René Groebli, an absolute master. From shortly after the war, they predate Hans Steeneken by a decade or two, though the similarity is obvious. Mostly taken in and around Paris, replete with gritty atmosphere and the use of some fabulously effective motion blur. His incredible, very grainy 35mm work in rural Ireland is also something to behold. The somewhat 'out there' colour work will probably appeal less on this forum. His books, if you can find them, command high prices now.
Some members of the forum might wish to avoid the section titled 'Hidden Places', which comprise photomontages of the most delicately intimate part of the female body. Though extremely accomplished, they may well induce vivid nightmares in those of a sensitive disposition. For my part I am absolutely delighted to stick to 'Rail Magic' and 'Ireland', which for me feature some of the finest B&W photography that I have seen.
https://www.renegroebli.ch/rail-magic
Some members of the forum might wish to avoid the section titled 'Hidden Places', which comprise photomontages of the most delicately intimate part of the female body. Though extremely accomplished, they may well induce vivid nightmares in those of a sensitive disposition. For my part I am absolutely delighted to stick to 'Rail Magic' and 'Ireland', which for me feature some of the finest B&W photography that I have seen.
https://www.renegroebli.ch/rail-magic