utata

February 2, 2006 11:25 AM

UTATA"is a collective of photographers, writers, and like-minded people who share a compelling interest in the arts. We began (and continue to exist) as a salon-style gathering of photographers who came together on flickr." Interesting projects such as the gorgeous Trains project and the current Utata pays homage, including works reminiscent of Arbus, Man Ray and Wegman.
posted by vacapinta (12 comments total)

I'm a orang-utatan. It's a very welcoming community. And very active.
posted by unSane at 11:48 AM on February 2, 2006

Thanks, vacapinta!
posted by shoepal at 12:00 PM on February 2, 2006

It's a fun group, the weekend projects are great.
posted by guruguy9 at 12:15 PM on February 2, 2006

Nice! Thanks for the pointer, vacapinta.
posted by madamjujujive at 1:20 PM on February 2, 2006

Check out the homage from our own caitlinb.
posted by cali at 1:26 PM on February 2, 2006

Wonderful photos, but a maddening interface - how about a way to get to the next photo in each subgallery WITHOUT HAVING TO BACKTRACK! (Sorry, I just hate it when such talented visual artists showcase their work in a user-unfriendly setting...)
posted by twsf at 1:36 PM on February 2, 2006

The publisher very kindly used that image as an example in a blog entry, too, cali. I just about fell over when I saw that!

Of course, I will now never - ever - get a date again, but hey photography is a pretty fun way to spend your time!
posted by caitlinb at 6:54 PM on February 2, 2006

the site is sooo slow. :(
posted by crunchland at 7:09 PM on February 2, 2006

hm. it was either my connection, or a temporary thing. the site seems fast enough now.
posted by crunchland at 8:32 PM on February 2, 2006

I was a little slow loading, by the time I got to the trains project it had already left the station.
posted by Jumpin Jack Flash at 9:18 PM on February 2, 2006

My eyes tricked me into reading that as Utada.
posted by NemesisVex at 6:44 AM on February 3, 2006

superbly supportive community of photographers and artists. the writing is top-class, and the photography lets you linger... what a treat!!
posted by seawallrunner at 9:45 PM on February 4, 2006