Congratulations to Colin F for winning Feature Thread of the Week with 3 votes - View Previous Winners
Back in July, I announced on FB and IG that due to the progression of my Motor Neuron Disease (PLS) I had come to the end of my photography efforts. My balance & walking had become so poor that I simply couldn’t walk on any trails, beaches etc. It was a very sad time, and strange to not do what I loved to do for the past ten years. The Summer and early Fall went by with a feeling that a big part of me was dead & gone.
I had tried my regular walker/rollator on flat, easy trails before, but it was useless; just not designed for anything other than perfectly flat surfaces. A few weeks ago however, I found and purchased a used “All Terrain” walker, and that has allowed me to get back out to some (but not all) of my old haunts! Smelling the Fall leaves again was intoxicating, and sitting on the walker at the shoreline hearing the “squeaky-toy” sounds of the American Wigeons had me feeling like I was back from the dead.
I’m not sure how long I’ll be able to use this A/T walker, as my progression still continues (I get my first electric wheelchair this coming week), but I will continue as long as I can. Here’s a few recent shots from my OM-1 and 150-400 lens. *Some shots are with the 2X extender, as well as the built-in 1.25 extender engaged! Crazy.
You may have lost some mobility, but your photographic talent continues to amaze and inspire. It's good to see you posting again. You're an FM treasure.
Colin, it’s absolutely heartbreaking. But I am so glad you found a way that gets you back out there for now! I love hearing you describe coming back alive from the sights, sounds, and smells. Love your image set, easy vote for me! Thoughts & prayers are with you.
Superb set of images!
The timing on the Merganser swallowing the fish is perfect.
The Wood Ducks interacting is a beautiful image.
I hope the A/T walker greatly extends your photography. We enjoy seeing your work and it's obviously important to you.
Sooooo stinkin' glad to see you resurface Colin What you have overcome is really and truly inspirational, your talent in photographer shines again.
Wood Ducks, we have seen a ton of them they are beautiful, however, your capture of male and female really moves me
Subjects and images are refreshingly beautiful!
Karl
Wow! There aren't enough exclamation points to put after WOW for these images. Truly stunning.
You are obviously extremely talented. Best wishes to be able to work through your difficulties and continue doing something you enjoy and are so good at.
Dragonfire wrote:
Nice to hear from you and enjoy your work Always the best.
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Lil Judd wrote:
Wishing you the best and hoping you'll be able to continue this wonderful work
Lil
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Tom In Arizona wrote:
Hi Colin...
You may have lost some mobility, but your photographic talent continues to amaze and inspire. It's good to see you posting again. You're an FM treasure.
Voted,
Tom
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jcw1982 wrote:
Beautiful set of photographs, they are stunning! Great work, and best wishes. Great to see you posting again.
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louie champan wrote:
Best wishing for you and what a beautiful set of images.
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Ross Martin wrote:
Colin, it’s absolutely heartbreaking. But I am so glad you found a way that gets you back out there for now! I love hearing you describe coming back alive from the sights, sounds, and smells. Love your image set, easy vote for me! Thoughts & prayers are with you.
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johnohio wrote:
Colin welcome back. You and your excellent images are truly inspiring.
John
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morris wrote:
Your determination has paid off with both great images and joy for you Colin. It's a joy to see you do this!
Morris
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runakid wrote:
A pleasure to see your work
Best wishes on your journey
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dclark wrote:
Superb set of images!
The timing on the Merganser swallowing the fish is perfect.
The Wood Ducks interacting is a beautiful image.
I hope the A/T walker greatly extends your photography. We enjoy seeing your work and it's obviously important to you.
Dave
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Karl Witt wrote:
Hey, you weren't gone you were just on break
Sooooo stinkin' glad to see you resurface Colin What you have overcome is really and truly inspirational, your talent in photographer shines again.
Wood Ducks, we have seen a ton of them they are beautiful, however, your capture of male and female really moves me
Subjects and images are refreshingly beautiful!
Karl
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kdacharya wrote:
nice to have you back, Colin. great work as usual
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pixNW wrote:
Wow! There aren't enough exclamation points to put after WOW for these images. Truly stunning.
You are obviously extremely talented. Best wishes to be able to work through your difficulties and continue doing something you enjoy and are so good at.
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Erictator wrote:
Inspirational story and images. Voted, the bufflehead and wood ducks alone would have made my day. Beautiful work Colin.
Eric
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grebe wrote:
Bravo for your efforts to get out and congratulations for the fine images.
Always the best.
What you have overcome is really and truly inspirational, your talent in photographer shines again. 