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Over the past week, we have received a vast amount of email, forums postings, and blog comments from readers wishing to share their thoughts on the passing of Herbert Keppler. We've collected a selection here, along with some quotes from longtime friends, writers, and journalists posted around the internet. Please visit our forums or Burt's Speaking Frankly blog to leave your own tribute to Herbert Keppler. We've lightly edited some comments for spelling and punctuation on these heartfelt messages from friends and fans.
"Thank you, Burt. You taught me the little bits of arcana, about little-known pieces of gear, about little used techniques. You gave me a history of the art. Thank you, and Godspeed."
-Pop Photo Forums
"[He is a] man who influenced a multitude of photographers and others will be greatly missed."
-Pop Photo Forums
"Herbert Keppelr has been my photo icon since 1975 when I first read his column in Modern Photography. I exchanged a letter with him in the early 1980s, and found him to be a real, down to earth person. He will truly be missed, and never forgotten."
-Pop Photo Forums
"He was such an inspiration to budding photographers. His writing style is unique, unpretentious and easy to understand. Each month, when I get my Popular Photography, I read his column first. I will miss him immensely."
-Herbert Keppler's Speaking Frankly blog
"Fair Winds and Following Seas, Burt"
-Pop Photo Forums
"His column has been my favorite in Popphoto. May his legacy live on."
-Pop Photo Forums
"Mr. Keppler's column opened my eyes in the world of photography. I will miss his unique ideas that I used to look forward to when I received a new issue of PopPhoto. My condolences to his family and friends."
-Pop Photo Forums
"I too will miss his monthly column. Truly one of the great ones. I have never been one to get autographs or worship the famous, but I felt gratified to have had one of my questions (about the old Rollei factory in Singapore) answered personally by Mr. Keppler. [I'm] also glad now that in the thread where we listed our favorite photographers, I chose Keppler as mine."
-Pop Photo Forums
"I have followed Mr Keppler's articles since I started back in photography in 1974. In those days he was with Modern Photography. Maybe three or four times I didn't agree with his ideas, but I never read one of his articles without finding food for thought. Usually I was enlightened or inspired or enthralled. He was a giant who walked with other giants in photography. I just can't imagine opening a copy of PP&I and not turning to his article. The first two I always look at are his and Time Exposure. Then I could see what else was of interest. I am very sad to hear he has left us. I add my own condolences to the family. They will be in my prayers."
-Pop Photo Forums
"I will never forget how Burt Keppler gave me my first big break in the photo industry, and how he opened many doors for me during the time we knew each other.
I am honored to be able to say that I called him Burt."
-Mason Resnick, Adorama News Desk.
Read his full tribute
"I began my interest in photography in 1956 (at age 10). I don't recall exactly when I started subscribing to both Popular Photography and Modern Photography, but I do recall that Herbert Keppler's columns were always a favorite of mine - from the first time I read them. Like many others, I gained much insight and found food for thought from Mr. Keppler's writings. He will be missed. My sympathy and condolence goes out to his family and friends."
-Pop Photo Forums
"I began reading Modern Photography in 1961, and Herbert Keppler's column, "Keppler on the SLR," was the only reason I made the move to buying my own single lens reflex as soon as I did. His columns were always informative, yet written in a down-to-earth style that I always admired. My deepest condolences to his personal and professional family."
-Pop Photo Forums
"I can't remember not reading Mr. Keppler's column. It was always the first thing that I read when Modern and then Popular came. His column was always down to Earth and free of pretense, and always informative. I will miss him."
-Pop Photo Forums
"The thing that I've always admired about his columns is his 'insider' perspective. No matter how much you know about a brand, or thought you knew, Mr. Keppler always had something interesting that, I dare say, no one else knew. His constantly sharing of these tid-bits was a monthly present. He will be missed by all who read his work and admired him personally."
-Pop Photo Forums
"My condolences to his family here at POP and his family back home. What a great loss to the photographic community. He will be missed."
-Pop Photo Forums
"I'm one of those people who reads a magazine from front to back, no deviations, no jumping back and forth. With one exception - Herbert Keppler's column always was first. It was always like a conversation with a friend and he'll be sorely missed. My condolences to his family and those others who knew him personally."
-Pop Photo Forums
"My heart is very saddened by the new of Burt's death. I was an assissant secretary to Burt at Modern Photograhphy many years ago. He was the sweetest, most kindest man I have met, and over the years, I have thought of him often. I'm just sorry I didn't get to see him again since he left MP. You will always be in my heart-- Kathy Knauer" Speaking Frankly Blog
"Mr. Keppler's inside straight was my favortite part of the magazine. His articles were the reason I became a subscriber so I wouldn't miss one. To his family you have my prayers."
-Pop Photo Forums
"Mr. Keppler was the first author of a book on photography I ever read. As a boy in the 1950's, I borrowed his "Keppler on the Single Lens Reflex" from the library and hogged it for a whole year.
-Pop Photo Forums
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