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Jan 27, 2012 08:21:07   #
Bunny-Jean Loc: Wisconsin
 
SHOOTR wrote:
It was the day I "shot" the President!! Got your attention? Was in July 1987, when President Reagan visited Danville, Indiana. I am not a pro but I was asked by the County Commissioners to be their official photographer. How could I refuse? No way. I was cleared by Secret Service and issued a small insignificant lapel button that was my freedom to go wherever. The President met for a short period of time with the Commissioners, myself and the White House Photographer being the only "shooters" in the room. The President and Indiana Gov. Orr were then shuffled to a room prior to his public speech in the courthouse rotunda. I was alone in the room with the President and Governor. Wow!! I then made my way to a 3rd floor balcony to try to capture scenes during the rotunda speech.
A whirlwind day. I shot color negative film, but have never had the images converted to digital. My only regret was not handing one of my cameras to the White House Photog. for a record shot of my participation.
It was the day I "shot" the President!! ... (show quote)


What treasures you have!!! Protect them, nice piece of history for you and your town!

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Jan 27, 2012 09:40:32   #
Jackinthebox Loc: travel the world
 
I still have a mint condition 1984 Reagan-Bush button. I was a supporter of Reagan and later Bush and believe, no I know, those were the good old days. The button is in better condition than the picture I just shot. Who needs the picture when you have the button?

I tried to upload a picture of the button but it does not upload. Anyone know why?

Bunny-Jean wrote:
SHOOTR wrote:
It was the day I "shot" the President!! Got your attention? Was in July 1987, when President Reagan visited Danville, Indiana. I am not a pro but I was asked by the County Commissioners to be their official photographer. How could I refuse? No way. I was cleared by Secret Service and issued a small insignificant lapel button that was my freedom to go wherever. The President met for a short period of time with the Commissioners, myself and the White House Photographer being the only "shooters" in the room. The President and Indiana Gov. Orr were then shuffled to a room prior to his public speech in the courthouse rotunda. I was alone in the room with the President and Governor. Wow!! I then made my way to a 3rd floor balcony to try to capture scenes during the rotunda speech.
A whirlwind day. I shot color negative film, but have never had the images converted to digital. My only regret was not handing one of my cameras to the White House Photog. for a record shot of my participation.
It was the day I "shot" the President!! ... (show quote)


What treasures you have!!! Protect them, nice piece of history for you and your town!
quote=SHOOTR It was the day I "shot" th... (show quote)

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Jan 27, 2012 09:52:22   #
docrob Loc: Durango, Colorado
 
Country's Mama wrote:
What a neat experience and story to tell the grandkids.


yes

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Jan 27, 2012 11:25:23   #
ALYN Loc: Lebanon, Indiana
 
WOW--that must have been truly awe inspiring. I envy you !!
By the way, I am just down Ind. 39 from you. Post a personal message if you would care to meet. ALYN

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Jan 27, 2012 11:26:36   #
ALYN Loc: Lebanon, Indiana
 
WOW--that must have been truly awe inspiring. I envy you !!
By the way, I am just down Ind. 39 from you. Post a personal message if you would care to meet. ALYN

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Jan 27, 2012 11:27:57   #
George H Loc: Brooklyn, New York
 
Jackinthebox wrote:
I still have a mint condition 1984 Reagan-Bush button. I was a supporter of Reagan and later Bush and believe, no I know, those were the good old days. The button is in better condition than the picture I just shot. Who needs the picture when you have the button?

I tried to upload a picture of the button but it does not upload. Anyone know why?

Bunny-Jean wrote:
SHOOTR wrote:
It was the day I "shot" the President!! Got your attention? Was in July 1987, when President Reagan visited Danville, Indiana. I am not a pro but I was asked by the County Commissioners to be their official photographer. How could I refuse? No way. I was cleared by Secret Service and issued a small insignificant lapel button that was my freedom to go wherever. The President met for a short period of time with the Commissioners, myself and the White House Photographer being the only "shooters" in the room. The President and Indiana Gov. Orr were then shuffled to a room prior to his public speech in the courthouse rotunda. I was alone in the room with the President and Governor. Wow!! I then made my way to a 3rd floor balcony to try to capture scenes during the rotunda speech.
A whirlwind day. I shot color negative film, but have never had the images converted to digital. My only regret was not handing one of my cameras to the White House Photog. for a record shot of my participation.
It was the day I "shot" the President!! ... (show quote)


What treasures you have!!! Protect them, nice piece of history for you and your town!
quote=SHOOTR It was the day I "shot" th... (show quote)
I still have a mint condition 1984 Reagan-Bush but... (show quote)


Jack,
Could be the resolution is too high, recheck and make sure it is within the UHH guidelines.

George

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Jan 27, 2012 11:34:10   #
Jackinthebox Loc: travel the world
 
George H wrote:
Jackinthebox wrote:
I still have a mint condition 1984 Reagan-Bush button. I was a supporter of Reagan and later Bush and believe, no I know, those were the good old days. The button is in better condition than the picture I just shot. Who needs the picture when you have the button?

