You may never get another chance......
May 4, 2014 22:19:43 #
I don't pester the guys I work with with my camera but do occasionally ask them If I can take candid portraits of them. Usually when I have a new toy to play with. I always ask and respect those who decline. I had been trying to get my lead mechanic, Terry, to let me photograph him for a while. (at his wife's insistence) He was just one of those guys who didn't like being photographed and always seemed to be in motion in any case. He finally let me grab a few shots at the end of the shift one day. I'm really glad I did. Three weeks ago Terry was involved in a very unfortunate accident at work and passed away. My photos were the only recent ones available and were used for the Memorial program and a Plaque we had made for the shop......
May 4, 2014 22:39:20 #
May 4, 2014 23:40:21 #
ajohnston3 wrote:
I don't pester the guys I work with with my camera... (show quote)
It's things like this that remind us that photography is not just an art form or a hobby but a way to tell the story. He was lucky to have you around.
May 5, 2014 00:01:37 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Nicely done.
Thanks..... Terry was my Lead Mechanic, Trouble-Shooter, Fill-in Supervisor and good friend. We used to joke that his main job was to keep me out of trouble and hardly a day went by that he didn't remind me about something I'd forgotten.
May 5, 2014 00:03:30 #
mechengvic wrote:
It's things like this that remind us that photography is not just an art form or a hobby but a way to tell the story. He was lucky to have you around.
There's truth in what you say. I appreciate the kind words..... I really feel like I was the lucky one.
May 5, 2014 08:32:43 #
ajohnston3 wrote:
There's truth in what you say. I appreciate the kind words..... I really feel like I was the lucky one.
My bet is Terry feels the same. Great story, thanks. ;)
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May 5, 2014 21:39:16 #
bhfranklin wrote:
Great story....thanks for sharing.
Thanks...... The sharing does help... Amazing how many years it took me to figure that one out.
May 6, 2014 18:49:27 #
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