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Man Without a Camera

Gallery: NPN PhotographersPosted January 19, 2011469 views13 comments

My good friend Lon Overacker did this nice shot of me a few days ago. Aside from wandering around looking for photographs, we spent a good deal of time working with TK's masks. It was great fun, and I learned a lot!

Music is my other creative outlet. The guitar in the picture was custom made by my friend Michael Hornick of Shanti Guitars. The instrument is one of a kind. It was my retirement present to myself.

Kind Regards to All My NPN Friends!

--P

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 19, 2011 at 10:14 PM

What a piece of work Preston! And I mean the guitar btw...

Very nice portrait - who did you say was the photographer? I'll have to hire that guy.

Preston plays a sweet tune folks. A multi-talented guy with a bottomless pit of knowledge too!

Thanks for stopping by and spending some time. Always a pleasure!

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 19, 2011 at 10:15 PM

Nice portrait!
This would be an interesting thread:
"What hobbies/passions do you have, in addition to photography? "

Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on January 20, 2011 at 9:44 AM

Hey now, what a cool looking set of strings there, Preston. Congrats on the beautiful retirement toy. Looks like a lot of fun too.
A wonderful candid shot also, Lon.......take care guys.....

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on January 20, 2011 at 10:12 AM

I would put a dollar in your hat. Fine looking geeetar and a fine looking fellow. Nice job by Lon on the portrait.

I know for a fact you sure know how to play that guitar, really, really well!

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 21, 2011 at 3:50 PM

Hi Preston, Nice to meet you here. That is a great photo of you that Lon took, and that guitar looks beautiful. Wish I could hear you playing it.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Erhardt on January 21, 2011 at 7:23 PM

A great portrait, Preston!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 245 Posts, 2421 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on January 21, 2011 at 10:11 PM

Hi Preston - that smile must mean you're enjoying life to the fullest! Not a bad snapshot by that Lon fella either.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 23, 2011 at 9:56 AM

It's very interesting to me how many photographers are also musicians. I'm not, but so many others are. This is an excellent portrait!
Lon, you might want to consider a career in portrait photography. Oh, I guess you already are. Your subjects are just trees.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Pete D on January 25, 2011 at 6:07 PM

I'm starting to feel like my appreciation of the guitar isn't quite enough to make me a photographer. I have this itch to give it (guitar) a shot, but then again - There's so much to listen to now.

Pete D.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 590 Posts, 1794 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on January 26, 2011 at 8:08 PM

"I have this itch to give it (guitar) a shot, but then again - There's so much to listen to now. "

Pete,

Like photography, playing an instrument engages your motor skills, your mind, and your heart. It is something one can 'lose' themselves in, and I find that the two avocations compliment one another very nicely. Neither of them make me much money, but each lend richness to my life; and that is priceless.

While music is certainly worth listening to, making it yourself offers deep rewards. So, beg or buy a decent intrument and commit to it. You'll be glad you did!

--P

Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on February 26, 2011 at 9:25 AM

Nice portrait, Preston! If im ever in Cali (or youre ever in CO) we really must get together and jam out a couple tunes

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on March 1, 2011 at 12:04 AM

Sounds great, Stan! I'm always up to pick a few tunes. Give me holler if you come out this way, and I'll do the same.

--P

Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Duval on April 24, 2011 at 11:32 PM

Preston,

Not surprising to see you and a guitar together, many talented photographers are musically inclined. As was I, piano however. Thanks as always for your carefully considered comments on my posts and you suggestions ( critiques ) are always helpful.

Paul

Registered on June 30, 2009, 508 Posts, 1907 Comments