To the Editor:
Last week’s feature on Neil Vigdor’s photography was a standout. Readers have been accustomed to seeing his byline in The Greenwich Time previously and now The New York Times, but the article revealed another dimension of his work that deserves attention.
The images described in the piece — from carefully composed night skies to the technical precision required for long exposures — reminded us that journalism is not only about speed, but also about patience and discipline. The account of layering 160 photographs to capture fireflies against the North Star was especially striking. It demonstrated both technical mastery and artistic restraint.
It was also refreshing to see recognition of a journalist who began his career in Connecticut and has gone on to report on some of the most consequential events of our time. The combination of national reporting and local roots gave the story added resonance.
Too often, we consume news without considering the craft behind it. This profile did the opposite. It highlighted the skill, preparation and judgment required to produce work that withstands scrutiny in an era of digital manipulation and skepticism.
Thank you for giving readers a deeper look at a journalist whose work, whether in print or through a lens, reflects rigor and clarity.
