One of those moments....

Dear everyone,

Have you ever had one of those moments when time stands still, when for just a few minutes there is a connection at the most unusual time and in the most unusual place.

We experienced that tonight.  

Our #$%#!!!! shower isn't providing hot water and GG from a few weeks back (who fixed the shower leak) and Andrea came to check things out.  When they got ready to leave they noticed Gary's laptop screen saver which has his photos flashing by with tantalizing transitions that lure you to keep looking.  Both GG and Andrea paused and looked at the screen saver and paused some more.

Andrea said they were fabulous.  GG gave a wide smile and said quietly, "Magnifico..."  We showed them more of Gary's recent photos.  GG slowly reached into his pant pocket and handed Gary a card and said "Nego blanco."   It was his business card.  He was a black and white photographer.

So, we called up his webpage and we were speechless.  Check it out (you'll see a black background with blue and white lettering and the word FaceBook): http://ggortigosaliaz.blogspot.com.es   Once you get to the front page just scroll down, you won't be disappointed.  The film on the opening page is really great as well.  He uses a Nikon F3 which is a film camera.  The box camera in the film he made himself to process photos on the spot in the plaza by the Arc.  We watched the short film with him and he kept saying "laboratory" and smiling.  He had made that box processor and camera.

Gary is going to help him get his work out in the world through an app called 500PX.

Tonight, it was just one of those moments when the most unlikely of unlikely people connected and shared "magnifico!"

Love you all,

Ellie and Gary