[Leica] ORDER of CANADA PRESENTATION & PRIME MINISTER of CANADA? :-)

[Ted Grant]

Hi Luis & others,
During all these ceremonies, certainly during the actual pinning on the medal to my jacket and the other folks. No personal cameras were allowed by recipients nor guests.
However the personal Government House photog took many photographs as did the media.
During a couple of receptions behind the scenes some photos were taken. 
But even though I had an M8/35mm lens hanging on my shoulder ( I had special permission to have it with me.) That was after I explained it was because of the camera that I was there receiving the award that surely it should at least hang on my shoulder. Apparently the GG agreed! So it went with me . Although I was made aware "not to use it!"  
Which I could have and they'd never have known. But that would be cheating and breaking their trust! :-(

"ABSOLUTELY NOT MY STYLE IN LIFE!" So I didn't!

A picture series will arrive in a few days from the Order of Canada office as well as a video. I have a few photos "of the Prime Minister and self" with the 11X14 photo in my computer, but shot by the PM's personal photog. So we'll get those up over the weekend.
I have to honestly say, "never during all my years shooting assignments have I ever felt so completely inhibited in thought or action of clicking the shutter! So I didn't! :-) 
Besides I was the subject! :-) A very rare situation indeed!

Pictures to come folks. Hey don't forget I haven't seen them either! So like any subject? I sure as heck want to see them too!!  :-) :-)
cheers,
ted  OC

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From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of lluisripollphotography
Sent: February-19-16 9:06 AM
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Subject: Re: [Leica] ORDER of CANADA PRESENTATION & PRIME MINISTER of CANADA? :-)

Hi Ted,

Warmest congratulations and hugs! I was really waiting receive your news telling us you was back in home, now I can’t wait for the pictures.

Very best wishes mon ami!
Lluis





> El 19 febr 2016, a les 2:49, Ted Grant <tedgrant at shaw.ca> va escriure:
> 
> Hi Crew,
> 
> Well home now 24 hours still recovering the most amazing lifetime events
> I've ever encountered.
> 
> As you know I flew to Canada's capital, Ottawa, to receive the most
> prestigious award a Canadian civilian can receive in recognition of
> contributions to his country and above and beyond his/her career.
> 
> For our USA cousin's I understand it's similar to  your "PRESIDENTAIL
> AWARD." 
> 
> 
> 
> Ok so that was the number one event. J TOTALLY BREATH TAKING!
> 
> I suppose the 2nd event was on a par. "I was introduced to our new Prime
> Minister Justin  Trudeau. Who's father Pierre Trudeau is the subject in my
> most famous photograph! The Prime Minister sliding down a stair case hand
> rail his arms high in the air! .... in "ONE CLICK!" M6 Leica film camera
> 1968 when he became the Prime Minister. 
> 
> I hearing laughter behind me as I descended the stairs, turned and there he
> was arms on high sliding at me! Camera up! "CLICK!" No tech stuff involved!
> "SEE, CLICK!" J J
> 
> On historical levels? In Archives Canada it is considered the most iconic
> political photograph in the history of Canada to date!  Damn, I was quick in
> my youth! J J J Just kidding folks! J 
> 
> In any event the PM was as charming as could be and very pleased to get an
> 11X14 mounted and matted 100 years archival photo of his Dad!
> 
> 
> 
> I have a few photos from both events and we'll get them posted this weekend.
> 
> 
> cheers all,
> 
> Dr. ted  OC
> 
> 
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