The photography of Don McCullin

[@chriswills9437]

Brilliant, thanks so much. I had the pleasure of meeting Don once, he is a quiet, thoughtful and extremely polite man. I was star-struck but he took 10 mins of his time to talk to me. Fan forever.

[@robertschellhammer3565]

You are a refreshing oasis amidst the arid desert of .........Thank you for reminding us that photography is about light and life and the courage of those who pursued these things. P.S. Robert Adam's books are wonderful inspiration (Why People Photograph and Beauty In Photography: Essays In Defense Of Traditional Values).

[@jestintzi]

Love Don McCullin’s work, really glad I got to see a show of his work a decade ago. Such arresting and complicated work.

[@Joseph_Greco]

Excellent video Tatiana 👏 As a former military photographer (U.S. Navy / Viet-Nam era) I have tremendous respect for the photogs who served in combat camera groups. I remember seeing the exhibit for the book "Requiem: by the photographers who died in Viet-Nam and Indo-China" back in 1998 in San Francisco. It was an emotional experience not to be forgotten. I have much praise for civilians like Don McCullin, David Kennerly, Eddie Adams, Tim Page and many more... and the unsung heroes who lost their lives like Larry Burrows, Sean Flynn, Dana Stone, Henri Huet and (earlier) Robert Capa among others. From the start of the war in the 1950's to the fall of Saigon in 1975, 135 photographers from both sides were killed or missing in action. Their work played an important part in helping to end the war. It's important that their photos be seen by future generations and not forgotten. Good work T. ! ☮

[@TatianaHopper]

Absolutely Joseph images are worth more than 1000 words sometimes and theirs illustrated very crude realities! And with that illustrated history and helped changing it, thank you for your service Joseph!

[@donaldnord2895]

Awesome presentation of inspiring and challenging work of Don McCullin. Thanyou!

[@lensman5762]

What a thought provoking presentation of the work one of the most outstanding conflict photographers of recent times. Thank you. I hope he finds the peace that he seeks. We all have our demons, and we all have to find our own way of dealing with them.

[@teacherdude]

Thank you for posting this and adding details about McCullin's life and work I did not know. He is one of most powerful influences for so many reasons, not least because I found myself, like him in conflict situations and amidst the tides of refugees caused by wars in Afghanistan and Syria while leading an NGO in Greece. The images made by McCullin of the displaced were my lodestone when it came to taking photos of the suffering I witnessed.

[@johnparr5879]

Beautifully contructed narrative on a truly creative and totally respected human being.... Who through his mind and his eyes, manages to convey our human REALM as it actually is. Thank you *

[@rogerhyland8283]

Another truly inspiring photographer. We should all sentence ourselves to peace. Thanks for the work putting this together.

[@donaldgibson4459]

Thanks alot. I plan to study this guys work alot more. What an amazing individual Don MCullin is. I've seen a few of his very famous pictures. I never realized the scope of his career. Thank you T. Hooper. Another fine show.

[@bobhadland2554]

The greatest journalist photographer ever 👏 To capture the photos that he did takes bravery . Also can leave you with emotional pain and sadness for the rest of your life.

[@jaherlar]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I started studying war photographers at course and the teacher mentioned McCullin, but I didn't know about his landscape photographies and the meaning behind this evolution on his work. I feel his struggle and his seek for peace. Amazing video!! Thanks!

[@kevinlack5634]

Great video :) Thank you for casting your spotlight onto one of photography’s great masters. His prints, some of which I had the pleasure of viewing at his show held at the Tate Britain in 2019, are incredible; some made me sad, some made me cry, some made me smile but all of them made me think. After all he has witnessed throughout his career I’m glad that he’s now able to find some sense of peace with his landscape photography.

[@avs4365]

Agree. His photographic eye is incredible, but his skill in the darkroom is where, I believe his true genius exists.

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed Kevin, he is one of the most important photographers and with this video I also understood how talented he is and such a versatile photographer too!

