The eye. Our young grandson has it. He has practiced photography and gotten good at it.

[George McGovern]

He loves contemporary music. Sets up shoots at various venues in and around Seattle. He has forsaken his Nikon for two used Olympus kits. His two zooms reach a range of 24mm wide angle to 3oomm telephoto. He's finally getting paid for his talent. Next show will pay him $300 and he has contracted for a future concert to pay him $600. Evidently that future concert band is highly thought of and asked to see his work and liked what they saw.

This is his favorite photo from a recent Seattle show.

[Deuxcents]

1. No better mentor than you, George. I sincerely hope your grandson's love for what he's doing is successful

And he has lots of fun doing it

[George McGovern]

8. Thus far so good Deuxcents. He's a "rare bird" in that his passion for his craft takes

precedence well over love of prestige, ego and money. He sees success by customer appreciation and return engagement. Or when a well-known local band says they like his photography and want to hire him for the first time.

His parents and his grandparents are justifiably proud.

Thank You!

[KT2000]

2. What are his Olympus kits?

digital?

[George McGovern]

7. Yes. Olympus E-M1 Mark II with Olympus 45-150mm f.2.8 Pro lens + Pen F w/17mm f/1.8 lens.

Grandson used to use Nikon digital, but now favors Olympus over Nikon. He's having a blast attending concerts and not having to sit in his seat the whole time.

If you'd be interested seeing some of his work DU mail me please.

Thank you.

[LoisB]

3. Evidently, "the eye" is an inherited trait. Good shot.

[George McGovern]

12. Thank You Lois. Good traits are good for us.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

4. Good for him.

[George McGovern]

9. Thank You GOG!

[usonian]

5. Chuckle, Chuckle, my Dad was an artist, and the finest camera he used was a Brownie Reflex. OHHHH NOOOHHHH.

Of course, he had "the eye".
I may have diminished skills, but far better cameras.

Why he didn't borrow a speed graphic from the photographers at his work, I don't know.

But talent does flow down.

And did you know that insanity is inherited?
You inherit it from your kids!!!

[George McGovern]

10. Sounds was a good photographer. And thanks for clarifying my source of insanity.

Mom used to open up a similar Brownie. Took lotsa pictures. She had a good eye before anyone knew what that was. Thanks!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

14. LOL!!!!

I used a Brownie when I went to summer camp in the very early 60s.

Box cameras made a lot of sense. They were f/8 or f/11 focused at 15 feet. Everything from 8 feet to infinity was in focus thanks to depth of field. The instructions said to stay at least 8 feet from your subject. The film was ASA 100 with a lot of exposure latitude, and we could use flash bulbs indoors. It was really ingenious if you think about it.

[Figarosmom]

6. Good job Grandpa

Mentoring is so rewarding. I bet you are one proud grandpappy.

The first paying job from something you like is a real thrill and i bet he's over the moon.👍

[George McGovern]

11. He IS. He and his mom came for dinner recently. He showed concert photos online while we were waiting on dinner.

His family is proud. Thank You Figarosmom!
A few of Brenden's images. He likes to shoot black and white. His concert genre
is different from ours. The "music" too.

[Diamond_Dog]

13. WOW George, the "eye for photography" runs strong in your family!

These are super! I’m sure he has gotten much inspiration from you!!

How exciting that he’s becoming known for his work too! I don’t have to tell you how important and meaningful it is to be recognized for one’s passion. Very nicely done.

[George McGovern]

15. Thanks DD. You sure know how to help a guy like himself. Take passion one step to "PaidPassion" and rejoice,