Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer dies at 79

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Marquette, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who covered Olympics, Super Bowls and the White House during a five-decade career, has died at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after a series of lengthy illnesses. He was 79.

Marquette was a large man with an outsized personality and someone fellow photographers sometimes referred to as "Condor," the White House News Photographers Association said in announcing his death.

Marquette spent a decade with The Associated Press and also worked for several other news organizations, including UPI, Reuters and the Philadelphia Inquirer.

In 1999, along with a team of other AP photographers, he won a Pulitzer in the category of feature photography for coverage of the impeachment of President Bill Clinton.

Marquette's career gave him a front seat to some of the most important events of the 20th and 21st centuries. He initially covered sports but eventually moved to politics.

Space launches, the Olympics and Super Bowl games were among his specialties. His 1984 Super Bowl picture of John Riggins scoring the winning touchdown for the Washington Redskins became a popular poster that hung in offices and restaurants all over the Washington area. His photo of Britain's Sebastian Coe winning the gold medal in the 1,500-meter race at the Moscow Olympic Games won first place in sports in the World Press Photo contest.

Ron Edmonds, a retired Associated Press photographer who knew Marquette for almost 40 years as a colleague and as a competitor, described him as extremely well liked by his peers because he was "60 percent comedian in dealing with everyday life, but on top of that, he was one of the best photojournalists in the business."

Edmonds said that before the age of cell phones and laptop computers, a large portion of a wire photographer's job was just finding a way to transmit an image quickly. He said Marquette would plan way ahead on a story and arrange to use phone lines in people's homes if need be, allowing him to send his photos while competitors were still scrambling.

"Joe was probably one of the best at getting pictures out of some of the worst places you can imagine," Edmonds said.

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NYC Dance Project: How two photographers capture the beauty in movement

Charlotte Landreau, Soloist, Martha Graham Dance Company. © Ken Browar and Deborah Ory

New York City-based photographers Deborah Ory and Ken Browar have spent the past two and a half years creating images of today's most influential dancers in their home studio. A project that began in a quest to make photographs to decorate their daughter's bedroom quickly became a long-term endeavor to capture the beauty of movement. This self-funded project, fueled by their passion for photography and dance, resulted in the team's first book: The Art of Movement—a beautiful, award-winning 300 page compilation featuring photographs of more than 70 dancers from the world's leading companies including American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Royal Danish Ballet, among many others.

Ory, who started dancing when she was 7, began her photography career photographing rehearsals when a dance injury prevented her from performing. She has shot editorial for magazines including Self, Martha Stewart Living and Real Simple and served as photo editor for House and Garden and Mirabella.

Fashion and beauty photographer Browar began his career in Paris, with work published in some of the leading fashion magazines in Europe and the U.S. including Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire. Browar's interest in dance began when he photographed dancers for the Paris Opera Ballet.

Together their NYC Dance Project has been featured in numerous magazines ranging from Harper's Bazaar to Vogue Italia.

For behind the scenes insight into the project, you can read our Q&A with this talented team. Be sure to scroll through the gallery to see some of the images from the project.

The book can be purchased here. Follow NYC Dance Project on Facebook and Instagram And if you're in New York City, check out these events celebrating the book:

November 7 - ABT Jr Council Book Launch – A cocktail party and book signing; many of the ABT dancers will be there. More info and tickets

November 10 - Barnes and Noble Book Signing - 7pm - 150 East 86th Street, New York City. A book signing and Q&A. Ory and Bowar will be joined by Martha Graham Principal dancers, Lloyd Knight and Masha Dashkina Maddux (the dancer on the cover). More info here

‪November 30, 2016 - Martha Graham Dance Company Studio Series - 7pm. Ory and Browar will be having a discussion with Artistic Director, Janet Eilber. Members of the Martha Graham Company will be performing and there will be a chance to take photographs of the dancers. Reserve your tickets here

December 8, 2016 - Rizzoli Bookstore - 6-8pm. 1133 Broadway, New York City. There will be drinks and a launch party to celebrate the book as well as a panel discussion with Ory, Browar and the dancers.‬‬‬ rizzolibookstore.com

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Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image 2016 Top 20 disclosed

The top twenty pictures from the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award will be exhibited firsthand during World Sailing's Annual Conference in Barcelona (November 5 - 13). Today, we disclose the photographers selected.

