I went to Akron, OH this weekend to attend my niece’s graduation from Brown Mackey College where she earned here Associates of Applied Business in Criminal Justice. While I was here, I took the opportunity to catch up with a friend and former coworker, Robert Terry. Robert and I worked at York Steak House some 27 or 28 years ago and have, some how, just caught back up with each other this year through Facebook. I guess that it does work!
On Friday evening we spent a pleasant 4 hours together at Bob Evans restaurant talking about old times, new times, the current economy, jobs, family, but mostly photography. It was a pure, unadulterated geek fest! You should have been there. We set outside on the bench for about an hour and compared D300 settings. Something that only a photographer could love! Wait! You say! You had a digital camera with you? But, I thought that you were all film and what not! Well, not completely. I needed this camera to capture these important moments as well as to geek out with Robert. LOL!
Overall, it was a great time and great to catch up. We both made promises to keep in touch. I’m sure that that won’t be a problem as he visits the blog and I’ll be sure to look him up each time that I come to Akron!
I enjoyed my family as well as all of the ‘drama’ that they bring to the table. They certainly are an interesting group of folks, as I’m sure that most families are.
The photo is from my sister’s small garden out front. Not bad for hand-held shot … I did fell totally lost without my tripod, though!
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Paul,
It was a great time to be sure and just when I needed it most! You are a great friend and I feel honored to be mentioned in your post today.
I took about 100 shots over the weekend now that my D300 settings are “optimized.”
Take care
Rob Terry
Tripod?! You’re supposed to use a tripod for photos such as this one? Who knew?! Well, duh, at least I, for one, blithely carry on without a tripod, and often live with the deep regret that entails.
Your trip sounds like a good one. Welcome back.
just had to say that the shot above leapt off the screen… beautiful clarity and freshness, just what I needed to see on a dull, muggy morning in the office
My wifes gotten into Facebook and has reconnected with many of her old friends and schoolmates but it still doesn’t have much appeal for me. Nice that you and Robert were able to reconnect and fine a common interest. Sounds like a good time!
I would say no tripod needed on that particular photo! :=)
@Robert: I look forward to doing it again.
@Anita: You’re not “supposed” to use a tripod.
Anything to get the shot, I say, but I am most comfortable with that little three-legged beastie!
@Julie: Thanks! I’m glad that it took some of the gloom away!
@Earl: I’m not a big Facebook fan, either; however it does have its utility. We are about to start planning our 30 year reunion, which is next year. Facebook will play a large part in getting in touch with people. That said, for daily usage, I find it terribly trivial and, therefore, don’t spend much time with it.
It sounds like you had a great time catching up.
This is a beautiful image. Nice and sharp and a beautiful composition.