Is new CEO a Leica M photographer?

[Paulus]

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If I look at it, it seems a little unnatural pose:

 

https://lfi-online.de/ceemes/en/news/leica-newsflash-matthias-harsch_ceo-1004968.html

[a.noctilux]

No strap ?

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[plasticman]

It just looks like an uncomfortable corporate portrait to me. And does it really matter anyway?

 

There's another thread where some people seem desperate to denigrate his professional background. I don't get it. Give the guy a chance.

[wattsy]

He has a bit of a 1950s/60s 'Operation Paperclip' NASA scientist look about him. 

[marcg]

Has anyone noticed the remarkable similarity between Leica's new CEO Matthias Harsch, and Francois Holland, recently the President of France.

 

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Has anyone ever seen them appearing together at the same time?

 

I know that Holland was now looking for a new job - or Is this simply a passing coincidence?

 

I think we should be told.

Edited September 10, 2017 by marcg

[Photomic38]

 

Has anyone noticed the remarkable similarity between Leica's new CEO Matthias Harsch, and Francois Holland, recently the President of France.

 

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Has anyone ever seen them appearing together at the same time?

 

I know that Holland was now looking for a new job - or Is this simply a passing coincidence?

 

I think we should be told.

 

In this case, Leica goes to insured bankruptcy, like France ... I can talk about it, I live there

[marcg]

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Yes, I'm a Brit living in Paris. But the judge said that if I keep my nose clean, maybe I can get out early.

 

I'm making an appointment with my probation officer soon.

[marcg]

Blow me! I've just chanced upon this old stock/library photo of Matthias Harsch before it was photoshopped by the Leica publicity machine.  It also explains why he looks so unnatural holding the camera.

 

He looks much more comfortable in this original untouched image.

 

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Now I understand why he was so happy when the photo was originally taken.

 

Prost, Matthias!

Edited April 5, 2018 by marcg

[andybarton]

 

 

 

I think we should be told.

 

 

The answer is on Page 94

[marcg]

[Herr Barnack]

 

Blow me! I've just chanced upon this old stock/library photo of Matthias Harsch before it was photoshopped by the Leica publicity machine.  It also explains why he looks so unnatural holding the camera.

 

He looks much more comfortable in this original untouched image.

 

Francois Holland.jpg

 

Now I understand why he was so happy when the photo was originally taken.

 

Prost, Matthias!

 

 

I don't know who "the Leica publicity machine" would be, but they need to tread circumspectly lest they be looked upon with the same jaundiced eye as the Adorama publicity machine:  https://petapixel.com/2018/04/05/adorama-angers-film-photographers-with-article-and-stolen-photo/

 

 

It is incumbent upon Leica to not wallow in Adorama's (or any other) gutter. 

 

Based on what I have seen over the past 15 years of my involvement with Leica and this forum, Leica is easily capable doing better.

Edited April 7, 2018 by Herr Barnack

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