Faces to Names

As of 3:27 this morning I'm a first-time grandfather. He's a healthy boy named Jackson, perhaps someone to whom I can leave my Rooney Finest brushes and other gear, since my son is not a wet shaver. We're going to visit them this afternoon.

Congrats. Truly BBS!

Congratulations, John!

As of 3:27 this morning I'm a first-time grandfather.  He's a healthy boy named Jackson, perhaps someone to whom I can leave my Rooney Finest brushes and other gear, since my son is not a wet shaver.  We're going to visit them this afternoon.

Congratulations!

Our Dapper Dane! Looking good Claus. And your better half is so very pretty.

As of 3:27 this morning I'm a first-time grandfather.  He's a healthy boy named Jackson, perhaps someone to whom I can leave my Rooney Finest brushes and other gear, since my son is not a wet shaver.  We're going to visit them this afternoon.

Congrats, John! Grandchildren are great! Don't get me wrong, I love my kids very much, but there's just something special about the grandkids!

For some reason, my neighbor continues to use me as a subject from time to time.  I'm fascinated with the old cameras and lens and the wet plate technique he uses, all of which go back more than 100 years.  If they could have time traveled to the future, I have to wonder what photographers of 150+ years ago would think of today's modern techniques.  The top photo was taken about a month ago and the bottom one was taken today.  Different lenses were used for each.

Wonderful photographs, Freddy!

Wonderful photographs, Freddy!

Thanks, Matt. I have to admit that it's kind of fun doing this, even though a fair bit of self control is needed when the exposure times are more than a couple of seconds.

Great pictures, Frreddy.

Great pictures, Frreddy.

Thanks, John. I always enjoy the ones of your wife and you, especially when you're on vacation somewhere.