You are looking at one of my RFK Coast Portfolio images that is included (along with 150 other full page photos) in a new book on Robert F. Kennedy, scheduled for publication later this year.  These beautiful color and black and white portraits were captured on the Oregon coastline on May 24, 1968.  Several of these images are now part of the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights photo collection as well as being included in Rory Kennedy's new HBO documentary, "Ethel."  All of these portraits can be printed to 20x30 inches as museum grade archival prints.

My historic documentary photo of Bobby walking with his pet dog Freckles along the Oregon Coast shoreline is offered as a museum grade art print.  I used an advanced motorized Nikon F with an 85mm Nikkor lens, a personal favorite for pictorial or photojournalism photography. The moderate telephoto perspective lends a most natural pictorial perspective perfect for the brilliant overcast light. Kodak Ektachrome film was used for this eloquent study.

Robert was a living embodiment of his slain brother. He represents the resurrection of the promise that he and his brother embodied while in the White House. That restoration, after Dallas, took many forms: Civil Rights at home, Human Rights abroad and the end of Apartheid for all people. His message and charisma and his policies were understood as ending all of the cruel and artificial divisions allowing him to bring a process of healing between people.

"This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny."
RFK quoting Franklin Roosevelt- October 24, 1966, Portland, Oregon

RFK STUMP SPEECH, Photo No. 56, Clyde Keller Photo

The Unseen RFK Portraits- -
STUMP SPEECH Part Two

Here is a vintage May 18, 1968 portrait fully restored from my pristine film negative in the second and final set from Robert F. Kennedy's Whistle Stop Stump Speech he gave at the Woodburn, Oregon train depot.

Robert F. Kennedy Photo
RFK STUMP SPEECH
Portrait No. 56
Woodburn, Oregon Whistle Stop
May 18, 1968

The Robert F. Kennedy Stump Speech Portraits were captured by Clyde Keller at Woodburn, Oregon during a series of classic Whistle Stops he made between Portland and Eugene along the Willamette Valley corridor. This is the second set of his complete speech. Clyde captured Bobby's speech, rapid fire exposing two rolls of 35mm black and white film photographing every significant gesture and facial expression RFK made during this historic speech. This collection is descriptive of Kennedy's compelling emotional range as he spoke about the imposing threat of nuclear war. Kennedy fought to end the War in Vietnam; he pushed for Civil Rights as Attorney General; his positive vision for the advancement of peace, justice, equality and responsibility is as relevant today.

"RFK Stump Speech" Portrait No. 56 Copyright © 1968 Clyde Keller

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RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights...

 

The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights Photo Collection

33 8x12 Inch Archival Giclee Prints in Color and Black and White
All Signed by Clyde Keller on the White Borders underneath each print.
Clear Sleeved, Presented in Archival Box with Purchase Certificate

RFK Center Collection Copyright© 2011 Clyde Keller - All images are available individually and up to 20x30 inches in size.

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New Review...

"When I opened the box and saw your photos I literally gasped.  This from someone who has seen thousands of RFK images.    RFK "Up Close" is positively breathtaking.  A gorgeous print of A+++ quality.  Love them all beyond words.  I can't stop looking at them.  Many thanks for your great work then and great work now."  Andy Dumaine, July 18, 2011 ( RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights )

Original Clyde Keller documentary photo entitled, RFK Up Close

The picture you took of Robert Kennedy gives us a glimpse into his soul. It also shows a great photographer:-) Iris Karina

Appearing in Rory Kennedy's new HBO documentary film, "Ethel."

Oregon Coast Soujourn
Bobby, Ethel and Freckles at the Oregon Coast, May 24, 1968

Licensed to HBO for promotion of Rory Kennedy's new documentary film, "Ethel."

Oregon Coast Greeting
Bobby and Ethel Kennedy, May 24, 1968, near Astoria, Oregon

Oregon Coast Soujourn and Coast Greeting is currently featured in a new documentary film, ETHEL, about the life of Ethel Kennedy by her daughter, Rory Kennedy.  The documentary premiered January 20th thru the 28th at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.  The "film’s power surfaces as Ethel’s unique value system and the intrinsic connection between the family’s private and public lives come into focus."   Ethel Kennedy,  "stands alongside her husband as a beacon of integrity and hope."  (Source: http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/120046/ethel)  In 2007, Kennedy’s HBO documentary film entitled the "Ghosts of Abu Ghraib" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won the 2007 Prime-time Emmy Award for Best Documentary.  I am honored to be included in this new film. Thanks Rory for selecting these images!






Interview with Clyde Keller by David Jasper appearing in the Bend Bulletin Fine Arts Section of the weekend GO Magazine, April 15, 2011.  Lead photo is of Clyde at his April show held at Dudley's Book Store--  "Another Country" Photograph by Andy Tullis. 

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Mow Em Down, The photos underneath the Carney web image show me with photojournalist, W. Eugene Smith at the 1966 summer workshop held at the University of Oregon  "Mow Em Down"  was captured at the Oregon State Fair and presented to Smith for commentary.  He s iled, and then scratching his forehead quipped, this just proves the old adage, there's a sucker born every minute."  Photos of Eugene Smith Workshop courtesy of photojournalist, Don Getsug--

The Assange Tapestry
"Free Speech, Free Assange"
Large Fine Art Print of Julian Assange, WikiLeaks Founder


16x20 inch archival giclee print
Printed on Epson Satin paper
Signed/Dated and Titled on lower white border

Clear sleeved on acid free foam core
Shipped flat, insured with delivery confirmation


Here is my homage to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange who had won in the reader's poll conducted by Time Magazine as the Person of the Year. My art print incorporates public domain images and text of code from the recent Embassy Cables, in a new creative design that underscores Julian's philosophy and commitment to full internet transparency in this information age.  The image doubles as one of those rare instances where my graphic approach links up with contemporary world views. 

Assange is a symbol for those who yearn to live in a world free from hegemony, secrets, lies, wars and repression. His work is widely supported throughout the world (75% from December 21st Poll by ZDnet) more so than it is domestically at 51%, but the fact is that he has not been charged with breaking any existing laws throughout the world and WikiLeaks release of confidential documents is supported by every major newspaper worldwide as being in the public's best interest. In a recent article appearing in Spiegel International, Thomas Darnstadt comments that, "Since 9/11, press freedom in the West has come under attack as governments argue that national security is more important than transparency. But the hunt for WikiLeaks is a greater danger to democracy than any information that WikiLeaks might reveal."

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