The eye. Our young grandson has it. He has practiced photography and gotten good at it.

[George McGovern]

He loves contemporary music. Sets up shoots at various venues in and around Seattle. He has forsaken his Nikon for two used Olympus kits. His two zooms reach a range of 24mm wide angle to 3oomm telephoto. He's finally getting paid for his talent. Next show will pay him $300 and he has contracted for a future concert to pay him $600. Evidently that future concert band is highly thought of and asked to see his work and liked what they saw.

This is his favorite photo from a recent Seattle show.

[Deuxcents]

1. No better mentor than you, George. I sincerely hope your grandson's love for what he's doing is successful

And he has lots of fun doing it

[George McGovern]

8. Thus far so good Deuxcents. He's a "rare bird" in that his passion for his craft takes

precedence well over love of prestige, ego and money. He sees success by customer appreciation and return engagement. Or when a well-known local band says they like his photography and want to hire him for the first time.

His parents and his grandparents are justifiably proud.

Thank You!

[KT2000]

2. What are his Olympus kits?

digital?

[George McGovern]

7. Yes. Olympus E-M1 Mark II with Olympus 45-150mm f.2.8 Pro lens + Pen F w/17mm f/1.8 lens.

Grandson used to use Nikon digital, but now favors Olympus over Nikon. He's having a blast attending concerts and not having to sit in his seat the whole time.

If you'd be interested seeing some of his work DU mail me please.

Thank you.

[LoisB]

3. Evidently, "the eye" is an inherited trait. Good shot.

[George McGovern]

12. Thank You Lois. Good traits are good for us.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

4. Good for him.

[George McGovern]

9. Thank You GOG!

[usonian]

5. Chuckle, Chuckle, my Dad was an artist, and the finest camera he used was a Brownie Reflex. OHHHH NOOOHHHH.

Of course, he had "the eye".
I may have diminished skills, but far better cameras.

Why he didn't borrow a speed graphic from the photographers at his work, I don't know.

But talent does flow down.

And did you know that insanity is inherited?
You inherit it from your kids!!!

[George McGovern]

10. Sounds was a good photographer. And thanks for clarifying my source of insanity.

Mom used to open up a similar Brownie. Took lotsa pictures. She had a good eye before anyone knew what that was. Thanks!

[Figarosmom]

6. Good job Grandpa

Mentoring is so rewarding. I bet you are one proud grandpappy.

The first paying job from something you like is a real thrill and i bet he's over the moon.👍

[George McGovern]

11. He IS. He and his mom came for dinner recently. He showed concert photos online while we were waiting on dinner.

His family is proud. Thank You Figarosmom!
A few of Brenden's images. He likes to shoot black and white. His concert genre
is different from ours. The "music" too.