A Photographic Potpourri
The venerable stew, which has been with us since at least the 13th millennia BC, inspired this Member’s Gallery – a mixture of favorite themes whose commonality is based solely upon the photographer’s interests. Themes will include Things in the Sky, The Beauty of Nature, A Touch of Architecture, A Dollop of Drama, Snippets of Astronomy, and more.
George Bradshaw’s Photo Bio
George inherited a photo gene from his father who freelanced in the ‘30s and ‘40s. But the gene did not express itself until 2015 when, in retirement, he bought a Canon 70D; and has been having a blast with photography ever since. His interests are eclectic, in the sense that he hasn’t the discipline to focus. And his compositions have been called whimsical, which he firmly believes is a compliment.
This most fascinating of all hobbies has opened up the DC area for George. Despite being a near lifelong Fairfaxian, he has explored many more local venues in the past few years than in the past few decades. And George’s bucket list includes getting outside the area to visit his father’s old haunts in NYC where he plied his freelancing.
George joined the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Photo Club in 2015 and became its webmaster. The OPC has given George many wonderful opportunities to learn about and have practical experience with the photographic arts. And as the OPC is affiliated with George Mason University, the experience has included photographing dress rehearsals for Mason’s School of Theater – quite a technical and artistic challenge, as well as a fulfilling activity. In 2018 George joined the NVPS and is now the Society’s eBlaster. He especially enjoys the NVPS Education & Training programs, which, along with all the other NVPS activities, continually drive him forward to “see” his world and discover meaningful compositions.
