Thanks Nick, pretty neat isn't it? She loves architecture and interior design so I can open those doors for her and teach her the ropes. She's five hours away from me at school or I'd have her working with me. What she could pick up, and probably improve on in a very short time period would put her way ahead of the game.
When we were shooting at the zoo a few weeks ago I watched as she noticed, composed and captured a dozen things that I would have, and did, walk right past, like a series of beautiful leaves that some insect had intricately eaten all but the structure of the leaf, leaving an incredible pattern in verdant green. I was shooting a Bengal Tiger and never even saw that shot.
I do wish my kids, or my grandkids, would have taken up the hobby. My kids used to grab my film cameras and snap some shots, but when I'd have the film developed, usually I found shots of each others' noses. (Same thing with the Polaroid cameras...) Now, they just use their phones to snap.
FYI, to the guy who posted the animal rights link a while back, I understand the issue, but like anything else it can be taken too far. The Tampa Zoo was actually a wonderful place, many of the inhabitants were clearly rescued and being rehabilitated. Manatee swam through medicated pools healing from prop strikes and other maladies. A Bald Eagle was recovering from a broken wing, several of the Orangutans were "special needs", and most likely would not have survived in the wild. Additionally, many of the greeters and docents were "special needs", they were happy, loved their jobs, and were genuinely excited to see the people coming in that day.
So, while I agree that the best possible habitats and care should surround animals that are in captivity, there are positive aspects. In case those that place animals at or above the level of human beings haven't noticed, "nature" can be a pretty cruel habitat at times as well.
I'll get weepy about all of that, and the journey my hamburger took to get to my lunch, when I see the same level of empathy and sense of injustice devoted to subjects like, oh, the millions upon millions of our own precious unborn children that have been, and are being denied the gift of life. Yeah, there are a lot of things to get worked up about that have far deeper consequences compared to a compassionately run zoo, or a Double/Double at In'n'Out.
Looks like OSH 2018 could get to be "a thing"! Larry Grace will probably chime in with some suggestions. He's been actively involved in lodging research for ISAP'ers at OSH for a number of years. And, there'll be some great insights in the upcoming issue of ISnAP as well.
Thanks everyone. The way they have it set up, you can vote "every visit to the site", no limit to the number of times per day. Evidently someone didn't get their piece in, so there's only 24 of us, not 25. Appreciate all the votes Now to see if we can stir Anwar out of hiding. Hopefully whatever bug he picked up at RIAT didn't get more serious.
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Thanks everyone. The way they have it set up, you can vote "every visit to the site", no limit to the number of times per day. Evidently someone didn't get their piece in, so there's only 24 of us, not 25. Appreciate all the votes Now to see if we can stir Anwar out of hiding. Hopefully whatever bug he picked up at RIAT didn't get more serious.
A clip from the Manatee Rehab facility in Tampa. Gracie and I are going to dive/snorkel with them in Crystal River this winter. Should have my underwater gear figured out and broken in by then.
Good advice Charles! As an Illinois resident for a couple of decades I remember the stories about a certain political party that would send people out into the cemeteries in Cook County to write down the names of the dearly departed so they could vote, in absentia, as it were. Who would have thought that the two Mayor Daley's shenanigans would be dwarfed by the current leader?
On that note, I just voted for Laura again, much more satisfying while still on deck
Just got back from two wonderful days in Bismarck, ND. I wouldn't want to endure their 40 degrees below zero temperatures that happen from time to time in the winter, but for August, waking up to 54 degrees was quite a welcome respite from the oven known as Dallas/Fort Worth.
When I got back to my home, I was going through the mail and my latest edition of Charter Hub magazine had arrived. It had one of my photographs on it! I didn't even know my client was going to do this.
So incredibly humbling to see your work on the cover of a magazine. I am so grateful for all the blessings God has given me and I love my "job".
Hey guys, sorry not been around for last week or so, catching up on recent posts.
Have been looking through my shots from Legends and appears I stuffed up on my sensor cleaning (too much solution) and resulting shots are going to really put my editing skills to the test.
Therefore decided to wait until I have more time, so have been reviewing old shots for possible submission to ISnAP and just to cheer myself up
Great shot James! Man, that sensor stuff can really catch you unaware. Glenn and I are working out some final details on a series of once in lifetime missions at AFW 2017. I was just telling Chandler that I'm going to send the 1DX II's to CPS for a good cleaning. I can't seem to get them as pristine as I'd like and I want them perfect for Alliance. The 5DSR's are easier for some reason, so I'll probably just do those myself.
We have so much on the docket that I'm having a B25 there from Wednesday on, dedicated to our shot list. This will mark the return of the T-38/Spirit of Alliance, from a two year restoration, the fun begins!
