By Ken Parks, March 7, 2013
First and foremost, I love photography. And, the compliments I have received over
the years has been the driving force to lead me further into my quest to create the finest art of
photography imaginable.
With that said, I have also enjoyed several different
sports, including baseball, basketball, and tennis. Sometimes the two enjoyments intertwine. Because of my advancing years, organized
sports and individual sports has been limited to less activity. I still am able to ride my Raleigh 15-speed
bike (low impact cardiovascular exercise) and do a bit of hiking. Therefore, one of my photography interests
is sports photography.
In the most recent past, I have photographed several
baseball games from the point-of-view as a fan. The Atlanta Braves, the Rome Braves, and the Gwinnett Braves have
been photographed on occasion. I made a
trip to Fenway Park and used the opportunity as a photo gig.
But when I look back to the days of High School, I regret
that I did not take my studies seriously.
I was average grade at best in taking college prep courses. I should have studied Latin and the law so
as to go to law school, and become a specialist at contracts. I simply did not have a vision of what I
could have been: a free-agent lawyer or sports-attorney for baseball
players. The combination of
sports-agent, baseball, and photography could have been my cause and enjoyment.
The reason I bring this up, about being a lawyer, is that
several people have told me that I would have made a fine lawyer. And that came
from the opposing side after a major hearing in which I represented myself, Pro
Se, in a child custody issue. There
have been several court appearances whereby I have gone Pro Se and won.
I'm far from the abilities of a Gerry Spence or a Robert Shapiro. But I have taken the time and effort to
study family law in Florida and Georgia in so much that I have won most of my
Pro Se cases. I represented myself in
another person's bankruptcy case where I was supposed to be a creditor in the
matter of child support arrearage. The
U.S. Bankruptcy judge awarded me as a creditor. And on the issue of "Fraudulent Bankruptcy" the same Judge ordered that the X-wife refile
her financial affidavit. After I
pointed out the discrepancies under my testimony, cross-examination, and
evidence, the Judge was not pleased with her false financial statements.
When it comes to speeding tickets, I have done my homework
and know the weaknesses in the system, the same that a lawyer implements in
such hearings. So far, my W-L record is
3-0. There's that sports-guy in me,
counting wins and loses.
I've been told that I make a good litigator.
Even when there is opposition to some of the things I have
been alleged, I have resolved to take a stand.
There's nothing worse that having to face a habitual liar in court.
Putting past my regrets, I'm a professional photographer, a
darn-good professional wedding photographer at that. At least, that's what several couples and viewers have
stated. That reminds me: I have another
wedding coming up soon. It's always a
pleasure to photograph a couple who is looking to start their lives in a
positive direction. One of my mentors
told me years ago, "The bride is
the quarterback... always follow the quarterback."
After I plead my case in the above ascribed bankruptcy, a lawyer leaned over the low swing door and congradulated me by shaking my hand. And the audience cheered as I left the courtroom.
ReplyDeleteOne f my articles about speeding tickets can be found here:
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Many of my photographs, such as weddings, can be found on my SmugMug account:
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