Future Hedgehog: Hi Guys This s my 7 year old son Shawn at the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK with my old Kodak z650. He has Aspergers and Photography has really helped him come out of...

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Aug 30, 2012 08:24:53 #

Wezza1977uk Loc: London, England

Hi Guys
This s my 7 year old son Shawn at the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK with my old Kodak z650. He has Aspergers and Photography has really helped him come out of his shell, and it gives us something we can do together. Obviously I love my son and this is one of the many reasons I love photography. The first two pictures are of him by me the third is a picture he took at the farmhouse we were staying at in Cornwall. All 3 pix have had a contrast and brightness adjustment but no major tweaking.
Thanks for looking

Aug 30, 2012 09:16:02 #

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

#3 is really quite good... You may have just found the right buttons for him to use... Good luck.....

Aug 30, 2012 11:33:03 #

rufus1 Loc: Winter Haven, Florida

We can all help this young man by praising. He has a good start and obviously a good eye.

Aug 30, 2012 14:23:31 #

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

very cool. I was introduced to photography by my dad (who was a pro). It was one of the few things we both had a passion about ( the others included collecting fossils, the NFL, civil war history, and western books and movies) I really didn't start improving until after I lost dad in 2000, so he never got to see my better work. I feel that I honor my dad's memory every time I take a shot. You have no idea how deeply your son will cherish the times you spend together with cameras. You are a great dad, give yourself a cookie! By the way i have been diagnosed to have traits of asperger's not the full blown syndrome but several of its symptoms.

Aug 30, 2012 14:26:59 #

azrrt76 Loc: Arizona

I am guessing he's going to grow into an awesome photographer! He's adorable and his pic is amazing for a 7 year old!

Aug 30, 2012 15:56:31 #

Wezza1977uk Loc: London, England

Thanks for your comments guys...he is staying at his aunties tonight but will be home tomorrow...cant wait to show him your comments he'll be over the moon.

Aug 30, 2012 16:02:59 #

Archy Loc: Lake Hamilton, Florida

Wezza1977uk wrote:

Hi Guys br This s my 7 year old son Shawn at the E... (show quote)

:thumbup:

Aug 30, 2012 19:37:35 #

Wezza1977uk Loc: London, England

sinatraman wrote:

very cool. I was introduced to photography by my d... (show quote)

This post means a lot, I'm so glad you could share those things with your dad and agree that you honor his memory with every shot you take. I love spending time with my son and thank god every day that I am able to share my love of photography with him and just spend quality time with him, I hope you are coping with your difficulties, Thanks truly for your comments, this post really made my day.

Aug 30, 2012 23:12:52 #

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

i apreciate the kind words. Father a son moments always get to me even in movies. Like in field of dreams when kevin costner realizes the real reason he built the baseball field was to get closure with his father and that a younger version of his dad was right there on the field. that scene always gets to me no mattter how many times ive seen it.

Aug 30, 2012 23:25:46 #

ianhargraves1066 Loc: NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida

Wezza1977uk wrote:

Hi Guys br This s my 7 year old son Shawn at the E... (show quote)

All great pix, especially the water fall, small as it is.

I was born in Hammersmith Hospital (Wormwood Scrubs) next to the jail haha. The scubs were the site of anti-aircraft batteries and were a prime target for the German Bombers. Still after 25 years in Florida get home sick for London and Hastings.

I have a good friend with Aspergers who lives in the Suffolk Fens and would be happy to pass on her name if you need anyone to share info with.
My daughter was a patient at Great Ormond Street, maybe the finest Kids hospital in the world. Sadly She is in heaven now (not sad shes in heaven) but sad she is no longer here with me!
Ian

igh1066@gmail.com

Aug 31, 2012 05:59:36 #

Wezza1977uk Loc: London, England

ianhargraves1066 wrote:

quote=Wezza1977uk Hi Guys br This s my 7 year old... (show quote)

Thanks for the reply, I was brought up in Bermondsey in South London but now live just inside kent, we often go to hastings and were staying just outside of hastings for a week earlier this summer. Thanks for your kind words and for the offer of information and support from your friend although at this time we are being inundated with information as we have lots of people at the burgess autistic trust assisting us. I am really sorry for your loss, and cannot begin to understand the pain of losing a child.
On a lighter note have attached a few pictures i took in hastings this year for your perusal and memories. Have a great day

Wezza

If you want anymore pics of hastings, please PM me and I can email you some more. Many Thanks again for your Reply

East Hill Lift & Eastern Cliffs - Hastings 2012