Sad News--Roger Hicks

[kuuan]

be strong Roger,
thank you for all

 

[lynnb]

Roger, if you read this, know how much your enormous contributions to the world of photography have been, and continue to be, appreciated. Thank you so much. Thanks also for your sense of humour and your lively, direct honesty, without which the world would be a less interesting place. I hope you are comfortable, and you and Frances are managing as best you can.. may peace and love surround you.

 

[drewbarb]

Roger and Frances' collective knowledge and experience in photography is extraordinary. I've enjoyed reading their reviews, tests, and opinions, (as well as seeing their photographs) for more than 30 years. When they're gone I will miss them, and the knowledge they will take with them will be irreplaceable. But while they are both still here, let us send them all the love and thanks we have.

 

[farlymac]

Roger, thanks for keeping me honest in my photography.


Cheers,


PF

 

[charjohncarter]

Roger was always so generous with his knowledge. I still read his books when I think I doing something wrong: which is often. Thanks for everything Roger.

 

[leica M2 fan]

I feel what we all do with respect to Roger and Frances.

A very sad day indeed.

 

[c.poulton]

This is truly awful news. I like many have enjoyed Roger’s articles and insights into photography and learnt a great deal as well. Roger will be very sadly missed...

 

[Freakscene]

Sending positive thoughts.

Marty

 

[p.giannakis]

Back in the mid 90's, in a small basement shop in Athens which was selling international press and comic magazines, i came across an issue of Practical Photography. I was in the very first steps in my photography and that magazine further sparked my interest.

At the very last page, Roger had an article. His profile picture made an impact on me, an almost Biblical figure, wearing a monocle. I ask the shop owner if he was willing to subscribe to this magazine and i will pick it up every weekend - he agreed.

I was receiving this magazine for a number of years, in the meanwhile one of the Greek photography magazines published a favorable review of his book on rangefinders - that review drew my attention as i recognized his name from Practical Photography. And up to that point, i had no idea what a rangefinder camera is.

Later on, internet became more popular and i came across his website. On RFF i always appreciated his view and expertise.

Roger is leaving a big photographic legacy behind him and his knowledge and experience will be referenced and mentioned for many years to come by the next generations of photographers.

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

Sad news, indeed.


I started reading Roger and Frances in Shutterbug magazine. I was thrilled to find Roger here and to become of aware of his and Frances's website. They have shared a lot of hard-earned knowledge with others interested in photography.


I wish Roger a smooth transition and I send my condolences to Frances.


I will miss you, Roger.


- Murray

Same here. I began reading Roger's articles in Shutterbug when I was a kid, before I was even in high school. It was awesome getting to talk to him here on RFF all these years! He was a good friend and mentor.

 

[kiemchacsu]

All the best to Roger, and be strong!



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[Michael Markey]

Good grief that`s bad news.

Words fail me …. God bless Roger.

 

[Pioneer]

My thoughts are with you Roger and with Frances. I wish you God Speed and happiness wherever your journey takes you.



Thank you and Francis so much for taking the time to communicate a little bit of your knowledge through this forum, your writings in Shutterbug and Amateur Photography, the website as well as your many wonderful books. I still use the information that you provided.

 

[Keith]

Amazing guy.

Some years ago I was thinking of buying a paterson orbital for developing large format negatives. He sent me a PM asking for my phone number then rang me here in Oz to chat about it and give me some tips on how to use one. I also really liked the way he never got personal when arguing a point in heated discussions here.

I wish him well and congratulate him on a life fulfilled.

 

[gavinlg]

Roger has always been an absolute gentleman on this forum - I wish him strength and grace.
Thank you and Frances for the wonderful influence you’ve both had in this community, and I’m sure many others.

 

[Paul T.]

SO sorry to hear this

He has lived his life as he wanted to, working with things he loved. I will be thinking of him and Frances in the coming days, I hope he's sitting in a nice location with good views of that wonderful French countryside.

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Like everyone here, I'm sad to read this.

When I freshly registered here at RFF, I had recently picked up a book about Large and Medium format Photography and was happy to discover one of the authors was active here.
Thank you for all the information you shared and help you've offered over the many years, Roger.

 

[kuvvy]

Thanks Roger for all you have given to other photographers out there. You’re knowledge was vast and so helpful to everyone. A true gent in the world of photography.

Thoughts and prayers to you and your loved ones.

 

[DanskDynamit]

Thank you Roger for spending your valuable time sharing your knowledge.

 

[robert blu]

So sad news. I and my wife met Roger and Frances a few times in Arles and it always was a great time.
Roger is a gentleman with a huge knowledge of the photographic world. Both Roger and Frances are great photographers but even more important they are very good people, always kind and ready to help everyone. Their friendship has always been very important to us.

Our thoughts and prayers are with them in such a difficult moment.

robert and simo