----------"The Teacher"----------

© Neal D. Hatcher

----------"The Teacher"----------

Uploaded: June 11, 2012 08:17:53

Description

Randolf Garner-Teaches at The Nolan River School located on the south side of hgw. 67 on the banks of Cleburne lake.The Nolan River School is a re-creation of the one room school of the 1860,s era.The students spend one day of classes in the same setting as their great-grandparents.They use the blue back spellers and the McGuffy readers.This is not a field trip but an actual day of school.Mr Garner is very skilled at making history come alive. The building is pier and beam,no electricity,a wood burning stove for heat.-Mr. Garner played a major role in bringing the school to the outdoor museum.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A230

Comments

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 11, 2012

That really sounds like fun, Neal!! What a great opportunity for the kids! This is a terrific portrait too! #1468548

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic June 11, 2012

Really cool! Did you get the stuff I sent? If not, clean out your email and let me know and I'll resend. #10176559

Anthony G. Comella June 11, 2012

SUPERB all around!!! #10176589

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 11, 2012

What a great way to teach history. My son would love this. Fabulous tones and portrait, Neal. #10176594

Neal D. Hatcher June 11, 2012

Thank you Terry,Carolyn, Anthony and Tammy #10176611

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 11, 2012

How neat Neal, I would love to find a re-enactment to shoot, this is great!

jo ann c. #10176676

Neal D. Hatcher June 11, 2012

Thank you JO ANN #10176810

Debbie Bray June 12, 2012

What a great experience, for both the students and the visitors alike! Fabulous portrait of Mr Garner, Neal! #10177049

Karen Bacon June 12, 2012

What a great history lesson! And a wonderful photograph to go with it! #10177285

Neal D. Hatcher June 12, 2012

Thank you Debbie and Karen #10177346

Susan M. Campbell June 12, 2012

What a great way to let the children see what it was like to go to school many, many years ago. Love the story and the picture. The chalkboard behind the teacher adds some great texture to the shot. Well done!!!!!! #10177443

Neal D. Hatcher June 12, 2012

Thank you Susan #10177965

Avril Young June 13, 2012

Heavens what a wonderful idea, bet it is fun for the Mr Garner and the students...beautiful portrait and framing Neal... #10178327

Neal D. Hatcher June 13, 2012

Thank you Avril #10178343

Millie A. Talarico level-classic June 13, 2012

Nice little bit of history, great capture, tones,and treatment, Neal! A hat in the classroom,hmmm! #10178541

Dayna Cain level-classic June 13, 2012

This is one of your best shots Neal. A great story telling image, love the color and composition. Great job! #10178555

Neal D. Hatcher June 13, 2012

Thank you Millieanne and Dayna #10178674

Gina Cormier June 14, 2012

That is one fabulous image and effects Neal!! Love it!! #10179622

Neal D. Hatcher June 14, 2012

Thank you Gina #10179640

Jill Odice level-classic June 14, 2012

I like both versions :-) #10179985

Neal D. Hatcher June 14, 2012

Thank you Jill #10180516

Gerri R. Jones June 15, 2012

Charming portrait...he looks so happy to be doing a wonderful job for the kids...a great idea for education! #10181988

Neal D. Hatcher June 15, 2012

Thank you Gerri #10182026

Lindley Johnson level-classic June 18, 2012

A wonderful portrait and story, Neal. #10186970

Neal D. Hatcher June 18, 2012

Thank you Lindley #10187089

Stephen Zacker June 19, 2012

Great character portrait #10187917

Neal D. Hatcher June 19, 2012

Thank you Stephen #10187933

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