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Henri Cartier-Bresson Dies at 95-Another Great One Passes
I noticed this in today's Online Wall Street Journal
Doubtful the majority of the current crop posting here do not know of this great photographer. Sad. It's gotten so bad in here that I hardly ever bother anymore. But for those who might care, here it is: * * * Henri Cartier-Bresson Dies at 95 The incomparable Henri Cartier-Bresson, who made a profound mark in the world of photography with his literate approach to capturing the "decisive moment," has died in France at the age of 95. Trained early on as a painter, Mr. Cartier-Bresson's passion for photography was awakened when, at the age of 22, he obtained his first 35mm Leica and began "prowl[ing] the streets all day, feeling very strung-up and ready to pounce, determined to trap life, to preserve life in the act of living." Throughout those early days Mr. Cartier-Bresson molded his distinctive style, and many critics have pointed to his 1932 "Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare,'' which depicts a man leaping over a puddle, frozen in midair, as his quintessential piece. After serving with the French Army in World War II (he was captured and imprisoned by the Nazis for nearly three years but would eventually escape), he co-founded the Magnum Picture Agency, traveling the world as a photojournalist. His legend grew steadily, with his images appearing in countless magazines including Harper's Bazaar, Life, and Vogue. He was the first photographer to have a dedicated exhibit in the Louvre. And whether embracing Mr. Cartier-Bresson's work or defining themselves against it, generations of photographers, from Diane Arbus to Walker Evans to Andreas Gursky, would come to struggle fruitfully with his enduring influence. __________________________________________________ _____________________________ Posted Via Uncensored-News.Com - Accounts Starting At $6.95 - http://www.uncensored-news.com The Worlds Uncensored News Source |
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Henri Cartier-Bresson Dies at 95-Another Great One Passes
"George Kerby" wrote in message ... I noticed this in today's Online Wall Street Journal Doubtful the majority of the current crop posting here do not know of this great photographer. Sad. http://www.afterimagegallery.com/bresson.htm for a little taste. dwight |
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Henri Cartier-Bresson Dies at 95-Another Great One Passes
"George Kerby" wrote in message ... I noticed this in today's Online Wall Street Journal Doubtful the majority of the current crop posting here do not know of this great photographer. Sad. http://www.afterimagegallery.com/bresson.htm for a little taste. dwight |
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Henri Cartier-Bresson Dies at 95-Another Great One Passes
THE best photographer that ever lived
He inspired and influenced my work more than anyone. |
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Henri Cartier-Bresson Dies at 95-Another Great One Passes
THE best photographer that ever lived
He inspired and influenced my work more than anyone. |
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Henri Cartier-Bresson Dies at 95-Another Great One Passes
George Kerby wrote in
: I noticed this in today's Online Wall Street Journal Doubtful the majority of the current crop posting here do not know of this great photographer. Sad. Oh ... I do think most of us know about Cartier-Bresson. Brilliant photographer. Very simple pictures using very simple equipment, a Leica with 50 mm lens I think. Among those pictures, I like the man jumping over the water the best. He will hit the water in 20 ms. Not only that - the composition is also extremely nice. He is just the right distance from the edge of the picture - moving out. Extremely good feel for motion. The picknick on the banks of Marnes is a classic one - and the two strange gentlemens that are peeking through the canvas - what are they doing? Sports? Circus? Constructions? Ladies swimming area? An absurd picture! Food for your imagination. It's gotten so bad in here that I hardly ever bother anymore. Whining are we? Hardly becoming you know But for those who might care, here it is: Yes - we do care. The world (and this forum) is a better place than you think. He became 95 years ... hmm ... a respectable age. /Roland |
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Henri Cartier-Bresson Dies at 95-Another Great One Passes
George Kerby wrote in
: I noticed this in today's Online Wall Street Journal Doubtful the majority of the current crop posting here do not know of this great photographer. Sad. Oh ... I do think most of us know about Cartier-Bresson. Brilliant photographer. Very simple pictures using very simple equipment, a Leica with 50 mm lens I think. Among those pictures, I like the man jumping over the water the best. He will hit the water in 20 ms. Not only that - the composition is also extremely nice. He is just the right distance from the edge of the picture - moving out. Extremely good feel for motion. The picknick on the banks of Marnes is a classic one - and the two strange gentlemens that are peeking through the canvas - what are they doing? Sports? Circus? Constructions? Ladies swimming area? An absurd picture! Food for your imagination. It's gotten so bad in here that I hardly ever bother anymore. Whining are we? Hardly becoming you know But for those who might care, here it is: Yes - we do care. The world (and this forum) is a better place than you think. He became 95 years ... hmm ... a respectable age. /Roland |
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Henri Cartier-Bresson Dies at 95-Another Great One Passes
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George Kerby wrote: I noticed this in today's Online Wall Street Journal Doubtful the majority of the current crop posting here do not know of this great photographer. Sad. It's gotten so bad in here that I hardly ever bother anymore. But for those who might care, here it is: * * * Henri Cartier-Bresson Dies at 95 I thought he'd passed on 25 years ago. Still look through a couple collections of his work here in my library. |
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Henri Cartier-Bresson Dies at 95-Another Great One Passes
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George Kerby wrote: I noticed this in today's Online Wall Street Journal Doubtful the majority of the current crop posting here do not know of this great photographer. Sad. It's gotten so bad in here that I hardly ever bother anymore. But for those who might care, here it is: * * * Henri Cartier-Bresson Dies at 95 I thought he'd passed on 25 years ago. Still look through a couple collections of his work here in my library. |
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Henri Cartier-Bresson Dies at 95-Another Great One Passes
Hi!
That guy mostly used one single focal lenghts (50mm) and one camera body. Goes to show what you really need, and how much of the quality of the result is behind the viewfinder and how much is high-tech stuff. B. |
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