My name is Colton and I have ALS.

Swift1 · 09-13-2014, 11:24 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Jacquot

Nice team photograph, and I hope that the fund raising and research it supports increases exponentially. I wish I could spend a day photographing with you. I love how you see and have learned so much from you. Glad to know you in the digital world, my friend, and to have a photograph of yours, as well.
David

Thanks David.
I too would love to go take photos with you. If you're ever out this way...

I don't know when/if I'll be doing much air travel

thanks friend,

---------- Post added 09-13-2014 at 11:35 AM ----------

Originally posted by DominicVII

Hello Colton,

Thanks for sharing your story, from which I think that we can all learn a great deal.

The enthusiasm and will power with which you pursue your hobby has made me somewhat embarrassed: I frequently complain about the weight of my Tamron 90mm macro lens.

I see that you are something of purist. Do you shoot with film only or do you also use a digital SLR once in a while?

Regards,
Dom

Dom,
thanks for writing.
I would never consider myself a purist. I shoot a lot of film, mostly because I enjoy it, but I also shoot digital. I am not of the opinion that one is better than the other. I currently own 5 digital cameras, a Pentax K-01, a Pentax Q, a Pentax K10D, a Fuji X100, and an Olympus E-P1.
In the past I shot more digital than film, but this year I chose to focus on film more.

mikeSF · 10-08-2014, 01:47 PM - **1 Like**

bumping this thread to maintain the awareness for ALS, I hope Colton doesn't mind me sharing this news story that features him.

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge more than a viral trend | KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 | Local news for Southern Oregon & Northern California

Colton, you are an inspiration to me and I really appreciate your photography as well as your active participation here on PF.

Swift1 · 10-08-2014, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by mikeSF

bumping this thread to maintain the awareness for ALS, I hope Colton doesn't mind me sharing this news story that features him.

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge more than a viral trend | KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 | Local news for Southern Oregon & Northern California

Colton, you are an inspiration to me and I really appreciate your photography as well as your active participation here on PF.

Thank you Mike.

fuent104 · 10-08-2014, 08:20 PM

Colton, I'm late to the party here...this is the first time I've looked at this thread.

I've admired your work for a long time...and I have to admit, I've felt jealous...like you have some kind of unnaturally talented eye, so of course it was going to be easier for you to make all of these amazing photos than it would for anyone else. After reading that it is physically difficult for you...well, let's just say it's given me some things to consider.

Swift1 · 10-08-2014, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by fuent104

Colton, I'm late to the party here...this is the first time I've looked at this thread.

I've admired your work for a long time...and I have to admit, I've felt jealous...like you have some kind of unnaturally talented eye, so of course it was going to be easier for you to make all of these amazing photos than it would for anyone else. After reading that it is physically difficult for you...well, let's just say it's given me some things to consider.

Thank you for writing.

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09-13-2014, 11:24 AM - 2 Likes	#31
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jacquot Nice team photograph, and I hope that the fund raising and research it supports increases exponentially. I wish I could spend a day photographing with you. I love how you see and have learned so much from you. Glad to know you in the digital world, my friend, and to have a photograph of yours, as well. David Thanks David. I too would love to go take photos with you. If you're ever out this way... I don't know when/if I'll be doing much air travel thanks friend, ---------- Post added 09-13-2014 at 11:35 AM ---------- Originally posted by DominicVII Hello Colton, Thanks for sharing your story, from which I think that we can all learn a great deal. The enthusiasm and will power with which you pursue your hobby has made me somewhat embarrassed: I frequently complain about the weight of my Tamron 90mm macro lens. I see that you are something of purist. Do you shoot with film only or do you also use a digital SLR once in a while? Regards, Dom Dom, thanks for writing. I would never consider myself a purist. I shoot a lot of film, mostly because I enjoy it, but I also shoot digital. I am not of the opinion that one is better than the other. I currently own 5 digital cameras, a Pentax K-01, a Pentax Q, a Pentax K10D, a Fuji X100, and an Olympus E-P1. In the past I shot more digital than film, but this year I chose to focus on film more.

10-08-2014, 01:47 PM - 1 Like	#32
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	bumping this thread to maintain the awareness for ALS, I hope Colton doesn't mind me sharing this news story that features him. ALS Ice Bucket Challenge more than a viral trend \| KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 \| Local news for Southern Oregon & Northern California Colton, you are an inspiration to me and I really appreciate your photography as well as your active participation here on PF.

10-08-2014, 02:15 PM	#33
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079 Original Poster	Originally posted by mikeSF bumping this thread to maintain the awareness for ALS, I hope Colton doesn't mind me sharing this news story that features him. ALS Ice Bucket Challenge more than a viral trend \| KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 \| Local news for Southern Oregon & Northern California Colton, you are an inspiration to me and I really appreciate your photography as well as your active participation here on PF. Thank you Mike.

10-08-2014, 08:20 PM	#34
fuent104 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,356	Colton, I'm late to the party here...this is the first time I've looked at this thread. I've admired your work for a long time...and I have to admit, I've felt jealous...like you have some kind of unnaturally talented eye, so of course it was going to be easier for you to make all of these amazing photos than it would for anyone else. After reading that it is physically difficult for you...well, let's just say it's given me some things to consider.

10-08-2014, 09:08 PM	#35
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079 Original Poster	Originally posted by fuent104 Colton, I'm late to the party here...this is the first time I've looked at this thread. I've admired your work for a long time...and I have to admit, I've felt jealous...like you have some kind of unnaturally talented eye, so of course it was going to be easier for you to make all of these amazing photos than it would for anyone else. After reading that it is physically difficult for you...well, let's just say it's given me some things to consider. Thank you for writing.