Photographers-65 & older

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Looking to start a group for those of us that are older members of the photography world.

(1) How do you handle that physical problem when you're out shooting? How do you overcome it to get that great shot?

(2) What do you tell others our age that are close to giving up on photography?

(3) What about current travel abroad to get memorable shots in spite of that aching back?

Lets get started guys, (gals). together, we should have some really good tips on hangin in there with camera in hand!!

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65 & Over

June 17, 2012

FROM: Ron Braxton Sr

Hello everyone,

To those of you that are fathers.. “Happy Fathers Day” to you all.

The sole purpose of 65 & Over is to share what its like in this part of our lives that combines aging and the wonderful challenge of photography. How we manage, plan, and execute those great shots that you all have done, especially within the past 6 months.

It’s about how you set up some of your shots, even when hampered with some sort of physical or mental challenge.

It’s not about posting photos of the latest car shows with conversation as to where to go for the next bird shooting, but more on what you may have experienced in attempting to get a shot that was perhaps challenging to you in one way or another.

Im now receiving some of your conversations coming right into my personal email and that I really don’t care for.

If there is something that you might want me to know (photographically), then by all means lets bring it up for discussion so that the entire group can learn or benefit from it.

And as far as posting photos in the group page… I would like for each of us to post 2 recent shots per month that we’ve taken, and give a brief as to how your creative mind went to work even though your body said ‘No Way’ Also you might want to include how or what post-processing you may have done before posting it. Well that’s it for now gang, Working together can be such fun, so lets do it !!

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Photographers-65 & older

Started by Pearl Newman. Last reply by Lalit Talwar Dec 30, 2012. 2 Replies 1 Like

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(2) What do you tell others our age that are close to giving up on photography?

Started by R Braxton Sr Jun 21, 2012. 0 Replies 1 Like

For me.. offer to take them out with me one day for a comfortable day of shooting whatever they show an interest in taking pictures of. Stop shooting for awhile, have a bite to eat, discuss what what its been like so far, check the shots, and oh yes.. LISTEN, and perhaps you'll be able to boost the persons desire to continue the shooting for that day, and if not, I'd offer to process his or her shots for them, and later show them what you did, how you did it, and why you did it that way.Simply be ready to help, even if its just with words of kindness, and of course, a little photographic wisdom.Im sure it will help your heart as well as there's.Have a great day guys.Ron Braxton Sr Group Leader--65 & Over Continue

(1) How do you handle that physical problem when you're out shooting? How do you overcome it to get that great shot?

Started by No Longer A Member. Last reply by Jack Harwick Jun 25, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes

I'm one of the lucky people that still gets out there without physical limitations other than I'm no kid anymore. I'd think that a person with limitations should look for ways around them. Most of all, never stop taking photos. Don't get in the old rut of just taking family photos, birthdays, etc. You get the idea. Be creative and open minded and ones physical limitations won't be a major issue. Remember, your images are an expression of your thoughts. No limitations on that.Continue

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Comment by Robert Davis on December 26, 2012 at 7:48am: @ Peter. Well you have made a point albeit not to un-accurate. With age come seniorirty, a degree of wisdom, discounts at stores and restaurants, and in Oregon I get to hunt (I don't hunt but the license includes hunting) and fish without buying a license for the rest of my life. Certain body parts become slower to function, going to the doctor is now an annual thing for the same tests each year, and (this is the best one) women think we're sexier and better lovers. However, when it comes to photography we're a bit shakier than we were at 30, we rely on auto focus more than we did at 30, and we tend to be a bit more selective in our subject matter and point of view - a true expression of our thoughts.

Okay so I shot my mouth off here, now let me go the other way. Age is, and most certainly can be, a state of mind. Me? I'm a three year old trapped in an old body. I love Mars Bars, Coca Cola, a rock-n-roll music (50's & 60's), and can dance the old dances we did back in high school. I'm much choosier about whom I have personal relations with (friends) and I covet those whom are dear to me. I find life to be a blessing and good health to be devine. I love a good meal, "Big Bang Theory," fast cars, and women with long legs and large mammeries.

As for the passion of photography, I approach it with the zeal and excitement of a teenager who just had a camera thrust in their hands for the first time. I enjoy seeing the work of others and at times shy to show my work. I'm slow to criticize others work but quick to praise. I find photography/art to be a spiritual endeavour that allows me to admire the works of God, through child-eyes.

Yes your right, so very right, age is a mere number on a license, but it also represents a lifetime of memories, experiences, losses, loves, and pleasures.

Many blessings

Comment by Peter Zurla on December 25, 2012 at 5:52pm: Age is nothing but a number on your drivers license.

Comment by Lalit Talwar on September 20, 2012 at 11:00pm: Great work Robert the reflection is perfect.

Comment by Robert Davis on September 20, 2012 at 10:20am: @ Lalit Talwar, thanks for the sage advice on the shoes and flippers but quite frankly I don't normally travel without foot wear, possibly no underwear but always footwear. hehehehe. I'll be in Venice the first half of October leading a workshop there so I'll be mindfull of wetness in the canals, hence no swimming or camera dunking, :-) I've included an image I created of a Bentley (?). I did the photography in the early morning and then later in post I created the lake and the reflection. Let me know what you think. I love possitive and negative feedback.

Comment by Lalit Talwar on September 2, 2012 at 9:25pm: Great Shots Dennis lone the proud smile on the young mans face. I must have had one when I caught my first fish, but that was a long long time ago.

Comment by dennis sowell on August 31, 2012 at 7:25am: Hello Capt'n Ron, Group Members.

What would the best thing be that we coould do to enliven the group a little and get some activity going around here? Maybe of we could add some pics, and talk about them and why we chose the subject, or whatever?

While on a recent roadtrip to see one our granddaughter's potential Colleges in Missouri, we traveled to and from by car of course, 900 mi each way (two days and nights each way, coming and going) plus four days there leisurely enjoying the Ozarks natural surroundings.

We love road trips and the opportunities they present to see and learn about, and shoot Pics of something different and new..

On the return trip we sought out some backcountry out of the way places in which to experience something different about the routes we'd chose.

The route took us though the Tall Grass Praire Preserve run by the Nature Conservancy in North Central Oklahoma, where there is one of the last large stands of Old Tall Grass Prairie (2 to 4 ft tall in places, depending on season) that used to cover the entire mid section of this Nation. Best of all is a Privately held Herd of Bison 2700 animals that range over the park and is allowed to remain relatively wild and free, on this wonderful prairie much as they did before European expansion in

A lucky kid with some fish taken from the Merrimac River in Missouri A cabin in the Ozarks Woods

Comment by Lalit Talwar on August 30, 2012 at 9:35pm: Robert you look great but do put on shoes when you go to Venice unless you want to swim in the Canals then put on flippers.

Comment by Robert Davis on August 30, 2012 at 7:58pm: Thanks Margaret. You know sometimes we get too serious about our photo making and forget that there is a huge fun side. Thanks for loving it.

Comment by Margaret Greene on August 30, 2012 at 3:37pm: Robert, I love it!! I can't stop laughing!!

Comment by Robert Davis on August 30, 2012 at 11:00am: Thought all you old guys would like to have a good laugh at my expense. Was fooling around the other day and thought this would make for some lively conversations.