  :)
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Re: The funny photographs of René Maltête
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2011, 08:51:50 AM »
Wonderful, thanks for sharing  :)
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Re: The funny photographs of René Maltête
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2011, 12:28:38 PM »
Top stuff - I don't often look at all an artist has to offer, but, I did here.
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Re: The funny photographs of René Maltête
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2011, 01:31:37 PM »
excellent stuff - and I've got that self-same "ATTENTION CHIEN MECHANT" sign at home.

Francois - doesn't that literally mean "Attention - Naughty Dog"? Naughty is such a hilarious alternative to dangerous/ agressive.  I love literal translations.
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Re: The funny photographs of René Maltête
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2011, 03:32:59 PM »
Actually, the sign translates more closely to Warning: Mean Dog
Something which I have a hard time believing in when I saw the picture :)
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Re: The funny photographs of René Maltête
« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2011, 03:47:03 PM »
Wonderful stuff! Talk about the decisive moment. Man, this guy knew how to capture it, thats for sure. My favorite image so far is the man with one leg and the crutch standing next to a building with a crutch. Amazing!
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