[Leica] So long, LUG Pals

[Tina Manley]

Interesting article on Leica and freeing the world:

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2017/jul/13/leica-the-camera-that-freed-the-world-in-pictures


Tina

On Fri, Oct 18, 2019 at 9:57 AM Howard L Ritter Jr via LUG <
lug at leica-users.org> wrote:

> I agree, Tina.
>
> For many, photography is an art form or a pastime. But like any art form,
> painting, sculpture, fiction, playwriting, acting, directing, it has always
> been, always will be, a means of representing various truths to those
> unaware of them. The truths conveyed by photographing the world may be
> about beauty or about science, but they are also about the state of the
> world, as you so often show us.
>
> The LUG should be a home for photography that does any and all of the
> above, and for any (respectful) discussions that that photography
> stimulates.
>
> —howard
>
> > On Oct 18, 2019, at 8:54 AM, Tina Manley via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > It's always surprising to me that anyone thinks Leica cameras are not
> > political tools.  Leicas have always been used to take photos with a
> > political purpose.
> >
> > I use my Leica cameras to make a difference in the world.  Right now, I'm
> > posting photos of Syrian children living in the towns that are being
> bombed
> > by Turkey.  I do that to raise awareness and funds for the schools that
> the
> > children attend.
> >
> > I will always use my Leicas for political purposes and the day that they
> > aren't will be dark indeed.
> >
> > Tina
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 18, 2019 at 1:27 AM Greg Rubenstein via LUG <
> lug at leica-users.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Haven’t been active much lately anyway.
> >>
> >> Look forward to returning to The LUG when the focus returns to Leica
> >> photography, and provides a haven from the ubiquitous roar of political
> >> static.
> >>
> >> People here are the primary reason I’ve prized Our LUG Community. The
> lack
> >> of political discourse was a huge, relaxing plus of being part of thIs
> >> online village.
> >>
> >> I care about issues, stay aware, offer opinions, and act, as friends
> know.
> >> This simply ain’t the forum in which I care to discuss or read about
> such
> >> things.
> >>
> >> Alas.
> >>
> >> Shall stay in touch with Friends via the variety of other media we use.
> We
> >> may even discuss politics one on one or among ourselves. Am certain
> someone
> >> will tell me when it’s safe to return here.
> >>
> >> Many thanks, All, for years of enjoyment, help, education, chat and
> >> friendship.
> >>
> >> Everyone — and families — be healthy and happy.
> >>
> >> Adieu.
> >>
> >> Greg
> >>
> >> “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.”
> >>
> >> — Yogi Berra
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
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> >
> >
> >
> > --
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> > http://www.pbase.com/tinamanley
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