Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/08

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Pilgrimage to Pittsburgh & Gene Smith
From: "Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net>
Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2002 08:27:08 -0500

Sal,

Great idea! I plan on taking that train ride unless something comes up.

sl


> Luggers, Leggers, M6 Lovers, M6 Haters, LHSAers and other Leica fans,
>
>     COME ONE, COME ALL!!!
>
>     On January 19, 2002, I'm making a pilgrimage to Pittsburgh by train in
> order to see the W. Eugene Smith exhibit at the Carnegie Museum.
>     The "Plan" is as follows:
>     A scenic, and relaxing train ride across Pennsylvania from Philadelphia
> (it is Amtrak train # 43) (See www.amtrak.com for details).
>     The train arrives in Pittsburgh at 2:24 PM.
>     Overnight at the Westin Convention Center Hotel (412-281-3700) which is
> one tenth of a mile from the station.
>     After checking in and weather permitting, taking a ride up the Duquesne
> Incline to shoot a very dramatic photograph of Pittsburgh at dusk.
>     Followed by dinner and hopefully great conversation. Bokeh will not be
> discussed.
>     The Carnegie Museum opens at noon on Sunday, so there will be ample time
> to recover and get breakfast.
>     The return train is Amtrak # 44 and departs at 4:28 PM.  I think three
> hours is enough to look at the exhibit and related materials.
>     My thanks to Stan Yoder of Pittsburgh for supplying some information.
>     If, you are interested in meet me on the train or in Pittsburgh, let me
> know.
> Happy Snaps,
> Sal DiMarco, Jr.
> Philadelphia, PA
>
> PS- Remember seeing the show will help make the conversation in Washington,
> the following weekend more interesting.
>

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