Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/16

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Subject: Re: [Leica] A scary moment par excellence! :-) Hey funny!!
From: kiklaas@iinet.net.au
Date: 17 Apr 2002 02:55:59 -0000

That is hysterical - calls for a "photographer's sitcom" (where are you 
John Brownlow?)  Even in the darkest hours the are times when we can still 
find something to smile about.

Good One Ted....ROFL

Karina




> The phone rang in our office, Could I have my Mother's portrait taken
> tomorrow? inquired the voice.
> 
> Bill Lingard my partner at the time replied, Yes would 2 be alright as we
> have an opening?
> 
> Voice,  No I'm sorry that's too late as the funeral is at 12.30. Could we
> do it earlier?
> 
> Well I suppose we could make some room, but could you be here right on
> time?
> 
> Voice'  No, as my mother died and I don't have a picture of her and I'd
> like to have a portrait of her before they close the casket.
> 
> Bill who had an incredible sense of humour said, Well of course, we can't
> have her waiting so we'll be there at 10.
> 
> So there we were, me the gofer setting up lights and holding ladder when
> Bill climbed up to shoot down into the coffin for the full portrait look.
> Unfortunately the edge of the coffin created a shadow that spoiled the
> Rembrant look of the lighting.  Bill down the ladder, found a fancy 
cushion
> lifted the woman's head and tucked it under lifting it high enough for a
> nice lighting look.
> 
> Up the ladder and about to shoot as the distraut daughter walked in and 
she
> said, Oh she looks so peaceful and lovely, but could you open her eyes?
> 
> I looked up at Bill and thought he was going to fall off he ladder.
> 
> Not right now, but not to worry they'll be open when you receive your
> photos. he said.  I near wet me pants!
> 
> We continued with the shoot and when he was finished I asked how was he
> going to open her eyes? No problem. I'll just draw them in with
> retouching. And winked.
> 
> Before he had film processed I left on assignment and when I returned the
> first thing I wanted to know was how he made out?
> 
> Oh the daughter was quite happy but thought her mother looked a bit 
starry
> eyed And smiled. :-)  Honest.
> 
> This is a true story and may I die before morning if it isn't!
> ted
> 
> Ted Grant Photography Limited
> www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant
> 
> 
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