He talked about his main collections of work up to date, and things he currently working on.
His work 'Bad Weather' particularly interested me in relation to my current project.
From 'Bad Weather' (1982)
Bad weather is a twist on the sunny, summer days being the 'perfect day for photography'. Parr wanted to take photographs on the days when weather was particularly dismal, trying to make interesting photographs of normally dull places on dull days.
From 'Bad Weather' (1982)
British society is obsessed with talking, or complaining about the weather. Parr bought a waterproof camera and braved the elements without the worry of damaging his equipment. The picture above is a fabulous image, the mist and the rain is so dramatic, and the specks of rain of moisture on the lens really gives the viewer a sense of what it would be like for the gentlemen in the photograph.
