I went last week to the Nola Brantley Library in Warner Robins for one of their summer programs.
Folks from Georgia Southern's Wildlife Education Program brought crittlers for the youngsters
to meet. The program was called Birds of Prey, but had huge cockroaches, frogs, snakes and other
"Creepie Crawlies"

As the animals were taken around for the kids to see and touch, I had one of those moments of revelation.
The youngest kids, who you would think would be the ones being grossed out or scared by the huge bugs and reptiles, were the ones most wanted to touch them. The older kids were the ones who showed the most
fear or dislike.



Go to a park or daycare and watch the children find friends and play together. Same acceptance.
Guess as we get older we have fear and dislike programed into us. Too bad we can't keep some of that child-like acceptance of things different than us.

Forgotten Treasures

Last week I did a photography program for the Airstream Camper folks at the Museum of Aviation. While
preparing for the presentation I went through a bunch of pictures selecting ones to use in my slide show.

Going through pictures, even from the last year is always a trip. Amazing how soon I forget what I have shot, always get some happy surprises. I also see some images, and ask myself why did I shoot that?

The presentation started kinda rough, my Mac didn't want to interface with their equipment, but Hal, Roland and Stephanie of the Museum staff got things worked out.

I rediscovered this photo from Jekyll Island's Driftwood Beach. I have always loved this image, the weathered wood, sky and sea. I really don't care a lot for scenic type shots, but this one has always been special. Just speaks to my old Pisces heart I guess.

Enjoy what you are shooting now, that is important, but don't forget to go back and find those forgotten
treasures that are waiting for you.