Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/09/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Though its not my family's tradition, I too have photographed open casket funerals at the request of close friends, one even requested 4 X 5 color negs, fully lit. There are many cultures that appreciate these photographs - and was common in the late 1800's here - especially of children. Some have asked me to document each floral arrangement - to know who sent the largest tribute... James, What was the film & processing of your 'Snowy day near Headrick OK'? A lovely shot! It may have had more impact on the final print than the metallic composition of the camera body. meow! - ----- Original Message ----- From: <grduprey@rockwellcollins.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 8:07 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] ceremony conclusion... > > I photographed the funeral of my niece, including photos of her in the > casket. A very rough thing to do, but I did it. Both my brother and his > wife were very grateful afterward when they saw the photos, and now have a > record that they are glad to have. > > Gene > > > > > "James Harrison" > <leicajh@earthlink.net> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Sent by: cc: > owner-leica-users@mejac.palo Subject: [Leica] ceremony conclusion... > -alto.ca.us > > > 09/10/2003 04:30 PM > Please respond to > leica-users > > > > > > > A few years ago - I think - a member photographed a close relative's > funeral. It made a deep impression on me. My Step Dad ( 97) is > in a terminal stage now. Might be days or weeks. I am trying to get up > enough courage to record this wonderful, gentle man...jh > > > James Harrison > leicajh@earthlink.net > http://home.earthlink.net/~leicajh/ > Republic of Texas > > > > > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > > > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html