[@MadAntz970]

Many thanks for featuring an all time great. His versatility across numerous subjects is stunning. Having lived in central London where some of the shots you featured here from back in the 1970's, evokes memories of seeing homeless, street sleepers and drunks on a daily basis. All very gritty but very very true. I have his book The Landscape, and would recommend it if you want to see some of his stunning B&W landscapes.

[@JoeJoe4P]

Hi Tatiana, thank you for posting this brilliant video. Your commentary and insight really help to us know and understand who McCullin was and is as a photographer. His work is extraordinary, and up until now I hadn’t been exposed to it. Thank you very much for all of your hard work. It is very much appreciated! Stay Safe✌️

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for your comment and for watching Joe! Stay safe and peace!

[@julianperkins81]

Tatiana, this is superb, I've loved McCullin's work for many years, and this is such a beautiful appreciation of a genius!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@liveinaweorg]

I had seen a little of his work but never explored it to any extent. Thanks for opening my eyes and mind to Don McCullin, T.

[@CMDR_Scorpion]

One of my all time fav photographers. Amazing man with amazing stories and amazing images to boot.

[@chrwalder]

Thank you, I really love the way you honor, respect and appriciate the work of these artists. Beautiful.

[@richardsimms251]

I have that exact same camera and similiar tripod as well as black and white film. BUT, I cannot produce the same quality of artistic prints that he can come up with !!!! Wonderful video and presentation, as usual RS Canada

[@wylie_photo]

Don McCullin's work was one of the things that really got me into photography when I bought his book 'Sleeping with ghosts' in the early 90s. I also bought Salgado's Workers and a Eugene Smith book around the same time. I have seen his work a few times, both locally in Somerset but also at the excellent Conflict, Time, Photography exhibition at the Tate Modern some years back (it also introduced me to the wonderful work of Chloe Dewe Matthews). However, probably my favourite thing was watching the BBC TV show 'Looking for England' which was aired in early 2020 and followed him around parts of the UK. There are some great moments in the show where he is just shaking with laughter, a lovely sight to see given all that he has experienced in life. Well worth a watch, if you can find it anywhere (I can't find it on KZbin, sadly).

[@joedonohoe22]

You should try contacting the director of 'Looking For England', Adrian Sibley. He very kindly sent me a link to watch it a few years back.

[@wylie_photo]

@@joedonohoe22 Thanks for letting me know!👍

[@aes53]

Thanks for making this. It confirms what I've thought for some time, that you produce the most insightful ad heartfelt films about photography. McCullin's photos are exquisite and have a depth and sadness that, perhaps, I usually only feel about Gene Smith. There are many short biographical documentaries about McCulllin, but the most insightful and trenchant one I have seen is called At War: Photographer Don McCullin. It was produced by the Economist Magazine and appears to no longer be on KZbin but can be found on Daily Motion.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching and for the suggestion!

[@tofulosophy]

Checked out that video. Thank you for that!

[@NoahBility]

"..I am sentencing myself to peace" is an incredibly thought provoking concept Like stillness, and the act of savoring life, is almost a form of atonement for the choices he made through photography One can only imaging the things seen that *weren't* captured on a roll of film Beautiful piece as always, Tatiana 🙏🏾

[@TheNitebinder]

Good documentary about Sir Don McCulllin. I was unaware of his photography and style. Like Robert Capa, W. Eugene Smith, Henri Cartier Bresson and Larry Burrows, McCulllin captured events at the peak of the action. To grab that 'decisive moment' as it was happening. His work is amazing.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@fredshacklett]

Hi Tatiana. Wonderful video of Don’s approach to photography. Well done!!! I truly enjoyed your insights regarding his work.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Fred! Appreciate it!

[@colinbradbury2334]

McCullin’s war photography is, of course, legendary. But I’d also recommend a small monograph called ‘Open Skies’ which features his landscape photography. The book is out of print but easily available used for only a few pounds. It’s very moving, even haunting.

[@lusomarga]

Tatiana, your channel is a breath of fresh air on youtube. Thank you!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@birdie399]

Thanks for this educational video. I have not heard of this photographer before. His images are very strong.

