Famous photos

Henri Cartier-Bresson. Behind the Gare St. Lazare. 1932. Gelatin silver print, printed 1950s. 13 7/8 × 9 1/2" (35.2 × 24.1 cm). Gift of the artist, by exchange. 249.2005. © 2025 Henri Cartier-Bresson/Magnum Photos, courtesy Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson, Paris. Photography

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Henri Cartier-Bresson was a French photographer who was known for "candid" photography. He was also an early user of 35 mm film. He was born in 1908 and died in 2004. Part of his book, The Decisive Moment, 1952 I personally like this photo because it shows how composed a candid photo can be. This photo clearly was taken quickly, as he had to capture the birds flying away, but it looks as if a lot of time and planning went into it. He talks about this candid, quick photography in his book The…

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Few names evoke beauty and Hollywood glamour quite like Marilyn Monroe. Arguably one of the most famous Americans in modern history, she captured hearts and imaginations around the world through the memorable characters she portrayed on the silver screen. ~ Photography, Fine Art, Celebrity Icon Portrait Photography, Art

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Construction Workers Lunchtime 1931 St Johns Bridge N. Portland Oregon historic bw photo by Ray Atkeson