Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Shel Belinkoff et al: I know that HCB didnšt print his own work. Does Salgado? Also, the softness of focus may having something to do with lenses rather than technical prowess. HCB loved that softer 50mm. Just some thoughts. Greg >> [...] I have come to believe that Salgado is >> without question a better photographer than >> HCB...Yes, HCB was there first...and, yes, >> without HCB it is doubtful there would be a Salgado. > > Salgado owes more to W. Eugene Smith than to HOB. It was Smith who > developed the photo essay and who worked with themes, as Salgado > does. I think that Salgado had some involvement with Smith at one > time, but the details are unclear. I know Bob Walkden and I discussed > this point a few months ago.