Posted by Rick Lamb on September 18, 2014 at 10:37 PM
Hey folks! I've been away for quite sometime, busy earning my living as a Real Estate Photographer. It was fun, real fun until I got so sick I couldn't do it anymore. Last April Nancy and I took a trip down to Scottsdale AZ to see the doctors at the Mayo Clinic. After 3 weeks of poking, prodding and befuddlement they came to the consensus that I have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. It's very similar to MS. I had to retire from work as I know it. And I spend a lot of time in a wheelchair. I don't get around like I used to but I'm not "done" yet!
But don't worry about me! I just bought an Olympus OM-D E-M1!! This image is one of the first from that joy of a camera!
Posted by Joseph Campisi on September 19, 2014 at 2:21 AM
Great to have you back Rick! And great image as well! Love the DOF.
I've been thinking about getting into Real Estate photography for a while now. Is it a difficult field to break into, and is it lucrative?
Posted by Steve Kennedy on September 19, 2014 at 10:48 AM
Welcome back Rick!
Sorry to hear about your ME but congratulations on the new Olympus. I love the photo. Excellent DOF and good lighting.
Posted by Greg Vaughn on September 19, 2014 at 10:52 AM
Good to see you back, Rick. Great photo, too.
Posted by Ken Smith on September 19, 2014 at 4:06 PM
Welcome back Rick, you were missed! Sorry to hear of your ME…(mouthful of alphabet soup). Glad you’re getting some traction on diagnosis. And I look forward to more photos composed with the creativity that is your ‘eye’ … unfettered. Nice shot! Mirrorless, Sony’s, Fujis….OM’s …the wave of the future. Just gimme a low light sensor, plenty of pixels and quality lenses… I be happy. Ken S
Great to see you back, Rick! And with a fine first presentation from your new camera. Beautiful detail.
I, too, am sorry to hear of your illness, but hope you have some relief by knowing what is going on. I think living in the uncertainty of not knowing what's wrong is worse than setting your sights on how to cope with what you have. Look forward to seeing you out and about and also seeing more of you here at PNWNP and NPN.
Posted by Donna Erhardt on September 20, 2014 at 7:07 AM
Rick, I am sorry to hear of your affliction but am glad to see you enjoying nature photography again!
Welcome back, and lovely flower. I'm sure the ME diagnosis feels life changing, but there is lots of photography to do with reduced mobility. I'm sure you will see things differently, and that will come through in your work. I'm looking forward to seeing your posts.
Posted by Nancy Lamb on October 7, 2014 at 3:59 PM
Hey guys -- I'm checking in too. So sad that Rick is too sick to haul his gear around, but that means some awesome deals in store for some of you.
Canon Gear for sale:
Canon 70 - 200 f/2.8 IS L lense for $1200
Canon 85 mm f/1.2 L lens for $1500
Canon 1DMIII for $600
other stuff for sale:
monster Gimble Mount
GND filters and Canon mounts
bunch of Think Tank pouches
Million Dollar Crumple Bag
Canon 5D MII plus Power Battery Grip, Really Right Stuff L bracket and a bunch of other stuff: $2000 (as a package, it's an awesome deal and I think he should sell it for more. )
AND I'm selling my Olympus OMD - EM5 so I can get that EM1
Here's my ad for that: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/pho/4703839637.html
Must move forward. If you are shopping for gear, this might be a great deal Let us know. nlamb@ramblinlamb.com
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8 repliesHey folks! I've been away for quite sometime, busy earning my living as a Real Estate Photographer. It was fun, real fun until I got so sick I couldn't do it anymore. Last April Nancy and I took a trip down to Scottsdale AZ to see the doctors at the Mayo Clinic. After 3 weeks of poking, prodding and befuddlement they came to the consensus that I have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. It's very similar to MS. I had to retire from work as I know it. And I spend a lot of time in a wheelchair. I don't get around like I used to but I'm not "done" yet!
But don't worry about me! I just bought an Olympus OM-D E-M1!! This image is one of the first from that joy of a camera!
I've been thinking about getting into Real Estate photography for a while now. Is it a difficult field to break into, and is it lucrative?
Sorry to hear about your ME but congratulations on the new Olympus. I love the photo. Excellent DOF and good lighting.
I, too, am sorry to hear of your illness, but hope you have some relief by knowing what is going on. I think living in the uncertainty of not knowing what's wrong is worse than setting your sights on how to cope with what you have. Look forward to seeing you out and about and also seeing more of you here at PNWNP and NPN.
Canon Gear for sale:
Canon 70 - 200 f/2.8 IS L lense for $1200
Canon 85 mm f/1.2 L lens for $1500
Canon 1DMIII for $600
other stuff for sale:
monster Gimble Mount
GND filters and Canon mounts
bunch of Think Tank pouches
Million Dollar Crumple Bag
Canon 5D MII plus Power Battery Grip, Really Right Stuff L bracket and a bunch of other stuff: $2000 (as a package, it's an awesome deal and I think he should sell it for more. )
AND I'm selling my Olympus OMD - EM5 so I can get that EM1
Here's my ad for that: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/pho/4703839637.html
Must move forward. If you are shopping for gear, this might be a great deal Let us know. nlamb@ramblinlamb.com