Well, I can only speak for myself, but I'm always on the lookout for your posts: I find them both insightful and articulately crafted.
And as a lifelong amateur photographer, I enjoy reading your perspective as a retired pro.
Also, as an estadounidense, I'm intrigued by your perspective as an expatriate Brit. (Or should I say Scotsman? After Brexit,* whaddayayouse gonna call yourselves?)
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*Sorry: I keep veering into politics. Lifetime habit. I probably should seek professional help.**
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**Apropos of the original premise of this thread, I confess I miss Schewe's nocturnal rants about Trump.
Hi Chris,
Thanks for the kind remarks - I guess writing was something I picked up on early in life because I was ever encouraged to read, and like most things to which we are exposed for a long time, it kinda rubs off...
Regarding the pro side of photography, I checked out before digital took hold, and my views are probably well out of date concerning the status quo, but if you keep reading BC (Cooter)'s posts, you will get a great view over today's pro world. Also, he's one of those rate birds that are not uptight about helping others with advice. One of LuLa's best assets.
Regarding the post-Brexit scenario - I guess it remains to be written. That said, the portents don't auger well, but one can do zilch about any of it - wasn't even permitted to vote, just like the cats on the Isle of Man. I see that as either short/sighted, an oversight, or, perhaps, intentionally excluding the very people, the many expats, with a fair idea of what the outcome could really come to signify in terms of lost rights, not simply for themselves, but for all those with broader horizons than the local village or suburban bar. But then, the British have always lagged behind, relatively, in learning foreign languages, so it isn't surprising that the island perspective is strongly rooted. A pity.
Rob