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That is what I do – Part 4
8 Oct 2015

That is what I do – Part 4

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Behind the Photo, That is What I Do | 0

Always ready. Always Steady. This Is What I Do. Holding it together while blood is covering your own eyes isn’t a big deal for me. However I know plenty of parents who might look at this photo and wonder how … Continued

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That is what I do – Part 3
8 Oct 2015

That is what I do – Part 3

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Behind the Photo, That is What I Do | 2

OK, so maybe I am an adrenaline junkie. So I think I established the fact that getting close to explosions for a better photo is something I don’t have an issue with. I failed to mention that had I not … Continued

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