Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/10/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]He is not hopeless Ted, he is a good guy with a lot of good intentions and ability to make good speeches. But those of us who feel that the award is not deserved tend to point out that awards are meant to be given out for RESULTS or at least EFFORT, not merely for good intentions. Cheers, Nathan (a US citizen who supported Obama in 2008) Nathan Wajsman Alicante, Spain http://www.frozenlight.eu http://www.greatpix.eu http://www.nathanfoto.com Books: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/search?search=wajsman&x=0&y=0 PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog On Oct 10, 2009, at 12:30 AM, <tedgrant at shaw.ca> <tedgrant at shaw.ca> wrote: > > Hi Crew, > I'm going to ask my usual question when I see a statement that > doesn't include an answer, as in "WHY?" > > Even though the gentleman in question isn't the leader of my > country, I reserve the right to ask this question as it's a topic of > discussion. Simply because Wayne Torry made this comment....>> "The > current recipient is hopeless"<< > > Throughout my life I've always felt Nobel prize winner folks were > the brighter humanoids of Earth's creatures. > > So due to this being an international group and learning what we do > of each other, our countries and Leaders through the List and > international media I'm sure many of us foreigners would appreciate > an answer to the comment..> "The current recipient is hopeless!" It > may not be of photographic nature? But I didn't start it! > > Anyone??? Like "Why is this recipient seen as hopeless?" A response > if you please. Thank you. > > Dr.ted > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Wayne Torry" <wtorry at vbar.com> > To: <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 9:49 AM > Subject: [Leica] OT: We need some hope. > > >> Hope is good. We can all use some. >> >> The current recipient is hopeless. >> >> I'm taking several cameras out this weekend and HOPE for a decent >> photo >> or two. I also have 2 boxes of slides and 2 rolls of B&W film to >> scan. >> All from on topic cameras. I HOPE there is something worthwhile in >> those >> rolls. Based on early results, there are some worthy photos in >> these 4 >> rolls. >> >> As for the Nobel Peace Prize, it is irrevocably tarnished in my >> opinion. >> >> Good light and good photos! >> >> Wayne >> >> >> "Whatever it is given for, it seems extremely premature - you do not >> hand out Nobel Peace Prizes because someone is good at public >> speaking, which is all he has done so far. I cannot understand the >> politics behind it, can someone enlighten me? >> Cheers >> Jayanand >> >>>>> I think it's probably the first time the Nobel Peace Prize has >>>>> been >> given >>>>> for hope. ?We all need some hope these days. >>>>> >>>>> Tina" >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.421 / Virus Database: 270.14.8/2423 - Release Date: > 10/08/09 18:33:00 > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information