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orlando ...
This is absolutely great ! ! ! And you know that all those little guys out there see that image in their mirrors, too. I remember when our son was very little ... 3 or 4 ... he used to put on the catcher's gear that his baby sitter's son had.
I haven't seen any of the other HSBBW catchers so I can't speak beyond my experience but the grown up version sure looks like luvbb's son from Penn State ...
This is absolutely great ! ! ! And you know that all those little guys out there see that image in their mirrors, too. I remember when our son was very little ... 3 or 4 ... he used to put on the catcher's gear that his baby sitter's son had.
I haven't seen any of the other HSBBW catchers so I can't speak beyond my experience but the grown up version sure looks like luvbb's son from Penn State ...
Thanks.
I emailed this to my wife at work so she could "enjoy" it.
I emailed this to my wife at work so she could "enjoy" it.
Orlando, That is a precious picture!! Would make a wonderful gift for any mom of a catcher!!
I've been fortunate to see Fungo, Luvbb, Tasmit, 03Parent, JohnLex's sons all catch... my favorite position on the field. Was probably son's too, but he catches with the wrong hand.
Thanks for sharing that Orlando!
I've been fortunate to see Fungo, Luvbb, Tasmit, 03Parent, JohnLex's sons all catch... my favorite position on the field. Was probably son's too, but he catches with the wrong hand.
Thanks for sharing that Orlando!
WOW.....love it Orlando! I checked around that site a bit, and couldn't find anywhere to check out a price for possible purchase. Orlando, do you know if it is a retired piece of art work?
I've e-mailed the artist, and will let you all know when I get an answer. With apologies to Mr. Otterstad, I've already printed a small copy, matted and framed it; it brought tears to my eyes.
He's also recently done a painting of Babe Ruth. He took the famous photo of Babe surrounded by children, and recreated the photo substituting Hall of Famers as children and teenagers for the children in the original photo. It took him 7 years of research, but Otterstad collected childhood pictures of as many Hall of Famers as he could. There are 56 Hall of Famers surrounding Ruth.
The man has a love of the game.
He's also recently done a painting of Babe Ruth. He took the famous photo of Babe surrounded by children, and recreated the photo substituting Hall of Famers as children and teenagers for the children in the original photo. It took him 7 years of research, but Otterstad collected childhood pictures of as many Hall of Famers as he could. There are 56 Hall of Famers surrounding Ruth.
The man has a love of the game.
quote:I've e-mailed the artist, and will let you all know when I get an answer.
Orlando...I look forward to hearing what you learn! Thanks
Kathy ...
They also have a free catalog ... I requested one.
By the way, doesn't the big kid in the mirror remind you of your Joe?
They also have a free catalog ... I requested one.
By the way, doesn't the big kid in the mirror remind you of your Joe?
I dont have a catcher anymore,..but I sure can appreciate this picture!!!
I'll take one too.
I never was into "trick" photography but I'll bet my wife would like one too. 
Fungo
Fungo
Sniffle, sniffle--my babies are growing up so fast. Also makes me think that when Son #3 gets old enough, maybe he will be a catcher too! He tries so hard to be like his brothers!
I love it! I have a 3 year old and a Highschool Senior Catcher. Now I know what my 3 year is seeing and feeling when he talks about catching some day!!! How sweet.