So sometimes shooting and being nice catches up to a person. By no means am I a huge entity or a goto in the camera or photography realm. I enjoy what I do. I learn from my peers. And enjoy the whole process. It’s not a career. But it does like anything one has a passion for come with goals.

I have set quite a few for myself over the 10 years I have been using a camera. And I will say that I tend to meet some of them. And as one will learn in the journey, as much as I hate that fucking word. Some get modified. You may do less or more but as you go you tend to feel what works and what doesn’t. And what you want to accomplish.

There is zero ego involved. Sometimes definitely may come off the wrong way. I have zero social skills. Especially with the younger crowd. But I’m just me and I truly don’t have a problem with anyone.

Most of the time.

A few minutes ago I saw a post of one of my photos re edited and reposted by someone. I have actively always pushed and supported this individual. The craft in which this person works they are a true real artist. But my pics being re edited. And reposted is quite the thing that grinds my fuckin gears. I have always promoted anything anyone does that puts the bread on their table. And I have spent quite a great deal of time and money supporting a lot of different people and causes.

Now I could watermark every image. I could never allow the free downloads that I do but that’s not me. I always try to share what I do. To a certain extent. I’m not in every persons good graces. But yet. Some talk. I don’t. I simply roll with a select fews wishes and never put the laundry on the table. In today’s case. All it means is I won’t be sharing this persons stuff a lot anymore. And the real banger photos I have that could really go over the top will never reach certain eyes.

As a photographer I can say I have taken more shitty pics than good ones. I never show the trash or bad shots of machines or people. I have always edited out the people that shouldn’t be in a photo. Or a plate number. Or a small blemish that just makes a pic a little more enjoyable. Don’t like it so what I shot em.

If I’m paid for a private shoot it’s your time your pics your way. This isn’t ego. It’s just me dictating how I enjoy my hobby. That’s all.

Maybe this is just a small venting session don’t know. But in the last year I have learned a lot about the people that are and were around me and how I am in that situation. Nothing at anyone, but myself.

When it comes to creative ideas. Or the use of a lens for a certain shot. Only person that knows about what’s in my head is my journal. I had a few of those chats only to see creative ideas open on others works right after a conversation. Again not ego, simply me learning a valuable lesson. “Zipping it up dumbass.“ To myself it has been said a few times.

So we all move forward. I definitely miss a few folks and knocking back beers together. All good things come to an end at some point. Some things just change and evolve including working interactions, friendships, and all that they entail.

A camera nerd buddy always says “ everyone has their 15 seconds of fame”. It comes up in conversations concerning the 2 wheel crowd. And those that use cameras with it. I will say I sure do hope my 15 seconds passed along time ago if it was even gonna happen. I just wanna get out see cool machines. Document what I can. And maybe meet a few cool folks along the way. Maybe share a beer and a laugh. And that’s it.

My inner circle over the last few weeks got so small that it seriously has me tired of talking to myself. lol.

The pics shared here aren’t a subliminal message to any person or situation. They are simple some random snaps that popped up in my recents as I was writing this. Everyone have a great night if you get to read this before I may delete it enjoy. If not. Well you won’t know. It will be like knowing if the light inside the fridge is on when the door is closed.