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It ain’t a movie, but since today is Derby Day I thought I would post —— what is considered by many —— the greatest sports photo ever taken:
The only head-on photo of the famous stretch duel of the 1933 Kentucky Derby was taken by C-J photographer Wallace Lowry. The photo of the historic race is the most requested reprint from The Courier-Journal archives. The (Louisville, Ky.) Courier-Journalhttp://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/c07...46001_video-still-for-video-3476581913001.jpg
NOTE: Lowry was known to take a drink now and again. I remember reading that he was in the infield which was allowed in 1933; so he stuck his camera out and snapped the picture. He could not have done better had he focused.
Here is a bit (and more photos) about the race:
The only head-on photo of the famous stretch duel of the 1933 Kentucky Derby was taken by C-J photographer Wallace Lowry. The photo of the historic race is the most requested reprint from The Courier-Journal archives. The (Louisville, Ky.) Courier-Journal
NOTE: Lowry was known to take a drink now and again. I remember reading that he was in the infield which was allowed in 1933; so he stuck his camera out and snapped the picture. He could not have done better had he focused.
Here is a bit (and more photos) about the race:
Fighting Finish: Drama at the Kentucky Derby
Afleet Alexandra | April 27, 2015
Fighting Finish: Drama at the Kentucky Derby - Horse Collaborative
Afleet Alexandra | April 27, 2015
Fighting Finish: Drama at the Kentucky Derby - Horse Collaborative