Lost in translation…….
Well, while I love that movie title, I’m actually lost in the Spring rush of workshops! One after another in rapid fire! I start another with Jim Begley tonight in the Smokies, but first some way over due thank you’s! To Richard Brown who shared this great image of our buddy Mike Roberts, (I will send this to you Mike!!!) A great image that captures the joy and magnitude of being in the field, having great fellowship and fun!!!!!
To Kent Irvin for his tireless efforts that made the Memory Lane workshop such a hit!!! To Rod Gemayel for being such and incredible host at the Allendale Mansion! An overwhelming thank you to Otis Eldridge for allowing us to enjoy his incredible Memory Lane!!!!!!! Thanks in advance to Fred Sisson for agreeing to join me in Roanoke in a couple of weeks for an epic “Transportation – Americana” workshop!!!! We are going to have a blast!
Thanks to the fantastic folks of the Nelson Workshops, the Arches Workshop, the Memory Lane Workshop, and I can’t wait to have a blast with the Smokies folks starting tonight!
Please send up a prayer for my dear friend Jack Graham who is having detached retina surgery this afternoon, I pray his incredible photographic vision will continue unabated!!!! Teaching with Jack over the last few years has added great joy to my life as a photographer! He is the consummate professional, and I learn from him every trip out!! Thanks Jack, for asking me to be part of your workshops and life!
To Jim Begley, what a wonderful journey we are on, serving our Father in Heaven, and spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ as we shoot, teach and laugh our way across America!! It just gets better and better, my friend!
Lastly, but most importantly, to my Heavenly Father; ” How could I ever say thank you enough, be thankful enough, be more humbled, knowing I am your friend, that you love me so much, and you have blessed me with this incredible life of family, friends and photography! The Highest Praises to my Father in Heaven, His Son, Jesus and the Holy Spirit! Amen!”
Blessings,
the pilgrim
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First, Amen!
Bill, love that photo! Give my thanks to Richard and I would love to have a copy of it. Also my apologies for obviously walking into his shot! For me, the whole trip was about how awesome and BIG God is and how small I am and this shot shows that so perfectly.
BTW, that bulging pocket has a Fuji lens in it. I had pulled the XT-1 and the 50-140 off the tripod to go shoot something handheld and the 10-24 is in my pocket. There is much to be said about the convenience of a compact system.
Mike – you didn’t walk into the shot; you made the shot! I put the camera on the ground just so I could catch the unusual angle, and it needed you to complete the image! Bill will send you the slightly down-sized jpeg, but as I told him, if you’d like a bigger file – or the RAW image – just let me know. Thanks to Bill for his kind words, and for the unexpected pleasure of sharing my photo on his website.
Richard, my pleasure, you’re a gentleman and a scholar!
Sorry I left the “e” off your last name! I’m from a poor part of Kentucky, where people can’t afford that extra e!
That’s okay, Bill – my people are from a poor part of Alabama, and, knowing them, they probably stole the “e”!
Amen to your amen! I will get the image to you!
Yes, Amen!
Bill, thanks for your friendship and fellowship at the Arches workshop. We just returned home after spending two additional weeks is Utah. We now have a new breakfast menu item, the “Bill Fortney Breakfast”, link sausage, english muffin and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Jack is in our thoughts and prayers. See you at Mt. Rainier.
Fred & Mary
The Breakfast of Champions!!!!!
Also a thought and best wishs for Jack I had the pleasure of attending a workshop with him. Not only a good instructor but also a Good Guy best wishes
Andy Kaufman
I couldn’t agree more!!!!!!
Also, wishing the best for Jack and a quick recovery. Looking forward to the Eastern Sierras with Jack.
He came through great, hope to speak with him today!
Praying speedy and full recovery for Jack!
Yes!
Thanks for everybody’s kind words—- i go in at 4—1-1/2 hr–just a local…supposed to be painless—- worst part is not eating since 6am this morning…at least I’ll get to watch the Met game tonight with my one good eye!(—thanks folks—“One Eyed Jack”
You’re better than most of the shooters I know with just one eye, Japck!!! Here’s to two great eyes very soon! We love you man!