November 3, 2016 - No less than 149 professional photographers spanning 25 countries have submitted a picture for the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award 2016. The top eighty pictures have been selected by a panel of international yacht racing photographers, allowing the international jury to vote.

Today, we are pleased to disclose the top 20 pictures selected by the international jury. The winner of the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award - who will be announced and celebrated during the Yacht Racing Forum in Malta on November 29 - is one of them!

Top twenty photographers (in alphabetical order):

Eugenia Bakunova (RUS)

Christian Beeck (GER)

Matias Capizzano (ITA)

Rachel Fallon-Langdon (UK)

Luis Fernandez (SPA)

Richard Gladwell (NZL)

Alex Irwin (UK)

Pierrick Jeannoutot (FRA)

Jean-Marie Liot (FRA)

Mark Lloyd (UK)

Gilles Martin-Raget (FRA)

Nico Martinez (SPA)

Pedro Martinez (SPA)

Claire Matches (UK)

Mauro Melandri (ITA)

Guy Nowell (UK)

Benoit Stichelbaut (FRA)

Tim Thomas (UK)

James Tomlinson (UK)

Jasper Van-Staveren (NED)

The leading countries are: United Kingdom (7 pictures), France (4 pictures), Spain (3 pictures), Italy (2 pictures), New Zealand, Russia, The Netherlands and Germany (1 picture).

The votes by the public on Internet are still open, and not restricted to the top 20 images selected by the Jury.

The partnership between World Sailing and the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image will provide great visibility to the world's best photographers, and showcase their work to their current and potential future clients.

The delegates from World Sailing's annual conference will be asked to vote for their favorite picture. Their votes will be added to the voices from the delegates of the Yacht Racing Forum (Malta, November 28-29), and will contribute to the election of the winner of the Yacht Racing Forum award.

Started in 2010, the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award is the world's premier photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing, celebrating the very best yacht racing image taken during the year, and which best represents the essence and excitement of the sport. Open to professional photographers, it provides an opportunity for yacht racing specialists to display their work and share their passion with a wide audience. More than one million people saw the pictures submitted for the last edition of the contest.

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Temptation of Void: Bizarre Family Portraits by Alexei Sovertkov

Alexei Sovertkov is a talented portrait photographer and visual artist known for his Renaissance portraiture, based in Moscow, Russia. Alexei inspired by Dutch and Flemish Renaissance artists like Jan van Eyck, Rogier van der Weyden, and Hans Holbein. In his latest series titled "Temptation of Void", Sovertkov presents portraits of extraordinary family with fishbowls over their heads.

Voidness as a quality of consciousness , means simply that one cannot identify them as one's own self or having anything pertaining to one's own self…

Voidness as a mental state, means a mode of perception in which one neither adds anything to nor takes anything away from what is present, noting simply, "There is this."

This mode is achieved through a process of intense concentration, coupled with the insight that notes more and more subtle levels of the presence and absence of disturbance.

– Alexei Sovertkov

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Lindsay Lohan’s Strange Accent: Another Telling Sign of a Mind Control Slave

A video of Lindsay Lohan giving an interview with a strange accent has lead to wild speculation from fans and media. However, to those in the know, this is yet another telling symptom of MK programming, from someone who has already displayed many other symptoms.

There's a difference between speaking with a funny accent as a joke and speaking with a completely different speech pattern in all seriousness. One is the result of goofing around and the other is the result an alter-persona.

Lohan's new accent was noticed while giving an interview to a reporter in Greece. Here's the video.

