It's that time again! Renewal & Maudlin Musings.

Sony Sonnar FE 2.8 35mm ZA

09/27/2014 09:45:47 AM · #1

Weeeeeeeeeeel....

It's my once a year check-in to renew for another year and reflect on how much I am grateful to DPC for all it has been for me.

Of course I'm going to renew, and throw in for the extra space, too. As long as DPC is here, and I'm still dragging myself around somehow shooting, I'm here!

I came here in the summer of '06, pretty much with a new digital camera (My beloved Nikon D70s) and *NO* clue. I'm not going to go through chapter and verse, but instead merely a quick look at how far I've come.

I now shoot with a Nikon D810, I have it set the way *I* want it set.......with what I like to call "semi-auto" default settings that enable me to get the best results within the particular style and quirks as the camera and I work together. I am a good photographer, comfortable in that when I shoot, I'm going to get the image I saw and shot. That's truly a very simplistic description, but those of you who know what I mean can, and do appreciate being at that point in their photography. That's a huge achievement that often photogs wonder if they will ever reach.

And hence my post......the hundreds, probably thousands of hours that I've spent developing my skills have been with the help, support, and encouragement of this fine community.

Where this journey has brought me to of late......my darling Vivi,

LoViand I have opened a gallery together: Vivi on Verbeke

Yah, it's just a FaceBook page for now, and we're not technically open yet, but this is the culmination of many years of hopes and dreams. I bought a townhouse in the Midtown Historic District of Harrisburg, PA, where I live in the second & third floors.

The first floor is our gallery. It's the absolute best of both worlds.......the heavy lifting is all done.......new boiler, central air, electric service, but the fine details and finish work are all yet to be done. We are having an absolute blast painting, installing antique doors, building displays, and just in general turning a slightly shabby old building into a home & gallery.

Never in a million years would I have considered this adventure had I not evolved into the photographer I am now.

I blame you guys in part for my happiness in Vivi's and my idyllic existence as gallery owners. Special thanks to quite a few of you who have selflessly spent time helping me.

Some pics........needless to say, I hope any of you that may be passing through central Pennsylvania will feel free to stop by and see us!

A quick view of some of our gallery.....

Just a few snaps to give you some sort of idea what we've started.

Again, many thanks, my friends at DPC!

jagar

Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+

09/27/2014 10:10:02 AM · #2

Well done Jeb, the place is looking great and your positive vibe can only take you good places.

aliqui

Nikon D300s

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

09/27/2014 10:18:52 AM · #3

Wow, your new place looks great! I'm green with envy. :)

tanguera

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

09/27/2014 12:11:01 PM · #4

WOWOWOWOW, Jeb!!!!

Congrats on ALL your successes. I'm so excited for you guys. Such a feeling to see our dreams coming true.

hiltonmd

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

09/27/2014 12:12:19 PM · #5

Sounds like a great journey. Us newbies with similar dreams see this as inspirational. Congratulations and best wishes on your new gallery.

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

09/27/2014 05:25:56 PM · #6

Great news Jeb.... If I am ever in your area I will definitely stop in and say hello.

I might decide to take a trek down there soon as my daughter is dating a young man from Douglassville, PA.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

09/27/2014 06:19:25 PM · #7

Ditto 'dat! We gotta come pay you a visit!

insteps

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR

09/27/2014 06:19:25 PM · #8

Great story to share with the DPC community. Congratulations! Looks great by the way.

daisydavid

Canon EOS-5DS R

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

09/27/2014 07:54:21 PM · #9

Very, very nice Jeb

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

09/27/2014 08:38:54 PM · #10

Thanks, people! It's been an extraordinary adventure, and a realization of our dreams. It's wonderful to have your own place to exhibit your work, and I never would have gotten here without the DPC community.

Jules1x

Fujifilm X-T1

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R

09/27/2014 08:39:30 PM · #11

Totally awesome. Congratulations.

jgirl57

09/28/2014 11:50:23 AM · #12

This is just totally awesome, thank you for the motivation and congratulations on your journey..

A great testimony for us newbs :-))

Well wishes for your future!

grahamgator

Nikon Z7II

09/28/2014 02:16:00 PM · #13

Wonderful Jeb! You have come a long way.

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

09/28/2014 03:15:37 PM · #14

I'm glad to be a small part of the whole package for you Jeb. I think you have found the right adventure partner this time.
Wishing you both happiness and success.
It looks like you may be "out of the woods" before long.

Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R IOS

09/28/2014 03:31:31 PM · #15

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:

As long as I have friends like you, it doesn't matter if I'm in the woods, or someplace as open as the eye can see......

........especially if there's a kick-ass storm comin' at ya on the horizon!

IMPORTANT SAFETY TIP!

Some DPC mentors will involve you in sensory overload. There is a certain gentleman languishing in the swamps of Florida who comes to mind. If he offers you a day trip and there's a swamp buggy ride involved, don't say you weren't warned. He brought me home intact, but not unchanged!

LOL!!!

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

09/28/2014 09:53:55 PM · #16

Thanks. I try to make sure that when DPC friends visit, we don't just walk around town pointing lenses at things.

There are several DPC'ers in your general area that I would enjoy visiting with on their home turf, so,,,, just maybe,, someday I will get to see the gallery.

markwiley

Fujifilm X-Pro2

09/29/2014 09:48:24 AM · #17

Congratulations on the new venture. It looks great.

vawendy

Sony Alpha 1

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

09/29/2014 09:55:07 AM · #18

Originally posted by NikonJeb:

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
I'm glad to be a small part of the whole package for you Jeb. I think you have found the right adventure partner this time.
Wishing you both happiness and success.
It looks like you may be "out of the woods" before long.

As long as I have friends like you, it doesn't matter if I'm in the woods, or someplace as open as the eye can see......

........especially if there's a kick-ass storm comin' at ya on the horizon!

IMPORTANT SAFETY TIP!

Some DPC mentors will involve you in sensory overload. There is a certain gentleman languishing in the swamps of Florida who comes to mind. If he offers you a day trip and there's a swamp buggy ride involved, don't say you weren't warned. He brought me home intact, but not unchanged!

LOL!!!

I've been down there twice, and STILL haven't had a swamp buggy ride!!! I protest! Just because he's given me some truly excellent experiences, doesn't mean that I'm letting him off the hook for a swamp buggy ride. :)

Huge congrats, Jeb!! What an awesome adventure!!

pixelpig

Sony Alpha a55

Sony DT 1.8/50mm SAM

09/29/2014 10:27:29 AM · #19

Congratulations Jeb & Vivi! The gallery looks great, very warm & inviting. I would come in because of the mix of media offered. Always fascinating to watch an artist at work. I wish you both the very best.