Shout-Out to Harry (goodoleboy) by anahata.c
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My friend and stalwart of our site, Harry (goodoleboy), is one of a number of regulars who've been away from RR for a while now, and I wanted to send my wishes and great gratitude for all the years he contributed here (he goes back to my very first year), and for all gave to me and the site each day.
Those of you who know him know he was out there---on the streets of Los Angeles---photographing every day come hell or high water, catching things most photographers never touch, like padlocks, endless types of concrete (w/ all kinds of light), tree roots, eyeglass shadows, those abandoned shoes (!), decayed furniture, you name it...Yet he also shot beautiful sunrises, sun flares on railway tracks, gorgeous fog shots, stunning antique cars and so on.
Plus his flowers: His rose series was one of the best on the site, as were his orchids and lantana and daisies and so on.
And he caught these even when his back went out or he'd come out of surgery, or was in pain (dedication)...and he was a terrific supporter, leaving some of our most erudite comments. Harry keeps me apprised of his life, incl the terrible droughts, wildfires and pandemic that have ravaged his state, along with the health matters that have visited him so many times. If I could wave a wand as they say.......And finally: He's a veteran of WWII---he fought in the Pacific---for which we all owe a great debt of gratitude.
I made one of my abstracts (w/ that familiar view of my Lake) with which I say: I wish you all the best the universe has to offer Harry, with a big thank you for your kindness and support, and of course for your work and dedication. And I wish you a much better year ahead (may the powers that be hear me, for once!)---you deserve that and much more. Tons of peace, friend (and l'shanah tova!), with lots of light and healing in abundance, Mark
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(I'll return to comments very soon!)
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Comments (10)
bakapo
A wonderful and cheerful dedication. A Higher Power is watching in each view. The colors are stunning and the water reflecting the pretty city is lovely and calming. The city glows and the light shines brightly in each image. This is beautiful work, Mark! May Harry be well and strong.
goldie
Always enjoy your photo manips--these are particularly wonderful of your great Chi-town. Beautiful dedi for Harry---wow a veteran of WWII--he must have been just a kid when he was there!
eekdog
6 magnificent works from one shot of your big city of Chicago mark. you really goall out on these eye popping creations my friend. i have not seen any activity from Harry in along time. do you know if he is ok? he did take allot of great photos to share. been so long i don't recall his captures of flowers, sunsets. but do recall a few sunglasses and shadow play on them. this is a beautiful dedi for him Mark. thanks for sharing.
donnena
wonderfully colorful, vibrant images for your sweet friend!! Beautiful all the way around!
Radar_rad-dude
Totally mind blowing art work! I don't know where to begin! Let me just say...... W O W ! ! ! ! ! ! !
goodoleboy
Good lawd! A stunning series of colorful oscilloscope-like images to greet me in this outstanding dedication, or shout-out, as you would so subtly put it, Mark. These are so fantasy land, high contrast and dreamlike that Chicago doesn't enter my mind, even though they basically reflect your fair city. I wish I knew how you did this art. The colors are sharp and stunning. Why do I think of The Land of Oz? As for my present efforts, I don't get out like I use to and take photos anymore, with my age, physical infirmities and agonizing brain fog having seen to that, so all I do currently is place my old stuff with various photographic Facebook groups. I also dig out Internet photos from the deep historical past and edit them for presentation. Facebook doesn't have the basic nonphoto artists that Renderosity has by any means, far from it, but at least it's something to spend time on. As for being a veteran of World War II, not too many of us left. That said, thanks again for this wonderful salute, and wish you many more years of stunning art creations, my friend.
RodS
This is just too cool, Mark! Chicago is looking REALLY colorful - it's a real party town tonight! What a wonderful and fun dedication to Harry!
I do miss seeing his wonderful photos here. I wish him all the best, and from his comment above, it seems he's hanging in there. And a big Thank You to Harry for his service!
steve2
Beautiful work Mark. Love all those colors.
Wolfenshire Online Now!
A wonderful dedication and well written, with amazing art to go with it.
dochtersions
Really spectacular, the images and the tribute. So well done, Mark.