The site program makes it impossible to place captions correctly when photos are mounted side-by-side. Even how the photos are set up gets moved around when the article is posted. As well, if larger photos are posted it would be possible to use captions correctly, but then the site limits the number to 4 to 6 photos. I will try to load a comment below with captions.
I wish there was some way to keep this comment right under the article, but there isn't on this site. I couldn't post the captions with the photos because the whole thing would have become a mixed up mess, all out of order, and there was no room at the bottom to post the captions as I have done in the comment.
Thanks, 1st. I enjoy doing photo/picture essays with multiple examples, but it is extremely difficult to do that on this site. Perrie explained that Ning had a much bigger server, allowing bigger loads, than this new site.
I have a lot of respect for John's intelligence and ability to do many of the things I do. It's only on a couple of issues where sparks fly between us.
Buzz, you can put them in a table, which keeps them even. When you insert the table, you can include a line for the caption, if you want. I'll gladly help, if I can.
Thank you, Marsha. I'll try that next time. However, I don't think that will allow me to increase the load so I will still have to keep the photos/pictures small if I have more than around 4 of them.
I was just looking at the cemetery photo, and recalling that I have seen other similar military ones as well. I had noticed that although most were crosses, there were some Stars of David. However, I never saw a Crescent, and I wonder what they would put up for a Buddhist. If it were an atheist would they just put up the vertical bar?
You will notice that the last photo John tried to post, Secretariat winning, did not appear, which indicates that there is also a load limit on the comments as well.
Wow! I recognize every single one of these (and the ones posted with comments)! "Iconic" doesn't quite fit. We need a new word for photos like these and the memories they invoke! They gave me goosebumps!
There are many instances in which a photographer has been at the proverbial "right-place-at-the-right-time" and both ready and able to record a moment for posterity.
But consider all of the "iconic" moments that have come-and-gone without having been so recorded.
Up until recently, few people carried cameras around on an every day basis. However, nowadays so many have cell phones with camera features, and they ARE being carried around, there is a much greater chance that we will see more and more "iconic" photos being produced.
There was another photo of that occasion that I considered, but not enough room for it. Actually, your comment has given me the idea for another article.
When I saw your article it made me think of the "where were you when" events of my lifetime -- Sputnik, Kennedy assassination, Civil Rights Act, 9-11, etc etc
Thanks for posting this interesting photographic interlude
The site program makes it impossible to place captions correctly when photos are mounted side-by-side. Even how the photos are set up gets moved around when the article is posted. As well, if larger photos are posted it would be possible to use captions correctly, but then the site limits the number to 4 to 6 photos. I will try to load a comment below with captions.
1. Every American is aware of Iwo Jima. 2. Afghan Girl - mesmerizing eyes.
3. WW2 is over - celebrations galore. 4. Not sure if Vietnam or Korea - but it's sickening.
5. Charlie Manson - look at THOSE eyes.
6. Hard to believe - I don't think they 7. The Hindenburg. I can still hear Walter Cronkite's
could photoshop back then. voice: "Oh, the humanity....."
8. Kent State - who didn't shed a tear?
9. Jim Morrison - The Doors - We lost 10. We lost Marilyn too soon as well.
him too soon.
11. The most unlikely image of a genius, 12. The Holocaust - never to forget.
Albert Einstein
I wish there was some way to keep this comment right under the article, but there isn't on this site. I couldn't post the captions with the photos because the whole thing would have become a mixed up mess, all out of order, and there was no room at the bottom to post the captions as I have done in the comment.
You did an absolutely wonderful job Buzz and John - thanks to both of you.
Thanks, 1st. I enjoy doing photo/picture essays with multiple examples, but it is extremely difficult to do that on this site. Perrie explained that Ning had a much bigger server, allowing bigger loads, than this new site.
I have a lot of respect for John's intelligence and ability to do many of the things I do. It's only on a couple of issues where sparks fly between us.
Buzz, you can put them in a table, which keeps them even. When you insert the table, you can include a line for the caption, if you want. I'll gladly help, if I can.
Thank you, Marsha. I'll try that next time. However, I don't think that will allow me to increase the load so I will still have to keep the photos/pictures small if I have more than around 4 of them.
Here's # 13 :
Thanks Buzz !
Very funny, Petey.
american cemetery at omaha beach
john-john salutes JFK
hiroshima
abraham lincoln
secretariat wins by 31 lengths
I was just looking at the cemetery photo, and recalling that I have seen other similar military ones as well. I had noticed that although most were crosses, there were some Stars of David. However, I never saw a Crescent, and I wonder what they would put up for a Buddhist. If it were an atheist would they just put up the vertical bar?
Absolutely agree with the photo of John-John.
You will notice that the last photo John tried to post, Secretariat winning, did not appear, which indicates that there is also a load limit on the comments as well.
Incredible. Now, many hours after I first saw John's contribution, the Secretariat photo open up.
Wow! I recognize every single one of these (and the ones posted with comments)! "Iconic" doesn't quite fit. We need a new word for photos like these and the memories they invoke! They gave me goosebumps!
I remember all of them except that particular cemetery, and that particular photo of Lincoln.
I had opened that photo, NWM, and if I could have fit another photo I would have used it. I would also have added the photo of Ruby shooting Oswald.
1973 - Saigon.
Yes, I remember this... Sheer horror!
A wonderful archive of pictures! Thank you for posting them!
I have seen these, and remembered them-- all but the one with Secretariat, which amazes me that I haven't seen it before...
"ICONIC" is the word indeed.
There are many instances in which a photographer has been at the proverbial "right-place-at-the-right-time" and both ready and able to record a moment for posterity.
But consider all of the "iconic" moments that have come-and-gone without having been so recorded.
The thought is mind-boggling.
Up until recently, few people carried cameras around on an every day basis. However, nowadays so many have cell phones with camera features, and they ARE being carried around, there is a much greater chance that we will see more and more "iconic" photos being produced.
Where were you and what were you doing when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon?
I was 16, we were at church camp and gathered to watch "history in the making" and then it was back to the lake for more swimming
There was another photo of that occasion that I considered, but not enough room for it. Actually, your comment has given me the idea for another article.
I look forward to it
When I saw your article it made me think of the "where were you when" events of my lifetime -- Sputnik, Kennedy assassination, Civil Rights Act, 9-11, etc etc
Thanks for posting this interesting photographic interlude
I was babysitting-- the couple I was baby sitting for had gone to a Moon Landing Party-- so I watched it, alone, in their den... I'll never forget it!
There are many memorable photos - some very good examples.
Afghan Girl
A Life Revealed
I read that follow-up story when it was published.
Excellent article, Buzz.
I tried to think of a good contribution... but there are so-o-o-o many.