Mill Reef Club in Antigua January, 1959.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)
Title: "Picnic to Venture" by Toni Frissell (1963)
Description: Toni Frissell was an American photographer known for her work in sports, particularly baseball, and portrait photography. Born in 1920 in San Diego, California, she began her career as a photographer at the age of 18.
This photograph is from Frissell's job with Sports Illustrated, assignment number x5648, taken at the Mill Reef Club in Antigua, Guatemala. It was one of her assignments in connection with the magazine's "Way of Life" series. The image features a picnic scene and showcases Frissell's ability to capture serene moments.
Location: Mill Reef Club in Antigua, Guatemala
Keywords: Sports Illustrated, Toni Frissell, Baseball Photography, Landscape Photography, Way of Life Series
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![A group of people are gathered outdoors at a beachside picnic. The scene depicts four individuals, two men and two women, sitting on the sandy ground surrounded by trees with dense foliage in what appears to be a lush forested area. They are casually dressed for leisure time; one man is wearing patterned swim shorts while another has no shirt on but sports black swimming trunks. There's a variety of food items being enjoyed – some holding plates, cups and bowls that suggest they're partaking in a meal together.
Notably, the group displays relaxed postures typical of social gatherings during picnic moments: one man is caught mid-bite with his hand near his mouth while another gazes off into space. The women are similarly involved; their expressions range from engaged to contemplative as they interact or look around them.
Various objects contribute to this setting – a pink towel hangs on the tree, adding vibrant color contrast against the verdant backdrop. There's also evidence of picnic paraphernalia: a wicker basket containing items presumably related to food preparation and consumption sits beside one woman; cups are strewn about in close proximity suggesting casual dining.
The image carries an atmosphere that reflects both tranquility and conviviality, characteristic of Frissell’s portrayal within her "Way of Life" series which aimed at capturing candid life experiences. The photograph encapsulates a moment frozen i [...]](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/115/566/966/158/164/460/original/037ecec4c4667990.jpeg)
