Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/10/05

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Subject: [Leica] magic 2
From: kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour)
Date: Sun Oct 5 10:39:30 2008
References: <FA31F9BB-F2B0-47D3-88A1-5C5BE32CBA29@cox.net>

> On Oct 4, 2008, at 7:32 PM, Tina Manley wrote:
>
>> At 01:41 PM 10/4/2008, you wrote:
>>> waiting for the magic....
>>>
>>>
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/barbour/paw2008/ecmo2.jpg.html
>>
>>
>> Steve -  I love your medical photographs, but this one is amazing.   
>> It's one of the most moving photographs I've ever seen.  The  
>> sharpness of the child hooked up to monitors and equipment in the  
>> foreground and the obvious concern of the out of focus mother in  
>> the background, make this a universal photo of suffering and hope,  
>> science and magic.  It's also one of the best uses of the Noctilux  
>> that I've ever seen.  It is absolutely magic.  Anybody who has ever  
>> had a sick child can look at this photo and relive that feeling of  
>> despair and hope.
>
>
> thank you Tina... these words mean a lot to me, from you, especially  
> so...
>
> You are a role model for me, I see a connection between my image,  
> and many of your beautiful b&w Noctilux photos that inspired and  
> compelled me, soon after I joined the LUG...
>
> I can't quite get my head around why your words mean so much to  
> me... it has to do with your being a mother, having a full life  of  
> human  experience, as well as your being a world class photographer.  
> I think you see what I see.
>
> your words are appreciated...
>

> all my best to you and Tom as you prepare for your exciting and  
> beautiful walk in the grand canyon.


Steve


> Tina
>>
>>
>> Tina Manley
>> www.tinamanley.com
>>
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