Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth and I was just a kid, there was a show on TV called The Waltons - a historical drama set in the American Great Depression - which is a ridiculous term for an era.
I understand completely about social media. I'm an amateur photographer. Animals, birds, scenic, and at the Toronto Film Festuval, celebrities. I try to get candids of them interacting with fans. I only post to Facebook and Instagram.
I happened to get what I thought was a portrait-worthy photo of Dustin Hoffman. He walked right up to my camera. He's 88 and my photo can see those years in his eyes.
Now, someone decided to comment that the man is an asshole. I let it go, then she made another comment. I posted that many people can be assholes at certain times. She didnt get it and continued. Then another friend, who doesn't know the other person chimes in that he's nasty to directors, other actors, and women.
I responded that I just take photos and post them for others to enjoy and if you have an issue, please scroll by and do your slow burn someplace else and not on my page.
The world is nuts.
Thanks for your missive today. It truly rings true with me.
I understand completely about social media. I'm an amateur photographer. Animals, birds, scenic, and at the Toronto Film Festuval, celebrities. I try to get candids of them interacting with fans. I only post to Facebook and Instagram.
I happened to get what I thought was a portrait-worthy photo of Dustin Hoffman. He walked right up to my camera. He's 88 and my photo can see those years in his eyes.
Now, someone decided to comment that the man is an asshole. I let it go, then she made another comment. I posted that many people can be assholes at certain times. She didnt get it and continued. Then another friend, who doesn't know the other person chimes in that he's nasty to directors, other actors, and women.
I responded that I just take photos and post them for others to enjoy and if you have an issue, please scroll by and do your slow burn someplace else and not on my page.
The world is nuts.
Thanks for your missive today. It truly rings true with me.
Apologies for the long rant.