Bob Nandell - retired staff photographer for The Des Moines Register

[raydm6]

Quaint little story (with photos) and video of a retired news photographer. I enjoyed his comments in the short video.

ODE TO LEICA NO. 1048416

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Tradition on the Move: Changes in Register photography

Bob Nandell retired in 2005 after 28 1/2 years as a Register photographer, and shares some of the changes he's seen in photography during his career.

www.desmoinesregister.com

Also by Bob:

THE 90 ELMAR THAT NOBODY WANTED

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And his books:

Bob Nandell Archives - PBL Limited

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Meet the Author/Photographer - Beaverdale Books

A century ago, railroads stretched across Iowa, linking hundreds of depots in towns large and small. Meet Me at the Depot celebrates those which remain, and honors those which have been lost, with photographs by award-winning photographer Bob Nandell.

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[sevres_babylone]

Thanks for posting. Interesting talk about the changes.
As an aside, as soon as he mentioned the Johnny Bright photo, it reminded me of my old Canadian Football League trading cards; he later played for Edmonton in the CFL.

 

[John Bragg]

Great links and thanks for posting. That kind of says that Leicas are more likely to keep going if you use them regularly. No CLA in all that time !

 

[Zuiko-logist]

Thank you for sharing.

 

[Don Parsons]

Bob was my mentor and friend while I was in High School and college. He was great to be around, always had stories to share and was always encouraging. He got me on the field for an Iowa football game once and opened some doors at the Register for me. I always drooled when he pulled his Leica out.

 

[raydm6]

Bob was my mentor and friend while I was in High School and college. He was great to be around, always had stories to share and was always encouraging. He got me on the field for an Iowa football game once and opened some doors at the Register for me. I always drooled when he pulled his Leica out.

Great story! Sounds like a great guy and friend. Thank you!