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Subject: [Leica] LUG Assignment #2
From: imagist3 at mac.com (George Lottermoser)
Date: Sun, 03 May 2009 16:05:15 -0500
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Philip,
I think it fair to say that all of us will have some sort of bias
toward particular assignments and subjects;
not to mention "access."

One of the things that I hope, selfishly, to achieve with this idea
is to stretch the boundaries of my comfort zone;
which, I imagine, would require going back into some of my (very) old  
pj modes;
research, achieving access, etc.

I'm certainly willing to make a "final call"
for a "LUG Assignment #2."

It seems - thus far - it's only you and I having the conversation.
I hope others feel moved to contribute ideas.

So let's begin simply by listing a few "assignment" possibilities:
1) Magazine portrait of an unknown, yet potentially important,  
personality or character.
2) Magazine portrait of an important personality or character.
3) Photograph of the most important person in your life in a way that  
communicates why they're important.
4) Spring love
5) Finest local garden and gardener
6) Local musician not on stage
7) What makes your town wonderful?

I'd certainly have interest in your ideas
even if "fixed in your favor."
So, please add to the list.

Regards,
George Lottermoser
george at imagist.com
http://www.imagist.com
http://www.imagist.com/blog
http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist

On May 3, 2009, at 2:44 PM, Philip Clarke wrote:

>
> George I trust you to arbitrate, I wouldn't be able to pick an
> assignment as I'd fix it in my favour, also due to physical limits  
> I may
> not be able to complete one. I do like seeing how people interpret a
> project regardless.
>
> What could be a easier possibility to implement than the past idea  
> would
> be creating a new user on the LUG gallery like "Mr Lug Group" and then
> the password is sent out to whomever wants to put up an image
> personally, (note: not posting the password to the list which would be
> Frieland/ Madonna suicide).
>
>
>
>
> George Lottermoser wrote:
>> Not sure how to respond to this Philip.
>>
>> A few thoughts:
>> When I first proposed the Idea of a "Periodic LUG Assignment"
>> we saw some positive response to the concept.
>> I requested that people submit "assignment" suggestions;
>> and asked if Brian might set up a place for us to gather the work  
>> together
>> (similar to the LUG monthly contest area?).
>>
>> We didn't receive many "assignment" suggestions.
>> A number of us proceeded to pursue the "Signs of the economic  
>> downturn
>> near home" assignment.
>> For lack of a place to gather the work, I put up a page on my web  
>> site
>> with links to other's sites where that assignment can be viewed.
>> That page feels a bit rough in form, cohesion, content, and execution
>> (apologies for that). It's also a bit cumbersome to keep up to date.
>>
>> I'd prefer that we would have a central place
>> where each participant could upload their "assignment" images
>> and we could view the evolving body of work as whole.
>>
>> With all of that said; everyone should feel free to offer new
>> "assignment" ideas.
>> I still think it's a fine idea to work on an extended theme
>> without the competitive nature of a "contest"
>> rather as a complement to the LUG Monthly Contest.
>>
>> What do others think?
>>
>> Philip - do you have some assignment suggestions?
>>
>> Regards,
>> George Lottermoser
>> george at imagist.com
>> http://www.imagist.com
>> http://www.imagist.com/blog
>> http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist
>>
>> On May 2, 2009, at 10:29 PM, Philip Clarke wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> How about a new assignment ?
>>>
>>> Philip.
>>>
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