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I was talking to a\u00a0friend\u00a0on the phone today and he mentioned how much he appreciated my post about what photography had given to me. \u00a0I shared something with him that was\u00a0a little eye opening, even for me!<\/p>\n
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For the last 47 years I’ve worked very hard to try and become a very good craftsman, dare I say, a great craftsman. \u00a0What has that resulted in? \u00a0I’ve accomplished my goal and so have thousands of others with the same goal, some have gone further than I have. \u00a0So was it worth it? \u00a0It depends on how you judge success.<\/p>\n
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I’ve had a blast, I’ve enjoyed peace, I’ve been challanged and I’ve grown, I’ve enjoyed some standing ovations, and some quiet rooms too! \u00a0The work has been a means to and end, actually the end was the work. \u00a0Along the way I’ve gotten something more valuable than the images, friends, compatriots, good company, and a “means” that mattered!<\/p>\n
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Was it worth it? \u00a0You bet!<\/p>\n
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Blessings,<\/p>\n
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the pilgrim<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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