Norm
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Tom I understand your comments BUT. At first glance many of HCB shots look like good snaps. In fact, with today's modern autofocus cameras, many of the "capture the moment" shots CB took are, or appear to be, easily duplicated. I think you have to study his work and grow to appreciate the subtleties in his work to really appreciate him. His brilliance is in how he often used geometric shapes within his work to simplify and convey a mood... Cdn photographer Freeman Patterson is another photographer who is very conscious of using geometric shapes. Until you hear him speak or study his work, you may have a hard time defining what you like about him.
And yes, The Great Masters' work continues to be exceptional, timeless but maybe not as incredible as when they were first taken.
Just my 2 cents Vic
