We landed in Burlington yesterday around noon and were greeted with cloudy skies, temperatures in the mid 30’s and a mix of rain and snow. Not the sort of day to plan a picnic. But heck I’m in Burlington, Vermont and the downtown area of known as Church Street has a fascination with me. As I had not eaten all day I ventured down there with camera in hand looking for a photo or two and a sandwich. I’m glad to say I found both. After a couple of hours of walking the streets, pressing the shutter button a few times and window shopping, I stopped in at a coffee shop. I ordered a hot apple cider as it seemed like the perfect drink for the season and the cold day. Sitting at the table next to me were two young girls. I noticed the one girl raise up a camera and take a photo of the other girl. But wait, something was different.
The sound I heard when she took the photo was different. What I heard was the shutter and then I heard her wind the camera and cock it for the next shot; it must be film I hear. Turning to look I noticed she was shooting a Canon AE-1. Being the nosey individual I am, I poked my nose in the middle of their conversation and asked a few questions about the camera. I discovered they were high school students and one of them was taking a photography class. The camera belonged to the school and her assignment for the week was to shoot black and white images of family and friends. She enjoys photography and by all indications will for many years to come. Anyway, I asked if I could take a photo of her taking a photo of me. she agreed so here is “The Photographer.”
14 Comments
Don
Very nice image and story.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Don.
Ken
I like everything about this shot, Monte. Nice job.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Ken. They seemed to be enjoying themselves while this silly old man intruded.
Mary Ann
Priceless. A very nice shot and a neat story, Monte. I’d love to see their photo of you!
Monte Stevens
She actually did not take my photo as I was not family of friend. Actually it is a good exercise in discipline, shhot only what you’ve assigned yourself.
Ray K
Nice Monte
The schools here just switched to all digital this year. Guess none of the kids will be by to borrow the Pentax or Nikon 35mm ‘s anymore.
Monte Stevens
I was surprised she was not shooting digital. Times are changing.
Paul
Very cool. Film is NOT dead! Glad to hear that they are still teaching with it. 🙂
Monte Stevens
Yes, way cool!
Mark
Cool story. In many ways, I miss interacting with cameras in this way – the winding and cocking of the film as if in some physical way to say “I’m done, let’s move on.”
Monte Stevens
I like that saying, Mark. Going to have to remember that.
SK
I absolutely love this shot!! I am sitting here picturing what HER photo of you looked like. 🙂
Monte Stevens
Actually she did not take a photo of me, we didn’t want to break her camera.