Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/10
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Luggers,
Please allow me to correct a couple of errors in the recent post about
the death my friend Shelley Mydans.
First of all her name is spelled Shelley, NOT Shelly.
Secondly, her husband Carl Mydans is identified as "Carl Mydans, the
noted Rolleiflex and Nikon
photographer," please click on
http://members.fcc.net/sal.dimarcojr/personalities/Carl.jpg and decide for
yourself. Yes, he does own and uses Nikons and Rollies.
Finally, it states, "Carl Mydans went on to a distinguished career as
Douglas MacArthur's favorite photographer...."
Carl was a LIFE magazine staff photographer, while he and General MacArthur
enjoyed a good rapport, his distinguished career was not based on being the
General's favorite photographer. It is based upon the pictures he made.
Even, if you remove all the MacArthur related photos, Carl still has a
most impressive body of work.
Happy Snaps,
Sal DiMarco, Jr.
Philadelphia, PA
Web Site: http://members.fcc.net/sal.dimarcojr
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