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An open letter to Chuck Liddy
Phil Hawkins, Photographer
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Fresno | ca | usa | Posted: 5:07 AM on 01.31.10 |
->> Dude-- (california-speak for "Dear Chuck")
Having grown up in Chapel Hill, I know what a special event meaningful snowfall is. When I was a kid, it was a 3-day school's out party that everyone, young and old, participated in. I could regale you with stories of my childhood, but after having seen your shots on the N&O website, some 46 images of people having fun in and dealing with the snow, I just gotta say, you are one hell of a photographer. Now, many of you will say "HUH? Pictures of people in snow?" Yeah. He totally captured the attitude of the folks who live in central NC when this happens. It was like looking into the past, seeing dozens of kids and families sledding on snow-covered streets, people laughing, cars skidding, beautiful scenery, animals, etc. I thank you for taking me back to the most enjoyable times of my past. This, on the heels (no pun intended) of your work in Haiti and Afghanistan, and I feel compelled to give you your due, take my hat off and give you a bow.
You 'da man, my friend. Would that I could be like you when I grow up. |
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Phil Hawkins, Photographer
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Fresno | ca | usa | Posted: 5:14 AM on 01.31.10 |
->> A correction---
I now see where the entire staff of the N&O contributed to that portfolio, but Chuck's were the one's that hit me hardest. Kudos to all y'all who trudged around in the cold. You done good. |
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Stan Cochrane, Photographer
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 10:38 AM on 01.31.10 |
| ->> thanks phil, but man that scared me "an open letter" I always figure it's a letter bomb or something..... 8) |
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Sean D. Elliot, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Norwich | CT | USA | Posted: 11:02 AM on 01.31.10 |
| ->> I hope you southern types have been enjoying your snow this winter. I realize for y'all it's a novelty ... |
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Debra L Rothenberg, Photographer
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New York | NY | USA | Posted: 12:03 PM on 01.31.10 |
->> Chuck,
one of your staffers name is familiar-I think I went to college with him. Do you know if Robert Willet go to RIT? |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 12:13 PM on 01.31.10 |
| ->> debra, yup he did. one of their bright shining stars! and a great guy. |
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Dave Prelosky, Photographer
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Lower Burrell | Pa | US | Posted: 1:34 PM on 01.31.10 |
->> Yep, snow in the south is a different species.
First time I went to Charlotte - late 1979 or so - the city was suffering under a blanket of snow. One quarter of a inch if I recall clearly. Schools were closing early, massive bread and tp lines formed, shopping malls managers considered closing and the nichtclubs were booming.
I believe someone told us that the city owned something like 6 plow blades that were used primarily for pushing dirt around on ball fields. Salt, no way.
Still trying to figure out why we haven't had significant snowfall here in Pittsburgh for weeks.
Y'all stay warm now. |
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Michael Durisseau, Photographer, Assistant
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Santa Fe/Houston | TX | USA | Posted: 1:34 PM on 01.31.10 |
->> Mr. Liddy,
Great images as a whole...reminded me of the ice storm when I was in Charlotte in 1998, I think... |
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Phil Hawkins, Photographer
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Fresno | ca | usa | Posted: 1:37 PM on 01.31.10 |
->> Sean,
I know you guys in Yankee-land and the Midwest are rolling your eyes at this, but you had to be there.
It snows in NC like this on average about every two years, maybe once a season; just enough to where people know how to deal with it, but also enough that people have x-country skis and sleds in their garages. And the terrain in Piedmont North Carolina is just hilly enough to produce some world-class kid-safe neighborhood sled hills. On Williams Circle, the Lake Forest neighborhood, all over town the following scenario unfolded:
In the morning, you jump out of bed, see the snow, WCHL radio announces school is closed and it's "WAHOOOOO!!!" In our neighborhood we would convene on the huge "Apartments Hill" near Umstead Park off Umstead Road in Chapel Hill and sled all day at near-warp nine speeds. Cold toes and fingers be damned. Then, at night, we'd put old tires along the roadway, set them on fire and sled for as long as we could walk. Someone's dad had a four-wheel drive jeep and he'd tie a long rope to the hitch and pull us kids in a huge long line back to the top of the hill that was as much fun as going down. The parents huddled at the top of the hill and watched us go at it. Total party time... neighbors laughing, drinking, just hanging out. Ahhhh... You truly had to be there. And it would appear the tradition is still alive... Thank goodness. |
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Debra L Rothenberg, Photographer
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New York | NY | USA | Posted: 2:03 PM on 01.31.10 |
->> Chuck,
small world. I worked with Robert a few times back in college (I think it was on the Reporter, the campus magazine)-pretty sure he doesn't remember me. I think he was a few years older and was better than me blind folded. He was one of the handful I always thought "why are they here? They are so good, they don't need to be here."
Send him my greetings from another RIT'er....and stay warm :) |
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Brad Moore, Photographer, Assistant
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Weston | MA | USA | Posted: 2:26 PM on 01.31.10 |
->> I hear ya Phil. I grew up in Statesville and Raleigh and these types of snowstorms, particularly in the Raleigh area, are rare. We've enjoyed seeing all of our friends photos as their young ones experience their first real snowfalls.
It reminds me of when my (future) wife moved down, January 24th, 2000 from Boston, MA. She moved in and the next 24 hours brought 20+ inches of snow to Raleigh. We met for the first time that day (Tuesday) and she asked me if I thought schools would be open Wednesday. After I stopped laughing I informed her they would be open on Wednesday, the next week.. |
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Butch Miller, Photographer
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Lock Haven | PA | USA | Posted: 3:42 PM on 01.31.10 |
->> Thanks for sharing the link Phil ... this is only one example of great photojournalism I would have missed if not for a shared link ... who has the time to seek all this out on their own :-)
Chuck, you and your fellow staff members did a wonderful job of chronicling s wonderful slice of life experience ... great work. |
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Isaac Ginsberg, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Seattle | WA | U.S.A | Posted: 4:54 PM on 01.31.10 |
| ->> Could someone please post a link? I am having trouble locating them. THANKS! |
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Dave Prelosky, Photographer
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Lower Burrell | Pa | US | Posted: 6:30 PM on 01.31.10 |
->> Isaac,
Check out the deceptively labeled link in the second post of this thread... |
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Josh Anderson, Photographer
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Nashville | TN | | Posted: 8:22 PM on 01.31.10 |
->> I was covering the storm here in Nashville on Friday and Saturday. We got about 6-7 inches of snow, which for Nashville is A LOT. Thats actually the most snow Ive seen in the 6 years I've lived here. It was such a blast to get to go run around in it for work. And yes, snow in the south really is a COMPLETE novelty. Ha!
Nice stuff from you guys at the News Observer! |
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Isaac Ginsberg, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Seattle | WA | U.S.A | Posted: 10:29 PM on 01.31.10 |
| ->> Dave.... Yeah.... I am blind, thanks. :) |
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Michael Fischer, Photographer
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Spencer | Ia | USA | Posted: 10:48 PM on 01.31.10 |
| ->> Congrats to the staff, Chuck,great work. My favorite is your shot of Brad Jones. We've received 50" up here over the last 5 weeks, so we're somewhat jaded. I remembered being in Dallas once when it snowed... whew...it was an experience. |
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