Re: How to p*ss off a whole load of local photographers :-(

2005-05-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
I don't think the woman astronaut is an example of the same kind of thing. She did go into outer space. Since she then had an opportunity that no accomplished Canadian photographer had, her photography and book were legitimate. Paul On May 29, 2005, at 11:28 PM, frank theriault wrote: On

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2005-05-30 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: How to p*ss off a whole load of local photographers :-( I don't think the woman astronaut is an example of the same kind of thing. She did go into outer space. Since she then had an opportunity that no accomplished Canadian

Re: How to p*ss off a whole load of local photographers :-(

2005-05-30 Thread frank theriault
On 5/30/05, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's getting a job based on your fame, not your talent. Ms. Bondar is, IIRC, a medical doctor who had the good fortune to have her name picked out of a hat. This is not good credentials for a photographer. Well, that's what I was

Re: How to p*ss off a whole load of local photographers :-(

2005-05-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
Okay, that's different. It's a boondoggle. Paul On May 30, 2005, at 7:58 PM, frank theriault wrote: On 5/30/05, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's getting a job based on your fame, not your talent. Ms. Bondar is, IIRC, a medical doctor who had the good fortune to have her name

RE: How to p*ss off a whole load of local photographers :-(

2005-05-29 Thread Bob W
I think you need to have a serious word with your councillors... When my local council did a similar exercise a few years ago they at least had the good sense to get their photographers from Magnum. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

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2005-05-29 Thread John Coyle
At least it looks like she's using a Pentax - one of the Espio series, I think, but yes, what a phenomenal waste of money. Glad I'm in Brizzie, not Sidders. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent:

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2005-05-29 Thread Kevin Waterson
This one time, at band camp, Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...and council rate payers. http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,15439931-2,00.html I used to live in Leichhardt (my first child was born there for home birth fans) and I took lots of photos of Norton St. Its a street full

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2005-05-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
What the hell is '...to spruik local businesses.' I thought we had the same words in our language on this side of the globe. Regards, Bob S. On 5/28/05, Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...and council rate payers. http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,15439931-2,00.html :-( Rob

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2005-05-29 Thread Rob Studdert
On 29 May 2005 at 7:16, Bob Sullivan wrote: What the hell is '...to spruik local businesses.' I thought we had the same words in our language on this side of the globe. What the hell is '...to spruik local businesses.' I thought we had the same words in our language on this side of the

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2005-05-29 Thread Graywolf
1. Well, she must be good to charge that much GRIN. 2. She obviously must be a pro, look at that black digital camera GRIN. 3. Who is paying the other $30,000 + expenses GRIN. 4. Does her day rate include sex with the city council GRIN. 5. You should have quoted $100K per day, Rob, instead of

Re: How to p*ss off a whole load of local photographers :-(

2005-05-29 Thread frank theriault
On 5/29/05, Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...and council rate payers. http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,15439931-2,00.html :-( What a pile of bat droppings! The same sort of thing happened here when Canada's first female astronaut, Roberta Bonday got a great huge government

Re: How to p*ss off a whole load of local photographers :-(

2005-05-29 Thread frank theriault
On 5/29/05, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think you need to have a serious word with your councillors... When my local council did a similar exercise a few years ago they at least had the good sense to get their photographers from Magnum. ...and probably for a cheaper rate, too...

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2005-05-28 Thread Trevor Bailey
G'day Rob. The Sunday Telegraph actually has a photo of her holding a Pentax 67. Hooroo. Regards, Trevor Grafton -Original Message- From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, 29 May 2005 2:01 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: How to p*ss off a whole load of local

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2005-05-28 Thread David Savage
That's just stupid. And will probably work as well as the WA state government's hair brained scheme several years ago. They spent AU$1 million on a 3 day TV commercial shoot with Elle McPherson. For a tourism campaign to sell West Australia to the world. That was a good investment. She's from