Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/08/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Indeed a wonderful story and, as all great stories, has meaning from the past that should not be lost. Thank you for sharing, and I wouldn't change anything in the story line. Best, Bob On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 3:34 PM, Ted Grant <tedgrant at shaw.ca> wrote: > Hi Crew, > I'm working on a new book project, here's a story being considered: It > hasn't been officially edited yet. > > C&C appreciated. thanks. > > Tentative story title??? 1 or 2?...................... > > 1/ "A ROOKIE RE-ACTION." > > 2/ "DON'T BE AFRAID." > > Ottawa -- One of my first news assignments was to photograph Prime Minister > Louis St. Laurent when he officially opened an art gallery show. > > "Wow, how do I address the Prime Minister? Am I allowed to speak to him? > What do I call him? Sir? Mr. St. Laurent? Prime Minister?" > > You have to appreciate it wasn't like the media circus of to-day. The > Prime Minister was opening an art gallery and I was the only photographer. > > When I explained my concerns to his Executive Assistant, (yes you could > talk to them in those days) that I had never been this close to a Prime > Minister before and what should I do, his response was, " don't worry > everything will be fine." > > Much to my embarrassment he told the Prime Minister, (Uncle Louis as he was > affectionately known) came over and asked me what I would like him to do. > > Just try and imagine the Prime Minister of Canada asking you, what would > you like him to do? In reflection, there were good old times! > > I was in a state of shock as I tried to explain; "if he didn't mind would > he stand with the artist by the paintings and may I take two pictures?" > This sounds very simplistic today, but let me assure you I was a basket > case. Oh yes and I was using a "4X5 Speed Graphic and flash bulb!" > > After I had made my second exposure and indicated I was finished he came > over to me, thanked me and hoped I had a good picture. He gave me the best > advice I have ever received from a politician, " don't be afraid of us, we > are people like yourself!" > > THEY WERE IN THOSE DAYS! > > (Thank you Prime Minister, wherever you are?) > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Bob Adler