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[jpreisch]

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[albert]

J.

 

When I became a member, with my D-1, in March of 2003, there was a mentor named John from Vancouver, BC. He was the flower genius and teacher. He would also criticize my flower shots in a helpful manner. The best thing that I learned from him was to shoot your flowers into the light. BACKLIT !! Also, he scolded me to learn bokeh wit my flowers. Your flowers are beautiful but I thought as a very senior member, not a very senior photographer, that you might enjoy this sage advice.

[abrewer]

 . . . . John from Vancouver, BC . . . . 

 

I remember "John" and his name I will not disclose as he has left the group, but he was a magnanimous teacher to many, many people here--including myself.

 

I also recollect that post to you, Albert, about the backlighting. 

 

He produced some absolutely stunning images, many from the gardens in Vancouver, BC where I presume he lived at the time.

[albert]

Your photos are beautiful. I didn’t mean to be an authority but just wanted to share my old teacher’s wisdom.

[albert]

Amazingly, you remember those early days.

[abrewer]

Yes, I do.

 

"John" and Doug Herr were extremely generous and admirable examplars of great Nature and Wildlife photography on the "old" Forum.

[albert]

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How about Daniel Drabeck?

He was a very talented and funny guy.

If he didn’t care for my photograph he would repost it with true to life bullet holes shot through them.

[stuny]

Quite lovely.

[abrewer]

How about Daniel Drabeck?

He was a very talented and funny guy.

If he didn’t care for my photograph he would repost it with true to life bullet holes shot through them.

 

LOL

 

I don't remember the latter but I do remember that name

 

We had some great photogs on here in that era; not that we don't now, but that period was exceptional

[abrewer]

Back to "John:"  I recall a young man, name of Mustafa I think, who posted some very ordinary images of flowers at first. John began giving him tips and in about six months he was producing really nice photos, and after about a year his images were eye-poppingly stunningly beautiful--just like John's own images were.

[albert]

Back to "John:" I recall a young man, name of Mustafa I think, who posted some very ordinary images of flowers at first. John began giving him tips and in about six months he was producing really nice photos, and after about a year his images were eye-poppingly stunningly beautiful--just like John's own images were.

[albert]

I too remember watching that whole progression. Mustafa would always refer to John in all his posts as “Master”.

I.e. : Thank you Master, or beautiful photo, Master.

[fotografr]

Brilliant.

[fotografr]

Back to "John:"  I recall a young man, name of Mustafa I think, who posted some very ordinary images of flowers at first. John began giving him tips and in about six months he was producing really nice photos, and after about a year his images were eye-poppingly stunningly beautiful--just like John's own images were.

You might be thinking of John Mead, who lived in beautiful Vancouver, BC. I'm not sure why he quit posting, but I recall he was having some very serious health issues several years ago.

[albert]

Yeah, you know it Brent. I miss him.

[albert]

Jperish,

 

The main point is that you posted a beautiful photograph with great skill. Please forgive me for wandering off into the past. I’m probably, according to my wife, wandering into the past.