B&W Photo Contest - Grandfather

interceptor (52) in bwphotocontest • 7 years ago

This is my 93 years old grandfather, still fierce and grinding. Never had any protective glasses. He says they are made for noobs like me.

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7 years ago by interceptor (52)

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pdx (28) · 7 years ago

Great shot.

A teacher of mine said that when you photograph something you care about your love and respect for it has a way of shining through. His point being not to look for "a good photo" but to follow things that have meaning to you.
This picture immediately brought back that memory.
Keep doing what you do!

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interceptor (52) · 7 years ago

my equipment is 2 ancient phones - sony and samsung lol. i dont know what kind of camera they have, they are handy for fishing, hiking, and mushrooms hunting, and i really rarely take a photos at such trips.
but i agree with your teacher. i would just add - its not just the case with love, its same with all feelings. fear, anger, happiness - i think it all shines through, no matter the quality

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decimus (63) · 7 years ago

Very awesome.

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interceptor (52) · 7 years ago

thanks.

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doetwa (49) · 7 years ago

Just like the old timers who never wear gloves either when they do yard work!

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interceptor (52) · 7 years ago

its because their skin is harder than gloves i guess >D

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speckofdust (55) · 7 years ago

Amazing shot and story behind :)

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interceptor (52) · 7 years ago

thanks!

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interpreter (53) · 7 years ago

I love it

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wordsword (58) · 7 years ago (edited)

Lovely photo. With all the fireworks and so.
He may be old and wise, but I still would wear glasses, noob or not.
I know someone who has lost eye side in one of his eyes.
And mostly the glasses look fantastic ..........not. (I'm a woman b.t.w. ;)

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interceptor (52) · 7 years ago

Thanks! He almost lost both eyes and all limbs several times already lol, no point telling him, he would just laugh.

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wordsword (58) · 7 years ago

Yeah the older the stubborner lol. Somehow I like that about humans, even if it's not wise. :) Thanks for your reply.

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foxkoit (70) · 7 years ago

very good :)

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interceptor (52) · 7 years ago

thanks, your BW tree is awesome

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foxkoit (70) · 7 years ago

Thank you!!! you are very kind :)

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saffisara (70) · 7 years ago

So awsome :0) followed and upvoted

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interceptor (52) · 7 years ago

thank you!

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dylanhobalart (65) · 7 years ago

Hope i'm kick'n it that hard at 93, great photo!

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interceptor (52) · 7 years ago

lol me too! thanks!

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texcentric (37) · 7 years ago

Screw that lol. I worked in a machine shop for 4 years and have had metal shavings bounce off of my face and then ricochet off of the inside of my safety glasses into my eye. No way am I going to gamble with my eyesight. Great pic.

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interceptor (52) · 7 years ago

thanks lol i know, i wouldnt do it either. who knows maybe we will all develop steel eyelashes after 90 :D

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pbock (60) · 7 years ago

The Man With The Iron Eyes

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