Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/11/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]did you read the comments on the Wordpress page, Herb? The one from Dr Ted himself, noting that the image appears to have been stolen? I assume Nathan (IP professional, no?) didn't either! Piers On 13/11/2011, Herbert Kanner <kanner at acm.org> wrote: > Thanks, Ted. BTW, Nathan Wajsman sent me this link, which had not > only the picture but a piece about Trudeau: > http://iconicphotos.wordpress.com/2010/04/09/trudeau-slides-down-a-banister/ > > Herb > >>>Ted, >>> >>>I'd love to see that picture of the Prime Minister. I looked at >>>tedgrant.com (first at Portraits and then at Fine Art--had to be >>>art :-)--and finally everywhere else. What's the secret key? >>> >>>Herb :-( >> >>Hi Herb, >>See site address.... TEDGRANTPHOTO.COM Then click on Biography >>and it is there along with a couple other Happy Snaps! :-) >> >>Thank you for looking and apologies due to lack of directions. >>cheers, >>ted >> >>=========================== >>>>Ken Carney OFFERED: >>>>>>Henceforth, I will print only in editions of six. So much yet to >>>>>>learn about this business.<<< >>>> >>>>Hi Ken, >>>>A short Friday evening LUG quick scan of postings and I happened to >>>>notice this "Fine ART Print photograph.?" :-) And your comment of >>>>price. :-) >>>> >>>>On my webpage TEDGRANTPHOTO.COM it is possible to see my photograph >>>>in question ... I'm the only shooter in the world who took it! >>>>Canada's Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau sliding down a banister stair >>>>case railing. Simple enough photo to say the least. M6, manual >>>>focus, film and be there sort of moment! :-) >>>> >>>>And only me, simply because I heard people laughing, turned around? >>>>AND THERE HE WAS.... "CLICK!" >>>> >>>>HOWEVER! Only 5 signed 16X20 prints have been sold. each at $1000.00 >>>>That was it! >>>> >>>>However recently the photograph has been considered in the world >>>>shaking capitals of the world or wherever these things are done? >>>> >>>>#1 >>>>Considered: "The most ICONIC POLITICAL PHOTOGRAPH IN THE HISTORY OF >>>>CANADA!" The price will increase immeasurably through the gallery >>>>handling my prints for sale if requested?. >>>> >>>>2# Next evaluation: >>>>Considered: "The Second most, "ICONIC PHOTOGRAPH IN THE HISTORY OF >>>>CANADA." I have no problem being second as I'm beat out by a >>>>photograph taken during WW1 as the Canadian Army forces charged >>>>"VIMY RIDGE!" How could one feel bad about being second to a moment >>>>like that? Imagine the photographer with whatever type camera and >>>>sheet film in the middle of that most horrendous battle? ... It sure >>>>as hell wasn't a Leica! >>>> >>>>But what has happened is........ "The value of my photograph of the >>>>Prime Minister has increased immeasurably." Due to the evaluation >>>>counts. I didn't know anything about it until advised recently! >>>> >>>>The sale of prints has it's up's and downs, sometimes beyond our >>>>wildest imaginations when we look at the photograph! The action of a >>>>known celebrity or a quiet farm scene somwhere on the planet! ART >>>>PHOTOGRAPHY? It's judged by the "ART COMMUNITIES OF THE WORLD!" And >>>>most of us don't have a clue what they think nor re-act to. >>>> >>>>Re-action by another photographer? "Well hell all he's doing is >>>>sliding down a banister! Get over it! Hell anybody could've shot >>>>that." >>>> >>>>He's right. ;-) >>>> >>>>But think about this in cameras of today? Manual focus M6 in hand, >>>>hear laughter? Quickly turn around, see subject, raise camera very >>>>quickly. FOCUS and he is still moving toward you..... "CLICK! ' >>>>Second frame, focus quickly, click.... (blow that shot!) Third >>>>try?.... Focus, shoot ... out of focus get the hell out of the way, >>>>he's nearly on top of me! >>>> >>>>It's nothing more than... "see-shoot!" Not a techie thought in a >>>>multi-milli second! And the Great Spirit on my shoulder and trigger >>>>finger.... "CLICK!" :-) Truth is? Heck I just got lucky! :-) >>>> >>>>cheers, >>>>Dr. ted >>>>Back to writing! It's coming along nicely. I may drop a line or two >>>>next week? ;-) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>Leica Users Group. >>>>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>>-- >>>Herbert Kanner >>>kanner at acm.org >>>650-326-8204 >>> >>>Question authority and the authorities will question you. >>> >>>_______________________________________________ >>>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 > > -- > Herbert Kanner > kanner at acm.org > 650-326-8204 > > Question authority and the authorities will question you. > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >