Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/07/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I agree with George. The LUG Yearbook has become a showpiece of our groups photographic skill and tastes, regardless of the equipment used. Jim has limited the submissions to the current year. This is great as well as it can show the growth of the photographic skills of our photographers and the advancements made in equipment as well. Another book using Leica equipment only can highlight the capabilities of the Leica system, whenever the photos were made. I would even like to see a section where the photos were made with LTM gear, one with Leica film and still another with Leica digital whether it be from the M8 or a DMR or whatever new comes out. It would be fun but not a replacement for the Yearbook. Just my .02 Len On Jul 4, 2008, at 10:45 AM, Lottermoser George wrote: > Just to be clear: > I have no issues with the LUG Yearbook nor Jim's approach to it. > Love it - as is. > It has it's own life and tradition. > > Nor do I believe "fray" an appropriate term. > as it implies a competition. > > An individual thought it would be interesting to produce a book > with images focused by Leica equipment. > Clean. Simple. > Very Leica USER Group'ish. > > No title has been mentioned, no theme or lack there of has been > discussed, other than > hey - look - Leica images. > > What's the problem? > Let him, them, us create something new for the enjoyment of all. > Please don't quash desire and creativity. > and especially not when it involves the > USE of Leica equipment by Leica USER Group members. > > Fond regards, > George > george@imagist.com > www.imagist.com > http://www.imagist.com/blog > Picture A Week - www.imagist.com/paw_07 > > > > On Jul 4, 2008, at 8:10 AM, Jim Shulman wrote: > >> I'd been hoping to remain away from this fray, but since you asked >> about >> book policies here they are: > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information