The Photographer
The photographer's goals39 total reviews
Comment from Dawn Munro
A sure winner, in my opinion (as read by a photographer...*smile). I adored this one, my friend -- I truly did. Into the bookcase it goes! (Those last two stanzas -- wow!!!!)
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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A sure winner, in my opinion (as read by a photographer...*smile). I adored this one, my friend -- I truly did. Into the bookcase it goes! (Those last two stanzas -- wow!!!!)
Comment Written 19-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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Thanks, Dawn. You are too kind. I'm working on a calendar project. If I ever get it done, I'll send you one.
Comment from Janet Foor
Lovely poem Paul. My son-in-law is a videographer and photographer. I watch him as he works and it's amazing what he captures on his lense.
Your poem tells that story beautifully.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Lovely poem Paul. My son-in-law is a videographer and photographer. I watch him as he works and it's amazing what he captures on his lense.
Your poem tells that story beautifully.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 12-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Thanks, Janet. It's amazing how God spread these different talents around.
Comment from June Sargent
Our grandson has recently shown an interest in photography. Your poem captures perfectly the joy and excitement of looking at life through a lens. Well said! Great entry for the contest.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Our grandson has recently shown an interest in photography. Your poem captures perfectly the joy and excitement of looking at life through a lens. Well said! Great entry for the contest.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Thanks, June. I've always wanted to be able to take good pictures. The results always made me turn back to poetry.
Comment from bob cullen
A very nice rhymical poem that flows with great ease. Most enjoyable. Reading your biographical notes, I sense a number of similarities between you and myself. My wife and I celebrate fifty years married in November, though we did have a ten year break midstream. I also spent more than forty-two years in the same job. We sound like two boring old timers who now spend most of our spare time writing. Hope life is treating you and your wife well. Keep up the great writing.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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A very nice rhymical poem that flows with great ease. Most enjoyable. Reading your biographical notes, I sense a number of similarities between you and myself. My wife and I celebrate fifty years married in November, though we did have a ten year break midstream. I also spent more than forty-two years in the same job. We sound like two boring old timers who now spend most of our spare time writing. Hope life is treating you and your wife well. Keep up the great writing.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Thanks, bob. You are right about the similarities in our lives. I try not to be boring, but you are probably right.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I love your author's note: written for a friend with a camera. That must be the "friend" in the picture.
The first five years that I lived here in St. Augustine I had my camera everywhere that I went. My gosh, the history! The four-year-old buildings, the fort, the Spanish architecture, the sunrises . . . I finally felt that I had taken a picture of every nook and cranny in the city, and I put my camera away. A photographer needs to travel to stay engaged. I think.
Paul, I read this because it was about photography, and because I recall how well you write a rhyme:-) This post is, as always, a thrill to read out loud.
My only critique is "For Kodak's holy grail" - there are so many kinds of cameras now, and I can't remember the last time I've even seen someone with a Kodak camera. Would "cam'ra's holy grail" work? Just a thought.
Thanks for sharing the ode to photography - I enjoyed it.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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I love your author's note: written for a friend with a camera. That must be the "friend" in the picture.
The first five years that I lived here in St. Augustine I had my camera everywhere that I went. My gosh, the history! The four-year-old buildings, the fort, the Spanish architecture, the sunrises . . . I finally felt that I had taken a picture of every nook and cranny in the city, and I put my camera away. A photographer needs to travel to stay engaged. I think.
Paul, I read this because it was about photography, and because I recall how well you write a rhyme:-) This post is, as always, a thrill to read out loud.
My only critique is "For Kodak's holy grail" - there are so many kinds of cameras now, and I can't remember the last time I've even seen someone with a Kodak camera. Would "cam'ra's holy grail" work? Just a thought.
Thanks for sharing the ode to photography - I enjoyed it.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 11-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Thanks, Pam. One of the reasons that I used "Kodak" was because it is no longer around - hence the search.
Comment from Harry Craft
Wow! This is a great poem and I enjoyed reading this too. I was trained as military photojournalist and did a lot of photography. So, I could relate to this poem very well. Great work, keep it up!
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Wow! This is a great poem and I enjoyed reading this too. I was trained as military photojournalist and did a lot of photography. So, I could relate to this poem very well. Great work, keep it up!
Comment Written 11-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Thanks for the review, Harry, and thanks for your service in the military.
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Well, thank you Paul.
Comment from Charles D Ezell
I enjoyed this. Takes me to the time I traded hunting with a gun for a Camara. Glad I did. Yes, early morning times is the time just right. You did well.
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2024
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I enjoyed this. Takes me to the time I traded hunting with a gun for a Camara. Glad I did. Yes, early morning times is the time just right. You did well.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2024
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Thanks, Charles. It's probably time to swap my deer rifle for a camera. As I age, that gun is getting heavier and heavier.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
What a lovely portrayal of the photographer and his passion in perfectly metered and rhyming verse. This could inspire anyone to take up the hobby or vocation and forms an interesting and original subject for this contest. Good luck, Paul! Debbie
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024
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What a lovely portrayal of the photographer and his passion in perfectly metered and rhyming verse. This could inspire anyone to take up the hobby or vocation and forms an interesting and original subject for this contest. Good luck, Paul! Debbie
Comment Written 10-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024
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Thanks, Debbie. I haven't been too active lately. Sickness has taken advantage of my old age.
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I thought I hadn't seen you. I hope you're feeling better. As ever, some great poetry here, a joy to read:)
Comment from Spitfire
You certainly have a talent for good rhyme. This poem captures the talent it takes to shoot captivating photos be it people, place or things. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024
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You certainly have a talent for good rhyme. This poem captures the talent it takes to shoot captivating photos be it people, place or things. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024
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Thanks, Shari. The poem may capture the talent, but I surely don't.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Paul, this is a lovely rhyming poem. You describe so very well how the photographer tries to capture that perfect image that will make his day, his future even.
All the best of luck. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024
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Hi Paul, this is a lovely rhyming poem. You describe so very well how the photographer tries to capture that perfect image that will make his day, his future even.
All the best of luck. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 10-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024
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Thanks, Ulla. I have another friend who will sit for hours just waiting for that perfect wildlife shot.