Photography as a career

Having worked for railroads the last 35+ years I have had a job that I was good at and made very good money. No one will ever mistake me for Bill Gates but I want for nothing and have enough to move on from this career and chase down my dreams. 

To be a good photographer.

While there are a lot of photographers that have made great money ,a lot more then I have over the years , I realize that there is a hell of a lot more that don't make much at all. I could of never been a professional photographer , its a lot of handwork and money was never a motivating factor for me when it comes to photography . I would of starved. 

Now that I'm at the end of my career and can dedicate my full attention to my love of photography , looking back , the gamble and choices were worth it. 

below is a link to what photographers averagely make a year . Yikes !!!


http://work.chron.com/much-money-professional-wedding-photographer-make-3280.html

Somerset Dam

I haven't been to Somerset dam  in the Green forest of Vermont since Irene wiped out most of the roads , hopefully this year , real soon , I'll be able to make the trip there and photograph the fall colors.

Rain , thunder and reminiscing

Sitting here listening to the rain , thunder and Van Morrison I think back to when I was 17 and serving aboard the USS Intrepid in the Mediterranean .There was this chief petty officer busting my ass talking about how I work. So he climbs up and lays across the desk , then says , "  This is Skelton on the night shift.".

At the same time the captain of the carrier walks in , sees him laying there and starts to rip him a new ass for being such a clown. It was all I could do to keep from peeing my pants. Sometimes there is justice ;O) 

I love the rain , thunder and reminiscing. 

Family and Friends

over the last month and a half there has been a medical issue that I have been forced to deal with. the waiting is the worst. no matter how much you try to keep a positive spin on things you can't help but think of the worst but you try to prepare and ready yourself the best one can.

the cutting was the easy part and to tell you the truth I was wishing it would come as fast as possible. hopefully Tuesday , when I go back to the doctors I'll find this will all be behind me.

what made it bearable was the help and support of my family and friends. I'm forever indebted to them for their care and efforts.

Thank you and here is a little something for you all.

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Sunset Reflection

Cape May , New Jersey

Last Season of Labor

retirement: You get up in the morning with nothing to do, and go to bed at night having only done half of it.

my original post for , " Last Season of Labor " was about the road traveled and my dreams and hopes for the future but all week long my friends have been busting my chops and passing on jokes about retirement. 

So I decided on the lighter side instead. besides who wants to listen to my craziness anyway's. 

enjoy ! 

Three elderly men, Eddie, Jenkin and Martin go to the doctor's for their memory test.  It's a miracle they remembered the appointment!  Anyway, the doctor begins by asking Eddie, "What is five times five?"
"191," is his reply.

The doctor rolls his eyes and looks up at the ceiling, and says to Jenkin, "It's your turn. What is five times five?"
"Wednesday," replies Jenkin's.

The doctor shakes his head sadly, then asks the third man, "Okay Martin it's your turn. What's five times five?"
"Twenty five," says Martin.

"That's great!" says the doctor. "How did you get your answer?"
"Easy," says Martin, "just subtract 191 from Wednesday."

                         

                                                                               

... my way, life and death .

whether it’s thirty years from now or tomorrow I plan on enjoying my death as I do my life. they are after all, one of the same. I’m going to leave as I arrived, kicking and screaming.

                                                 as the screaming spring

                                       and everything in between

                                       winter says hello

there is an old saying, “Everyone wants to go to heaven but no one wants to die “ I have wondered if this was born from a lack of faith, something I never lacked. and what if I’m wrong? well hell, in the words of Sinatra, “I did it my way”, life and death. 

Peas and Carrots

one of the things I love to do is take photos that I plan on using later to combine with something else.they are stored away in a folder called, " Peas and Carrots".

here are a few of those stored away.

Wishing upon a star

June 1 , one year from today I'll be arriving in Rockport, Maine for 4-5 months to start a whole new life.

time flies when wishing upon a star.

twinkle twinkle .