I am a photographer who also writes about things that I have been photographing. I have been doing this for a long time. I have series on gravestones, tombs, graffiti, street art, meat, mannequins, dolls, I also have collages which relate to porn. I can't find the latter and think they may have been stolen.
I'm trying to put some of my work I did just before I got my digital camera in 2003 on line, but I find that my more recent projects are taking up all my time. The recent stuff is just too interesting. So I get to it little by little. That is because I have to either scan or re-photograph all the analog stuff.
I prefer digital camera, but I find that digital photography in general takes a lot of time and is more expensive than analog photography.
For those who are interested I am now using a Nikon D200 camera. For a lot of the shots I use a 135MM F.2 lens. When I can't use that I use a zoom which starts out at 17MM. I also have a few close-up lenses and an accessory flash. Recently I purchased a zoom Macro lens with a 2.8 lens. The latter lens is super sharp and as of now I am using it along with my 135MM whenever I go out shooting. I shoot a lot of the small stickers with a l05MM Macro lens. I would very much like to have the new Nikon D3 camera. Oh yes, one thing more, I take pictures of subjects I like.
My first camera was a 3 1/4 " X 4 l/4" Auto Graflex. I got it when I was about 12 as a birthday present. You had to stop it down before you took the shot. It had a wood frame and was covered in black leather. It was a big single lens reflex camera with bellows. These are now considered antiques.
When I first went on line and got a flickr account my friend JSDART told me I had to have a tag or a false name. I chose Elisha Cook Jr. Because he was my favorite old time character actor. I'm a film buff.
Recently I have been warned that somone complained about my site and that after a review the Flickr people said that if I got one more complaint they would terminate my site. They did not say what photos were controversial so I put all of them on the restricted list. If you want to see my site, you have to have your safe search filters turned off. It is easy to do. Personally I am against censorship.
Please visit my site ( see below ) where you can read an essay about my neighborhood. It has not been censored.
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Testimonials (10)
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Reid Harris Cooper says:
"Allan Ludwig does things with imagery that one usually wouldn't consider. Meat as sex? Mannequins are more than just sex? Graffiti as more than just art? With his elaborate and passionate skill as a photographer, he create monumental documents of the things one wants to see and the things one would never even think of. Bravisimo!"
14th December, 2008
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hargo says:
"EJ Jr - you are tireless. Don't change."
26th February, 2008
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Anti-$ocial butterfly says:
"What can I say? Not only is he one of the best photographers that I have ever met but he's also one of the kindest people that I have ever met. On flickr or anywhere. I have gone out shooting with Elisha many times and am consistantly blown away at the shots that he gets! It's just effortless for him. I"m so happy to have met you, Elisha! You're a wonderful photographer and friend."
20th February, 2008
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meeeeesh sheesh says:
"Elisha Cook Jr. is a great photographer that I look up to. He finds tiny details all around the city and exposes their beauty. Just that in itself is inspiring. Honestly, whenever I go to the city I now try and look for the details he seems to always capture. Thank you for being such a smart photographer!"
20th January, 2008
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MGRANDE2008 says:
"This guy gives photography a whole new meaning!"
6th January, 2008
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GAIL MARIE ORENSTEIN says:
"There is no other way to say it-Elisha fucking rules!!!!!!"
26th November, 2007
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Divine Harvester says:
"Thanks Elisha Cook Jr. for reminding us that we are not alone and for showing us the fantastic and strange. I, for one, love watching over your shoulder on you ways."
15th September, 2007
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Gaia Art says:
"Elisha is a great photographer and a truly diligent street art documenter. I appreciate all the support and interest he has shown in my work. Keep it up man, flickr needs more people like you!"
12th June, 2007
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Inspire Collective says:
"Elisha Cook Jr.'s photostream is filled with amazing talent. He has an inspiring love for NYC street art!"
21st January, 2007
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geozila says:
"some totaly cool pics ...worth looking through"
4th January, 2007
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