Ben Lieberman

[jimofnyc]

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My good friend Ben Lieberman has left this world. Through him I learned a lot about life and photography. He was one of the few people I met through the Leica User Forum that also lived within a few miles of me in Manhattan.  We would often go out shooting together in places like Little Italy, China Town or Harlem.  This picture was taken in 2015 and two years later Ben confided that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.  We would still go out shooting, but Ben had increasing difficulty with working his cameras.  His last two years were spent at home.  He often sat on his balcony with the small vegetable garden his wife Lynn had grown.  I will miss him.

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[fotografr]

Really a nice portrait and tribute. Alzheimer's is a dreadful disease and I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.

[OR120]

Sorry for your loss. Wonderful portrait - thank you for sharing. Through your common interest you were able to share and learn together. Those moments will always be with you.

[earleygallery]

So sorry to hear this, I had a few exchanges with Ben over the years here. RIP.

[andybarton]

I too am sorry to hear this. 

We met Ben, and you, with Stuart and Barbara, on our first visit to New York in 2012 and enjoyed the view from the top of the Empire State as day turned to night and a good dinner in a restaurant below. An unforgettable day.

RIP Ben. 
 

 

[Timmyjoe]

So sorry to hear this. Ben was a real gentleman and incredibly generous in sharing his knowledge. Had quite a few discussions with him about using the exact set up in your picture JimofNYC, the Leica R lenses on the Nikon DSLR bodies. He will be missed.

RIP Sir.

Best, -Tim

[StS]

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I met Ben in 2009, I remember he asked me how I liked the city. When I listed the museums and concert halls I had visited so far, he suggested to spend more time on the streets to actually experience the city and its people. Which I did then. This could have had some permanent impact on my travel style.

May he rest in peace

Stefan

[Rolo]

Very sorry to read this.  We had many email exchanges.  RIP.

[michali]

Very sad to hear this. I had many interactions with Ben on a variety of subjects over the years, a really wonderful man.

RIP Ben.

[farnz]

I, too, had many pleasant and informative discussions with Ben here over the years and it was a regret that I didn't get to meet him in person when I visited New York.  So sad to hear of his Alzheimers that must have robbed him of wonderful memories, time, and quality of life.

May you rest in peace, Ben.

Pete.

[photophile]

One more who remember good "conversations" and fine advice from a gifted photographer and kind soul. Sorry for the loss of your friend - and a friend of many on the Forum.
Best, Coos

[farnz]

(For those who might not recognise Ben's name or picture, Ben's forum name was Roguewave.)

Pete.