Lindsay, who is mainly based in England and Greece and was recently in a relationship with a Russian billionaire (MK handler?), was explaining to the journalist about why she has opened up a Nightclub in Athens called Lohan.

After a Daily Mail article on the subject, Lohan "joked" and gave her accent (and alter-persona) a name: Lilohan.

As stated in previous articles, victims of Mind Control are programmed with alter personas that have their own history, identity and accent (read my full article on Monarch Programming here). The programming is so pervasive that the same person can speak different languages with different accents effortlessly – while the core persona cannot. For this reason, the spontaneous yet constant usage of a different accent is one of the main tell-tale signs of MK programming. And Lindsay Lohan has been identified her, on Vigilant Citizen, to be a Beta Kitten slave a long time ago. The entertainment industry has been very keen on proving this fact through symbolic pictures.

Lindsay posed countless times as Marilyn Monroe who is the prototype of Beta Kitten Programming. In this photo by Tyler Shields, Lindsay lays on a bed while men get undressed. One cannot come up with a more graphic way of portraying the life of Beta Kitten slaves. Industry slaves must work with creepy photographers such as Terry Richardson. Bonus industry slave sign: One Eye sign. In another shoot with Terry Richardson, Lohan appears genuinely traumatized.

In past years, Lohan has floated in and out of rehab (aka re-programming) while increasingly appearing to be "out of it".

Another famous person who has been displaying the same Beta Kitten symptoms is Britney Spears. Here's an article about her speaking with a different accent in 2008 – around the time of her infamous head-shaving meltdown.

Britney Spears Lapses Into a British Accent

Britney Spears has a new accessory to go with her pink wig: a British accent.

In the last several weeks, Spears, 26, has been videotaped numerous times trading her Louisiana twang for U.K. inflections.

"She had the English accent thing going the whole time" while shopping at Kitson last Thursday, according to a source. "It didn't stop."

Even when angry, the accent appears. On an L.A. shopping trip to Macy's on Jan. 13, she screamed at the paparazzi, "Get out of my G—— face!" – in a British accent.

So is it all in fun or has she flipped her pink wig?

"When someone has dissociative identity disorder" – formerly known as multiple personality disorder – "each identity is split off from the other," says L.A. psychologist Renee A. Cohen, who is not treating Spears. "Each identity would have its own name, memories, behavioral traits and emotional characteristics."

Cohen says the critical question is: "When Britney uses the British accent, or appears to take on another identity, does she know she's Britney Spears?"

"Otherwise, she could simply be behaving this way for attention, for sympathy, or any other reason," adds Cohen. "It's foolish to attempt to diagnose her without a formal evaluation."

One possible influence could be Spears's maternal grandmother, Lilian Bridges, who was originally from England.

Also, Spears's new beau, photographer Adnan Ghalib, grew up in Birmingham, England.

According to paparazzi who trail the singer around the clock, one thing is for sure: the pink wig means something's changing.

"When she puts on the pink wig, you just know something crazy is about to happen," said one paparazzo.

– Source: People.com

While media is wondering what kind of accent Lindsay was speaking with (sounds Greek to me), we should rather wonder: Why would a 30 year old woman speak, in all seriousness, with a strange accent and a completely different speech pattern? Most of the time it is the result of a multiple-personality disorder (MPD) – which is a symptom of Monarch mind control. It is there, right in our face, but very few are actually seeing it.

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Invision Photo Festival: Zoom in on photography in Bethlehem

For the seventh year, ArtsQuest and Olympus have organized a weekend of workshops, exhibits, talks and parties that connect world-class photographers with local professionals and amateurs.

The InVision Photo Festival, Friday through Sunday at the ArtsQuest Center and Banana Factory in Bethlehem, is headlined by George Kalinsky, who has photographed hundreds of stars over the past half-century as resident photographer for Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall, and acclaimed wet plate photographer Ian Ruhter. Works by both will be on display. Kalinsky will talk at 1 p.m. Saturday at the ArtsQuest Center and Ruhter will talk during First Friday at 7 p.m. at the Banana Factory.

