Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/10/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Oct 9, 2009, at 10:10 PM, Nathan Wajsman wrote: > 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. rather than being widely despised around the world, as we were quite recently...we are again respected, even admired, and many experts see us, as a result, much safer.... that's a result, in a short period of time, Steve > > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information