Ogle Winston Link

paikka: Brooklyn

Syntynyt: 1914

kuolema: 2001

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Ogle Winston Link, an American photographer, is renowned for his black-and-white photography and sound recordings of the last days of steam locomotive railroading on the Norfolk and Western in the United States in the late 1950s. Born on December 16, 1914, Link's passion for photography began at a young age, and he went on to become one of the most celebrated photographers of his time.

Early Life and Career

Link's early life was marked by an interest in arts and crafts, encouraged by his father, Al Link. He attended the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, where he received a degree in civil engineering and developed his photography skills. After completing his studies, Link worked for Carl Byoir and Associates, where he learned the trade and adapted to making posed photographs look candid. Key aspects of Link's career include his work as a commercial photographer, his pioneering efforts in night photography, and his documentation of the last days of steam locomotive railroading. His photographs, such as Ogle Winston Link: Hot Shot Eastbound, Iaeger, West Virginia, are iconic examples of his work.

Rail Photography: Norfolk and Western Project

In 1955, Link began his Norfolk and Western project, which would become a defining aspect of his career. He traveled along the Norfolk and Western railway, capturing the last days of steam locomotive railroading on film. His photographs, such as Ogle Winston Link: Gooseneck Dam and No. 2, Near Natural Bridge, Virginia, are now housed in museums like the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.

• Link's work was not limited to rail photography; he also worked with clients such as Goodrich, Alcoa, Texaco, and Ethyl.
• His photographs have been featured in various publications, including Life magazine.
• Link's pioneering efforts in night photography have inspired generations of photographers.

by Link include Hotshot Eastbound and Hawksbill Creek Swimming Hole, which showcase his mastery of night photography. For more information on Ogle Winston Link's life and work, visit Ogle Winston Link or Wikipedia. His photographs can be found in various museums, including the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and are a testament to his enduring legacy as a photographer.