Al Kaplan has passed away :(

[plummerl]

A very nice eulogy, by Al's son Jonathan, has been posted on The Price of Silver:

http://thepriceofsilver.blogspot.com/2010/01/eulogy.html

 

[peter_n]

Al as a teacher is certainly a theme that runs through this thread!

Nice eulogy - thanks for the link!

 

[Roberto]

Sorry to hear this sad news, RIP Al.

 

[Don Judd]

I never had the pleasure of meeting Al, but had read his posts for many years. I 'll miss his wit and insights. He was quite obviously a very kind and caring person.

Rev Don Judd

 

[Shin Oyama]

I enjouyed Al's commentaries on PN and the Leica Forum. Was surprised when PN banned him. Al was the RF photographer's photographer. He was also an icon. He looked the part he played and his photos were great. Al left is mark! My heartfelt condolences to his family.

 

[DGA]

Sad, bye Al.
I've known Al only through his posts, but came to value his words.
He will be missed.
RIP.

 

[Erik van Straten]

I'll miss his presence on RFF very much.

Erik.

 

[KM-25]

What more can you say?

Silver is indeed, better....

 

[James (DC)]

Al's obituary in the Miami Herald can be found here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/obituaries/story/1418679.html

They never did use the portrait I sent them for it. I haven't seen the print edition. I guess my shot didn't look like a "gadfly." Odd obit, obviously done mostly from the internet.

 

[alifil]

I will miss Al Kaplan.

 

[Bernie/Is/No/More.]

All my condolences to the family and friends. I only know Al through Rangefiderforum and Photo.net. I always read his opinions avidly. It's very sad. Rest in peace.

Bernard

 

[MPerson]

Remembering Al today. Two years on and I still miss his wit and wisdom and I still dip in to his Blog.

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

Can't believe it has been 2 years already! I miss him too.

 

[Haigh]

Condolences to his family, from a fellow photographer.

 

[adamjohari]

Sorry to hear. Condolences to his family. Rest in peace

 

[nikon_sam]

Just last night I was looking for info on a light meter and found this thread of photos by Al of Al with his 15mm...see them here...

 

[Nokton48]

I really miss Al. I just found an old thread where we were discussing photographing rock concerts. He liked my work, and of course, I thought his stuff was cool, too.

I didn't know him real well, but he was a Friend.

 

[raid]

Yes, he was a friend. He developed B&W rolls for me.

R.I.P. Al.

 

[Brian Legge]

I came to this community after he'd passed. I've read a lot about him but haven't read too much buy him.

Does anyone have links to some of his thoughts or work I should check out? It sounds like he has quite a bit out there but I'd just be stumbling around blindly looking for some - not the most efficient way to get a sense of the man.

 

[peter_n]

His blog The Price of Silver is a good place to start.


I miss Al too.