Brad Pitt and I share the exact same birthday (month, day, year) outside of that, our stories diverge considerably. Mr. Pitt went on to become an internationally famous superstar, while I have led the much more interesting life of the starving artist. I come from a long line of storytellers (whose gift for gab stretches back through the mists of time to our native Ireland) and professional malcontents who were seemingly born to create something in the arts, be it music, writing, sculpture, painting, or photography. I started writing at age 12 with a screenplay with my cousin Ryan about a planet where everyone looked like Elton John entitled "Don't I Know You?" More screenplays followed, several of which received epic Super-8 production with budgets that sometimes ran up to $10. A few even had sound!  More writing followed: songs, poems, short stories, numerous unfinished novels, etc.. Somewhere in there was an attempt at being a rock star...
Still living at home, at age 22, my father dropped an elderly Nikromatt 35-mm film camera into my lap, in the hopes that I would "make a go of it" as a photojournalist. That didn't happen, but I did develop an abiding love of photography that along with writing and archival work have been among the chief passions of my life. When it comes to my photography, I try to be as creative as possible while at the same time striving for a documentary/archival quality. The only set rules I adhere to, when it comes to making pictures are: 1.) Try not to make the picture blurry, and 2.) Don't drop the camera.
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Comments (16)
durleybeachbum
Just brilliant! This gave me such a laugh!
Chipka
I remember that day! It was nice and warm and Yvonne was there too! What a group! But then photographers are always a fun group, especially when getting those good shots--some of which require all sorts of Yoga or martial arts positions for getting the right shot! What a fun capture. I love this.
auntietk
That was such fun! I've got the same sort of shot(s) from a few feet to your right. Now I wonder what those two pair of sneakers-and-jeans thought of us old farts goofing around outside the Art Institute! :P
Sea_Dog
Looks like fun! Great shot.
mgtcs
Ohhh....Gorgeous capture indeed, a truly another POV, amazing shot!
bmac62
I was laughing at the fact I could actually get up:) What a cool image. And what a fun day!!!
beachzz
Omg, I LOVE this shot--I've seen Chip in action; but Bill's face cracked me up!
kgb224
He he than you must see me in action especially lying to be on the same level of an object when taking macro captures. Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
blinkings
Classic.
whaleman
Duelling cameras...I can hear the banjo starting up...
flavia49
fantastic, cool shot
Meisiekind
LOL... What a joyful affair!!
dragonmuse
Haha.. priceless :)
jeanebean
What fun!!! Looks like you had a great time.
minos_6
I like the fun aspect of this, but was also intrigued by the fine white glow being given off by Chip - did you actually capture a photographer's aura here??? Excellent capture!
sharky_
Its all about having fun...lol Aloha