tom_bourely Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 For the "celebrity" series: the great Gilles Villeneuve, the forever- regretted Canadian F1 driver, was a keen photographer. Mountains and travel were his favourite themes. In his days, he was himself one of the most photographed celebrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_maryan Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Is there anywhere one can see his work? A quick search of the web turns up nothing but references to his racing. As an F1 fan and a person interested in photography, I'd be interested to see what he came up with. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_hector Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 I'd rather look at Gilles at the helm of his Ferrari. He led his first race at the LBGP in 1978 and I sold my first pic to Road & Track of him doing just that <a href="http://www.jaypix.com/pix/villb01.jpg"> Gilles leading his first race </a>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_bourely Posted August 11, 2004 Author Share Posted August 11, 2004 Sure!! I think his photographic work was strictly familiar-personal, and I don't think there is any place that show it. Howewer, I mentioned this fact as a interesting curiosity for both photo&racing lovers. Instead, what He, the "Aviatore" (flying-man, we called him so in Italy) did in his Ferrari 126... is still in the heart of all racing-lovers... I'm italian, so I'm really happy what Schumi is doing, but the heart is still with Gilles, Ayrton, Nigel... and I think will be so for the rest of my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_bourely Posted August 11, 2004 Author Share Posted August 11, 2004 Ah, Jay, by the way, congratulation for the photo, I've noticed and appreciated it in another thread, is so beatiful and, seen now, reminds a sense of nostalgia for the Battles on the tracks, and for the Heroes who made them, against the computer-eccleston-valerian-playing-kids of today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witolda_maruszewska Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 The volume titled "Gilles Villeneuve: Life of a legendary racing driver" by Gerald Donaldson is a must-read. I remember desperately chasing a copy when it first came out in 1989 but hell, it was worth all the effort as it is truly compelling - probably one of the best driver biogs out there. Love the shot, Jay - really brings a grin to my face! :-) Wish F1 was like that these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt.bigwood Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I recently finished that biography, and it made me realise what a great sportsman he was. Great shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy_dastous Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 Hello Tom, Never heard about Gilles being a photographer, but I can find out from some of his family members if he really was and if there is something left from his work. I invite you to visit my web site : www.villeneuvef1.com The site is being tested right now and should be fully operational in 4 weeks. Is there anyone who would like to share his/her pictures of Gilles? I can put them up on my web site. Regards from Canada Guy<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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