Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2020/01/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I (think I) can get the page into something that will run anywhere.... john -----Original Message----- From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+john=mcmaster.co.uk at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Bob Adler via LUG Sent: 13 January 2020 14:20 To: Leica Users Group Cc: Bob Adler Subject: Re: [Leica] Steve Barbour - RIP Hi Nathan, That?s very generous of you. Do you have any suggestions on how to get the data to you? I?m not sure anyone knows his pbase login credentials. Best, Bob Bob Adler www.robertadlerphotography.com > On Jan 12, 2020, at 8:06 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> > wrote: > > ?Beautifully said. I have nothing to add except of course that I share in > the sentiments expressed. And yes, I hope that the page Steve set up will > be maintained. I can certainly host it on my greatpix site if needed. > > Cheers, > Nathan > > Nathan Wajsman > > Alicante, Spain > http://www.frozenlight.eu <http://www.frozenlight.eu/> > http:// <http://www.greatpix.eu/>www.greatpix.eu > PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws > <http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws>Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ > <http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/> > > Cycling: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator > <http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator> > > YNWA > > "I?m not arguing, I?m just explaining why I?m right" > > > > > > > > > > > > >> On 12 Jan 2020, at 04:58, Robert Adler via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> >> wrote: >> >> I first contacted Steve when he got Tikwa, his golden lab, in Arizona. He >> was such a great photographer that my wife wouldn't stop bugging me about >> getting a lab based upon Tikwa's puppy picture. We got our lab named Al a >> few months later. >> >> Steve and I (and Tikwa & Al) finally met in Yosemite one winter weekend. >> It >> was such a hoot seeing Steve, who was a simply marvelous "portrait" >> photographer, be so overwhelmed by Yosemite that he actually took >> landscapes! Of course he would not use a tripod, as much as I pestered him >> about that ;-) >> >> Steve moved from Arizona to Sacramento when his life's love, Dominique, >> developed Alzheimers. He hoped that her being close to her children would >> slow the progress of this horrid disease she had. Whether it did or not, >> no-one will know, but it was the kind of act of humanity, kindness, and >> self sacrifice that I came to realize was the core of Steve. I was also, >> via Steve, fortunate to have one of the most lovely weekends ever in >> Yosemite with him and Ted; truly an unforgettable time. >> >> When Steve moved to Sacramento, he traveled again to his second country, >> France, which he completely adored and had a kindred spirit with. He was >> fortunate to have been able to make this journey before he was struck >> down. >> >> Steve, a lover of family, humanity, culture, music, fine cameras, sushi, >> and fine single malt scotch will be missed by all who knew him. This >> should >> not have happened so soon to such a good person. >> >> Steve maintained a page of photos of Leica using photographers. Perhaps >> Brian or someone can continue on with this page which brings a more human >> connection of those who participate, or have participated, on the LUG. We >> can use more of this when we write to each other on the LUG. Here's the >> link: >> https://www.pbase.com/kididdoc/some_leica_photographers >> >> Steve has left fond memories with many of us. May we keep the best of him >> with us; the finest tribute one can mgive a person after they have passed >> through this life. >> Remembering the best of Steve, >> Bob >> >> Bob Adler >> www.robertadlerphotography.com >> *"Capturing Light One Frame At A Time"* >> >> >>> On Sat, Jan 11, 2020 at 7:08 AM Philippe via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Steve passed at 4 am today. His daughter was with him. >>> >>> >>> So long Steve, mon Ami Mousquetaire >>> >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/481400-1/Steve-2244.jpg < >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/481400-1/Steve-2244.jpg> >>> >>> Amities >>> >>> Philippe, in grief >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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