[meteorite-list] Don't let them take away your guns... meteorites will be next!

[Dark Matter]

Hi Geoff,

What I would really like to know is how you managed to light the scene
while creating no shadows?

-Martin




On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 11:48 AM, Notkin <geoking at notkin.net> wrote:

> Jason posted:

>

>> My thoughts on the subject is that those were very stupid photographs.

>

>

> Dear Listees:

>

> Regarding the joke photo taken the other day: The owner of the 9 mm, and

> Libby, and myself all double checked that it was not loaded. We are all

> trained in firearm safety and know what we're doing. At no time was the

> pistol pointed at Blaine or myself. The photo was cleverly staged by Greg to

> make it appear as though the gun was aimed at us.

>

> Different people obviously have different views about firearm ownership.

> Some dealers in AZ choose to keep firearms in their show rooms to protect

> their valuable stock. That is perfectly legal in Arizona.

>

> Those of us working the show typically put in 12 to 14 hours per day, for

> about sixteen consecutive days. We try to blow off steam and have some fun

> in the evenings. Having a laugh does not involve putting our friends in any

> type of danger. I'm sorry that some List members were offended by the image.

>

> IMO, the 2010 gem show is considerably more interesting than a debate about

> firearms.

>

>

> Respectfully,

>

> Geoff N.

>

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