I tried to upload a picture of the button but it does not upload. Anyone know why?

Bunny-Jean wrote:
SHOOTR wrote:
It was the day I "shot" the President!! Got your attention? Was in July 1987, when President Reagan visited Danville, Indiana. I am not a pro but I was asked by the County Commissioners to be their official photographer. How could I refuse? No way. I was cleared by Secret Service and issued a small insignificant lapel button that was my freedom to go wherever. The President met for a short period of time with the Commissioners, myself and the White House Photographer being the only "shooters" in the room. The President and Indiana Gov. Orr were then shuffled to a room prior to his public speech in the courthouse rotunda. I was alone in the room with the President and Governor. Wow!! I then made my way to a 3rd floor balcony to try to capture scenes during the rotunda speech.
A whirlwind day. I shot color negative film, but have never had the images converted to digital. My only regret was not handing one of my cameras to the White House Photog. for a record shot of my participation.
It was the day I "shot" the President!! ... (show quote)


What treasures you have!!! Protect them, nice piece of history for you and your town!
quote=SHOOTR It was the day I "shot" th... (show quote)
I still have a mint condition 1984 Reagan-Bush but... (show quote)


Jack,
Could be the resolution is too high, recheck and make sure it is within the UHH guidelines.

George
quote=Jackinthebox I still have a mint condition ... (show quote)


Thanks George, I will check it in the morning. Its 11:30pm just now and betty bye bye time.

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Jan 27, 2012 11:40:41   #
Clarence Loc: Modesto, California
 
Wow! What a great opportunity! Most people just dream of having this chance. What a fond memory you have.

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Jan 27, 2012 12:43:33   #
photo guy Loc: Chippewa Falls, WI
 
My most Gratifying experience was when a LT. on the fd. retired last year after almost 30 years and I was on hand to photography the whole going away send off as he only had to work 5 hours on his last day. Towards the end, his family's camera battery died so I was asked by his family to get the ending family photos even. To me, this is an honor to do an event like this.

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Jan 27, 2012 12:52:24   #
SHOOTR Loc: Hoosier State
 
Never know when some "special request" may be made so try to be prepared to make memories for someone!

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Jan 27, 2012 15:13:37   #
billybob40
 
THANK YOU

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Jan 27, 2012 15:19:07   #
BGenie Loc: Sacramento, CA
 
George H wrote:
Jackinthebox wrote:
I still have a mint condition 1984 Reagan-Bush button. I was a supporter of Reagan and later Bush and believe, no I know, those were the good old days. The button is in better condition than the picture I just shot. Who needs the picture when you have the button?

I tried to upload a picture of the button but it does not upload. Anyone know why?



Jack,
Could be the resolution is too high, recheck and make sure it is within the UHH guidelines.

George
quote=Jackinthebox I still have a mint condition ... (show quote)


This ^^ and make sure you do not hit 'Preview' before sending.

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Jan 27, 2012 15:23:22   #
RMM Loc: Suburban New York
 
That has to be a special experience. I "saw" JFK when he was campaigning in NYC and spoke in a park near NYU. I put the "saw" in quotes because he was so far away, he looked to be maybe one or two inches tall. I "saw" the Pope when Pope Paul VI visited St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC. About the same height. I was on the 35th floor of the RCA Building, and you could monitor his process by the crowd movement. It was like watching a gigantic wave.

Sorry, no pictures. Just memories.

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Jan 27, 2012 15:23:36   #
BGenie Loc: Sacramento, CA
 
Wes wrote:
Why didn't I have my camera? I did shake hands with President Lyndon Johnson when he visited the hospital at Ft. Hood, but the only celebrity picture I got was in Korea in 1954.

I didn't do a very good job with coloring her dress, and she didn't need that to stand out. When I was working in Photoshop, students came in, and clear across the room would breathe, "Marilyn".


If you have the original, you may want to create your own topic in here with this photo and ask for PP help. There are a lot of graphic artists in here that can do wonders with photos like this. Two specifically that are very good with selective coloring. I'll have to look for their posts to remember who they are.

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Jan 27, 2012 15:53:50   #
forbescat
 
RMM wrote:
That has to be a special experience. I "saw" JFK when he was campaigning in NYC and spoke in a park near NYU. I put the "saw" in quotes because he was so far away, he looked to be maybe one or two inches tall. I "saw" the Pope when Pope Paul VI visited St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC. About the same height. I was on the 35th floor of the RCA Building, and you could monitor his process by the crowd movement. It was like watching a gigantic wave.

Sorry, no pictures. Just memories.
That has to be a special experience. I "saw&q... (show quote)


My highschool band was in JKF's inaugural parade. We had practiced several pieces but it was so cold we played Tiger Rag over and over as it was the easiest. Bless his heart, JFK stayed for the whole thing.

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