But I'm very shy and I actually think that works to my advantage. I'm able
to sit quietly in a corner or stand by a wall and disappear. Everybody
forgets that I'm there. The worst part of my job was having to give slide
shows and speak in front of groups. I never got used to that! My knees
still shake and my voice quivers even when giving lectures for Leica
seminars! ;-)
Tina
On Sat, Feb 2, 2013 at 5:15 PM, Paul Braun <pbraun42@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Sat, Feb 2, 2013 at 4:09 PM, Tina Manley <images@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Thanks, Paul. I started out by volunteering to go on a mission trip in
> > 1980. I took my camera so I could take some photos to use to advertise
> the
> > mission work in my church. Anybody can do the same!
> >
> > Tina
> >
>
> I suppose, to a degree. But it takes a certain type of personality and
> confidence to get people to be that comfortable and relaxed around you. I
> think I'm too shy to be effective. I did take some photos last night at
> the theatre - we are producing the world premiere of a new play, and last
> night was opening night. Playwright was there as well. But for the most
> part, these are people that I've known for 20 or 30 years.
>
> And you're way too modest - there is a lot of innate ability and "gift"
> involved in taking photos like you do. I can drive to Yosemite, set up a
> view camera in the exact same spot as Adams, and I guarantee you that
> you're not going to see my results in a museum.
> --
>
> Paul Braun
> Music Junkie
>
> "Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." -- Harlan Howard
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