[Leica] Steve Barbour - RIP - PBBase

[Philippe]

I might ask his daughter through Tara if needed, but I’d prefer to wait a few days beforehand as you ‘ll certainly understand


Amities

Philippe



> Le 13 janv. 2020 à 15:20, Bob Adler via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> a écrit :
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> 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
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>> On Jan 12, 2020, at 8:06 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> wrote:
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>> 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.
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>> Cheers,
>> Nathan
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>> Nathan Wajsman
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>> Alicante, Spain
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>> Cycling: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator <http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator>
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>> YNWA
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>> "I’m not arguing, I’m just explaining why I’m right"
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>>> On 12 Jan 2020, at 04:58, Robert Adler via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
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>>> 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:
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>>>> Steve passed at 4 am today. His daughter was with him.
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>>>> So long Steve, mon Ami Mousquetaire
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>>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/481400-1/Steve-2244.jpg <
>>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/481400-1/Steve-2244.jpg>
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>>>> Amities
>>>> 
>>>> Philippe, in grief
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