Thurston Hopkins

Illustrated p. 25, Robert Muller “Thurston Hopkins” Gordon Fraser 1977

“Thurston Hopkins and his wonderful wife and fellow photographer, Grace Robertson, were always so gracious whenever I came to visit them in their cottage in Seaford, near the West Sussex coast. I would always discover new gems from their archives. This photo has always put a smile on my face. I asked Thurston how it came to be and he told me the story. He was in Knightsbridge and wanted to pick up some
special treats for Grace from the celebrated food hall at Harrods, the posh, fancy, high-end department store. He picked up the surprise delights and as he left the store he saw this parked car with the chauffeur and large poodle inside. Like all great photographers he was always prepared for the unexpected “gift” life sometimes gives you and he was ready to receive it. One can only imagine a mental picture of the dog and driver’s owner. I always think of it as the “Driving Miss Daisy” shot. “ – Peter Fetterman