Re: The Leica Challenge Cup! Playoff!

[Donal Philby <donalphilby@earthlink.net>]

Eric Welch wrote:
> >James Stanfield's recent articles in NG, especially on the Khans, were
> >probably Leica as well. 

> By the way, I was told by National Geographic's former director of
> photography (who hired Jim) that he believed Jim was the more technically
> skilled photographer at National Geographic. But I have to say, most people
> underestimate the amazing breadth and artistic depth of his work. I hope
> there is a book on it some day that really shows what an amazing
> photographer he was.

IS, IS!  The recent stories I mentioned are as good a work as he has
accomplished.  I am most impressed by his lighting, espeically his use
of strobe light on location that is both appropriate and seamlessly
integrated with the available light.  Few journalists have the
experience of the corporate shooters who have to do such lighting every
day.  And few can handle lighting with such consumate skill.  I'd love
to know what kind of kit he carries to both travel conveniently and have
the power and flexibility to do sophisticated lighting.

Donal Philby
San Diego