Walter Iooss' Sports Photos

Bill Russell and Elgin Baylor, 1966
When he started out, Iooss was one of a few photographers who set synchronized strobes high above the court. The additional wattage allows him to illuminate the entire stadium and freeze the Celtics - Lakers rivals in mid air. "Plus," he says, "Everyone smoked in those days, so the light was much softer and more diffused."

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