Photographer Profile: Irving Haines, Pt. 1
Who is Irving Haines? Irv was my neighbor. I knew him as a photographer. When I was growing up in San Diego, we lived in a hilly neighborhood in La Jolla. There weren't really any kids my age nearby. I was a quiet kid and eventually became friends with Irv. He had a gentle spirit and was very patient and welcoming. He lived with his wife, Martha, in a huge, gilded house next door, every inch of the space was decorated with art, photographs, sculptures, and fine furniture. I distinctly remember a picture of Irv as a child with a sibling; the two of them are riding a chicken. The Haineses would travel to WA and stay at the Paradise Lodge at the foot of Mt Rainier. Irv would post himself at Reflection Lakes and wait patiently for the elements to align: weather, lighting, and equipment, to capture the perfect photo. I vaguely recall seeing one of the photos, Mt. Rainier and its perfect mirror image on the water. They made this pilgrimage for decades. It's amazing to think he would ...