world-famous photos 2

You may not have any interest in photography, and though you probably know some of these shots because they went around the world.
Maybe some of you disagree when I say this also refers to street photography, but I think it's really interesting to see how a photo can influence the world and reach that many people.
I'll post some photos from time to time, choosing photos from today and from the past, from Europe and anywhere else, from famous events or just awesome examples of 'normal' street photography. I hope you enjoy and get some inspiration, maybe :)

Lunch Atop a Skyscraper



Date: September 29, 1932
Place: Atop the General Electric Building in New York
Photographer: Charles C. Ebbets

About:
Now hanging in many living rooms as a big poster, the photo was taken when the GE building in New York City was just under construction. Ebbets was documenting this process, and so he happened to shoot this scene, about 250 metres above New York.

Symbol:
The photo turned one of the most famous photos of the 20th century.

Website:
The photographer's daughter established a website for his photos: Ebbetsphoto-Graphics.com



Eingestellt von pedestrian-zone 20:14 1 Kommentare

next to the window :D

# Eingestellt von  Bran : 15. November 2008 um 13:03

 

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