[Leica] LUG photographers and other photographers you know wanted for a 2017 project in the style of Robert Frank's The Americans

[billclough042541 at gmail.com (Bill Clough)]

Dear Karen ?

This is a great idea! I will be interested in seeing how many LUG
photographers respond. I've been contributing to the LUG for more than 16
years now and I am saddened to see how it has changed.

My mind wants to contribute; but time is a factor. I'm now the editor of a
small town newspaper and it demands more time than I have.

I am glad you made no restrictions about cameras. One of the sadder days
last year was when I finally sold all my Leica cameras (only to discovered
that Kodak is bringing back Ektachrome and Kodachrome.  Figures.

But the timing of your idea for 2017, which may be one of the more
significant years in then history of this country, is perfect.

Please keep me in the loop at billclough042541 at gmail.com

--Bill

On Fri, Jan 20, 2017 at 6:54 PM, Karen Schreiber <kpsphoto at gmail.com> 
wrote:

> Hi LUG members,
>
> I am a photographer lurker on the LUG -- I want  to start a project in 2017
> to produce a book of collaborative photographs in as many of the 50 states
> as I can find photographers to participate. I can cover parts of
> California. At the end of 2017 I will make a book using Blurb or some
> method once the year is over.
>
> I do not have any support for this project: I can not offer payment for
> your time or money for travel, lodging and food.
> I am looking for photographers who want to photograph in the place where
> they live and states where they visit/vacations, trips etc. You retain
> copyright. I think 2017 is going to be a unique year.
>
> Here is my idea.
>
> Background-
>
> Earl A Powell III, director, National Gallery of Art, Washington, in his
> foreword to the book *Robert Frank?s The Americans Looking In* writes,
> "Frank looked beneath the surface of 1950's America to reveal profound
> issues that the country in many respects is still wrestling with to this
> day. He depicted a people plagued with racism, often ill served by their
> politicians, intoxicated with the media and celebrities, and infatuated
> with speed, movement and even the road itself. But he also celebrated the
> strengths of America's ethnic diversity, its deep religious faith and its
> vibrant music. Released at the height of the cold war..."
>
> *FAST FORWARD to my idea*
>
> Fast forward to a new project by photographers who look during 2017 to
> reveal profound issues within the United States. People plagued with opiate
> addiction, poverty, racism, loss of jobs, often ill served by their
> politicians, and intoxicated with technology, social media, fake/false news
> and celebrities. The photographers will also show the strengths of
> America's democracy, it's ethnic diversity and a country grappling with
> many issues including increasing global temperatures, decreasing water
> supplies, and worldwide social, economic and political changes. This
> project is about disruption and change but neither pro nor con re the Trump
> administration.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Karen Schreiber
>
> www.kpsphoto.com (old film website and not updated when I went to digital)
>
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