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Derek Ross
Heroes of Canadian photography... are there any?
I can think of a few famous Canuck photogs. Yousef Karsh, Ed Burtynsky, Jeff Wall... however none of them really have the same reputation of the likes of HCB, W.Eugene Smith, Daido Moriyama, etc.
I searched online and found this old thread of famous Canadian photogs:
http://www.apug.org/forums/forum54/13546-famous-canadian-photographers.html
Only problem is, I've never heard of most of them!
And if there are no Canadian photo heroes, then why not? What would the reason be?
Just wondering...
I can think of a few famous Canuck photogs. Yousef Karsh, Ed Burtynsky, Jeff Wall... however none of them really have the same reputation of the likes of HCB, W.Eugene Smith, Daido Moriyama, etc.
I searched online and found this old thread of famous Canadian photogs:
http://www.apug.org/forums/forum54/13546-famous-canadian-photographers.html
Only problem is, I've never heard of most of them!
And if there are no Canadian photo heroes, then why not? What would the reason be?
Just wondering...
back alley
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mostly because we only get 3 good months for shooting and then 9 months of shooting with mitts on...?
crawdiddy
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Good question. However, the best Canadian musicians are truly among the best: Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen. Forget about Celine Dion. I"m sure I'm leaving out many who are deserving.
Don't despair. Yousef Karsh, was no slouch.
emraphoto
Veteran
Towell, Anderson, Weber, Watson.
benlees
Well-known
I am not sure we need photo "heroes". Besides, in terms of contemporary art, Jeff Wall is about as big as it gets.
Ted Grant, Larry Towell, ...
Ted Grant, Larry Towell, ...
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just how famous would i have to be...?
emraphoto
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adams (bryan)
that notman fella (or nottman)
that notman fella (or nottman)
LeicaFoReVer
Addicted to Rangefinders
why dont we just say famous? Do you mean war photographer or something?
emraphoto
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eRic deIss
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Derek Ross
Hard to explain. I thought about using "famous" instead of "hero." But I was thinking, there are lots of famous photographers. Then there are some who reach another level, and their accomplishments become a model for the following generations.
mooge
Well-known
for what it's worth...
so maybe Karsh does have the reputation. or did.
from a Popular Photography magazine, May 1958.
so maybe Karsh does have the reputation. or did.
venchka
Veteran
Dr. Ted gets my vote.
Dante
Digital Dragon Slayer
My vote is for Burtynsky
My vote is for Burtynsky
Ed Burtynsky gets my vote. I was introduced to his work by a professor who happens to be Burtynsky's best friend. My independent study professor put together this huge traveling exhibit and Burtynsky was one of the photographers with work in the show.
I was working for the school's paper and, after being given a preview of the show, interviewed my professor (actually it was prior to him being my professor) and a few of the students who were working on the show. I was blown away by Burtynsky's work and ended up writing a couple articles about the show. It wasn't until Burtynsky came to speak that I found out they were best friends. His work is impeccable and inspiring and ... on a side note ... he's a really nice guy.
My vote is for Burtynsky
Ed Burtynsky gets my vote. I was introduced to his work by a professor who happens to be Burtynsky's best friend. My independent study professor put together this huge traveling exhibit and Burtynsky was one of the photographers with work in the show.
I was working for the school's paper and, after being given a preview of the show, interviewed my professor (actually it was prior to him being my professor) and a few of the students who were working on the show. I was blown away by Burtynsky's work and ended up writing a couple articles about the show. It wasn't until Burtynsky came to speak that I found out they were best friends. His work is impeccable and inspiring and ... on a side note ... he's a really nice guy.
rbsinto
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Boris Spremo, who shot for the Toronto Star for many years, and Patti Gower, another wonderful photojournalist who now does Freelance work, are among my Canadian Heros of Photography.
dexdog
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I assumed that this was a story about Joe and Frank S
monochromejrnl
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Richard Harrington - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Harrington_(photographer)
VictorM.
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Wow! Another Patti Gower fan!
My 2¢: Michel Lambeth, Lutz Dille, Richard Harrington and numerous others.
Karsh? Overrated hack. But a great self-promoter.
Canadians seem to look everywhere but here for heroes.
My 2¢: Michel Lambeth, Lutz Dille, Richard Harrington and numerous others.
Karsh? Overrated hack. But a great self-promoter.
Canadians seem to look everywhere but here for heroes.
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Nikon Bob
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Never knew we needed any.
Bob
Bob
ebino
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All great Canadian photography heroes are working and in most cases living in US...