Photos of Photogs

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by Frozen in Time

!956, depicting the power about to be unleashed by Mickey. Herbie Scharfman catching it all, as usual. Ike in the stands watching his favorite ball player.

Craig, thank you for the timely photo of Scharfman, as I just picked up a couple of his oversized photos but hadn't yet gotten around to searching for images of him.

[Lordstan]

This is the only one I have. Pretty sure we can all identify the guy behind the camera, although it does appear to be a video camera.

[Frozen in Time]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

Craig, thank you for the timely photo of Scharfman, as I just picked up a couple of his oversized photos but hadn't yet gotten around to searching for images of him.

Thanks Lance. What I love about this photo was that the subject of interest, and thus the most in focus, was Ike in the stands. The resulting soft focus of Mickey results in an ethereal image, which if you stare at it long enough begins to complete that magnificent swing.

Craig

[horzverti]

I know this thread is focused on photos of photogs, but I couldn't find the "show your photos of proofreaders" thread...so I thought I'd post here.

Here is the proofreader for the New York Telegram newspaper. Stamped Apr 17 1930.

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by horzverti

I know this thread is focused on photos of photogs, but I couldn't find the "show your photos of proofreaders" thread...so I thought I'd post here.

Here is the proofreader for the New York Telegram newspaper. Stamped Apr 17 1930.

What, no name? I need something for the commemorative plaque. 1930 is by far my favorite year for the New York Telegram, but even more impressive than its thorough reporting is the distinct lack of any typos or grammatical errors. None! For the entire year! Now that I've seen the face of the man responsible for such a feat, he must be honored!

Seriously though, one of the few things that I enjoy more than a strictly on-topic thread is an obscure tangential reference. You are excused for your interruption.

But lest we stray too far from the topic at hand, here is a shot of photographer Herman Seid shaking hands with Luke Sewell. Seid was trained at The Cleveland Press by Louis Van Oeyen and remained there as Van Oeyen's successor, covering sports for The Press through about the mid-1950's. He also started the photography department at the Memphis Commercial Appeal, which hits a little closer to home for this reporter.

[horzverti]

Originally Posted by horzverti

I know this thread is focused on photos of photogs, but I couldn't find the "show your photos of proofreaders" thread...so I thought I'd post here.

Here is the proofreader for the New York Telegram newspaper. Stamped Apr 17 1930.

This gentleman also took baseball photos...

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by horzverti

This gentleman also took baseball photos...

Wha....? The name, I must have the name!!!

[horzverti]

Originally Posted by horzverti

I know this thread is focused on photos of photogs, but I couldn't find the "show your photos of proofreaders" thread...so I thought I'd post here.

Here is the proofreader for the New York Telegram newspaper. Stamped Apr 17 1930.

It's Charles Conlon. His occupation was proofreading copy for the Telegram. He also took a few thousand baseball photos in his spare time.

Having the photo in hand, you can see this written on the small piece of paper tacked up in front of him:

Charles M. Conlon
189 Alden Place
Englewood NJ

It is his home address as it reads on one of his stamps!

One of my favorite photos...and the only image of him like this that I have seen.

[thecatspajamas]

That tremendous whacking sound you just heard was me smacking myself in the head. I didn't recognize him without that shock of white hair I really feel like going back and editing out my ridiculous comments now, but I'll let them remain as a lesson in humility for myself.

Wonderful photo, Curt, and if you ever decide to part with it, let me know.

[horzverti]

You're funny Lance. Looks like the white shock had been absorbed into a full head of white hair by 1930.

What is also funny is that the back of the photo references him as a proofreader and not as a photographer.

I love this one!

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by horzverti

I know this thread is focused on photos of photogs, but I couldn't find the "show your photos of proofreaders" thread...so I thought I'd post here.

Here is the proofreader for the New York Telegram newspaper. Stamped Apr 17 1930.

Love it. Very nice

[Scott Garner]

Curt,
That's an awesome photo of Conlon. Thanks for sharing that!

[horzverti]

Here is another photo of Charles Conlon taken in 1944. The back reads, "Charlie Conlon, old time baseball photographer." I am happy that he was referenced as a photographer on this one. This was taken during his retirement years, after he put down his cameras.

Does anyone else have any photos of Conlon that they'd like to share? I'd love to see them.

[drcy]

Toni Frissell, the first female staff photographer for Sports Illustrated and the only person to photograph covers for both SI and Vogue.

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by horzverti

Here is another photo of Charles Conlon taken in 1944. The back reads, "Charlie Conlon, old time baseball photographer." I am happy that he was referenced as a photographer on this one. This was taken during his retirement years, after he put down his cameras.

Does anyone else have any photos of Conlon that they'd like to share? I'd love to see them.

Another great photo of Conlon! And unless I'm mistaken, this one is just a year or so before his death. Nice one!