Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/23

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 2002 Leica Calendar
From: D Khong <dkhong@pacific.net.sg>
Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 00:24:16 +0800
References: <3.0.5.32.20011223184909.00abdd50@pacific.net.sg>

>Dan Khong wrote:
>>>> I just had the opportunity to see next year's calendar. IMO, it sure
>beats
>> the 2001 one by a wide margin. Page after page, the shots remind me of
>> Leica lenses and what they are capable of capturing. This is certainly a
>> keeper.<<<<<
>
>Hi Dan,
>I think Leica should use the FOM calendar which Alastair posted recently, as
>it would be the best "Leica Calendar" I've seen in ages. Certainly blows the
>last half dozen Leica designed calendars out of the water. Actually Leica
>would do well to think about that for next year as part of their sponsor
>contribution. Sure wouldn't do them any harm and would be some of the best
>advertising for the camera they'd have accomplished in years.
>
>Actually the FOM calendar is a smashing good collection of excellent Leica
>images, a great cross section of subjects and film use. It makes a Leica
>look like it can be used in almost every conceivable location one can
>imagine and by every conceivable human being.
>

Ted

If Alastair is prepared to release the work to Leica (who will then sell it
at a profit and for their own publicity), the 100 shots will be a smashing
piece of leica artwork.

Dan K.






  
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