rdeleskie
Well-known
Sad news. The outpouring of kind words and sympathy here is very touching. Condolences to his family and to his many, many friends.
rlouzan
Well-known
Very sad, indeed. My condolences to Al´s family. Rest In Peace, Al
Benjamin
Registered Snoozer
So sad to have read that Al has passed away. I quite genuinely enjoyed his often frank and humorous musings, and I sincerely hope that his son and daughter find good use for his beaten M2.
Rest in peace Al, many thanks for your help.
Rest in peace Al, many thanks for your help.
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photogdave
Shops local
Al was definitely a unique character. I can't help but feel we've lost not only a great guy but an important part of photographic history. One less person speaking a dying language, if you will.
Sorry to see him go.
Sorry to see him go.
oldoc
oldoc
Terribly sorry to hear this news.
God Bless him.
My his soul rest in piece.
God Bless him.
My his soul rest in piece.
zenlibra
Crazy Leica Fox
I never knew Al, but I enjoyed his posts here on the forum. His insight and willingness to share are what helped make this forum so great.
aizan
Veteran
al was there from the beginning. he's why i started off with a leica m2. how many people did he inspire to use rangefinders and film?
Burlap Jacket
Established
Very sorry to read this. He will be missed by many.
xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
My condolences to the Kaplan family.
-doomed-
film is exciting
As a reader of his blog and one who learned from Al's postings on this forum in the short time Ive been on RFF , I cannot say how much Al will be missed.
From everything Ive read , Al's had a life many can only dream to have lived, and it's apparent that he his lived life like there was no tomorrow.
To Al Kaplan, a man I've never met in person ,but have nothing but respect for and I extend my condolences to his family. His wit and wisdom will be missed by all.
From everything Ive read , Al's had a life many can only dream to have lived, and it's apparent that he his lived life like there was no tomorrow.
To Al Kaplan, a man I've never met in person ,but have nothing but respect for and I extend my condolences to his family. His wit and wisdom will be missed by all.
rogue_designer
Reciprocity Failure
That is a shame on so many levels.
My condolences to his family and friends.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Frank Petronio
Well-known
Condolences. I only knew him through forums but he was inspiring all the same.
elude
Some photographer
I'm so sorry, my condolences, it's a sad day for the community, rest in peace man.
BillBingham2
Registered User
Very sad, may he rest in peace.
B2 (;->
B2 (;->
semrich
Well-known
May he be at peace. Condolences to his family and close friends. Like others have mentioned, I only knew Al from this forum, I liked him, learned from him and sadly will miss his presence here.
wjlapier
Well-known
Oh man. This place won't be the same without you. Rest in peace, Al.
In your remembrance, I will shoot a roll of film today.
In your remembrance, I will shoot a roll of film today.
grainhound
Well-known
Very sad to read this, my condolences to Al's family.
Rogrund
Antti Sivén
My sincere condolences to his family.
peter_n
Veteran
In a way I'm not surprised at this very sad news from seeing the medical bulletins. After I read he went into an ICU I felt it was not good. I knew Al from his PN days and he was the same character over there as here; sage advice, lots of fun. What a great life and he'll be sorely missed by all his online friends. To his family, I'm sorry for your trouble.
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rpsawin
Guest
Rest in Peace, Al. Condolences to family and freinds as he will surely be missed.
Bob
Bob