Brad Washburn, Legend of Mountain Photography, passed away...
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Posted by Jim Salge on January 11, 2007 at 2:51 PM
Legendary Photographer and Mountaineer Brad Washburn passed away this morning.
Here's the article.
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/city_region/breaking_news/2007/01/bradford_washbu_1.html
Brad was, IMO and many others, the KING of mountain and aerial photography, with incredible shots from around the world. But the most dear to me, and one of my most inspiring series are his shots over the white mountains in 1937.
http://washburngallery.org/
Brad was kind enough to donate the negatives this series to the non-profit that I work for, and I humbly see these prints every day when I wake up.
Here's a link to more of his work.
http://outside.away.com/outside/features/200509/brad-washburn-photos.html
A legend indeed. I was lucky enough to have met him for in a few instances while he was in his 90's. Though short of stature and showing wear, one look and you knew he was still tough as nails, even in his elder years. I can't imagine the pace he undoubtedly kept while he was young...and the story's he could tell.
His legacy is so vast and far reaching, that his impact on these mountains and those abroad will live on for centuries.
RIP Brad
Posted by Richard Wong on January 11, 2007 at 4:03 PM
I have never heard of him, but his photos are great. RIP.
Posted by Ron Niebrugge on January 11, 2007 at 4:22 PM
I had not heard that, he sure lived an amazing life. His aerial photography of Denali is incredible, and still unmatched to this day. The detail in the prints made from his 8x10's is wonderful, I find myself getting lost just staring at them.
Posted by Bill Chambers on January 11, 2007 at 10:24 PM
I remember his photography in the older National Geographics, along with some great stories. He will be missed.
Posted by Frank Winters on January 12, 2007 at 12:13 AM
Bradford Washburn and his wife Barbara are role models for me and my wife. We attended a talk he gave in around 1992 -- he was already in his 80's then. He spoke for 2 hours showing slides from various periods in his life -- recently and years ago. He knew everything about each slide and spoke most elequently.
He was the Director of the Museum of Science in Boston for many years but had a extensive careeer after he retired. I don't know if he ever stopped being a mountaineer. I am told that if you climb Mt Everest you are likely to use charts he made based on his aerial photography. Ansel Adams was a close friend and admirer.
Some people give you the feeling they will never die. Henri Cartier-Bresson was one, Brad Washburn another. I will miss having him on earth.
Posted by Scott Bacon on January 12, 2007 at 9:57 AM
Sad news. RIP Mr. Washburn. You were and still are an inspiration and truly a master in your craft. Your incredibly beautiful images will live on and will only become more significant over time.
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6 repliesHere's the article.
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/city_region/breaking_news/2007/01/bradford_washbu_1.html
Brad was, IMO and many others, the KING of mountain and aerial photography, with incredible shots from around the world. But the most dear to me, and one of my most inspiring series are his shots over the white mountains in 1937.
http://washburngallery.org/
Brad was kind enough to donate the negatives this series to the non-profit that I work for, and I humbly see these prints every day when I wake up.
Here's a link to more of his work.
http://outside.away.com/outside/features/200509/brad-washburn-photos.html
A legend indeed. I was lucky enough to have met him for in a few instances while he was in his 90's. Though short of stature and showing wear, one look and you knew he was still tough as nails, even in his elder years. I can't imagine the pace he undoubtedly kept while he was young...and the story's he could tell.
His legacy is so vast and far reaching, that his impact on these mountains and those abroad will live on for centuries.
RIP Brad
He was the Director of the Museum of Science in Boston for many years but had a extensive careeer after he retired. I don't know if he ever stopped being a mountaineer. I am told that if you climb Mt Everest you are likely to use charts he made based on his aerial photography. Ansel Adams was a close friend and admirer.
Some people give you the feeling they will never die. Henri Cartier-Bresson was one, Brad Washburn another. I will miss having him on earth.