A Russian soldier in Kabul, Afghanistan, 1989. John Downing has that rare talent of producing immediate images that also withstand an engaged reading. Chief photographer at the Daily Express, this was photojournalism that demanded the story told in a single, front page frame; the best of those pictures only grow in meaning through the years. A forthcoming book celebrates Downing's work and career, which spans five decades and 100 countries across all seven continents. 'Legacy' brings together nuanced portraits of cultural, political and royal icons, eyewitness accounts from the conflicts and disasters of our time, and images that lend a visual voice to the poor and dispossessed. Today's Story gettyarchive takes a closer look at the unbeatable reportage of John Downing, with ‘Legacy’ available to pre-order via the project’s Kickstarter page. 📷: John Downing/Getty Images #johndowning #photojournalism #legacy #reportage #pressphoto #photobook #conflictphotography #warphotographer #soci...