Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/05/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well, since I just got back from Russia, my entry has to be RED Square: http://www.pbase.com/tinamanley/image/165130184 Leica SL, 24-90 Tina On Mon, May 15, 2017 at 1:51 PM, Howard L Ritter Jr <hlritter at twc.com> wrote: > For me, this was easy ? if existing photos are eligible: In the covered > souk at Aleppo, 1979. <http://gallery.leica-users. > org/v/hlritter/Aleppo/The+Dresses+2.jpg.html> > > -howard > > > > On May 15, 2017, at 12:17 PM, Ted Grant <tedgrant at shaw.ca> wrote: > > > > First weekly assignment===== > > > > "THE COLOUR RED!" > > The subject content is your call, however the "COLOUR RED" is the > mandatory aspect. :-) > > Now CREW let your imagination run wild! > > YOUR SUBMISION IS DUE 22-05-2017 > > And as long as I'm still vertical & breathing? :-) > > Heck I will be! I will endeavour to do critiques and pick a winner for > the most imaginative! :-) > > cheers, > > Dr. Ted O.C. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On > Behalf Of Howard L Ritter Jr > > Sent: May-15-17 6:41 AM > > To: Leica Users Group > > Subject: Re: [Leica] AN UPDATER FOR ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!! > > > > A photo a week? I like it! Can you start with your very first one, from > 66 years ago? And we should all post our favorite photos OF you, Dr Ted! > > > > In any case, take strength from the fact that your sharp mind and wit > are kicking all the ass your body can?t. It?s good to hear that you?re > getting the assistance you need to make your life sail on as smoothly as > possible. Remember that all of the friends, acquaintances, and admirers > you?ve gained on the LUG, and who are proud to call themselves that, are > with you in word and spirit, pulling for you. > > > > Do not go gentle into that good night. > > Old age should burn and rave at close of day; > > Rave, rave about the capture of the light. > > > > (As I imagine Dylan Thomas might have written if he?d been talking about > you!) > > > > We love you, Dr Ted! Rave on! > > > > ?howard > > > > > >> On May 14, 2017, at 6:15 PM, Ted Grant <tedgrant at shaw.ca> wrote: > >> > >> Howdy Crew, > >> OK here's life today? > >> I unfortunately have had a bit of a health situation for sometime which > had > >> me somewhat incapacitated on and off over the past couple of years. > >> I could sit at the computer for about 15 minutes sometimes . Then > physically > >> become incapacitated and not able to walk back to my bed without a > walker or > >> anyplace else! > >> Oh I'm not cured by any means, but a move from my home to a seniors home > >> location last week where basically everything is being tended to. Most > >> important a super physical training programme and fabulous meals > everyday. > >> "MORE WOMEN" than men! And Pray that I can rebuild my body, back and > legs to > >> how wonderful they were on my 80th birthday May 27 2009 and I could nip > >> through 100 sit-ups without blink of eye! :-) What the heck it was a > piece > >> cake! :-) > >> Now here we are to 27 May 2017 and I'm hitting 88 years on that birthday > >> day! :-) That's it! Old in numbers! PHYSICAL ABILITIES? > >> WHY I'M MERELY BODY WRECKAGE! A MISERABLE HAND SHAKING DYING OLD MAN! > :-( > >> HOWEVER?? I'm still going to kick ass!! PROBABLY MY OWN FIRST AND > HARDEST! > >> :-) > >> My response as I look at my world today?????? > >> SCREW-IT! :-) No I'm not ready to lie down and die > >> YET! > >> There are so many photo experiences since my first front page published > >> newspaper photo, 17 Sept 1951 and published ever since in books, > magazines > >> and photo exhibitions! I hopefully can pass on to many younger folks a > bit > >> of photo tips! > >> Not sure how we can do this? Maybe a "photo a week" with a designated > theme > >> or subject for those who wish to give it a try?????????? > >> Any thoughts on this? > >> Thanks crew as I hope this idea will keep me physically and mentally > active > >> and alive to my 100th birthday? What the hell you gotta give it a try! > :-) > >> cheers everyone it's only 2 more years to the big 100!!!! :-) > >> Dr. Ted Grant O.C. > >> WEB PAGE > >> TEDGRANTPHOTO.COM > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> --- > >> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > >> https://www.avast.com/antivirus > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> 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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 -- Tina Manley www.tinamanley.com tina-manley.artistwebsites.com http://www.alamy.com/stock-photography/3B49552F-90A0-4D0A-A11D-2175C937AA91/Tina+Manley.html