Tribute to a Legend

Robert Cameron

1911-2009

In September of last year at a spry 98 years old Robert Cameron was hanging out the door of a helicopter photographing San Francisco's famous Lombard street for his popular Above series.

So why am I saying anything about this guy and hasn't anyone else said something already. The answer ti the second question is yes and the answer to the first is this. I am not big on the whole leaving a legacy thing but when someone has put their life into a body of work I think a little respect is in order. Now normally the desired retirement age in the U.S. seams to be 60-65 years old. Mr. Cameron spent at least an additional 32 years beyond that. That is passion and dedication to you profession, I must say. That is why I am putting it on this blog. Here is an excerpt from his website on his bio;

Robert Cameron's photographic career began in 1933 as a news photographer for the Des Moines Register. During World War II he worked for the War Department as a civilian photographer. After a stint in the New York City business world he migrated to San Francisco where he self-published his first ABOVE book in 1969. Since that time there have been 16 additional titles reaching a total of over three million copies in print.

Here are some of his spectacular arial images, enjoy these and if you want learn more of this distinguished photographer you can click here. Enjoy the images.

Absolutely stunning images, his talent will be missed I am sure but I hope his work will inspire others to rise to greater heights in their own photography.

Take car and cya tomorrow... Doug