Harold Ostergaard
Early in life my primary interests were divided, more or less, between music, sports and all things outdoors. Music became a career, as an educator and musician, sports just a game children play. Outdoor life, with all its activities, brought life with an appreciation for all things natural.
Photography began as a father and son activity in the darkroom. This is where the magic began! In near dark, a ghostly image would begin to form in the developing tray and morph into a startling clear image. Sometimes, it even matched the image imagined through the lens when taking the shot! I squandered much of my youth in that darkroom. Today that magic still exists, and I waste much of my time with a camera in my hands. In self-defense, photography has become a great vehicle for sharing my other passion, nature.
Concerning my remaining youthful interest, sports! Sadly, the Cardinals lost out on a great right handed pitcher, but found a fair replacement in Bob Gibson.