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Timeless: Ruth Orkin's photos still resonate today
Documentary photographer became known for traveling great distances, capturing moods and waiting for just the right shot.
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Iconic image
American Girl in Italy, Florence, 1951
— 'Asking Directions,' Florence, Italy, 1951
Asking Directions, Florence, Italy, 1951
— 'At the American Express Office,' Florence, Italy, 1951
At the American Express Office, Florence, Italy, 1951
— 'Negotiating with the Shopkeeper,' Florence, Italy, 1951
Negotiating with the Shopkeeper, Florence, Italy, 1951
— 'Jinx Through the Beads,' Florence, Italy, 1951
Jinx through the Beads, Florence, Italy, 1951
— 'Jinx and Justin Flirting at the Cafe,' Florence, Italy, 1951
Jinx and Justin Flirting at the Cafe, Florence, Italy, 1951
— 'Jinx in Goggles,' Florence, Italy, 1951
Jinx in Goggles, Florence, Italy, 1951
— 'Couple in MG,' Florence, Italy, 1951
Couple in MG, Florence, Italy, 1951
— 'American Girl in Italy, Contact Sheet #2,' 1951
American Girl in Italy, Contact Sheet #2, 1951
— 'Jinx and Ruth on the Balcony,' Florence, Italy 1951
Jinx and Ruth on the balcony, Florence, Italy 1951
— 'Ruth Orkin in Italy,' 1951
— An enduring friendship
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