The purpose of this blog is not to heap praise upon myself but it does feel good when it happens. This site is very new and I've received lots of very encouraging comments and I thank you all. I received this from Carl whom I don't know and asked his permission to use:

"My name is Carl, and I work with your daughter, Amanda. She has shown me your pictures and I have to let you know that I am nothing less than astounded by the level of sophistication and technique in your photography. Normally I could see a train and I'd think nothing of it. Your photographs of that one train in the dark of the night, all lit up, is everything that the word incredible entails. I am truly fascinated at your skills and I look forward to one day soon, possibly hanging a picture or two of yours in my living room."

The point of discussion frequently among photographers is why take pictures. They used to be stuffed into dusty old albums and are now lost in the dark digital corners of your hard drive waiting for it to crash, never to be seen other than by the photographer. Carl of course gives one of the answers, but it is much more than that. Money, yes for the dedicated, talented few. For the majority of us it is a creative exploration and journey, no matter what medium you choose. Sharing that vision with Carl is what its about, I saw that train endeavored to capture the light, mood and tell a story. I felt it and Carl saw it, fleeting thought it is, its worth it.

The other point I wish to mention is the discussion that a picture can generate and there is no better place to start than with fellow photographers. Penticton has a great photo club, growing with leaps and bounds.

Here's the link http://www.pentictonphotoclub.com/

This is but a couple of the reasons that we reach for that camera, brush or musical instrument or which ever tool you use to share your vision. Feel free to share your thoughts.......