JPG Magazine: Photos: "Something for Greg and Barbara" by Dave Bowden

Something for Greg and Barbara

By Dave Bowden

On 14 September 2008

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Have you ever met someone and immediately liked them the second they said Hi? Have you ever known someone through story or simply by the memory and recolection of someone else? Then, when you met them it was if you have known them your entire life? Greg is a friend of my wife, he was her High School English teacher. I have heard all kinds of stories about Greg over the years. Recently, Greg fell ill and has been in the hospital for quite sometime while on the mend. During our trip to Reno, we had the opportunity to meet Greg and his wife Barbara. The love in the room between the two was something that fairytales are written of. While Greg lay there hearing stories and engaging in brief conversation he took a moment to tell me how much he liked the pictures I take. This both caught me by surprise and made me feel fantastic at the same time. Here is this man who clearly has more important things to focus on, yet he took a moment to pass on that encouragement and praise that good teachers do. It literally made my day as I had no idea he had even seen any of my work. During the conversation, I noticed all the pictures of his family in the room and those of he and his wife. She fondly told stories of their annual Christmas picture. One in particular was taken at Lake Tahoe. It was then that I decided to go up there and try and take a shot just for them of this place that held pleasant memories. This is the shot. I did the best I could to find the place they were speaking of, I don’t think this is the exact spot (and it was getting dark) but this is the shot from Tahoe I took just for them.

Get well soon Greg.

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Taken with:
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Camera: Nikon D700
Lens: Nikkor 17-35 f2.8 IF-ESED Lens
Focal Length: 22mm
F Stop: f/22
Shutter: 20 seconds On Tripod
ISO: 200

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Post Production was done in CS3 and included:
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Levels
Contrast
Brightness
Burn
Dodge
Unsharpen Mask
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30 Responses

On 14 September 2008 Portia Söderberg gave props:
Gorgeous!
On 14 September 2008 Dave Bowden added a link:
You can see a larger view of this image here (facesplacesan...s.smugmug.com)
On 14 September 2008 Irvin Kelly gave props:
Love the calm, and the colors, spot on my friend.
On 14 September 2008 Ron Mandsager gave props:
beautiful shot - well done!
On 14 September 2008 Jim Harris gave props:
beautifull shot!! Love the colors!!
On 14 September 2008 B Teacher gave props:
great lighting. and wonderful story.
On 14 September 2008 Karen Mades said:
This is an amazing story. It was so great that you went to take this very special photo for them. It is an excellent photo, one they will cherish forever. The photo has exquisite light and the mood is so calm. Great work.
On 14 September 2008 Ralph Komives gave props:
Dave, this is an extraordinary photo. I am actually envious that I wasn’t there to take pictures. You are thoughtful about your images and know well how to take advantage of light.
On 14 September 2008 Jo Anne Shinn gave props:
What a selfless and kind gesture, Dave! The shot is as beautiful as your story. Get well soon, Greg!
On 17 September 2008 Yasmina Baggili gave props:
Absolutely beautiful shot Dave
On 18 September 2008 Andrew Lorimer gave props:
Absolutely Beautiful !!!
On 19 September 2008 Angie Zagars gave props:
Just gorgeous - and a beautiful story to go along!
On 19 September 2008 Lynn Hathaway gave props:
Gorgeous!!!
On 19 September 2008 Portia Söderberg gave props:
this is so beautiful!
On 19 September 2008 Aaron Hatch gave props:
Like I told you...this is a great shot! Love Lake Tahoe!
On 21 September 2008 Christopher Long gave props:
Outstanding shot!!
On 23 September 2008 Chris Whitney said:
This is one of my favorite pics of Lake Tahoe. The pink and blue colors of the calm water create a wonderful mood. This is a fine example of how an image reflects the photographer's spirit.
On 26 September 2008 Ronnie Ginnever gave props:
excellent!
On 27 September 2008 Les Rhoades gave props:
Smashing!
On 3 October 2008 Josip Bozic said:
Definetly zen... quitet, calm and relaxing colors... nice job!
On 10 October 2008 Rachel Mckinnie gave props:
Holy cow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a shot it is!!!! Great story, too Dave.
On 18 October 2008 Bert Happel gave props:
The long exposure gives the water a wonderful stillness to reflect the light. A moving image and story.
On 21 October 2008 Kirsten Mitson said:
GORGEOUS!!! The color and composition is truly amazing!
On 1 November 2008 Kels Frazier said:
Natural and beautiful.
Well done.
On 8 November 2008 Amelia (amy) Quicke gave props:
This is truly beautiful
On 8 November 2008 Leanna Lomanski gave props:
Incredible work and a great story..........
On 20 November 2008 Karen Mades gave props:
Hi, just had to come back to this photo,,,it is to me what I needed right now.
On 21 November 2008 Cheryl Steele gave props:
Absolutely beautiful!
On 28 November 2008 :) L P gave props:
wow...wow...wow!! the colors are amazing!
On 1 December 2008 Ahmed Roberson gave props:
Beautiful shot and beautiful story Dave!!