Farewell to Gordon Parks

Walt_Roycraft · #1 03-08-2006, 08:50 AM

Gordon passed away at age 93. He will be missed.

Jim_Metzger · #2 03-10-2006, 09:54 AM

I couldn't agree more. He is a hero of mine not just for his stunning photography but for a life lived well and with dignity.
We had a moment of silence for Gordon at a seminar in NYC on the day he died. It was hosted by Vincent Laforet of the NY Times. It seemed very fitting that we were looking at the beautiful and haunting (Katrina coverage) work of a current generation photojournalist on this sad day.

Jim

James_Godman · #3 03-10-2006, 12:15 PM

Sad to hear this. By all accounts, he was an incredible human being.

DickVanNostrand · #4 03-12-2006, 05:11 PM

Gordon Parks overcame many obstacles to attain his staus as a modern Renaissance Man with talents in so many areas. When I hear the students I have mentored say "I can't" to a simple task, I tell them to be like Gordon Parks and say, "I can".

PaulChaps · #5 03-13-2006, 03:32 AM

Gordon Parks is one of my heros. I love to hear him talk, especially how he dove in, and just did it with whatever gear he had. Remarkable man!

Wishing You Great Light, Mr. Parks!

Paul