Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/30

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Leica thoughts...
From: "Laurence J. Vertefeuille" <"l.j.vertefeuille@snet.net"@snet.net>
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 08:26:55 -0500

Michael Gardner wrote:
> 
> Inspiration from the Leica Users List:
> 
> "All said and done, sometimes one would like the option of total
> control, with the camera in the hand, a sort of contemplative approach
> to photography, subtle yet deliberate, savouring every moment, enjoying
> every twist of the dial or flick of the lever, setting the right mood,
> waiting for the right moment, creative juices brimming with
> anticipation, eye looking through the viewfinder, focus again.., the
> heart beating, one more millisecond ...yes... click, quick flick of the
> thumb, wind on .. click again!
> Ah, yes.... freedom from mindless automation. So very often, when I
> cradle a Leica M in my hands, it's simplicity in its own right and I am
> excited with unique form of freedom!"
> 
> Dan K.

Hello Amodius

Well, that's a great viewpoint! Thanks for sharing it. How are you doing
these days? Would you like to get together this week? If so, let me
know. I would like to come by and visit with you..

I should return your program, also.

Wolfie