Quote Originally Posted by Charles Hess
since I was able to log in, I figured I was still allowed on the site, so I thought I'd write a few lines to say hello and in hopes everyone is doing well.

My life has taken some strange twists, with the physical problems with my legs worsening, and me getting a huge promotion at work(Director at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia). So, my life has been a mixture of dealing with the constant pain, yet being "on stage" every day in an extremely busy venue that has hosted former presidents, dignitaries, and celebrities from all over the world.

Because of these two situations, my photography has pretty much come to a halt. Still a staunch film supporter, I've done some occasional work with models, a bit of commercial work for my workplace, but my passion, street photography, has come to an end, being unable to walk the streets as I did before.

I've been going through the past 10 years of my photo life and have put some of my favorite images on a site that I would be honored to have you pay a visit to... www.pbase.com/charles_hess.

Other than the above, life goes on. I do hope you are all well, shooting like crazy, and keeping cool heads around here, something I was unable to do those months ago. Take care.

Charles Hess

Charles! Please tell me this means you will be back to stay???

We have all missed you so much. I can't tell you how many times I have thought to myself, "I wonder what CH would have to say about that."

I am so sorry to hear the sad news about your street photography. I know it must be the same as losing a limb for you, but there is much to be thankful for. I found this on www.constitutioncenter.org.... Charles Hess!!

That's awesome news dude! I am so happy for you. Sounds like a sweet gig!

Take care dude...