George Cordero Photography

09/01/2026

Quote of the day by Morgan Freeman, 'You can't take credit for talent; you can only take credit for using it'

Embrace your God given talent and move forward knowing "He" prepared you and is cheering for you too!

(Pickered is a Cocke County High School graduating class from some years back.)

08/29/2026

Sometimes love needs a band aid......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1b3odIihew

"I can't find, oh, the right romantic line
But see me once and see the way feel
Don't discard me just because you think I mean you harm
But these cuts I have, oh, they need love to help them heal"

Writer/s: Bernie Taupin, Elton John

08/27/2026

The direction of my life came more into focus when I graduated from NYIP in 2003. Since then very few days are those when I don't have a camera in my hand when leaving my home.

08/25/2026

James 1:22
"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."

Joyce Myer was quoted "Attending church does not make you a Christian anymore than sitting in a garage makes you a car,"

Remember "WE ALL"
Romans 23 "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"

08/25/2026

As a person that has primarily made my living with my photography I often had a wish list of gear that my income could not afford unless I wanted to live on the street and hitchhike everywhere. As a Sony shooter I do own some "G" glass. But Viltrox and Tamron have provided affordable options that round out my rig. This is with the Viltrox 25mm F1.7. I like it. The bokeh is smooth, and renders nicely.

1/125s - F1.7 - ISO 100

08/24/2026

Peter Strople: "Legacy is not leaving something for people. It's leaving something in people."

I've been a full time freelance photographer for almos 25 years. I've had a good career, and my work has won a few awards. But what I consider to be my greatest accomplishment is what I passed on to others. People I've been blessed to have taught/mentored have gone on to be in my opinion, better than I am. I leave behind that legacy. It's not like what Ansel Adams, or Henri Cartier-Bresson left behind, but it is something I'm immensely proud of.

08/22/2026

"Border Song" My life in many ways has mirrored this lyric. And the final verses always bring me back to having hope for what lies ahead.

"Holy Moses, let us live in peace
Let us strive to find a way to make all hatred cease
There's a man over there, what's his color? I don't care
He's my brother, let us live in peace, oh
He's my brother, let us live in peace, oh
He's my brother, let us, let us live in peace"

Bernie Taupin wrote the initial lyrics to express his cultural shock and isolation living in London as a country-raised newcomer.
Elton's addition: Elton John felt the song was too short and wrote the final verse himself, changing the track's entire tone.Universal brotherhood: Lines like "he's my brother, let us live in peace" turn a personal grievance into a broad, spiritual plea for racial harmony, tolerance, and the end of all hatred.

I don't know Bernie Taupin's story as to his faith. But if I had to guess based on some of the lyrics he's written that he believes in a higher power.

08/22/2026

"Well these faces and these places are getting old so I'm going home"
Songwriter: Chris DaughtryProducer: Howard Benson

My Son Brooks' work on earth was done so he went home. But how I miss him....

A photo slide show in Tribute of my Son

08/20/2026

I was introduced to Melissa Manchester music when my Step-Brother Lenny Castro got one of his first big breaks in music as her touring/studio percussionist. She is a geat song writer/lyricist. Many know her song "Midnight Blue" my favorite tune is a lesser known "Just Too Many People"

Songwriters: Melissa Manchester / Vincent Jr PonciaImages by Georg...

08/19/2026

Getting my day started....
(Sony a6000 - Viltrox 25mm)