[@alanholzmanphoto]

Another splendid and sensitive gem from you. Thanks.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Alan!

[@decosteralexander2249]

I really enjoy these videos ! Thanks for putting them together.

[@GeraldFigal]

Very nice video, Tatiana. Thank you for reminding me about Don McCullin’s work. Inspirational. Peace.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Gerald! 🙏🏻

[@rayprice9819]

So often overlooked is Don’s own printing. He is a master class and I don’t know of any other photography whose printing can match McCullin’s.

[@gohumberto]

It's essential, when you start thinking that you are a good photographer, that you look at the work of McCullin. It places your feet firmly back on the ground.

[@TheFilmFellow]

I’m glad you’ve included the part of his genre taking away from his soul. I couldn’t do war photography myself. The ultimate collapse of reason in humanity in some sort of attritional war and all of its atrocities. Credits to him but I couldn’t do it. Great episode!

[@speedsnoop]

Boa escolha Tatiana. Adoro o trabalho do McCullin :)

[@karendavtian6651]

Thank you for your time and this amaizing stuffs♥️♥️♥️

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for your kind words Karen!

[@richardrizzo_photography]

What an amazing photographer and life's story, thank you Tatiana for such a superb video.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching Rich!

[@raymorgan4337]

One of my favourite photographers and a fascinating, intelligent person.

[@Bonsees]

I always learn something new here ❤ thanks

[@josephasghar]

Beautiful. One of your finest. I didn’t know half these photos - very educative.

[@alistairbain6839]

Thank you so much. An emotional an inspirational video. Your work keeps getting better. Well done.

[@tims8305]

Thanks Tatiana, another great video on a great photographer. In addition to your book list on Don McCullin I'd like to recommend the book simply called "Don McCullin" first published by Tate in 2019 to accompany a retrospective exhibition of his work held at Tate Liverpool in that year. I wasn't able to see the exhibition unfortunately as I live in Australia but the book gives a very good overview of his work, including many of the images in your video. Look forward to your next one - thanks!

[@Jackbrsp]

I'd highly recommend a Brazilian contemporary war photojournalist, Gabriel Chaim. His work is impeccable and meaningful in so many ways. Love from Brazil, Tatiana! I adore your channel ❤️

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Jack! Much love to Brazil!

[@vinylisland6386]

One of the very greatest photographers.

[@AustenGoldsmithPhotography]

Thanks for highlighting these photographers.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Austen!

[@Sidchasingclassiccars]

I really like the way you delve into these characters. Very well done. ✌

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Sid!

[@darryljungen8307]

Thank you for another thought-provoking video.

[@NicolaBianchiDP]

Always amazing T!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@deantaylor1512]

The man’s story is as interesting as his photography.. A man born into a violent society and learnt to be humble and humane through his experience…as he says himself.. it was a miracle he escaped his surroundings…. Was lucky to see his prints at the imperial war museum…really quite stunning… his a master printer …

[@v2gbob]

Wow, outstanding presentation, Tatiana! You make great videos, but this one is a standout!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Bob!

[@SathyaPeacock]

Another incredible photographer that I might not have come across if it weren't for your video. Thank you Tatiana!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much my friend 🙏🏻

[@jamiazad4750]

Beautiful film

[@TatianaHopper]

Cheers for watching!

[@scottandlindae3803]

What an excellent biography, Thanks

[@ulfjonsson2122]

Superb video!

[@albertmeyer8983]

Thanks! Really moving.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@jamesmonte9214]

Tatiana, you are gifted videographer and storyteller 👍

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you James 🙏🏻

[@filmic1]

What a great survey of Don McCullin! Thank you. His sounds a lot like Lynsey Addario's experiences ("It's What I do".) Interesting mention that 'Photography started taking away from him' paraphrase. Have yet to hear that confession. Is that a Gossen Luna Lite he was using? (7:52) I loved mine.

[@Joseph_Greco]

Gossen Luna-Pro......I loved mine too

[@adriantang5811]

Again..many thanks for your sharing!

[@acronymphotography]

Gorgeous as always.

