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Death of a legend

Postby Matt. K on Sat May 12, 2012 6:07 pm

Horst Faas has died. This is sad news. Faas was a co-editor of ‘REQUIEM’, along with Tim Page. This is one of my most prized photography books.He, like Tim Page, redefined what it was to be a great war photographer. RIP.
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Re: Death of a legend

Postby aim54x on Sat May 12, 2012 8:01 pm

I had to do a quick google search, but this name was behind many iconic images, either as a photographer or as an art director/editor
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Re: Death of a legend

Postby biggerry on Sun May 13, 2012 12:22 am

RIP, well respected.

this shot is nothing short of amazing and thats before you even consider the war context.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/horst-faas-vietnam-war-era-photographer-dies-at-79/2012/05/10/gIQAAZ22GU_gallery.html#photo=25
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Re: Death of a legend

Postby surenj on Tue May 15, 2012 12:17 am

Wow stunning compos on most of them. Thanks for posting Matt.
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Re: Death of a legend

Postby Raskill on Tue May 15, 2012 12:25 pm

oh wow. His images were certainly great, and brought the conflict home, for better or worse.

I actually just bought an original print of his with his handwriting on the back from a historical photo business in the U.S. with the typed A.P. wire-photo caption. It accompanied and article on U.S. helicopter forces early in the War when they were still supporting and advisors....
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