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Sunday, January 11, 2009

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THE HEALING BRUSH
BY GEORGE GEDER
A Monthly - Weekend With Shades - Column

The New Year has jumped off with a flurry of genealogical and photographic activities. Just check out Twitter and Facebook for the many links. Then, when you finish catching up on the posts at 'Shades of The Departed', I'd like you to consider this.

Previously, I have cautioned you about taking your photographs to be retouched and restored to chain stores such as Walgreens, CVS, Sam's Club and even some photography studios. I am not alone in this concern. Some of my professional colleagues have kicked off the new year with galvanizing statements of their own.

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I am fascinated by the clues left in the photographs I collect. Every picture is a miniature mystery and I love a mystery.

My grandfather was a photographer who traveled with the famous Burton Holmes. I am fortunate to have original photographs by both men.

When I was ten my grandfather gave me a camera as a birthday gift. It was evident that I did not inherit the "photographer gene." I have taken only one photograph in my entire life that I liked, but I know a good one when I see it.

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