[Leica] Additional Leica photography Blurb book

[jshul at comcast.net (Jim Shulman)]

Nathan,

I'd been hoping to remain away from this fray, but since you asked about
book policies here they are:

To quote from the LUG 2007 Yearbook:

"Images submitted [for this yearbook] could have been produced with any
camera, including Leica cameras and lenses" 

And from "Comments from the Editor" in the 2007 yearbook:

"First-time viewers of the LUG yearbook may note that not all of the images
were created with Leica cameras and/or Leica lenses.  There's a reason for
this: almost all of us have a variety of cameras, few of which are
immediately available (if even advisable) when the perfect picture-making
moment strikes.  Sometimes it's a Leica (or made with a Leica lens);
sometimes it isn't.  We're all Leica users, though not exclusively.  Since
we're mainly striving to create great images, I've decided to accept
yearbook submissions irrespective of camera in hand."

Plus, I'll add that I'm tempermentally better suited to be more of a host
than a policeman--for that reason I'd rather make everyone feel comfortable
about submitting images (which is no mean feat, given the surprising--and
unwarranted--reticence of so many LUG photographers) that create additional
hurdles for submission.  Last year's effort saw a 30% increase in
submissions over the inaugural yearbook, and I'm hoping that the trend will
continue.  According to blurb, we can produce books up to 500 pages <g>.

So, if anyone of the list feels strongly that the LUG yearbook should have
Leica-produced images, from lens to body,  then please make sure that your
image follows those guidelines. If you're using a Leica body but a unique
non-Leica lens (such as the CV 12)--feel free to submit images from that
combination, if you wish. If, on the other hand, you happen to own Leica
equipment but are using a new Leica D700 with a Leikor lens when the perfect
imaging opportunity arises, feel free to submit those images from your Leica
D700.   If you happen to own Leica equipment, but are at an event with a
paper "Leica" camera and snap the picture of a lifetime, feel free to submit
that image as well.  Honestly, my eye is not keen enough to determine if a
one-meg+ .jpg came from a Leica film scan, an M8, a Leica D300, or the man
in the moon.*  

My only request is that when you submit your images in December, 2008,
submit up to two images, of at least one meg each, with a brief caption
listing your name (as you want it to appear in the book) the title of the
images, and a list of any equipment used.

And, as I've said many times on the LUG, let a thousand Blurb books bloom.
I'm particularly pleased that so many LUGgers have committed images to their
own books. 

Best,
Jim Shulman
Bryn Mawr, PA

*The late, lamented Sal DiMarco one shared a story to this end: during his
days at the Philadelphia Bulletin (1970s), the photo editor claimed that she
could always tell a Sal DiMarco image (he used Leica glass and cameras
virtually exclusively) by its technical appearance.  The other photographers
said that was so much animal waste, so Sal set up a contest:  he created a
pile of 100 8x10 news photo prints, about 1/3 of which were from his
equipment and the balance from other photographers' lenses and cameras.  The
photo editor picked all but one of Sal's images out of the pile!  She said
that there was a certain "look" to Sal's images.  


-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+jshul=comcast.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+jshul=comcast.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Natan
Wajsman
Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 1:47 AM
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: Re: [Leica] Additional Leica photography Blurb book

I enjoy all the images posted here regardless of equipment. I thought  
that we already had a rule that for the yearbooks we use Leica  
equipment (meaning either body or lens). Certainly all the entries I  
have submitted, even after switching to DSLR bodies, have been taken  
with Leica lenses, either real ones with adapter, or the PanaLeica on  
my Olympus.

I believe that is the rule we agreed, although of course it has be on  
an honour system since it is impossible for Jim to police the rule.

Jim, can you correct me if I am wrong?

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
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On Jul 4, 2008, at 05:55 , Alan Magayne-Roshak wrote:

>
> ----- Original Message -----
> Quoting Lottermoser George <imagist3@mac.com>:
>
> Whoa there!
> What?
> The Leica "User" Group quashes the idea of a "Leica User" collection
> of Leica derived images
> because
> It may deflect focus from
> the non-leica-users and Leica Users in the
> Leica User Group Year Book.
>
> Something ain't quite right in this thinking.
>
............................................................................
.....................................
> I'll second that.
>
> I don't think actual Leica users should be made to feel ashamed that  
> they aren't
> necessarily using DSLRs. Isn't there room for two books, if need be?
>
> Alan (M enthusiast)
>
> Alan Magayne-Roshak, Senior Photographer
> University Information Technology Services
> University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
> amr3@uwm.edu
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/
>
>
>
>