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Subject: [Leica] Ted's Opening WOW! WOW!! WOW!!!!!!! :-)
From: dennis.leicam6 at gmail.com (Dennis Kushner)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2014 01:04:41 -0400
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I'll be going back a few more times. The printing was exceptional & hard
to believe pix taken on film 50 years ago looked current. I can't begin to
imagine how hard it was to chose 70 that spanned Ted's whole career.
Each pix with it's own story behind it. Glad I could attend the opening
& able to share some moments to this forum.  A day I'll never forget.



On Sat, May 3, 2014 at 11:41 PM, <grduprey at mchsi.com> wrote:

> Well put Jim.  The gallery showing of Ted's photos was exceptional, and
> his presentation at the ICP was up to his great teaching skills.  It was
> well worth the effort to be there at the opening, and for those who could
> not make it, you have a couple of months to get there before it is over.
>
> Gene
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Shulman" <jshulman at judgecrater.com>
> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
> Sent: Saturday, May 3, 2014 5:27:27 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Ted's Opening WOW! WOW!! WOW!!!!!!! :-)
>
> 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
> >
> >
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