Mr. Horn: About 50 years ago my friend’s dad had a bunch of us over and he taught us about photography...shutter speed, f stop, a little about film speed. We got to play with his Nikon...

george19

About 50 years ago my friend’s dad had a bunch of us over and he taught us about photography...shutter speed, f stop, a little about film speed. We got to play with his Nikon F. I think he showed us several different lenses. Most important, he sparked an interest in photography that lasts to this day.

Mr. Horn passed away yesterday at 92. Farewell Mr. Horn, and thank you.

mcmama

Nice tribute.

a6k Loc: Detroit & Sanibel

Sad, even at 92. Wonderful that he did that. I was pre-teen when I was helped to build a contact printer from an old ammo box, some glass, etc. Some things you never get over and that is good.
RIP

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

The good ones are always gone too soon.

JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii

A well thought out tribute. His actions willl keep on giving and hopefully sparking others into enjoying a great hobby and profession.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

george19 wrote:

About 50 years ago my friend’s dad had a bunch of us over and he taught us about photography...shutter speed, f stop, a little about film speed. We got to play with his Nikon F. I think he showed us several different lenses. Most important, he sparked an interest in photography that lasts to this day.

Mr. Horn passed away yesterday at 92. Farewell Mr. Horn, and thank you.

Mark

napabob Loc: Napa CA

george19 wrote:

About 50 years ago my friend’s dad had a bunch of us over and he taught us about photography...shutter speed, f stop, a little about film speed. We got to play with his Nikon F. I think he showed us several different lenses. Most important, he sparked an interest in photography that lasts to this day.

Mr. Horn passed away yesterday at 92. Farewell Mr. Horn, and thank you.

lovely tribute, it's our turn now...........

BlueMorel Loc: Southwest Michigan

My Dad had a friend's Dad who mentored him and allowed him to reach his full potential. Friend's Dads can be invaluable. You are lucky to have had him take the time with you boys. I'm sure he will be missed.

Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area

george19 wrote:

About 50 years ago my friend’s dad had a bunch of us over and he taught us about photography...shutter speed, f stop, a little about film speed. We got to play with his Nikon F. I think he showed us several different lenses. Most important, he sparked an interest in photography that lasts to this day.

Mr. Horn passed away yesterday at 92. Farewell Mr. Horn, and thank you.

Nice story, and tribute.

promfh Loc: Redwood City, CA, USA

I remember from my teen years finding an old guy who hired me to carry his camera gear around. It was all sheet film stuff, mostly 4X5. The deal was, "I provide the labor and he teaches me the business". He even made me learn to use flash power and glass plates saying, "This is good for you to know about". I got a pretty good grounding from that year.

When my son took an interest in photography had him first learn on a 4X5 Speed Graphic. He asked the same questions that I had, "Why do I need to know this?" Thirty years later I'm trying to get some of the grandkids and their friends interested but seem to be losing to the iPhone generation. A couple of them like using one of my Nikons with a 300mm for wildlife so there's hope yet.

I think it is inherent on each of the "more experienced" photographers to pass along some of the knowledge. But more importantly, to get kids interested in some form of imaging. So find someone and let them learn from your experience.

Now if I can just work out the sync cable between the D500 and a flash pan I'm all set.. =;)

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

I would hope that all those whom I have done similar instruction to over the years will think as kindly of me when my last day comes. Nice job!

Randyfrieder Loc: Long Island, New York

R.I.P. Mr. Horn.
Good luck with the lighting and backgrounds in Heaven!

cbtsam Loc: Monkton, MD

Randyfrieder wrote:

R.I.P. Mr. Horn.
Good luck with the lighting and backgrounds in Heaven!

No luck needed there: they're all heavenly!

rick_n_wv Loc: Charleston WV

promfh wrote:

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I know the iphone feeling. My grandkids think learning anyhing is a waste of time. Math, why I have an iphone. How to spell, why I have an iphone. Iphone camera is ok because I am not going to print, only going to look at it on a monitor.
Then when you least expect it one of them asks why the pictures look better, even on a monitor.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Though sad due to the loss, he lives on through your continued interest through his inspiration.
--Bob

george19 wrote:

About 50 years ago my friend’s dad had a bunch of us over and he taught us about photography...shutter speed, f stop, a little about film speed. We got to play with his Nikon F. I think he showed us several different lenses. Most important, he sparked an interest in photography that lasts to this day.

Mr. Horn passed away yesterday at 92. Farewell Mr. Horn, and thank you.