These iconic images feature the English rock band Pink Floyd during a portrait session in August 1968. Taken in Los Angeles, the photographs capture the classic four-man lineup that would go on to define the band’s peak era: Nick Mason (left), David Gilmour (top), Roger Waters (right), and Richard Wright (bottom center).
The photoshoot was conducted by photographer Michael Ochs. The band members are shown completely enveloped in a single, massive piece of pink translucent plastic or fabric. This session took place during a pivotal transitional year for the band. Their founding member and original creative leader, Syd Barrett, had officially left the group only months prior in April 1968. David Gilmour, who had joined earlier that year, was just beginning to establish his role as the new lead guitarist.
The use of the pink shroud was a literal play on the band’s name. It reflected the whimsical and experimental nature of the psychedelic rock scene they were leading at the time. While not used for a specific album cover, these “Pink Floyd in Pink” images have become one of the most recognizable early portraits of the Post-Barrett era.
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