A Dream Job

[Jonathan_S]

$%&^* Yeah BC!  Slap those photos down on the table then slap a board member in the face, "See you next Tuesday... I take a coffee each morning.  Black, two sugars."

[Bean Counter]

LMAO 

If I am correct, though I rarely am, this is the same position that was held by Ansel Adams. 
I think there'd be much opportunity to get out in the field and take my coffee in a thermos 

Not to impugn photography's demi-God Ansel, but a big factor in his success was simply living in Yosemite all those years. Just like hunting: scouting, training, and gear account for a lot, but getting that trophy shot sometimes boils down to how much time you spend in the field.

[lokidog]

Beautiful photos!  I'm not sure I could live in/near DC for anything less than about $500K though.  It's a nice place to visit, but 

[RadSav]

Beautiful photos!  I'm not sure I could live in/near DC for anything less than about $500K though.  It's a nice place to visit, but 

I know an ex-police officer from DC.  He told me that there is NO amount of money worth moving there.  Said, "Most US Senators refuse to have a residence there!  They know that rats are drawn to sewage."

Though I believe my brother, who lives in MD, is allowed to tag seven deer a year if he hunts archery, muzzy, shotgun, doe and buck in all the right ways.  Says farmers are always asking him to come kill a doe.  He loves it there even if the whole family now has lyme disease.  He was always the common sense challenged one in the family

[Labs07]

There are some nice little communities around DC but the cost of living is high and traffic is horrible.  It is a great place to visit and they have tons of things to do.

[Labs07]

So did you apply for the position?

[XAFSSGT]

I meet the grade requirements, but I don't think my cell phone photos would have landed me this one.

Plus, I'm looking for a promotion, a 12 in DC isn't a promotion, LOL!

 

[coachcw]

bean your hired

[Bean Counter]

So did you apply for the position?

Nope, sorry. Some other lucky dog will get to influence a generation of outdoor photography and the National Park Service with his or her own introverted psyche. I wish him or her well in what could possibly be the best job in the world, IMHO. As much as I would love to see my art in the National Archives for decades if not centuries to come, my best influence on the world is in the handful of children God has blessed me to raise. I just couldn't attempt to do both responsibly right now--perhaps a better man could. We are all given 30-50 working years to make our mark on the world, but only about 10 of those years to influence our progeny and posterity (ie your childrens first and most formative years). Right now I'm pretty much centering most of my life around that calling. Fortunately I'll still get to play around with the camera some--seems as though my wedding photo hobby is finding growing demand and is compatible with both my work and family life. Another discovery I've made as of late is that spending too much time on forums isn't serving my higher priorities in life, either, so with that...  This will be my last post for quite some time.

A parting photo for you from Cadillac Mountain, where the sunrise is first seen in the United States.

Happy New Year... God bless you all, and may God continue to bless the United States of America

[Timberstalker]

Damn.... Your contributions will be missed Bean Counter.  Best of luck with all of your endeavors.   

[toothfangclaw]

Damn.... Your contributions will be missed Bean Counter.  Best of luck with all of your endeavors.   

Yeah. Exactly. Can't say I haven't thought about doing the same. Lol I don't even hunt and I come here multiple times a day. Lol god bless buddy and may your days be a blessing to you and our lord. -|--  ><>