Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/11/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]This is the photo that started Capa on his way to fame and glory. Sor'ta boosting hands up. When you look at the photo and remembering Capa was using 1935 Leica. He would have had to place himself in a rather close proximity to the shooter and the enemy. One of the first things I noticed which has nothing to do with photography is the footgear the soldier is wearing. Oxfords? In the incredibly rocky soil in parts of Spain, the Spanish military, even at that time, would be nuts to equip their infantry with oxfords and not some sort of boot to stabilize the ankles. Second, where was he hit? Bits and pieces fly off. Bleeding begins almost immediately. Where are the rest of the soldier's unit? He appears to be all by himself??? Well if Capa did stage this shot or not, he went on to make some great photos. D Day at Normandy and his photos from Indochine where he was killed while on patrol with a French unit. Give the man his due. Dave Olson ( ckrosebud at hotmail.com). -- _______________________________________________ Surf the Web in a faster, safer and easier way: Download Opera 9 at http://www.opera.com Powered by Outblaze