Birth date: Feb 4, 1945 Death date: Jun 7, 2021
Lewis Benjamin (Ben) Haskins III was born on February 4, 1945. He passed from this life on June 7, 2021. Ben was born in Dallas, Texas and lived in the Metroplex his entire life. He attended Highland Park schools until his family Read Obituary
Back in my high school days (way before the advent of Photoshop or cell phone filter cheats) I was trying to figure out all of the lenses and filters it would take to get a direct photo of the sun. Nothing I tried was working, so I asked Ben about it. He first showed me a picture he had taken for a client, looking straight into the viewing port of an active blast furnace, describing in detail the film, lens and filter combinations that he had tried before he found the one that worked. Then, he showed me a gorgeous picture he had taken of a sun just after dawn. He asked me to look at it and see if I could figure out how he had done it, saying that it had taken no special filters, just getting up and being in position before dawn. After several minutes of studying the photo, and watching that grin of his grow bigger and bigger, I told him that I gave up. He then revealed the secret. He had taken the photo not by looking up at the sun, but instead by focusing down on its reflection off of a small, clear pool of water. Genius. That was Ben. He taught me a great lesson in photography and in life - sometimes the best approach is just not to make it too complicated.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Ben, and with us all.
Jim Austin
So sorry to hear about the passing of Lewis Benjamin. Many hearts are broken. May he rest until the last day - Danuel 12:13
Genie, Richard, Lauren, Alex & Andy, I will always remember the fondest memories of Ben. Lots of laughter & and fun memories during our childhood. My sincere condolences I send to all of you. Cindy
Lauren, Alex and Andy I am so sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one. I will pray for comfort and peace as you go through this time. I love all of you. Mom
