Monthly Photography Series Uses Famous Sports Shooter and Timeless Images
To Motivate and Inspire Future Photographers
MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- In a month defined by the spirit of
sportsmanship, NikonNet and its popular monthly "Legends Behind the Lens"
(http://www.nikonnet.com/legends) series acknowledges the upcoming Olympic Games by
featuring the sports photographer Neil Leifer as the February Legend.
Leifer's more than 40 years of work capturing athletes and events that have
shaped the last half-century has earned him his legendary status in sports
photojournalism. Contributing these images to major publications including
Sports Illustrated, Time, Life and People, Leifer's pictures have appeared on
more of these magazine covers than any other photographer.
"Sports photography requires an eye for capturing action in an image.
Neil Leifer's photographs uncover the excitement, emotion and beauty that is
sometimes hidden within athletes and sports," said Tracy Mack-Jackson, Manager
of Internet Programs at Nikon Inc. "NikonNet readers can take a lesson in
perseverance and patience and can learn to cultivate an eye for action from
Neil Leifer's inspirational life and work."
Growing up in New York City, Leifer was introduced to photography in an
after-school program that was developed to keep children off the streets. He
was guided by his ambition and talent and began as a photographer at Sports
Illustrated at age 19. With his wide variety of exciting photographs placed
on many magazine covers and recently published book, titled "The Best of
Leifer," he has earned the title "legendary."
In addition to the photographs of legendary athletes such as Muhammad Ali,
Johnny Unitas and Mickey Mantle, Leifer has captured portraits of popes and
U.S. presidents and completed photo essays on American prisons, military
hardware and African wildlife. Leifer has maintained the theme of excitement
throughout all of his photographic topics, followed his dream and is now a
legendary inspiration to future photographers.
About "Legends Behind the Lens"
NikonNet's "Legends Behind the Lens" series aims to educate users and, in
turn, breathe excitement into photography. Nikon has assembled a
comprehensive and intriguing collection of artists to share their most
incredible, challenging, emotional and exciting experiences on NikonNet.
This inspiring monthly program offers a behind-the-scenes look into the
personalities and philosophies behind the world's greatest and most famous
photographers. "Legends Behind the Lens" also offers portfolio galleries,
with a new photo added each day of the month, as well as tips and
tricks-of-the-trade from featured professionals.
Past "Legends" in the series include Howard Bingham, Vincent Versace,
Peter Turnley, Eddie Adams and Jay Maisel. Previous "Legends" remain archived
and available for viewing on NikonNet along with countless other inspiring and
educational features.
About NikonNet:
NikonNet (http://www.nikonnet.com) is the Web's leading site for photography
education, photo sharing, community and inspiration. The website utilizes the
most advanced, user-friendly technology to make photo uploading, photo sharing
and creating personal albums fast and easy. NikonNet leverages the resources
of parent company Nikon to offer the most innovative and inspiring educational
segments on the Internet. Nikon's suite of websites -- http://www.nikonusa.com,
http://www.nikonnet.com, http://www.microscopyu.com, http://www.nikonmall.com and
http://www.nikonschool.com -- connect consumers to the company's products and
services and link users to the most complete photography education and
information community available on the Web today.
SOURCE NikonNet
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Related links:
http://www.nikonnet.com/legends
http://www.nikonusa.com
CONTACT:
Brian Williams of The MWW Group,
bwilliams@mww.com or +1-201-964-2407, for NikonNet
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