[Leica] Steve Barbour - RIP

[Nathan Wajsman]

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

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> 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
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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