{"id":8628,"date":"2013-07-16T21:50:01","date_gmt":"2013-07-16T21:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=8628"},"modified":"2013-07-16T21:50:01","modified_gmt":"2013-07-16T21:50:01","slug":"the-reward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=8628","title":{"rendered":"The reward!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I got an email today from one of my favorite friends who attends our workshops, Dr. Ted Thelin. Ted has made very steady improvement over the few years I’ve watched him study and work so hard. \u00a0Ted is a serious technician and struggles with getting everything just right, but his intense nature has also led to his getting better and better at the technical issues of our craft! The best thing is that he is enjoying the process more as his confidence has increased!<\/p>\n

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This is why I teach, I love to see others get on fire about the craft and art of photography. \u00a0Ted is a member of the NECCC group where he lives. \u00a0They are group of very serious and very accomplished shooters. \u00a0His print of the shot above, Palouse Falls, got 28 of 30 possible points and earned a Blue Ribbon and Judge’s Choice Award. \u00a0No small feat in this prestigious club!<\/p>\n

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Congratulations Ted, and thanks for sharing the news with Jim and I, we are both really proud of you, and thankful to have you as a friend!<\/p>\n

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Today’s Prayer\u2026 \u00a0Father thanks for filling my life with such wonderful people, dear brothers, and sisters, and photo buddies that bring me such joy! \u00a0You give us the best gifts! \u00a0 Amen<\/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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