The InVision Photo Party, featuring the Pints and Pics Happy Hour, is 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday at the ArtsQuest Center. You can check out Olympus camera equipment, while visiting stations to take photos of skateboarders, dancers, fire spinners, food, concerts and more.

The festival kicks off InVision Photography Month, featuring exhibits at 20 Lehigh Valley venues.

Some festival events are free. More info: bananafactory.org.

—Jodi Duckett

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FREESKIER Photo Shootout winner, Tal Roberts, shares favorite ski images and camera gear

HOME / Stories / FREESKIER Photo Shootout winner, Tal Roberts, shares favorite ski images and camera gear

FREESKIER introduced its inaugural Photo Shootout in the fall of '15, a web-based photo contest through which photographers could submit imagery for a chance at winning up to $10,000. With more than 4,000 photos entered by 1,126 photographers, the affair was a smashing success.

Our readers cast north of 65,000 votes for their favorite photos, helping us narrow the vast pool of imagery down to a batch of worthy finalists. From there, our esteemed judging panel had the tough task of picking winners for categories including action, scenic, lifestyle and abstract, as well as top overall. Next, having crowned victors, we took the winning photos on the road for a full-fledged gallery tour—the frosting on our Shootout cupcake.

Winning shots were blown-up and featured during the gallery tour; seen here at Bend, Oregon's Velvet Lounge

The tour made appearances at Denver, Colorado's Tavern Uptown; Steamboat Springs' Base Club; Copper Mountain's Incline Bar & Grill; Portland, Oregon's Base Camp Brewing Company and Bend, Oregon's Velvet Lounge. Each stop featured 20 blown-up photographs on display in addition to gratis, tasty hors d'oeuvres, DJs spinning tunes, raffles and prizes—plus hearty fraternization among mountain folk. Hosting these swanky soirées allowed us to effectively put the "art" in party, and to provide a fun, unique setting in which to thank the hard-working photographers out there. After all, what good would our magazines and digital products be without 'em?

Earning top honors in FREESKIER's inaugural Photo Shootout was 35-year-old Tal Roberts, of Portland, Oregon. No stranger to the pages of FREESKIER, Roberts has been documenting truly radical skiing moments for the past eight years—many of them around his old home of Sun Valley, ID. Having befriended dozens of top-name skiers through the years, a day on the hill for Roberts is, more often than not, simply an opportunity to create pictures of his pals having a blast. Yet, he doesn't think of himself as a "ski photographer." The man craves variety in his work, shooting everything from skiing to snowboarding, to fishing, surfing, baseball and studio photography. This versatile mindset helps to bring about images like the one seen on this page: images that stop you in your tracks and allow you to escape your surroundings.

To put an exclamation point on Roberts' Photo Shootout win, we've showcased a sampling of the man's photographs in our 2017 Resort Guide (now on newsstands). At the same time, we picked Roberts' brain on matters of thriving in the challenging, ever-changing landscape that is pro photography. You'll find our Q&A, as well as some of his images, below.

2016 PHOTO SHOOTOUT WINNERS

Overall ($5K) — Tal RobertsAction ($1K) — Tal RobertsScenic ($1K) — Steve ShannonLifestyle ($1K) — Cam McLeodAbstract ($1K) — Kristi BarilePeople's Choice ($1K) — Eric Hobbs

FREESKIER's inaugural Photo Shooutout overall winner, Tal Roberts

Is it possible for aspiring photographers to make a living shooting solely skiing these days? Some well-known photographers have thrown in the towel on winter operations, opting for greener pastures in the realms of fashion, summertime lifestyle, etc. Do you think that sends a negative message to up-and-coming artists who wish to work in the skiing space?

