Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2020/01/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I first contacted Steve when he got Tikwa, his golden lab, in Arizona. He was such a great photographer that my wife wouldn't stop bugging me about getting a lab based upon Tikwa's puppy picture. We got our lab named Al a few months later. Steve and I (and Tikwa & Al) finally met in Yosemite one winter weekend. It was such a hoot seeing Steve, who was a simply marvelous "portrait" photographer, be so overwhelmed by Yosemite that he actually took landscapes! Of course he would not use a tripod, as much as I pestered him about that ;-) Steve moved from Arizona to Sacramento when his life's love, Dominique, developed Alzheimers. He hoped that her being close to her children would slow the progress of this horrid disease she had. Whether it did or not, no-one will know, but it was the kind of act of humanity, kindness, and self sacrifice that I came to realize was the core of Steve. I was also, via Steve, fortunate to have one of the most lovely weekends ever in Yosemite with him and Ted; truly an unforgettable time. When Steve moved to Sacramento, he traveled again to his second country, France, which he completely adored and had a kindred spirit with. He was fortunate to have been able to make this journey before he was struck down. Steve, a lover of family, humanity, culture, music, fine cameras, sushi, and fine single malt scotch will be missed by all who knew him. This should not have happened so soon to such a good person. Steve maintained a page of photos of Leica using photographers. Perhaps Brian or someone can continue on with this page which brings a more human connection of those who participate, or have participated, on the LUG. We can use more of this when we write to each other on the LUG. Here's the link: https://www.pbase.com/kididdoc/some_leica_photographers Steve has left fond memories with many of us. May we keep the best of him with us; the finest tribute one can mgive a person after they have passed through this life. Remembering the best of Steve, Bob Bob Adler www.robertadlerphotography.com *"Capturing Light One Frame At A Time"* On Sat, Jan 11, 2020 at 7:08 AM Philippe via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote: > Steve passed at 4 am today. His daughter was with him. > > > So long Steve, mon Ami Mousquetaire > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/481400-1/Steve-2244.jpg < > http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/481400-1/Steve-2244.jpg> > > Amities > > Philippe, in grief > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >