Many literature fans perfectly remember the character of a photojournalist of the National Geographic That comes to Madison County to portray, for a few days, several of the bridges covered in the region. Character that on the big screen would embody Clint Eastwood.
In this case the story of this photojournalist is 100% real, his name is Bob Krist And his work has been to portray in several documentary videos what the Andalusian town of Jerez de la Fronteravideos that reflect the signs of identity of the city such as horse or wine.
Krist, who has developed his professional career for 40 years in the prestigious magazine, intends to continue recording and editing to also cover other jewels of Jerez’s heritage such as flamenco or gastronomy.
Krist, like Morenatti
The photoperiodist, 73, has not only worked for National Geographic, but also for National Geographic Traveler, Smithsonian and Islands. Among other awards, he has won prizes such as Pictures of the Year, Communication Arts or the World Press Photo. Interestingly, this last recognition also obtained it at the time also the photojournalist Emilio Morenattirecently declared as Jerez’s adoptive son.
Other works were recognized at Iceland Film Festivals, Italy and the United States, at the Eisenstaedt Awards for Magazines in New York or at Webby Awards. He won the title of ‘Travel photographer of the year’ of the Society of American Travel Writers in 1994, 2007 and 2008. His book ‘Spirit of Place: The Art of the Traveling Photographher’ (Amphoto Books, NY) was acclaimed by the American Photography magazine.
According to the City Council of the Andalusian town, Krist has worked with exquisite treatment, showing himself very proactive and grateful during the time he has shot. He acknowledges feeling in love with his profession and the city that has welcomed him to work on this occasion.
During his work for a thousand and one corner of the planet, the American photojournalist has gone through several adventures. He was stranded in a glacier in Iceland, bulls almost rammed in southern India and in Trinidad was named Knight (with an alfanje) during a voodoo ceremony.
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