favorite early baseball photographer

[drcy]

Love Bain. He did great non-sport photography as well. Below is an old column I wrote that gives some examples of his talent and scope.

Looking at the Photos of George Grantham Bain

[JoeyFarino]

Van Oeyen or Conlon for me

[doug.goodman]

I have to go with George Burke, with half credit to his assistant George Brace.

Doug

[Bicem]

Burke is a good choice too, I forgot about him.

Voted for Bain too David, his work has a "haunting" look to it that I love.

[perezfan]

I voted for Paul Thompson, but like Bain a lot as well. He was the best at capturing interesting backgrounds and unique stadium scenes.

But those early Thompson photos of the Babe are probably my all-time favorites.

[Huysmans]

All masters of the lens, Van Oeyen's work always stood out for me. I especially love the Van Oeyen Lajoie portrait postcard.... the clarity, shadowing, details of his high collar jersey and his overall countenance... It's a stunning image.

[Bicem]

Thanks!!!

[Leon]

me too

Originally Posted by perezfan

I voted for Paul Thompson, but like Bain a lot as well. He was the best at capturing interesting backgrounds and unique stadium scenes.

But those early Thompson photos of the Babe are probably my all-time favorites.