This photograph was taken by Yousuf Karsh, a Canadian photographer, when Winston Churchill came to Ottawa. The portrait of Churchill brought Karsh international fame. It is claimed to be the most reproduced photographic portrait in history. It also appeared on the cover of Life magazine.
Photograp from: Yousuf Karsh
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And why did he have such a stern look? Karsh yanked a stogie from Churchill’s teeth just seconds before the shutter snapped.
Karsh was good. Very, very good.
Thursday, May 17th, 2007 at 5:34 am"I heard Che Guevara’s (http://worldsfamousphotos.com/che-guevara-1960.html) was the most reproduced photographic portrait in history. Maybe it’s a whole different category, after all Che’s is not a posed portrait such as this one.
Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 at 8:32 pm"yup,, it was a very brave move, considering he was the most powerful in Britain at that time, and it was a time of war.
He was doubly powerful, and he sure was pissed when he was disturbed while doing work.
The photographer should be admired with his bravery.
Churchill became angry at the time Karsh took this picture, because in a rush Karsh took te cigar out of Churchills hand!!!
Thursday, March 6th, 2008 at 5:49 pm"
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the photographer of this photo waited 2 hours to get the perfect shot. he...
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