Heinecken in Retrospect

I was so sorry to hear about Robert’s passing, I thank you so much for making his life so full, and I can only hope his last years weren’t too grim (for him or for you). I imagined his mind turned into one of his double-sided photograms, shadows of images, some in negative, some recognizable. Who knows? If nothing else, it’s inspirational to think that someone who smoked that much could live so long anyway.

As you know, his guidance, kindness, and vision of what a photographic image could be changed my whole perception and, ultimately, the direction of my life. What more flattering thing could you say about a teacher.
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