Re: [Leica] A great LUG meet & Greet

["Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net>]

Ted Grant wrote:

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> 
> Mr. "Family of Man II" Alastair, says the number of submissions has dropped
> off quite a bit, however he is hoping to have at least 1000 images by
> November 2001, so all those folks out there who have been meaning well,
> "I'll send some later" but haven't done so,  may I ask please that you send
> them along at your earliest.

Well I have contributed some pictures to FOM2....but I think it needs to be
said that Alastair has done a fairly poor job of marketing this wonderful
project. With so many things competing for ones attention these days you
need to be constantly "selling"
>
> This "Family of Man II" project is a great idea for all LUGNUTS to be
> participants,  certainly those who haven't been published, as it's an
> opportunity to see your photograph on a printed page. Which I can attest
> creates a nice feeling when you open a book or paper and one of your
> pictures is staring back at you for the first time

I agree with that Ted, but it seems people here on the LUG would rather
complain about 'Red Dots' than actually take pictures. Look at the PAW
project, maybe about 6 or 8 people at this point still doing it weekly and
virtually no comment about the pictures that are posted every week.

I will be signing off the LUG once I complete the PAW...this group is a
major waste of time.
>
> I should say, seeing your work published anytime creates a nice feeling
> whether once or hundreds, so let's get out there capturing those moments of
> family, friends, strangers and peoples of the world! The "Family of Man II"
> is a great idea and we as Leica Users can have a funtime while making use of
> our picture taking machines without any pressures.  Just go out and have fun
> doing that which we all enjoy.... taking pictures! But for heaven sake send
> them to Alastair and the Family of Man II.

Sorry if I sound pessimistic.....don't count on it.
>

Steve
Annapolis