With all the millions of images produced everyday by all sorts of technology of which there are some superb images, has the whole of photography become ephemeral?  I can remember some images which stick in my mind (doh) - but most of these are from way back - Helmut Newton, Bob Carlos Clarke , Kroll, etc etc.

How many iconic images can you recall now  - and are they from when photography was less of a way of life than a way of a few top photographers?

I get pleasure from looking at some of the shots on many of the media sites - but quickly forget them (could be to do with my age lol).

What's your thoughts ?