Iconic Photo turns 60

[Rick A]

This is a must see.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/american-girl-italy-60-years-later-221005987.html

 

[holmburgers]

Thanks for the link Rick.

I had never seen this picture before. Definitely a beautiful woman in her day.

 

[Toffle]

Thanks for the link Rick.

I had never seen this picture before. Definitely a beautiful woman in her day.

I would say that she is stunningly beautiful even today.

 

[Jeff Kubach]

Great picture!

Jeff

 

[CGW]

If you can access it, much more here(after the ads!):

http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/TV_Shows/The_National/1233408557/ID=2091306078

On exhibit in Toronto along with Orkin's other shots.

 

[holmburgers]

I would say that she is stunningly beautiful even today.

Certainly if I was her age I'd be happy to be married to her...

 

[removed-user-1]

My neighbor upstairs has a poster of this photo hanging in the front entrance of our apartment building, and I see this wonderful photograph every day! Nice to read a little bit of the history behind it.

 

[naeroscatu]

Orkin had a genius moment when he shot this picture. Everything is perfect about it. Thanks for the link, great story.

 

[ann]

Wasn't the photography a woman!

 

[MattKing]

Wasn't the photography a woman!

I believe she (Ruth Orkin) was indeed a woman .

The story linked to in CGW's post makes that fairly clear (once you get past the ads).

 

[tony lockerbie]

Aaah, those Italians! Great shot, I have seen it before but really appreciate seeing it again and getting some behind the scenes information.

 

[ann]

thanks matt, just getting a reality check

 

[zsas]

As always, thanks Rick!