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

[Peter Dzwig]

Can't wait for more.

Sounds like you had an amazing time. Do post soon.

Peter

On 19/02/2016 15:53, Aram Langhans wrote:
> Great to have you back among us commoners.  Sounds like you  had a grand time,
> and you deserve it.  Hope to see the photos soon.
> 
> 
> Aram
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Ted Grant
> Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2016 5:49 PM
> To: 'Leica Users Group'
> Subject: [Leica] ORDER of CANADA PRESENTATION & PRIME MINISTER of CANADA? :-)
> 
> 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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Dr Peter Dzwig