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"Photography is an instataneous operation, both sensory and intellectual, an expression of the world in visual terms, and also a perpetual quest and interrogation. It is at one and the sametime the recognition of a fact in a fraction of a second and the rigoorous arrangement of the forms visually perceived which give to that fact expression and significance"
Rest In Peace Henri
Probably the best photographer of all times. He stopped photographing several years ago, still we'll miss him. 
He took up painting and they are not half bad, but it is his photos that he will be remembered for, if you have a favourite photo of his post it here.
Originally posted by Sir CHUNKS "Only the good die young."
Myabe...but the GREATS, live forever!!
Aint that the truth. 
Good choice of photo Ben, one of his best. I love the way the stairs are stagnant, whereas the bicyclist is moving so fast he is merely a blur.
This was my second choice. The way the dog is looking at the lovers is extraordinary.
There are many other good Cartier-Bresson photographs not to be found on the web. The most famous one is probably "Place de l'Hôtel de Ville" (I think it's the title).
don't forget the greatest man to capture the true essence of individuals: richard avedon! i went to a showing of his work at the national portrait gallery in london about 10 years ago; i could have stayed there all day (in fact, i practically did).
Originally posted by AgentWood don't forget the greatest man to capture the true essence of individuals: richard avedon! i went to a showing of his work at the national portrait gallery in london about 10 years ago; i could have stayed there all day (in fact, i practically did).
He died last friday, yes? i loved the way he took photos of famous people while at the same time taking photos of nameless "hobos". His images were so stark (especially of the "hobos") but so beautiful at the same time, a brilliant photographer.
"All photographs are accurate. None of them is the truth".
Richard Avedon (1923 -2004) "Red Owens, Oil Worker, Velma, Oklahoma, 1980"
Originally posted by Ben This was my second choice. The way the dog is looking at the lovers is extraordinary.There are many other good Cartier-Bresson photographs not to be found on the web. The most famous one is probably "Place de l'Hôtel de Ville" (I think it's the title).
Isn't it, it's like the dog not only knows the couple is in love, but also understands what love is.
Originally posted by Ben This was my second choice. The way the dog is looking at the lovers is extraordinary.There are many other good Cartier-Bresson photographs not to be found on the web. The most famous one is probably "Place de l'Hôtel de Ville" (I think it's the title).
I know the photo you mean, i have a $250 doona cover of it! i think the reason you can't find it on the web is because 3 couples came forward a couple of years ago saying it was them in the photo and all of them wanted compensation for being photographed. i think it's better not to know who the couple are, Bresson was just sitting at a cafe one morning, saw the couple embracing and "click", he took one of the best photos of his life, brilliant.
