A lot of who have been around photography awhile can still remember the likes of Kodak’s Kodachrome film. Singer-songwriters Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel introduced it to those who never used it.
Known for its great saturated colors, it’s been top-choice of professionals and keen amateurs for many years. Some of the most iconic images have been placed among its emulsions. But everything has an end and so too does this masterpiece of the pre-digital imaging.
The “assembly line” for Kodachrome has finally rolled to a stand-still and the very last roll on it went to one of world’s color photography greats – Steve McCurry. Most widely know for his National Geographic photograph of the “Afghan Girl,” McCurry has put it to good use, but is as yet tight-lipped about what lay on it.
Oh – and if you’ve got a roll or two still hanging around your refrigerator somewhere, better pull out your analog camera (remember?) and make the best of yours too. Deadline for processing – anywhere in the world – December 30th. And where? You guessed it – Parsons, Kansas.
Best saddle your horse and ride!
