This year marked the 50th birthday of a place near and dear to my heart. As young boy I gained new perspectives and insights from my time spent at summer camp. I was an awkward camper. I was somewhat intimidated by some of the other boys. This is not a negative on my fellow campers, it is simply a recognition of my shortcomings in youth. Camp helped my shortcomings but in ways that would not become obvious to me until later in life. Every persons experience of camp is different I'm sure. This was evident at this years alumni reunion. Stories were told and boys became legends and heros. I wasn't that camper. I was tied to the place as much as the people. I have always belonged outdoors so camp was a realization of what I am in that respect. My place as a camper came later as I took my photography there and attempted to catch what I had always found magical. It was and is through my camera that I can express to current campers and alumni my understanding of the magic. The action of boys and the green glorious summer of the cumberland plateau. Thank you Malcolm and Patsy for retaining the integrity and simple magic so that we can all continue to learn and pull from our experiences that came from our time in your place.
More photos can be found in the CCl folder and available for ordering on http://pictage.com/1098194
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