Comments on: I Love New York In June.

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:08:04 +0000

A lot of controversy around Lik. I actually found this post by Googling “Peter Lik” and “jerk”. A fantastic marketer who claims to be the most important photographer since God allowed cameras to be created. Don’t be fooled by the nice images. It’s all fluff and filters and PS work.

But the man is rich. If that was his goal, he’s won.

You’re a great photog, David. Love your work, and so sorry I had to come back to your blog by searching for someone who is the polar opposite of what you stand for: respect and integrity.

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By: Harry Amyotte

Harry Amyotte — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:19:22 +0000

Really loved your presentation at B&H: honest, funny and inspirational. Your images really resonate with those to whom I’ve shown your book.

Red Eye Grill is a favorite, but I’ve never had the Cuban skirt steak. You’ve given me a reason to go back!

By: Roger Madsen

Roger Madsen — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:51:23 +0000

I’ve been to Lik’s gallery in South Beach, Miami. Awesome images! I must say. He has most of his galleries at places where many rich people hang around. For them to buy a print from his gallery for 2000 dollars or whatever they cost is like buying a gum for a normal person. Then give a few prints away to Mick Jagger and other famous celebreties so you can tell people of all the celebs that have your prints on the wall and your off to a good start.. if it sounds like I’m jealous it’s because I am, both of Lik and also of very rich people

By: Ray K

Ray K — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:56:22 +0000

Glad you are back to the better side of North America

By: David

David — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:28:55 +0000

For the record, I abstained from the brulee cheesecake, as well as from dessert at the great Italian place in Chelsea the following night. Jeffrey can afford to gain some weight, I’m trying to lose mine (a losing battle in more ways than one) But it sure looked good!

By: Younes Bounhar

Younes Bounhar — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:21:30 +0000

OMG crème brûlée on top of a cheesecake? Talk about rich…holy cow (David: this surely must explain your ambulance ride!)

By: Jeffrey Chapman

Jeffrey Chapman — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:09:44 +0000

I found the Apocalypse Now chopper scene in Lik’s Artist’s Promo video to be just a tad over the top. As was the cruising around Las Vegas in a classic convertible. However, I liked the furniture in his gallery – almost as much as the gallery manager’s lesson on the incredible skill required to photograph with manual settings.

I’d definitely go back to the Red Eye for the Cuban Skirt Steak (yum!), but I’d also find it really difficult to restrain myself from the crème brûlée topped cheesecake, which is probably why Silvia might agree with the adjective “sizeable” in your description, but she’d be referring to my midsection. In fact, she did.

By: Younes Bounhar

Younes Bounhar — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:59:41 +0000

It’s funny that you mention Lik, his work (at the Noosa gallery) is what first inspired me to get into photography…you’ve got to credit the guy for his awesome sense of marketing (though I find his photography not as impressive as when I first saw it).
Btw, your “quick and dirty” photograph is absolutely awesome!