capa
[kah-puh]
- the red cloak of a bullfighter, used chiefly in attracting the attention of the bull and guiding the course of its attack.
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Origin of capa
Capa
[kap-uh]
- RobertAndrei Friedmann, 1913–54, U.S. photographer, born in Hungary.
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Contemporary Examples
There is no evidence that Capa produced color photos again until 1947, after the war had ended.
Throughout his career, Capa never abandoned his passion for capturing groundbreaking political events.
Given his own attraction to the medium, Capa was quick to try his hand in this subject.
The Daily Pic: André Liohn wins the Capa Gold Medal for his Libyan photos.
Correction: This article initially reported Hondros' audio photo gallery was made after he won the Capa award.
Historical Examples
The names of these three fishermen were Capa, Laighne, and Luasat.
The Book-HunterJohn Hill Burton
And to see Cuchares with the capa in one hand and sword in the other, Hsoos!
Enter Tomas Ignacio, seven years of age, also in a capa, and grave.
A Trip to CubaJulia Ward Howe
The capa is a long robe of guanaco furs, about five and a half feet long, by four and a half broad.
Wanderings in PatagoniaJulius Beerbohm
However, the capa made up for all defects in dress, and Maximo was perfectly content with things as they were.
Wanderings in PatagoniaJulius Beerbohm
Capa
- Robert, real name André Friedmann. 1913–54, Hungarian photographer, who established his reputation as a photojournalist during the Spanish Civil War.
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