April 17, 2012
Weegee 1899-1968 – Iconic Photographer
A fascination with crime, combined with determination and cunning, made Weegee the most celebrated news photographer of his generation, writes David Clark
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Iconic images
Iconic images and biographies of the photographers behind the images. Taken from our ‘Icons of photography’ feature in the Amateur Photographer magazine
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April 16, 2012
Raising a flag over the Reichstag by Yevgeny Khaldei – Iconic Photograph
Yevgeny Khaldei’s iconic Second World War photograph was set up for the camera, yet it remains a powerful symbol of the Allies’ victory, writes David Clark
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February 28, 2012
Grotto in an Iceberg by Herbert Ponting – Iconic Photograph
David Clark tells the story behind one of the earliest and greatest pictures of Antarctic exploration
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February 20, 2012
Nick Brandt 1966-present – Iconic Photographer
Nick Brandt has established himself as a powerful new voice in photography who focuses on documenting Africa’s endangered wildlife, writes David Clark
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January 24, 2012
Earthrise from the Moon by William Anders – Iconic Photograph
Although Apollo 8’s mission was to orbit the Moon, its most famous image revealed a new perspective on the Earth, writes David Clark
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January 10, 2012
The world’s oldest photo: View from the Window at Le Gras by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce
The world’s ‘first photograph’ by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce was lost for decades but is now regarded as a unique historical treasure, writes David Clark
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October 14, 2011
Protest of Thich Quang Duc – Iconic Photograph
Malcolm Browne’s horrifying images shocked the world and helped bring about the end of a brutal regime, writes David Clark
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October 10, 2011
Frank Meadow Sutcliffe (1853-1941) – Iconic Photographer
Frank Meadow Sutcliffe was a pioneer of photography as an art form and his studies of 19th century Whitby beautifully capture an earlier way of life, writes David Clark
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September 27, 2011
Benson & Hedges Advert by Brian Duffy – Iconic Photograph
Brian Duffy’s beautifully crafted and surreal images for Benson & Hedges were a landmark in advertising photography, writes David Clark
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September 12, 2011
George Rodger 1908-1995 – Iconic Photographer
George Rodger was an important pioneer of photojournalism who broke new ground with his work. David Clark writes about George Rodgers life and photography
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August 30, 2011
The shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald – Robert H Jackson – Iconic Photograph
Robert H Jackson’s determination and rapid reactions resulted in his capture of a dramatic moment in 20th century US history, writes David Clark