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George McGovern

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

Reply to KT2000 (Reply #2)

Sun Aug 3, 2025, 03:28 AM

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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.

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The eye. Our young grandson has it. He has practiced photography and gotten good at it. [View all] George McGovern Yesterday OP

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

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

What are his Olympus kits? KT2000 Yesterday #2

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

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

Thank You Lois. Good traits are good for us. George McGovern Yesterday #12

Good for him. Grumpy Old Guy Yesterday #4

Thank You GOG! George McGovern Yesterday #9

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

Sounds was a good photographer. And thanks for clarifying my source of insanity. George McGovern Yesterday #10

LOL!!!! Grumpy Old Guy 19 hrs ago #14

I've been rescuing old photos over time. usonian 17 hrs ago #17

I do the same thing. Grumpy Old Guy 17 hrs ago #18

The first camera I ever took a picture with was a Brownie. ShazzieB 4 hrs ago #19

Good job Grandpa Figarosmom Yesterday #6

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

Those are good. The use of Figarosmom 17 hrs ago #16

WOW George, the "eye for photography" runs strong in your family! Diamond_Dog 23 hrs ago #13

Thanks DD. You sure know how to help a guy like himself. Take passion one step to "PaidPassion" and rejoice, George McGovern 18 hrs ago #15