Oh yeah, I think it's totally possible—not super easy, but possible. There are so many variables that come into play shooting in the snow that make it hard to just go out, make great images and get paid for them. You really have to accept that and be patient. I don't think up-and-comers should be too discouraged, though. If you really want to do this work you're probably doing it out of a love for being out there rather than thinking people will just be throwing money at you. There could be a lot of factors for why some photographers are stepping away, and trouble making a living could be one, but some could just have a lot more responsibility these days and need a more reliable income or want to be home with their families more… or their interests have changed. It might just mean that there is more room now for the up-and-coming artists to get in.

Speaking of art, where do you see yourself on a spectrum of documentarian to artist? That's assuming the former simply "takes" a photo, while the latter spends time "making" photos. Does one ultimately serve you better in the end when it comes to getting paid?

I've always subscribed more to the idea of a photograph being made rather than taken. I'm always trying to do things to make an image unique, whether that's through the way it's lit or a not-so-obvious composition. But, on the other hand, a lot of the stuff I'm shooting is a form of documentary, hopefully with some art blended in there. Maybe I could be an artistic documentarian? The images that I'm most happy with are the ones where I've been more of a participant rather than just a spectator. As for getting paid, the more creative images have always been best for me.

Banks Gilberti on Dollar Mountain in Sun Valley, Idaho. Shot in one frame using a glass prism

Bald Mountain, Sun Valley, Idaho. Double exposure

As you mentioned earlier, shooting skiing comes with its tough times. Everything from weather to snow conditions to a skier's performance on a given day can stand in the way of photos being created. What are some of the greatest challenges you've faced personally? And how do you work to overcome those variables?

Bad shooting conditions, injuries, avalanches, sled breakdowns, human meltdowns… any number of things can go wrong at any time, especially in the backcountry. You really need to keep these factors in mind and have a solid plan going in. A big thing for me is trying to keep a positive attitude because it's easy to be negative if you're running into those problems and that sh#t is contagious. You've got to keep your crew motivated.

Banks Gilberti soars over a road in Phantom Hill, Idaho

Overcoming challenges is a form of success. Getting paid is another form of success. The same can be said for landing photos in a magazine or in a brand's marketing material. What's the greatest measure of success for you?

Yeah, all of those things have been and continue to be measures of success. Getting shots run in magazines was the first big goal and is still great motivation to make better images. I think the greatest measure of success for me is that I have been able to figure out a way to make a living by doing things that I still really enjoy.

Sun Valley has obviously played a special role in your career. What elements of that place have contributed to your growth as a photographer?

For sure, Sun Valley is where I took a shot at working as a photographer and a place that opened a lot of doors for me. The biggest thing that helped me develop as a photographer was having a great group of super-talented friends who were willing to shoot photos with me. They made it easy and fun to capture great stuff. As for the area itself, having such good access to outdoor recreation definitely helped, it's a lot easier to motivate going on a mission when it doesn't need to start with a two-hour drive. The access both on-resort and in the backcountry is amazing.

Trees on Bald Mountain, Sun Valley, Idaho

David Wise boosts a hit in the last light of the afternoon on Dollar Mountain in Sun Valley, Idaho; this photograph earned Roberts the Photo Shootout title

To the average Joe reading this, what are the top three reasons somebody should consider a trip to Sun Valley this winter?

No lift lines, super fast, fun terrain and a mellow scene full of rad locals.

Where do you turn for inspiration most of the time? The outdoors? Sports? Other artists?

Sometimes ideas will come from just walking around and noticing how the light works within the environment. I also draw a lot of inspiration from other artists—all artists, not only photographers—and for the most part people outside of action sports.

Words of wisdom for readers, before we sign off?

Work super hard to make unique images and create the kind of images you want to see more of. Also, keep a good attitude because to do this type of work you need people to want to hang out with you.

See more of Roberts' work at talroberts.com

The gear behind the shots

Note: This article appears in FREESKIER magazine Volume 19.2, the Resort Guide. The issue is available via iTunes Newsstand. Subscribe to FREESKIER magazine. Related:

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