Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/10/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Scott, Geoff is right--for virtually all the members of this group, Leica is a subset of a wider photographic interest. Most of us have a broad variety of cameras, some of which are not Leica (or fully Leica) when a great picture presents itself. That's the main reason why I opened up the LUG yearbook to LUG members who may or may not be shooting Leicas--personally, I'd rather see participation with a person's best images, rather than a self-exclusion because they didn't happen to have a Leica at that moment, or wouldn't care to share their Leica-produced images. Many years ago I belonged (briefly) to a local camera club. They invited people to bring in images, and then the images were subjected to a three-person judging panel, who issued Olympics-like ratings via some electronic clicker system. The scene was absurd enough to become one of my pictures <g>. At that point I decided that I preferred photography to be more inclusive, rather than less. Thus, the philosophy for the book. About the only restriction on the publication is that we accept only images made during this year. Presumably, as Leica/camera users, rather than just collectors, we're out shooting. Incidentally, with the advent of the M8 (and now M9) the number of Leica-produced images in the yearbook has been increasing, proving (I suppose) that when Leica produces great, current technology tools photographers will avidly use them. Only two more shooting months until the next yearbook begins! Best, Jim Shulman Wynnewood, PA -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+jshul=comcast.net at leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+jshul=comcast.net at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Geoff Hopkinson Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 6:34 AM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica Forum No longer exclusively though Scott. That is how the LUG has evolved. Leica interest is a sub-set of photography interest in general for many LUG members. Jim's project has been very successful and popular as you note. There ARE some books available from LUG members with exclusively Leica content if you like to have some alternatives also on your shelf ;-) 2009/10/1 Scott Gregory <s_gregory1 at mac.com> > I've always wondered why the LUG does not use only Leica Photographs for > their yearly book. After all, it is Leica interest that brings the group > together, I thought. NOT in any way to diminish the fine efforts of Jim > Shulman, but just asking?? > > Thanks, > > Scott > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Cheers Geoff The new LEICA M9 Passion for perfect pictures. http://www.m.leica-camera.com http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information