[@michelphilippeLehaire]

Thank you for this video about an exceptional photographer and man.

[@TatianaHopper]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@marypinkerton3290]

Thank you so much for this fine video. It made my day.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching Mary!

[@clintwoosley9512]

So powerful. Wow…..

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Clint!

[@Beckkerable]

Thank you very much for highlighting Donald McCullin and his work. He is such a likable person, so humble - and soo oldstyle. Canon tried to seduce him in 2016 introducing him to a 5d Mark III and he praised the system a lot. But only a few days later on another occasion he confessed to be a die hard film photographer again. - I love his rough b/w style endlessly. And I think you are very right stressing his bravery. He was severly injured in Vietnam and his "shot down" Nikon F is legend. Icons of combat photography like Robert Capa died in the field.

[@MadAntz970]

Yes. He has gone on record as saying that he believes that there is no honesty in digital photography. He still at the age of 88 works in his own darkroom. A true master.

[@priyabratadash1833]

I just found your channel by accident and am very happy😊😊

[@TatianaHopper]

Welcome aboard!

[@ritosuckerino6763]

thank you so much for these videos. they help me with a hobby that gives me non stop happiness.

[@TatianaHopper]

Amazing! Cheers for watching!

[@samanshp]

Your channel is a godsend.

[@TatianaHopper]

🙏🏻

[@J.AshleyNixon]

Thanks Tatiana for covering the work of Don McCullin, one of the finest of photographers, not only the quality of his images but also in his approach. I recommend his autobiography “Unreasonable Behaviour”. Also noting that the link to the film doesn’t work.

[@wolfharley1]

thank you so much

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching!

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

great stuff T 🙂 one of my all-time photographic heroes. watched this one twice :-)

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Nick, glad you enjoyed it!

[@andreak4280]

FYI- the link to watch McCullin does not work, it goes there but no longer able to view (???) thanks for sharing his story & images here

[@bobhadland2554]

He is the greatest photographer in the world.

[@johnbald9639]

Well done!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you John!

[@ruidanielabrunheiro]

Hey 👋 another great video. I was wondering if you’d ever considered doing a video on Artur Pastor (from Portugal). Especially his work in the 50s and 60s (Alentejo, Algarve, Nazaré, etc). Anyway, keep up the great work! Cheers.

[@TatianaHopper]

Oh I have to check his work out! Thank you so much :)

[@NoosaHeads]

Was he the photographer who lent his studio to the producers of "Blow up"? His house and studio had just the right amount of chaos, functionality and intrigue. I would have loved to live in such a place in the 1960s...

[@Joseph_Greco]

No, that was photographer John Cowan

[@avs4365]

@@Joseph_Greco Yes, and in the day everyone thought it was Baily's.

[@NoosaHeads]

@@Joseph_Greco Thank you! - Ian

[@hamshanksproductions7161]

Great. Regards

[@joeomalley5980]

Hi Tatiana, great content as ever, you have an incorrect caption for the lady and pram in Consett, Co Durham and other's. :-)

[@CRJines]

Love Don.

[@jascott-tr9ek]

Thank you, I probably wouldn't have heard of Don McCullim if it wasn't for y😍

[@TatianaHopper]

Cheers for watching!

[@Fedor_Tkachev_Music]

The untitled photo shown here at 1:48 once seemed photoshopped to me... and then I locked it up)))

[@barrychattillion1705]

One of the greatest, haunted by the tragedies he photographed.

[@TatianaHopper]

Exactly!

[@RogierYou]

impressive

[@TatianaHopper]

🙏🏻

[@lusomarga]

Hi Tatiana, are you from Brazil or Portugal?

[@mr.sudbury3856]

Do a video about james nachtwey

[@2252269]

Just a big thank you. A Re-subscriber.

[@johnpatton7597]

Why the black rectangles over some parts of the images? If you are going to showcase a photographers work you should not edit it.

[@Joseph_Greco]

There's a note at the very beginning ....she had to meet KZbin's strict guidelines.

[@TatianaHopper]

Read the note in the beginning it’s there for a reason…