octo Posted February 7, 2008 Share #81 Posted February 7, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am in as well. We're setting up and doing LaTraviata that day: there should be something to point at. Well done again, Bill! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 7, 2008 Posted February 7, 2008 Hi octo, Take a look here A Leica Day. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
semrich Posted February 7, 2008 Share #82 Posted February 7, 2008 I'm in, and if I decide on film my post may be late along with others using film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benpix Posted February 7, 2008 Share #83 Posted February 7, 2008 I am in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share #84 Posted February 7, 2008 Excellent responses, thank you all. I haven't totted up yet, but we are well on the way to 100 participants - a tremendous response. Just to clarify a couple of points: You can take your photo at any time on "your" February 29th You can take it anywhere, of any subject; it is your vision A dedicated sub-forum or gallery (TBA) will be set up for the purpose; Admin and I will work on this You DO NOT have to post your picture on the day; those of us using film would struggle to do so! There will be a "window" for posting Keep 'em coming! Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimowers Posted February 7, 2008 Share #85 Posted February 7, 2008 A breath of fresh air, yes my wife and I are up for this. I have pretty well given up reading the forums because of all the carping and backbiting about Leica - I think they do a great job. It is so nice to see lots of us want to actually take pictures with our cameras! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share #86 Posted February 7, 2008 ........overlooking the phrases 'hardened pro' AND 'gentleman amateur', bill, i think it's a great idea and, fortunately, i will be in new zealand, with my camera and lots of film........... looking forward to itlaura Laura, you are most welcome, and to you, and the other ladies who have signed up, I extend a sincere apology for my sexist language in my original post. In my defence I would point out that most if not all of those who have been arguing here lately are men* Regards, Bill *No, that excuse didn't work "at home" either... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
svelasco Posted February 7, 2008 Share #87 Posted February 7, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I think this is a great idea ! If this hasn't been answered yet, I see that Flickr.com gives the possibility of "place this photo on a map" for each uploaded photo. The uploader then just drags the map around to the location of the shot. So, photo collection and geographic location all in one ! Open question for debate then: Should the photo marker be placed: 1) where I was standing (where the camera was) when I tool the photo ?, or 2) where the subject of the photo is located ? If 1), then other people have the opportunity to recreate the shot.... so 1) gets my vote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share #88 Posted February 7, 2008 Hi, I think this is a great idea ! If this hasn't been answered yet, I see that Flickr.com gives the possibility of "place this photo on a map" for each uploaded photo. The uploader then just drags the map around to the location of the shot. So, photo collection and geographic location all in one ! Open question for debate then: Should the photo marker be placed: 1) where I was standing (where the camera was) when I tool the photo ?, or 2) where the subject of the photo is located ? If 1), then other people have the opportunity to recreate the shot.... so 1) gets my vote. Welcome Stephen, Just to be clear, the photos will be posted here, on the Leica User Forum, not on Flickr or anywhere else. Admin is looking into ways to do the mapping here. As to your questions, I doubt very much that we will be working to a degree of accuracy (or that your subject will be that far away) that subject and photographer location are not effectively one and the same. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted February 7, 2008 Share #89 Posted February 7, 2008 Could someone translate and post Bill's original message in the German forum? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share #90 Posted February 7, 2008 Could someone translate and post Bill's original message in the German forum? Excellent idea, Steve... Any volunteers? Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hart Posted February 7, 2008 Share #91 Posted February 7, 2008 I'm in. Thanks for the idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
odd Posted February 7, 2008 Share #92 Posted February 7, 2008 Splendid idea I'm in OM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmr Posted February 7, 2008 Share #93 Posted February 7, 2008 Cool... I am in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 7, 2008 Share #94 Posted February 7, 2008 Bringing people together is already the meaning (and intention) of this forum. The good thing is diversity: we don't need to have all here the same opinions, ideas or feelings. And "charity" is a word I really don't like. I help people as much as I can, but I don't practice charity (it's vexing for the people who receive it and makes us to feel better or a better conscience) . Manuel, Let's hope that you never find yourself to be a disabled photographer in need of support. If you prefer not to contribute that's fine, nobody's demanding that you do, but please keep your views to yourself and let the rest of us get on with helping those less fortunate than ourselves. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share #95 Posted February 7, 2008 Right... in less than 48 hours we have: One participant in Argentina Three in Australia Five in Canada One in China One in Denmark One In Eire Two in France Two in Germany Two in Italy Three in Japan One in Malta Three in the Netherlands One in New Zealand Two in Norway Three in Spain One in Turkey Thirty-two in the United Kingdom Twenty-two in the United States and One "Citizen of the World"... That's a remarkable 87 Leica photographers so far who have decided to participate. That makes this already the single biggest event we have ever planned or executed. Keep 'em coming! The Disabled Photographer's Society is guaranteed a minimum of £50 for your participation; if you choose to give more, that would be fantastic. Keep signing up! Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpbender Posted February 7, 2008 Share #96 Posted February 7, 2008 Bill, Count me in on the wonderful idea. Regars, Fred Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted February 7, 2008 Share #97 Posted February 7, 2008 I'm going to be making a contribution of a picture and I'll send a donation as well. LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. No Posted February 7, 2008 Share #98 Posted February 7, 2008 yes, I'm in! just promoted it in the german Leica-Forum: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-kundenforum/45325-leica-day.html#post477961 yorus OLAF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share #99 Posted February 7, 2008 yes, I'm in!just promoted it in the german Leica-Forum: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-kundenforum/45325-leica-day.html#post477961 yorus OLAF Excellent! Thank you Olaf. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted February 7, 2008 Share #100 Posted February 7, 2008 And I don’t come here with silly ideas like “Leica Day” and charity. Why not “McDonald’s day” and everyone in this forum goes to McDonald’s to eat a Big Mac and donate £50 for “McDonald’s Foundation for Children? (There’re boxes to collect money next to the cashiers, you know?) I'm sorry to hear about your horrific experiences, but honestly you are totally missing the point of what Bill is trying to do. It's an attempt to get us all out using those expensive cameras towards a common goal, and in the process possibly help someone. It is _anything_ _but_ a silly idea. If you don't want to participate fine, don't. So far there has been one descenting voice, yours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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