Today’s challenge photo is of an amazingly talented man, Garth Gamblin. We worked together for about 12 years at The Messenger Newspaper here in Madisonville, Ky; he a reporter and myself the photographer. Today I captured him as he began to work on an editorial column, that he’s done what seems like forever, called HUH, USA. If you live in Hopkins County, Kentucky then chances are you’ve read something by him. He’s been retired from the newspaper for a few years, but still keeps his column going. He recently moved into a new place and wanted a smaller computer so he’s now setup and running using a Windows Surface Tablet and this is a shot of him beginning another column, since he hasn’t been able to do one for a couple weeks.
He’s won many, many awards for his journalism excellence over the years from The Kentucky Press Association and many others, has a scholarship named after him, is a Kentucky Colonel and so, so much more. So, if you don’t know Garth you’re probably wondering what makes him much different than all the other reporters gathering the news out there over the years? Well, the fact that was born with cerebral palsy and despite all the medical and physical issues that he has had to put up with, I’ve never ever heard him complain or let it stop him from doing what ever inspired him or follow what ever story he was on, for over 25 years as a reporter.
The days are starting to catch up with him now and even though he moves slower than he used to, his mind and finger are still sharp and inspirational to all those who know him. He still has all these stories and columns up in his head and heart, such as a book he recently finished called “God, CP and Me.” It’s his life story and I for one can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. It will be available sometime this year and I highly encourage you to buy a copy when it’s available… that is if you want to be inspired.
Photo was shot with the iPhone 5s with the standard camera and processed with the Snapseed App.