Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/05/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bring in the booze and praise the Lord! Nathan Wajsman Alicante, Spain http://www.frozenlight.eu http://www.greatpix.eu PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ YNWA On May 4, 2014, at 12:30 AM, Steve Barbour wrote: > amen ! > > > > On May 3, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Jim Shulman <jshulman at judgecrater.com> > wrote: > >> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >