Gordon Parks

By Anthony Neste

On 30 January 2008

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Gordon Parks

Spent a day with this master a few years ago while filming a HBO documentary on his life,what an inspiration and privilege to photograph him.If you don't know about this Photographer you should find out.

21 Responses

  • Carl W. Nunn

    On 30 January 2008 Carl W. Nunn gave props:

    He is the i shoot today thank you

  • Major Kelly

    On 30 January 2008 Major Kelly gave props:

    Nice portrait!!!

  • Glenn Brandenburg

    On 30 January 2008 Glenn Brandenburg said:

    You can see a lot of Wisdom in his face.

  • Paul Collins

    On 30 January 2008 Paul Collins gave props:

    One of my heros.

  • Jan Hoffman

    On 31 January 2008 Jan Hoffman gave props:

    Excellent portrait showing his character

  • Michael Conrad

    On 4 March 2008 Michael Conrad gave props:

    I actually was just learning about him the other day in Photo class. He's got some amazing work.

  • Lisa Brown

    On 15 March 2008 Lisa Brown said:

    This man is my photographic idol! Gordon Parks! I am currently reading his memoir, "A Hungry Heart" and I love his tenacity!! This is a wonderful, wonderful portrait!! :)

  • David Rocaberti

    On 28 April 2008 David Rocaberti said:

    It would have been great meeting Mr Parks. He knew how to pose as well. Intense looking, nice expression.
    You did a nice job in this portrait. Congrats

  • Brian Starr

    On 4 May 2008 Brian Starr said:

    I really like this portrait of Mr. Parks. I read a book about him many years ago and it was a definite inspiration. Same can be said about your photography as well.

  • Sherry Davis Johnson

    On 28 May 2008 Sherry Davis Johnson gave props:

    Wow! You have been in the company of greatness.

  • Tod Smith

    On 29 May 2008 Tod Smith gave props:

    Great portrait!

  • Robert Allan

    On 16 August 2008 Robert Allan gave props:

    Love it!

  • Emma Brahas

    On 3 September 2008 Emma Brahas said:

    wonderful portrait!

  • Stephen Uhraney

    On 4 September 2008 Stephen Uhraney gave props:

    nothing more to say....

  • John Linton

    On 8 September 2008 John Linton gave props:

    Wow!

  • Nawfal Nur

    On 19 September 2008 Nawfal Nur said:

    Fantastic Portrait! Captured the character.

  • Stephen Rodriguez

    On 20 September 2008 Stephen Rodriguez gave props:

    Love this portrait, and Gordon Parks, He was an insperation not just to African Americans, but all minority Photographers

  • Anthony Neste

    On 20 September 2008 Anthony Neste said:

    To all Photographers Stephen... This one included for sure..

  • Tony Edwards

    On 29 September 2008 Tony Edwards gave props:

    Excellent portrait of an excellent photographer. Nice one.

  • Sean Blake

    On 13 October 2008 Sean Blake said:

    Gordon Parks book Half Past Autumn is a MUST have for every photographer.

  • Keith Skinner

    On 15 October 2008 Keith Skinner gave props:

    Truly an icon and one hell of a photographer! What a day that must have been! Great shot BTW

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