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redwood shores, california
1974
marine world / africa USA
part of an archival project, featuring the photographs of nick dewolf
© the Nick DeWolf Foundation
Image-use requests are welcome via flickrmail or nickdewolfphotoarchive [at] gmail [dot] com
One of the fascinating things about this project is that you never know who your next Stranger will be (or where you will meet him).
I took a walk this morning around the local cemetery where an elderly friend of the family is buried. As I left the cemetery, I had a last-minute thought to peek into the chapel.
That is where I met Paul. He was just finishing opening up the chapel which was empty and we began chatting. He said he was just tidying things up because "you never know when you are going to have to be ready." He also mentioned that he was working on his own today because his helpers had called in sick. He assumed their "illness" had to do with too much partying on the weekend.
I found out that there is a crematorium beneath this picturesque little chapel on the cemetery grounds and that Paul is the Crematorium Manager, a position he has held for 15 years. When I asked about his job he said he likes it fine and that it takes a lot of sensitivity because you are dealing with the bereaved all the time. He also explained that it took him a while to get used to being around death so much. He told me that in addition to practical experience, one has to take college courses in professionalism and sensitivity and earn a license from the government.
Noting Paul's distinctive 42 year old face and the beautiful soft light in the open door of the chapel on this warm spring day, I asked if he would participate in the 100 Strangers project which I explained. He said it sounded like a great project and where did I want him to stand, assuming we should step outside into brighter light. I suggested he stay right where he was in the open doorway of the chapel and joked that he would be the first Crematorium Manager for my project. He chuckled and said "I guess that doesn't surprise me much."
I grabbed a couple of quick photos after boosting the ISO to 400 (and later wished I had boosted it a bit more for a faster shutter speed). I'm not sure if there is a very slight loss of sharpness on the eyes or if I'm just being picky. I would have liked a bit more time to perfect the portrait. Just then, however, his cell phone rang with a fire engine ringtone which shattered the quiet. He answered and said "I'll be over immediately." He apologized for having to run but said he just got a last-minute notification and was needed elsewhere. I wish we could have talked more but duty called.
Paul, it was a fascinating conversation that would not have taken place if not for this project. I hope I don't need your services anytime soon.
Thank you for being Stranger #57 for my project.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
san diego, california
1974
lizards
san diego zoo
part of an archival project, featuring the photographs of nick dewolf
© the Nick DeWolf Foundation
Image-use requests are welcome via flickrmail or nickdewolfphotoarchive [at] gmail [dot] com
I attended a father's day car show in Surprise, Arizona this morning. I liked the way the light fell on this 57 Bel Air through the Palo Verde trees.
One of the cars at a local park today meeting up for a run. A bit hard to get a shot with no people or other cars in the frame. Tamron 17-50 non vc
RegioTrans treinstel 57-0729 staat op het landelijke stationnetje van Draganesti Prahova in het Roemeense binnenland te wachten tot de volgende inzet. Drăgănești Prahova, 08-06-2015.
They had an impromptu Oscar party & served Flirtini's. Thanks for the strong drink & giving me a solid reason to not use my "Just in Case" photo.
california
1974
(burned shot / end of roll)
part of an archival project, featuring the photographs of nick dewolf
© the Nick DeWolf Foundation
Image-use requests are welcome via flickrmail or nickdewolfphotoarchive [at] gmail [dot] com
escondido, california
1974
san diego wild animal park
part of an archival project, featuring the photographs of nick dewolf
© the Nick DeWolf Foundation
Image-use requests are welcome via flickrmail or nickdewolfphotoarchive [at] gmail [dot] com
san diego, california
1974
san diego zoo
part of an archival project, featuring the photographs of nick dewolf
© the Nick DeWolf Foundation
Image-use requests are welcome via flickrmail or nickdewolfphotoarchive [at] gmail [dot] com
escondido, california
1974
san diego wild animal park
part of an archival project, featuring the photographs of nick dewolf
© the Nick DeWolf Foundation
Image-use requests are welcome via flickrmail or nickdewolfphotoarchive [at] gmail [dot] com
A Welsh Class 57 belonging to Arriva Trains Wales sits in the stabling siding under the roof at Euston. Probably filling in for a Virgin Railways Class 57.
escondido, california
1974
san diego wild animal park
part of an archival project, featuring the photographs of nick dewolf
© the Nick DeWolf Foundation
Image-use requests are welcome via flickrmail or nickdewolfphotoarchive [at] gmail [dot] com
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Number: 30
Date: AUG88W03
Film: Kodachrome
Row 3: Scott Helman, Charles Ellis, Perry Goodell, Bart Hill, Rita Blackadar, Emily Blackadar, John Blackadar
Row 2: Mary Anne MacKenzie, Eschol Goodell, Heather Blackadar, Barbara Hill, Barbara Goodell, Jessica Goodelll, Martha Hill, Sarah Helman, Rachel Helman, Dustin Hill (last 3 sitting with Martha), Charlene Helman
Row 1 kneeling: Stephen MacKenzie, Dick Hill, Michele Parker, Craig Goodell, Patrick Goodell
escondido, california
1974
san diego wild animal park
part of an archival project, featuring the photographs of nick dewolf
© the Nick DeWolf Foundation
Image-use requests are welcome via flickrmail or nickdewolfphotoarchive [at] gmail [dot] com
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Number: 29
Date: AUG88W03
Film: Kodachrome
Row 3: Scott Helman, Charles Ellis, Perry Goodell, Bart Hill, Rita Blackadar, Emily Blackadar, John Blackadar
Row 2: Mary Anne MacKenzie, Eschol Goodell, Heather Blackadar, Barbara Hill, Barbara Goodell, Jessica Goodelll, Martha Hill, Sarah Helman, Rachel Helman, Dustin Hill, Charlene Helman
Row 1 kneeling: Stephen MacKenzie, Dick Hill, Michele Parker, Craig Goodell, Patrick Goodell