Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/01/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Steve, Thankyou very much. Yes you are quite correct. The "Order of Canada" is bestowed upon a Canadian who is recognized in many fashions of life similar to Don McCullin. But not a Knighthood! And careers as varied as your thoughts can take you. His and my career are somewhat similar. He of course more wars and civil strife than I! I have no doubt he suffers some of the PTSD I also do? But then that's life! :-( One difference is? The "Canadian GOVENOR GENERAL" as the Queen's representative presents the Order to those few Canadian's receiving it ! The few are selected each year, usually as nominated by their peers across the world and Canada. Then presented to the GG's office where a committee of peers from many walks of life determine if it's a "Receive or Not?" Me? Once again I'm extremely honoured to have received mine! However it was never a thought in my life I would receive such a fantastic recognition. I suppose I got lucky & "Observed & Clicked" just at the right moment and location? Cheers to all, Dr. Ted Grant C.M. O.C. -----Original Message----- From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Steve Barbour Sent: January-06-17 8:39 AM To: LUG list Subject: Re: [Leica] Don McCullin knighted > On Jan 6, 2017, at 2:41 AM, Peter Dzwig <pdzwig at summaventures.com> > wrote: > > Bob, > > Without wishing to get into an argument, I think you miss the point. The title > does not give him any more influence than he had a few weeks ago. It gives him > no more political clout, it is a recognition of his work by the nation. in the Canadian system, an analogous great recognition by the nation, is the Order of Canada which Ted Grant received recently. It is a great recognition which is only rarely given. The is a extensive literature re knighthood in Canada, which as far as I am concerned is totally inscrutable. Knighthood, is not bestowed upon Canadians. The Order of Canada seems to be roughly equivalent. steve > Any > influence he has or had has been achieved through a lifetime of working in inner > cities, wars, etc etc. He is also a remarkable landscape photographer. > > Peter > > On 05/01/2017 20:15, bob catchpole via LUG wrote: >> This planet has witnessed man-made wars for thousands of years. There is little to suggest there won't be countless more wars in future. Only a failure of the imagination would allow anyone to suppose they or their descendants won't be affected. It's a profoundly serious subject (and OT here). >> >> Don McCullin has spent much of his life photographing the suffering caused by wars around the world. Why? He believed his images would effect change by condemning the horror of war. It's failed. He is now in a position to point out the inevitability of wars while we humans persist with our current notions and social structures. The concept of Empire would be a good place to start. For me, it's a missed opportunity. >> >> Bob > > > -- > > =========================================================== > Dr Peter Dzwig > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus