Photographs that Ken Burns missed
 

Ken Burns did a remarkably good job finding great photographs in private and public collections, but I’m sure he missed a lot. If Burns were filming today, which of your photographs would you suggest he use?

James,
I will take a shot at this a little. Photography sometimes is in the eye of the beholder, I have owned and sold many great photos that some people might not even give a second look at. Everyone looks at a photo in a different way. I.E content, structure, importance, historical it all adds up to what makes a photo great. I do hope some of the collectors on the site chime in with their comments about this subject. We have some very knowledgeable photo collectors on this board. As for Ken Burns he is paid to do what he does which sometimes puts great pressure on what he puts into his documentaries. Here is one photo in my collection I have loved from the day I got it, I wouldnt say its super rare or pricey but I love the content and image....

ken burns
 

One thing for sure, as there wasn't a lot of decent film of early 20th century baseball, Burns wanted images that they could pan across in order to give the illusion of motion.

They used a few pictures from my collection. I had this astounding photo of Joe Jackson in street clothes holding a trophy. Once in a while you see that pic in an auction. I thought, "How can they not use this?" But they didn't. It was too static an image, I guess.

You would have to ask Ken Burns, but that's my take on what made for good television.
lumberjack

I’ve always liked this image of JFK throwing out the first pitch. It’s by Robert Riger, who just may be the most underappreciated photographer in baseball history. Riger was arguably the best baseball photographer of all the Sports Illustrated photographers, but no one collects him. I have to imagine that will change.

FYI the original poster of this thread has been suspended for bad registration info. The registration I received says it's a girl? I have never known a girl with James as a name. After an unreturned email questioning that issue the suspension was done.

Maybe he just throws like a girl. :eek:

Rough shape I know but this is the Polo Grounds Giants-Cubs playoff game in 1908.

For many years, I’ve collected Merkle-related memorabilia, including photographs of the playoff game. I’ve never seen this one. You can feel the crowd. Fantastic.

Probably. I would never admit to throwing like a girl either.
I don't understand some people. It's not like you HAVE to have your real name out here but what won't be allowed is a member having a fake name on the board and/or in their registration.

Out, out brief candle.

Thats to bad the question really wasnt that bad! I liked the subject!:D:D

I agree wholeheartedly. But we won't allow a fake name on the board and/or on registration. Now if this person, presumably a girl, emails back and takes out the name under their id, then no issue on reinstatement.

++ I Agree Leon!

I would say Burns missed the mark on Larry Doby and others who immediately followed Robinson.

The series focused almost as much on integration and Jackie Robinson as it did on Baseball itself. But the other African American "pioneers" garnered only a brief mention. Many of them followed Jackie's footsteps by a mere few weeks, and faced similar hatred and racial issues. But you wouldn't know it, based on the way it was portrayed.

I don't have any good photos to share, but hope this addresses the OP's question... man, woman, transgender, or otherwise.

Incredible photo!

polo grounds playoff photo
 

At first, I thought those people were standing on Coogan's Bluff, but after looking at the photo for a moment, I realized there were about 200 fans on the roof of that firetrap.

For the life of me, I can't understand how the ball club was able to pull that off.
lumberjack