[Leica] : Re: How to get an S2 grant for Doug Herr?

[charcot at comcast.net (charcot)]

Excuse me?

ernie

Jan Decher wrote:
> I agree, of all who display their pictures here, Doug deserves to get an
> S2.  Leica should at least loan him one for a few months to try out and
> shoot birds on some bird sanctuary island,  then they could illustrate 
> their
> next S2 brochure with it.  Of course he will need that 4/500mm lens with
> it...;-)
> Jan
>
>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] How to get an S2 grant for Doug Herr?
> George Kase wrote:
>   
> Doug Herr made a comment a few days ago that stuck with me and I've been
> thinking about. He mentioned something to the effect that he doubted he'd
> ever be able to own an S2 for his work. Well, I think that's a shame.
> Because of all the photographers I know of, his work deserves the use of a
> system like the S2. And, there has got to be a way for him to apply for a
> grant to fund an S2 with lenses and his time to document some aspect of
> wildlife in the USA...
> so, I'm throwing the question out to the LUG...does anyone know how and
> where to apply for a grant? Are there resources where professionals like
> Doug can learn about photographic projects that are seeking someone like 
> him
> to document a particular type of wildlife or their environment? I don't 
> have
> a clue, all I know is that Doug needs an S2 and Leica would do well to have
> him own and use one :)
> Doug, I hope you'll pardon my sticking my nose into your biz-ness, but hey,
> maybe someone will know how to actually get you an S2! It would be a combo 
> I
> think all on the LUG would enjoy seeing the results of.
> <<<
> I'm a little dumbstruck and completely humbled by the LUG's support for my
> work over the years.  Foremost in my mind when I'm in the field is repaying
> the LUG with new photos.  A little brainstorming about sources of funding
> would be awesome - as long as the list can stand a few more pictures ;)
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com
>
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