Great photographers

[DrJon]

I ran across this site (long story):

http://desizntech.info/2009/09/some-pioneer-photographers-of-all-time-and-their-aspiring-works/

I must confess I only see one photo there that grabs me, is it just me?
Oh, and a quote I liked:
"Amateurs worry about equipment, Professionals worry about time, Masters worry about light.
Owning a DSLR does not make you a photographer. It makes you a DSLR owner."
John
P.S. it was the American Way photo, but not a great photo, just noticing something in passing that was great to record.

[freshwater]

Re: Great photographers

I must confess I only see one photo there that grabs me, is it just me?

Well John, it may not be just you, but so many great (iconic?) photos there that listing them would br pointless. Personal taste plays it part of course but only one that 'grabbed' you, really?

P.S. it was the American Way photo, but not a great photo, just noticing something in passing that was great to record.

But many people would have walked past without noticing, Margaret Bourke White didn't - that's surely what makes a great photographer and photojournalist

[freshwater]

Re: Great photographers

I must confess I only see one photo there that grabs me, is it just me?

Well John, it may not be just you, but so many great (iconic?) photos there that listing them would br pointless. Personal taste plays it part of course but only one that 'grabbed' you, really?

P.S. it was the American Way photo, but not a great photo, just noticing something in passing that was great to record.

But many people would have walked past without noticing, Margaret Bourke White didn't - that's surely what makes a great photographer and photojournalist

[BT Bob]

Re: Great photographers

Some very iconic work in there.

I studied many of them when I did City & Guilds Photography. Also, great taking a look at the "50 Masters Of Photography" link - some of the photographers I admire most in there - particularly Brassai & John Sexton. Also some very challenging work - Mapplethorpe, Weegee & Joel-Peter Witkin.

Thanks for sharing - even if they don't all appeal to everyone.