Dont worry, I am still here!

30 November 2007, Photography

Even with all the madness of life, it is so much more important to enjoy it!

Blogged By:

Bryan

Sadly, about 3 months ago in NY, my rep Joe began noticing small discolorations and little bubbles starting to form on my (then) current portfolio books. The bubbles continued to form, as well as the spots of almost "rain-bowing colors" until each laminated print was almost -if not completely- delaminated!

Months of work and thousands of dollars were put into those shiny new portfolios. Then, just as quick as they began circulating -driven by the calls from various agencies- they came to a screeching halt, in obvious need of complete repair.

So for the past few months I have been frantic, juggling photo shoots during this busy season, working hard to get the new prints for the portfolio's done, having new books built to house the glossy prints, teaching 6 courses at the college near where I live, while at the same time, reminding myself that I am a father of two boys, and the husband of a dear wife who probably wonders if I even have THEM on my "ToDo list".

After going through "just a few", over priced ink cartridges and sheets of paper, and after some serious glitches along the way - I finally shipped my first new book off to NY this evening, carefully packaged in bubble wrap.

With barely an evening left, and after a small celebration with the family, I've sat down to give my much deserving fans a sorely needed update. So for those that have yanked my blog from your feed or possibly buried my bookmark under the more regularly updated sites, I assure you...."I am still here".

As a boy, (riddled with ADHD), and even now as a 28 year old man, (still riddled with adult ADHD), I have always found it hard to be completely satisfied with just the written word , unless I was able to enjoy the occasional photo or illustration during my read. So, for those like me, I leave you with with a simple snapshot, taken with my little Canon TX1, while visiting my parents in California, for Thanksgiving.

While growing up in Ventura near the beach , I spent many sunrises and sunsets bobbing around in the ocean waiting for the "perfect wave", and often would see seals like this. Although this was a familiar site, this old guy was most likely enjoying his LAST sunset, as his body, clearly aged, and -sadly- clearly injured as well, breathed softly as the sun disappeared over the horizon. Not wanting to disturb the seal, I used the TX1's amazing zoom to get in close to him. As the already weak sun continued to deprive my camera sensor of its much needed light, I continued to snap away, each time watching my exposure struggle to adjust to the sunset in hopes of keeping my images sharp. Just as I was about to turn off the camera and head back to shore, I noticed a large tear welling up under the seals eye. So, while holding my breath and setting the self timer --easing the pressure of the shutter button-- I snapped this last photo.

People that know my work, often ask me if I ever take "regular" photographs, to which I always respond... simply, of course, whatever is worth capturing. Rest in peace big guy.

REPLIES

30 November 2007 - 15:57:41 - Sara

A beautiful moment to have captured.

10 December 2007 - 10:36:44 - Bum

you are a great photographer :D

12 January 2008 - 18:34:50 - rhana

I could have cried. Poor little guy. Thank you for sharing.

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