John Blakemore RIP

Ian Grant said:

The British photographer passed away yesterday.

He was at the for-front of the revival of Art photography in the UK in the 1970s and a passionate advocate, and total master, of the Zone System, which his images show. In comparison, St Ansel was a mere beginner.

I had the privilege of knowing John, two workshops, various exhibition openings, a print from him as a Christmas card. A lovely man, modest, frugal, but a superb photographer.

Ian

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pentaxuser said:

Ian, thanks for the info. Always a shame when such a person dies but at 88 he has a "good innings" as the saying goes He certainly "spread the word" on b&w photography and in very practical ways

I have the book he wrote : " John Blakemore's Workshop on Black and White Photography" and should probably read it again

pentaxuser

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MattKing said:

I agree - even about the book!
For those who don't know, I believe that the "good innings" reference comes from the ame of Cricket.

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Ian Grant said:

The British photographer passed away yesterday.

He was at the for-front of the revival of Art photography in the UK in the 1970s and a passionate advocate, and total master, of the Zone System, which his images show.

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Ian Grant said:

In comparison, St Ansel was a mere beginner.

I had the privilege of knowing John, two workshops, various exhibition openings, a print from him as a Christmas card. A lovely man, modest, frugal, but a superb photographer.

Ian

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