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Great essay from Nate Zeman

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Posted by Jack Garrett on March 5, 2012 at 1:10 AM
Nate is one the the guys who posts here from time to time and I subscribe to his newsletters. I just got one the other day called "The gift". One of the neatest photo essays I've seen in a lonmg time so I thought I'd share the link. Enjoy!

http://www.natezeman.com/gallery/btl-the-gift/

It goes to show you what some folks go through to get an award winning shot.
Posted by Eleanor Kee Wellma on March 5, 2012 at 6:45 AM
Thanks for sharing, Jack! Super story :smile:
Posted by Michael Handley on March 5, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Good read to start the work week!
Posted by Joe Rogers on March 5, 2012 at 11:34 AM
I have been is somewhat the same position out here on the plains of N. Texas and it is, indeed, a frighting feeling when the wall of rain obscures everyting and you cannot see what is coming. All you can do is hunker down and hope for a little luck. Great story from Nate and beautiful image.Ah, the life of a photographer :wink:
Joe Rogers
Posted by Jackson Frishman on March 5, 2012 at 7:23 PM
Great read, thanks! A lot of people seem to be fond of saying, "No one cares what you went through to get a shot." But I can't really agree. Sure, no epic story makes up for an artistically bad image, but I find context fascination as a fellow photographer, an adventurer, and someone who is generally curious about the world. I love being able to think about tornadoes and flash floods while viewing a rainbow image!
Posted by Amy Lindsey on March 5, 2012 at 11:21 PM
That took me back to my days as a storm chaser on the Plains. Wonderful read Nate! Made me feel all warm and fuzzy!
Posted by Bob Falcone on March 6, 2012 at 7:23 PM
Awesome photos with a neat story!