I began taking photographs several years ago when I bought my first 'real' 35mm camera that actually allowed me to make changes in the aperture and shutter speed. As my kids grew and school events took priority, my 'real' 35mm was replaced with point and shoot, auto focus and auto advance type cameras.
Then in 2005, my Uncle gave me all his black/white negatives from his years as a professional photographer (as a sideline business). Many of 'Uncle Bob's' negatives were from his work as an aerial photographer and of little interest to the average person. Some negatives, however, are from trips to Mexico and a summer spent with a traveling Circus in the late 1950's early 1960's. I have started to filter through these by scanning and touching up the scratches and blemishes due to age and storage.
With this renewed interest in photography, I have taken classes at Iowa Lakes Community College, where I work part time as an Adjunct Instructor.
The interest has continued to grow, and I now own several camera and lens. After entering photographs in the 'Clay County Fair', displaying photos at the Sidestreet Gallery in Arnolds Park, Carols Cottage in Okoboji, and the Lakes Pearson Art Center, I have started this web site.
www.mr-g-photography.com
I also have photographs at www.okobojiimages.com