Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think the story behind that photo is that Churchill was chomping on one of his beloved cigars, and Karsh suddnely plucked it away just before he tripped the shutter, hence the glowering, pissed-off countenance. It was even used on some postage stamps. Chuck Albertson Seattle, Wash. > John Coan wrote: > > And who could forget the Yousuf Karsh portrait of Churchill? It made the > > cover of Life in the early stages of America's involvement in WWII, and > > provided an image of resolute courage and determination that inspired a > > nation. >