Once again – Wowed!!!!

One of the greatest things about my job is the opportunity to meet new photographers and to be inspired by them. Over the last couple of years I’ve introduced you to Richard Small, Jim Begley,
Mark Boris, and many more shooters that inspire me with the not only their work, but also their lives. At Imaging USA a man came to our counter and took out his iPhone and showed me an image that had won the Grand Prize at the gallery showing at that event. I was stunned, I thought to myself, I sure wish I had made that image. That is my personal standard for great work, at least in my eyes, if I truly wish I had made the shot, it is a great image for me. David Jefferey is that kind of a photographer. He only showed me a few images and when I went to his website, below,
I was thrilled with what I saw, but disappointed that there were not more. Not to worry, with the eye and unique approach David has, I’m pretty certain that we will be treated to many more!

http://davidjefferyphotography.com/David_Jeffery/Photos.html#0

While I do not know David very well, in our short meeting I discovered a humble man that loves his craft and works hard to do it well. One thing is for sure, his work knocked my sox off. With his permission I have a few more of his images to share before I wrap this entry up. Enjoy……..

Years ago I did a magazine for an energy company, it was regularly read my a number of well known people, including President Ronald Reagan. I did celebrity interviews in the magazine and over eight years interviewed and photographed more than sixty famous people, including; Red Skelton, Barbara Mandrell, Johnny Unitas, Roger Staubach, Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, Don Shula, and many, many others. The thing that always impressed me the most about “some” very famous people was how down to earth they were. They certainly knew that they were highly regarded, but they did not regard themselves so highly. They handled their fame well. So as we see more from David, and his fame among photographers increases, I believe he will handle it well.

I once heard that a man said to someone at a moment of frustration and anger, “Don’t you know who I am?” The other man said, “I’m sorry, I don’t, but would you like to sit down while you figure that out?”

Today’s Prayer: Father, please keep my view of my self in perspective, may I know that my worth is not based on what I have done, but what you did for me. Please cause me to treat others with even more respect, than I would like to receive.

the pilgrim

P.S. Congratulations David, your work is deserving of such high praise. Now let that praise inspire you to work even harder on your craft, the joy is in the journey, not the destination.

Wednesday Weigh in: down three more pounds. Start 239 – Today 233.

*Tech data provided: HDR Images mages processed in Photomatix Pro. Some are pans.