Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/07/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]George Lottermoser: Drawing on the LUG Digest as time permits (and I'm not current yet), I want to express my total agreement with your thoughts and sentiments captioned below. Sure there are excesses, but they're managed well for the most part. The thread in question also helps me get to know members of this "unique, international, virtual community." I appreciate that. I'm comfortable with and understand where the many "voices" are coming from. I share their love of photography. I make allowances: e.g., Even before Larry Z pointed it out, I know him to be a cultural New Yorker. Chris Crawford is a young man from the mid-West whose love of photography and roots speak volumes. Having attended Ted Grant's Cape Cod Seminars for many, many years I know Ted and Tina from that venue, and so forth. Those I've never met are morphing into identifiable personalities over time which keeps me glued to the LUG. Of course I look forward to a return to the common ground that unites us around photography, glass, and a body that feels just right in our hands. Your M5, 50 mm f1.2; Fuji X-Pro 1 guy, Dr. Leon Pomeroy, Northern Virginia, USA Re: "While many have expressed dismay over the "off topic" threads that come up on the LUG I just want to say that I find the threads valuable to understanding and getting to know fellow LUGgers. We can learn a lot from one another's photography; and opinions re: gear, etc. Though the recent thread has provided us with, IMO, a deeper understanding of one another as well as the various cultures, historical periods, etc.; all of which have a significant impact on "our photography." Another opportunity to express my gratitude to Brian for creating and maintaining this venue - unabridged; and all active participants for creating this unique, international, virtual community. Regards, George Lottermoser"