Hong Kong Photographer Fan Ho passed away in California

[Tin]

https://www.facebook.com/HKIPF.HKPCA/posts/1186350381409236

何藩 Fan Ho (1931-2016)

被譽為「東方布列松」的一代攝影大師何藩，於上週日 2016年6 月19日在美國聖荷西因肺炎病逝，享年 84 歲。何藩以拍攝五、六十年代的香港而聞名，其糅合沙龍與紀實的黑白照片為世人所讚頌，其離世絕對是香港攝影界的重大損失。香港國際攝影節在此向何藩致以最祟高敬意，及對其家人致以深切慰問。

Dubbed the ‘Cartier-Bresson of the East’, Fan Ho the photography master, passed away at age 84 due to pneumonia on Sunday, 19 Jun 2016 in San Jose, United State. Fan Ho earned his fame of capturing Hong Kong in the 50s and 60s. His technique of merging salon and documentary in black and white photo is praised by all people. His passing away is a great loss to the field of photography in Hong Kong. HKIPF would like to express the deepest respects to Fan Ho and extends our sincere sympathy to his family.
About Ho Fan (from Blue Lotus)
http://www.bluelotus-gallery.com/#/ho-fan-1/

 

[Godfrey]

A sad loss: Fan Ho had a wonderful eye and appreciation of light. His photographs are sublime.

G

 

[Huss]

RIP.
His work was just spectacular.

 

[peterm1]

Fan Ho was one of the greats. I am reminded that only 2 years ago another great, Saul Leiter, passed away. Neither got the recognition they deserved until far too late in their lives. One a master of light and shadow, the other a master of color and form.

 

[Vincent.G]

There are great atmosphere in his photos. His artistic vision will be missed.

 

[Pablito]

Wonderful photographer.

 

[maddoc]

An outstanding photographer, he knew how to use the light.

 

[rhl-oregon]

Keith posted a link earlier this year that will supplement these meditations and appreciations:

Ho Fan. I know he's been mentioned here before, but truly beautiful imagery to revisit again.

http://designyoutrust.com/2016/02/hong-kong-in-the-1950s-captured-by-a-teenager/