Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/09/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]3 cheers to the LUG for being able to get through this topic without resorting to slimy political agendas. And or exhibiting great restraint. As Brian puts it "taking the high road". I always wince when I see potential political stuff looming. But its election season and impossible to completely put ones head in the sand. Mark William Rabiner Photography http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/ > From: Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com> > Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:49:19 -0700 > To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Subject: Re: [Leica] RNC and DNC > > > On Sep 12, 2012, at 8:12 AM, "Ken Carney" <kcarney1 at cox.net> wrote: > >> I was hoping the difference was that the RNC delegates were working >> instead >> of partying, but of course I know better. Also I forgot to mention, >> excellent photos. > > > both parties of course were working, one to accomplish something, the > other to > do the opposite, > > > > Steve > > >> >> Ken >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: lug-bounces+kcarney1=cox.net at leica-users.org >> [mailto:lug-bounces+kcarney1=cox.net at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of >> Craig >> Semetko >> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 9:56 PM >> To: lug at leica-users.org >> Subject: [Leica] RNC and DNC >> >> Hey Ken, >> >> I'm pretty sure both parties were well funded--the RNC folks were spending >> their free time at private parties outside the downtown area. I know that >> they had a fence built around a public park and held private parties >> there. >> And I was not allowed in at least two big private parties in Ybor City. I >> think the key difference was the RNC bused the delegates in and out of the >> downtown area, and the DNC people stayed in the downtown area. So there >> were >> just more people around the respective arenas. >> >> And yes, I did photograph RNC at least one delegate without a snarl:), but >> editorial decisions have to be made (I doubt you'd like to have seen all >> the >> hundreds of shots I took) and the semi-snarl guy was indicative of the >> general lack of enthusiasm at the RNC, and plus, that shot was better >> composed than others that might have included a smile. >> >> Thanks for your comments, >> >> craig >> >> >> On Sep 11, 2012, at 5:02 AM, lug-request at leica-users.org wrote: >> >>> From: "Ken Carney" <kcarney1 at cox.net> >>> Subject: Re: [Leica] RNC and DNC >>> To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug at leica-users.org> >>> Message-ID: <001801cd8faf$569ef840$03dce8c0$@cox.net> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >>> >>> Well, it definitely looks like the DNC delegates had more time on >>> their hands, not to mention party money. I wonder if any of the RNC >>> delegates were photographed without a semi-snarl on their face >> (semetko-dem-3)? >>> >>> Ken >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: lug-bounces+kcarney1=cox.net at leica-users.org >>> [mailto:lug-bounces+kcarney1=cox.net at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of >>> Craig Semetko >>> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 6:13 PM >>> To: lug at leica-users.org >>> Subject: [Leica] RNC and DNC >>> >>> Hey All, >>> >>> I put a new post on my blog today giving my impressions of the RNC >>> convention in Tampa, FL and the DNC in Charlotte, NC. They were very >>> different experiences, and with the exception of one photo, all were >>> taken with an M9 and 35 or 50 summilux. Enjoy! >>> >>> http://semetko.com/2012/09/democratic-national-convention-charlotte-nc >>> / >>> >>> cheers, >>> >>> craig >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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