Photographs that Ken Burns missed

[PafkoattheWall]

Ken Burns did a remarkably good job finding great photographs in private and public collections, but I’m sure he missed a lot. If Burns were filming today, which of your photographs would you suggest he use?

[batsballsbases]

James,
I will take a shot at this a little. Photography sometimes is in the eye of the beholder, I have owned and sold many great photos that some people might not even give a second look at. Everyone looks at a photo in a different way. I.E content, structure, importance, historical it all adds up to what makes a photo great. I do hope some of the collectors on the site chime in with their comments about this subject. We have some very knowledgeable photo collectors on this board. As for Ken Burns he is paid to do what he does which sometimes puts great pressure on what he puts into his documentaries. Here is one photo in my collection I have loved from the day I got it, I wouldnt say its super rare or pricey but I love the content and image....

[lumberjack]

One thing for sure, as there wasn't a lot of decent film of early 20th century baseball, Burns wanted images that they could pan across in order to give the illusion of motion.

They used a few pictures from my collection. I had this astounding photo of Joe Jackson in street clothes holding a trophy. Once in a while you see that pic in an auction. I thought, "How can they not use this?" But they didn't. It was too static an image, I guess.

You would have to ask Ken Burns, but that's my take on what made for good television.
lumberjack

[sphere and ash]

I’ve always liked this image of JFK throwing out the first pitch. It’s by Robert Riger, who just may be the most underappreciated photographer in baseball history. Riger was arguably the best baseball photographer of all the Sports Illustrated photographers, but no one collects him. I have to imagine that will change.

[Leon]

FYI the original poster of this thread has been suspended for bad registration info. The registration I received says it's a girl? I have never known a girl with James as a name. After an unreturned email questioning that issue the suspension was done.

[mr2686]

Originally Posted by Leon

FYI the original poster of this thread has been suspended for bad registration info. The registration I received says it's a girl? I have never known a girl with James as a name. After an unreturned email questioning that issue the suspension was done.

Maybe he just throws like a girl.

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by Leon

FYI the original poster of this thread has been suspended for bad registration info. The registration I received says it's a girl? I have never known a girl with James as a name. After an unreturned email questioning that issue the suspension was done.

Thats to bad the question really wasnt that bad! I liked the subject!