So What's So Great About HCB?

[Pentxuser]

Tom I understand your comments BUT. At first glance many of HCB shots look 
like good snaps. In fact, with today's modern autofocus cameras, many of the 
"capture the moment" shots CB took are, or appear to be, easily duplicated. I 
think you have to study his work and grow to appreciate the subtleties in his 
work to really appreciate him. His brilliance is in how he often used geometric 
shapes within his work to simplify and convey a mood... Cdn photographer 
Freeman Patterson is another photographer who is very conscious of using geometric 
shapes. Until you hear him speak or study his work, you may have a hard time 
defining what you like about him.
And yes, The Great Masters' work continues to be exceptional, timeless but 
maybe not as incredible as when they were first taken.
Just my 2 cents 
Vic