Since today's my birthday - I thought I'd post this little item:
Advantages to turning 50
1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.
2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.
3. No one expects you to run -- anywhere.
4. People call at 9 P.M. & ask, "Did I wake you?"
5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way.
7. Things you buy now won't wear out.
8. You can eat dinner at 4 P.M.
9. You enjoy hearing about other peoples' operations.
10. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.
11. You have a party & the neighbors don't even realize it.
12. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.
> >> >13. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room
14. You sing along to the elevator music.
15. Your eyes won't get much worse.
16. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay of...
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The New York Times > Arts > Eddie Adams, Journalist Who Showed Violence of Vietnam, Dies at 71 Just ran across this news item today. Eddie Adams passed away a week ago. My gosh, that brings back memories. Back in the late 1970's when I was still shooting for a living - I went to a seminar on News photography sponsored by the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) in San Diego where Eddie was one of the chief speakers.
I remember his advice to the group when one of us asked him, "What was his favorite exposure" - He said - and I always thought it was the best advice for a photojournalist - "F8 and BE THERE!". He then put the Pulitzer prize winning shot of the Vietnamese General on the screen - and talked about the shooting. A definitely profound moment.
It was a very good confrence, as I remember. I got to meet Rich Clarkson, David Hume Kennerly, Bill Pierce and Eddie. Shared a few brews and war stories - swapped tips and techniques....