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Tom
Jones on Tom Jones
I was born in Dumas, went to school in Lubbock, and have lived my
adult life in Amarillo; so I guess you can say I am a native Panhandler.
My wife, Marci, is also from the Panhandle, being raised in the small
town of Hart. I became interested in photography when I was in college,
working part time at Montgomery Ward selling cameras. My brother-in-law,
Jay Wescott of Odessa, nurtured my interest in photography and encouraged
me to learn new techniques.
When you live in the Panhandle, you learn to look for the stories
in your pictures because we aren't often graced with the lush green
landscapes, exotic wildflowers, or urban extravanganzas that other
Texans get to see. But, oh yes, the pictures are there. Whether it
is the migrating snow geese, the rusting farm equipment, the sunrises
and sunsets (the best in Texas), or dusty old town squares, there
is always something to photograph.
To support my photography habit, I work for a government contractor.
Marci and I have two children. Jordan is 18, an Eagle Scout, and an
accomplished scuba diver (not a talent you find a lot of use for in
the Panhandle). Hannah is 15, working on her Girl Scout Gold Award,
and also an accomplished scuba diver. The family is completed by three
very spoiled dogs; Kippi, Kalli, and Kati.
So the next time you are in the Panhandle, be dazzled by the modern
life, be captivated by the sunrises and sunsets, and be enthralled
by the ghost towns - just make sure you take the time to look...you
won't regret the visit.
December 04, 2007 |
