Joe Rosenthal, the photographer who captured the famous shot of the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima, has passed on at the age of 94. Please join the photographic community as we acknowledge the contributions Mr. Rosenthal has given to the world, as well as offer our regards to the family.
Interestingly, the capture was obtained through sheer coincidence, as he initially had not intended to make the climb to the summit, since he heard a flag was already in place. As it turns out, the first flag was a smalelr flag and the troops decided to raise a larger flag, allowed Rosenthal the opportunity to capture the now famous image. More details on the life and contributions of Rosenthal are available on the AP Wire here: Rosenthal Story
Tolovemoon | 02-Sep-06 at 6:58 am | Permalink
The best example of light, contrast, and rule of thirds in this image. Plus the powerful message that it sends. I have always liked this image. Its sad when a artist or photographer passes on but the legend and their work left behind will always be remembered. This is defanetly one of the legends. Thanks for sharing. Peace,