Philip Jones Griffiths 1936 - 2008

© Luiz Santos
One of the greatest photojournalists ever to walk the earth has died today.

British photojournalist Philip Jones Griffiths, 72, born in Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, lost a long battle fought against cancer.

Griffiths, who was also a long term Magnum member, brought to the west compelling images from Vietnam and was celebrated with the publication of Vietnam Inc. but is also the "father" of two other masterpieces Agent Orange - about the consequences of chemical warfare promoted by the Americans in Vietnam and Vietnam at Peace - a story of the country after the war.

For us who had the chance to meet the man - and to be inspired by him - it is a sad day. I other hand, we also know that we have the responsibility to carry on.

These photographs were taken in London at the Geographic Society Seminar promoted by Frontline in March, the 3rd 2007.