ralph_jensen Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>Very sad news. Al was a long-time and valued contributor to this forum.</p> <p>http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=84100</p> <p>.</p> <p>Post on Al's blog:</p> <p><a href="http://thepriceofsilver.blogspot.com/2009/12/passing-of-alan-kaplan.html">http://thepriceofsilver.blogspot.com/2009/12/passing-of-alan-kaplan.html</a></p> <p>ADMIN EDIT: <i>Fixed link</i></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lazzari Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>I've been a fan since the seventies. <br> Sad news for those left behind, condolences to his family, RIP Al...</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshroot Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>I can fix that link for you.</p> <p><a href="http://thepriceofsilver.blogspot.com/2009/12/passing-of-alan-kaplan.html">http://thepriceofsilver.blogspot.com/2009/12/passing-of-alan-kaplan.html</a></p> <p>Al was an polarizing guy in some ways. I enjoyed many of his images/thoughts and also butted heads with him in a couple different instances on photo.net, the last of which necessitated a parting of ways between him and PN. But it is hard to argue that he wasn't a very interesting fellow, dedicated to Leicas (and film), and a skilled photographer.</p> <p>It's always sad to find out that someone's ticket has been called. But I suppose that's just the way of it for us humans. And those of us who have been on PN for a long time are going to have to get used to this sort of bad news, as there will be plenty more of it as some of the "old timers" move on to the next life (or insert your personal belief system here).</p> <p>So raise a glass tonight to all the interesting, fascinating, and frustrating creative people you have known in your life. Then make a resolution to spend every second of 2010 to the full extent possible.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_stuart Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>I enjoyed reading Al's posts and seeing his pictured. He will be sorely missed.<br> My condolences go to his family.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis_g Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p> My condolences to his family and friends. What character and unbridled passion. A life well-lived. Godspeed, Al.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Rowlett Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>I'm very sorry to hear this. I always liked Al. </p> Backups? We don’t need no stinking ba #.’ _ , J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_s Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>A character, in a rough-edged but benign sort of way. His photographs were good and he had a wealth of solid knowledge accumulated over decades. He was also an enthusiastic smoker, but I bet he would not have done this differently, even with the knowledge he would go too young. Whatever the case, the world's a bit less of an interesting place today. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>I'm very sorry to hear of Al's passing. It comes to all of us much too soon. My condolences to his family. I know he will be missed by many.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjm photo Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>I enjoyed Al's input on PN. He opened my eyes to several novel approaches to photography. Yes, heartfelt condolences to his family.<br> I will miss that certain wit.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>I always found Al to be positive and enjoyed his exchanges and posts. I will miss him. I also add my condolences to his family. I hope he is in a place filled with all the Leica's he can use.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael s. Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>Very sad to hear this news.</p> <p>Al was unfailingly gracious to newcomers and to those who asked questions. I recall reading a post once (possibly by Marc Lieberman ?) that said Al treated them as he would treat guests at his table at home.</p> <p>That post was right on target.</p> <p>My condolences to Al's family and his many photography friends.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_fleetwood Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>Good-bye, old friend.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdnyc Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>I am sorry to hear of his passing and extend condolences to his family.</p> <p>Al was a true gentleman who continued to help other photographers after his departure from this site. He was unfailingly generous with his time and knowledge. When I could no longer stay in touch with him here, we began corresponding privately. He sent me one of his prints and two long rolls of a special order film, gratis.</p> <p>Among Al's clients were some universities in the Miami area. It would be fitting if one of them offered an Al Kaplan Memorial Scholarship in photography. I imagine that his many friends on Photo.net would contribute amounts large and small to endow it.</p> <p>I hope that his heirs choose to preserve and exhibit his photographic legacy.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pensacolaphoto Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>Al's passing away is a loss. He was a photographer with a rich history of photo journalism. His unique use of the 15mm for self portrait was snickered at by many people here, but he was not intimidated by the negative feedback. On several photo websites Al found many admiring friends.</p> <p>May he rest in peace.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Tardio Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>I'm very sad to hear that. Al was one of the fresh voices when he contributed here on PN. My condolences to his family.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCL Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>Al was an inspiration to me because he could always find a new angle, regardless of quirkiness, to revive interest in photography, besides being a wealth of knowledge. My condolences to his family.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_boyle3 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>It was very sad news to hear of Al's passing. His posts were always interesting and informative. May he rest in peace.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khiem_nguyen1 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>May AL rest in the hand of God in Heaven, </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p> Al, RIP, ondolences to his family.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p> Al, RIP, ondolences to his family.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User_502260 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>I must have spoken to Al several times. A few years ago I bought a case of Kodak Imagelink HQ 35mm perforated microfilm. Al had an interest in trying and he was one of the photo.netters who bought a 100 foot roll of the film from me for cost. I thought I might see him one day when I went to FL to visit my dad.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Howard Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>May Al's monkey shine on...RIP good man.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>He was an interesting guy, especially from the perspective of photo.net history. I didn't often visit the Leica Forum but when I did Al was among the few guys, along with Tony, who didn't make the non-Leica fellows like me feel like heretics and heathens. And Al was okay by me on the b&w forums. He was a paladin of the old school era when Leicaphiles and film fanatics made the internet at least as interesting as playing any fantasy warcraft game.</p> <p>One day we will look back with irreverence and declare: They don't make 'em like Al Kaplan anymore. Heck, let's declare it now.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notraces Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>Oh man --- Al was one of my biggest inspirations early on -- he is already missed... God speed, Al...</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_shriver Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 <p>Al obviously got great pleasure from his smoking. Living in Florida and seeing so many people die slowly, I'd bet he figured he'd just as well take the chance on going quickly. He certainly chose to enjoy life.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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