Gift of Gear

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In a touching encounter during a weekend of reflection, a photographer found solace in the beauty of his surroundings. While exploring the river at sunrise, he connected with a local photographer wielding a Sony a7 V and a telephoto lens. Their conversation blossomed into an unexpected generosity, with the local offering two lenses that reignited the joy of photography. This act of kindness transformed a somber trip into a vibrant experience, showcasing how connections and shared passions can uplift the spirit in times of sorrow.

Last weekend I was out of town for my mother's funeral. I was staying in a decent hotel on the river. My first morning i was out at sunrise using my zv-e10 with a 23mm viltrox just having fun. I noticed another photographer appeared with a telephoto lens pointing towards wildlife .

I hesitate but eventually decide to approach him and maybe learn something. Hes a local shooting on a Sony a7 v.

We had a good conversation and he ended it by offering me two lens he no longer had use for.

-Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD

-Sony - e 70-350mm f4.5-6.3 g oss

I happily accepted ,thanked him profusely and than parted ways.

Next morning I settled on the tamron lens to point towards wildlife .Once again he appears.We end up talking for quite awhile. After a bit he offers me some more gear he no longer needs.

-Sony ilce 7m3 (with box)

-Camera bag

-Charger

I offered him money and he said no its a gift. This really turned a somber weekend into great weekend.

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