Death of Jane Bown

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Sadly, Jane Bown renowned photographer for the Observer passed away today aged 89.

I remember reading a great article some years ago about her love affair with her trusty OM1.


The Guardian has posted some of her photos

http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2014/dec/21/jane-bown-a-life-in-photography-in-pictures


and an obituary


http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2014/dec/21/observer-photographer-jane-bown-dies-age-89



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A.Partridge

Jane Bown was a legend.

I recall reading that back in the 70's and 80's she would pack her OM1, some tri-x, and two lenses into a Harrod's bag and that was all the quipment she took on any of her assignments. Very understated, but wow, the pictures she made were sensational.

magicbastarder

i didn't realise it was she who took that photo of beckett.

a woman of refined taste, given her penchant for the OM1.

intolerant

Apparently Beckett met his match here and when leaving a theatre was met by Bown who wanted a portrait, Beckett on the other hand didn't want a portrait. The end result of clashing personalities resulted in an outstanding portrait of Beckett and he thanked her for it. Strong lady in an age dominated by make photographers.

milkjunkie90

RIP. Death of a Legend