Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/05/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]While the presentation at ICP, and certainly from what I heard the Leica Gallery exhibit were exceptional, in my view these were much more than a photography exhibit: they were celebrations of a life lived exceptionally well. As my father once said, "The trick in life is to marry your second wife first." Ted managed this, and much more, with an exceptional marriage that lasted longer than many lives. That, and the fact that they raised terrific children, all while Ted was able to pursue his passion, and keep everyone fed while doing so. If that isn't a life well-lived, I don't know what is. Still, the greatest charge I got from Ted's presentation boiled down to one thing: to hell with the naysayers, bureaucrats, tin hats, a**hats, and all others who impede the picture. Just take the picture; you'll likely live to tell the tale. The images will be there for posterity long after the jerks have gone to their greater purgatory. It was an honor to see Ted describing an exceptional career. However, I think that his best image will be the one he captures tomorrow or the day after. Jim Shulman Wynnewood, PA -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+jshulman=judgecrater.com at leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+jshulman=judgecrater.com at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Richard Taylor Sent: Saturday, May 3, 2014 5:37 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] Ted's Opening WOW! WOW!! WOW!!!!!!! :-) KUDOS indeed, Ted. I was one of the ones who couldn't make in the end but was sure with you in spirt and was very happy we were able to arrange your visit to the NYLUG. A thousand thank yous, too, for all the great instruction at the Park Square Cape Cod meetings over the years. When fall rolls around it still doesn't seem right that we are not making plans to go to Hyannis or Rockport. All my best wishes, Dick Sent from my iPad > On May 3, 2014, at 12:37, George Lottermoser <george.imagist at icloud.com> wrote: > > KUDOS! Ted! > > and > > Thank you for all that you have so generously shared with the world! > >> On May 3, 2014, at 11:02 AM, tedgrant at shaw.ca wrote: >> >> WOW! WOW!! WOW!!!!!!! AND ANOTHER BIG WOW! :-) >> >> How does one answer over 1800 e-mails about a moment in my life as >> wonderful and emotional as the LEICA GALLERY opening? Between the >> LEICA folder incoming and the general mail incoming folder that many! >> 1800!!! :-) >> >> No I'm not going to answer them all individually, but hopefully try >> to answer them with one huge "THANK YOU" to all those who could make >> it to the gallery opening. And obviously many who've posted the fun >> photos of crew and myself enjoying the camaraderie of the get >> to-gether and meeting face to face. As well as the many many who >> couldn't make it, but have sent so many congratulation e-mails. Love >> you all! :-) >> >> I will give you the bit of emotional impact I felt as I walked into the gallery by myself early afternoon Thursday: >> >> A short walk along a hallway I could see into the gallery and a few >> of the prints on the wall, but not a complete room of the 5 rooms of >> hanging photos. A few more steps and there I stood looking at so many >> photos I was completely mesmerized and heart soaring like crazy! And >> those who know me face to face will appreciate the next line! :-) >> >> I just broke down and began bawling, crying completely uncontrollably! Just as I sit here once again shedding tears as I recall the moment and not having my dear wife Irene of 64years standing there with me. Now passed away two years. It was she who put the first camera in my hands as a birthday gift, May 27 1950! She was my toughest photo editor and pat on back giver when deserved person. >> >> Of all the wonderful folks who attended, she is the one most deserving of being there! And I cried and cried some more! >> >> A huge emotional moment to say the least! Although during the several days I returned each time and reveled in the amazing beauty of the photos on the walls. I felt her presents in my heart. As I know without question, she was there in spirit! Quite often as she was when I was away on some assignment in a dark corner of Earth. >> >> Thank you all who could make it and to those who couldn't? We now >> have so many people moment photos being posted, everyone one was there. :-) cheers to all! > > Fond Regards, > George Lottermoser > george at imagist.com > http://www.imagist.com > http://www.imagist.com/blog > http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information