Popular Post fotografr Posted August 7, 2023 Popular Post Share #1 Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) That was Paul Newman's nickname, so it's too bad this isn't in color. I shot it while covering CART races in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, in 1989 and it's kind of a funny story. I was shooting for a national publication and had what was unofficially called a "God Pass" which I was told gave me access to anywhere I wanted to go. The drivers and team owners have roped off hospitality areas which include the trailers and motor homes they sleep in at the track and I made the assumption my pass gave me access to them. I saw Paul Newman in his area talking to some people so I walked in and shot a few frames. When I had enough, I walked out and a couple of photographers who had seen this came up to me and asked me if I was crazy. I asked why and they told me Newman had a reputation for HATING photographers and they were just watching to see how long it would take for him to grab hold of me and throw me out. Good thing I didn't stay too long. I just re-scanned the negative today after coming across it while looking for another set of images. M6/135mm/Tri-X/Plustek Optic Film 7600i Scanner Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited August 7, 2023 by fotografr 67 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/380620-ol-blue-eyes/?do=findComment&comment=4830036'>More sharing options...
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stray cat Posted August 7, 2023 Share #2 Posted August 7, 2023 A great portrait and story, Brent. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted August 7, 2023 36 minutes ago, stray cat said: A great portrait and story, Brent. Thanks very much, Phil. Cheers, Brent 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lelmer Posted August 7, 2023 Share #4 Posted August 7, 2023 Excellent portrait, Brent. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benqui Posted August 7, 2023 Share #5 Posted August 7, 2023 Really an awesome portrait Brent! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share #6 Posted August 7, 2023 Alain and Marc, thanks very much! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted August 7, 2023 Share #7 Posted August 7, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) I agree with Marc, Alain & Philip. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux50 Posted August 8, 2023 Share #8 Posted August 8, 2023 Nice photo of Newman and interesting story! I haven’t been at Elkhart Lake since 1984, but have friends that still go every year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags27 Posted August 8, 2023 Share #9 Posted August 8, 2023 Great, great story and photo (although, has anyone ever seen Newman look less than fantastic? )🙂 If you ever get a chance, you must see the incredible, amazing, fantastic The Last Movie Stars, Ethan Hawke's pandemic-influenced documentary on Newman and Joanne Woodward. Newman dictated his completely candid autobiography to a ghostwriter, then decided against it, and had the tapes destroyed. He didn't know that the ghostwriter had already transcribed them! It's an amazing documentary, doing honor to Newman and Woodward even as it digs deeply into their lives and relationship. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted August 8, 2023 Share #10 Posted August 8, 2023 Am 7.8.2023 um 04:13 schrieb fotografr: M6/135mm A truly great shot of Paul Newman. And then there are folks saying you can't take sharp shots with a Leica M and a 135mm lens 🙂. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share #11 Posted August 8, 2023 2 hours ago, wizard said: A truly great shot of Paul Newman. And then there are folks saying you can't take sharp shots with a Leica M and a 135mm lens 🙂. That's actual pretty funny. The only reason I stopped carrying one is because of the size. I like a small kit these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share #12 Posted August 8, 2023 8 hours ago, Lux50 said: Nice photo of Newman and interesting story! I haven’t been at Elkhart Lake since 1984, but have friends that still go every year. It's a wonderful track. I also haven't been since the early 90s. I used to camp there during race weekends and the parties got pretty wild. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share #13 Posted August 8, 2023 7 hours ago, bags27 said: Great, great story and photo (although, has anyone ever seen Newman look less than fantastic? )🙂 If you ever get a chance, you must see the incredible, amazing, fantastic The Last Movie Stars, Ethan Hawke's pandemic-influenced documentary on Newman and Joanne Woodward. Newman dictated his completely candid autobiography to a ghostwriter, then decided against it, and had the tapes destroyed. He didn't know that the ghostwriter had already transcribed them! It's an amazing documentary, doing honor to Newman and Woodward even as it digs deeply into their lives and relationship. You're right. He kept his good looks all his life. Thanks for the heads up on the documentary. I'll definitely try to find it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted August 8, 2023 Share #14 Posted August 8, 2023 vor einer Stunde schrieb fotografr: I like a small kit these days. So do I, but sometimes a 135mm lens provides an option no other lens (on an M) can offer. Regarding your above shot of Paul, you might have been dangerously close to him with any lens less than 135mm. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitna Posted August 8, 2023 Share #15 Posted August 8, 2023 really very very good portrait ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojay Posted August 8, 2023 Share #16 Posted August 8, 2023 Well it's a fabulous portrait of this beautiful man... he must have liked the look of you too, to have let you get away with it.. good story! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
didier Posted August 11, 2023 Share #17 Posted August 11, 2023 Thanks for sharing the Story and the wonderful portraits. Amazing shot Didier 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkmoore Posted August 12, 2023 Share #18 Posted August 12, 2023 On 8/6/2023 at 10:13 PM, fotografr said: That was Paul Newman's nickname, so it's too bad this isn't in color. I shot it while covering CART races in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, in 1989 and it's kind of a funny story. I was shooting for a national publication and had what was unofficially called a "God Pass" which I was told gave me access to anywhere I wanted to go. The drivers and team owners have roped off hospitality areas which include the trailers and motor homes they sleep in at the track and I made the assumption my pass gave me access to them. I saw Paul Newman in his area talking to some people so I walked in and shot a few frames. When I had enough, I walked out and a couple of photographers who had seen this came up to me and asked me if I was crazy. I asked why and they told me Newman had a reputation for HATING photographers and they were just watching to see how long it would take for him to grab hold of me and throw me out. Good thing I didn't stay too long. I just re-scanned the negative today after coming across it while looking for another set of images. M6/135mm/Tri-X/Plustek Optic Film 7600i Scanner Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Fantastic. Nothing beats film and a perfect portrait. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted August 16, 2023 Share #19 Posted August 16, 2023 superb photo, really nailed in every aspects and love the portrait... his looks remind me of the classic nick faldo.. i might be entirely wrong and solely because how classic this moment is thanks for sharing brent! digged in some of my old memories when i was a kid 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgo2 Posted August 21, 2023 Share #20 Posted August 21, 2023 I have one quibble: "Ol' Blue Eyes" was the nickname of Frank Sinatra, not Paul Newman. You can look it up.😊 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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