FAQ: A. Aubrey Bodine's Mountain Club of Maryland Photograph and His Legacy

What is the main subject of A. Aubrey Bodine’s photograph discussed in this content?

The photograph captures members of the Mountain Club of Maryland in 1946 after climbing Big Schloss, with some members continuing to explore surrounding rock formations during their one-day climb.

Who was A. Aubrey Bodine and why is he significant in photography?

A. Aubrey Bodine (1906-1970) was regarded as one of the finest pictorialists of the twentieth century, known for winning top honors in national and international competitions and creating documentary pictures with artistic design and lighting effects far beyond usual newspaper standards.

How can I order a copy of the Mountain Club of Maryland photograph?

You can order the image by typing the 5-digit ID# 48-316 in the box below Bodine’s portrait on the Home Page at www.aaubreybodine.com.

What made Bodine’s photographic approach unique and artistic?

Bodine treated photography as a creative discipline, using techniques like working on negatives with dyes, intensifiers, pencil marking, scraping, and adding clouds photographically to compose pictures rather than simply taking them, much like a painter working from a model.

Where did Bodine’s photographic career begin and what was his primary focus?

Bodine’s career began in 1923 covering stories for the Baltimore Sunday Sun, where he traveled throughout Maryland creating remarkable documentary pictures of various occupations and activities with exceptional artistic quality.

What additional resources are available to learn more about A. Aubrey Bodine?

The full biography ‘A Legend In His Time’ by Harold A. Williams is available on www.aaubreybodine.com, along with more than 6,000 photographs spanning his 47-year career that can be ordered as reprints and note cards.

How can I contact someone for more information about Bodine’s photographs?

You can write to [email protected] or call 1-800-556-7226 for additional information about Bodine’s photographs and available products.

What was the Mountain Club of Maryland doing in the 1946 photograph?

The club members were climbing Big Schloss and exploring surrounding rock formations, completing their ascent and descent in a single day as captured in Bodine’s photograph.