Re: [Leica] "Leica children" was Age

[tedgrant@islandnet.com (Ted Grant)]

Nathan wrote:

>I do involve him in the photography--I often take him with me on "expeditions"
>and he also has his own P&S camera. And one of the reasons I started using
>digital printing is that the children (I also have a 4-year old) can be around
>me when I am manipulating pictures on the computer.>>>>>>>

One of the great things about being in this group is the constant learning
of Leica and Life!

Nathan has made very interesting points in his statement for "younger
folks" who have yet to have children or theirs are a bit young yet to "play
with a Leica!"

The first, ""I often take him with me on "expeditions""

The operative word here for those wishing to take their children on a
picture   walk about, get them hooked by going on an ""expedition!"" That
"expedition" of course is a search for a visual magical moment!  An
opportunity to start the childs' awareness of life around them.

Second:

""one of the reasons I started using digital printing is that the children
(I also have a 4-year old) can be around me when I am manipulating pictures
on the computer.""

The new wave world of childhood....learning how to make pictures on, in, by
and from computers!!!!  Imagine where computers, colour printers, digital
and heaven knows what else electronic magic will be to children of LUGNUTS
when their children are old enough to be members! :)

And that's why I say, there isn't anything greater than involving your
children in your "hobby" of photography, Leica or otherwise. Hell you don't
have to read  articles on "bonding" to tell you how to get close to your
kids, photography did it long before the word "bonding" meant anything more
than, "gluing something together!" :)

Quite frankly getting them in the darkroom, sure as hell will keep them out
of the jail!!







Ted Grant
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