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Title: Nice to see so many familiar photographers here
Post by: James Fitzgerald on June 29, 2015, 05:34:08

James Fitzgerald here.

After a move from Arizona back to Colorado I'm back where I belong.
I'll miss some of the photography opportunities and some friends made there, but won't miss the climate.

Took a break from photography during the building of our new home in Colorado and after the death of my close friend Carolyn Guild. (which many of you here have known, or known her work.) Life goes on, so I will get back to making photographs.

This was  the last photograph I made before Carolyn died. Somehow it seems appropriate.

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/woA4DxDsRYU6Ucpyej3-i_YcQoAZgjrx8YrrDlIO43WNtPZ1rEH1UipBhkpGek_7a9IVRJsYSBvQDyVDSQyKQ8_RCwo=s986)

Title: Re: Nice to see so many familiar photographers here
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 29, 2015, 06:37:08

Hello James good to see you too

Title: Re: Nice to see so many familiar photographers here
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on June 29, 2015, 06:45:15

James: welcome back. I was fortunate to meet you and Caroline and that made an everlasting impression.

Great photo, by the way. The black spots on the woodwork do much to enhance it.

Title: Re: Nice to see so many familiar photographers here
Post by: elsa hoffmann on June 29, 2015, 10:56:39

hello hello  ;D

Title: Re: Nice to see so many familiar photographers here
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 29, 2015, 11:50:41

love to see you here

Title: Re: Nice to see so many familiar photographers here
Post by: Jørgen Ramskov on July 01, 2015, 13:34:58

Welcome!

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Post by: Frank Fremerey on July 01, 2015, 15:20:54

Nice minimalistic composition.

welcome  on board!!!

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Post by: Olivier on July 01, 2015, 22:43:03

Hi James, I am glad you came back to photography.
Many of us will keep fond memories of Carolyn of course.

Title: Re: Nice to see so many familiar photographers here
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on July 01, 2015, 22:58:12

I still remember her boots ....


(Death Valley)

Title: Re: Nice to see so many familiar photographers here
Post by: James Fitzgerald on July 01, 2015, 23:15:39

Bjørn, I remember those boots. Carolyn was one of a kind. I'm glad I got to know her.

Many thanks to all of you for the nice welcome. Batteries are all charged, and a new computer is coming tomorrow. I'll do my best to provide some new photographs in the near future.

Title: Re: Nice to see so many familiar photographers here
Post by: antonoat on July 01, 2015, 23:43:26

Hey James really good to see you here. :)

Title: Re: Nice to see so many familiar photographers here
Post by: Rick Waldroup on July 05, 2015, 10:41:24

Hello, James.  Glad you made your way here.  8)

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Post by: The_Traveler on July 05, 2015, 23:21:40

Hello, James.

The news about Carolyn was upsetting.

Where are you living in Colorado?

Title: Re: Nice to see so many familiar photographers here
Post by: James Fitzgerald on July 16, 2015, 01:07:16

Well hi Rick and Lew.

Very Glad I found this place. I've always loved your street work Rick. looking to see more soon.

Lew, I've missed your photographs and especially your wit. Your writing always makes your images come to life.

Carolyn was a good friend and I miss her. I spent some nice times at her cabin in Utah shooting some wonderful ice photographs and skiing . She was quite passionate about photography. She certainly taught me a lot about printing. I really considered her a master at digital B&W printing. A well known gallery owner here in Denver was so impressed with her prints he gave her a show. In the beginning he believed her prints to be silver.

I'm now in Castle Rock, Colorado, a small town between Denver and Colorado Springs. Although still somewhat urban we have abundant open space with streams, meadows with wildflowers and miles of trails to explore. At 6500' it's a perfect place for me, not too hot, not too cold.

Title: Re: Nice to see so many familiar photographers here
Post by: Jan Anne on July 18, 2015, 16:57:23

Welcome James, good to have you here and I'm looking forward to your new work :)

And Carolyn will be missed for sure, besides being a very pleasant personality she was a big inspiration to get into black and white photography.

Title: Re: Nice to see so many familiar photographers here
Post by: Mike G on July 18, 2015, 17:21:46

I would like to echo all the above thoughts.

Seems like an awful lot of the old NG members are making the journey, wonderful!

Title: Re: Nice to see so many familiar photographers here
Post by: James Fitzgerald on July 18, 2015, 23:52:25

Thanks Jan Anne, and Mike. This place feels like home.
Speaking of home, I'm busy landscaping our small yard. No grass, just a couple native trees and plants. Need to get this done before winter so I can spend time on my favourite subject... Ice photography and maybe a little skiing too!

Title: Re: Nice to see so many familiar photographers here
Post by: stenrasmussen on July 19, 2015, 00:51:45

A warm welcome to you James! Looking forward to admiring more of your photos 😊