Since retiring in 2010, Ken Griffey Jr. has embraced photography, recently capturing the Masters champion Rory McIlroy in a celebrated moment. Although primarily known for his baseball legacy, Griffey expresses a desire to expand his identity beyond sports. He has dedicated time to improve his photography skills, drawing parallels between his athletic perseverance and his new passion. At the Masters, he sought advice from pro photographers, underscoring his commitment to understanding finer details of the craft, demonstrating how willing he is to learn and evolve in this new arena.
Because I played baseball, then I'm not allowed to do anything else? Griffey, 55, said in an interview. They see me as one thing; that's not necessarily who I am.
I'm trying to do is get better at something that I really enjoy doing, he said. I didn't start off in the big leagues.
If you're willing to learn and put in time, you're going to get better.
It really helped me understand about what's in the foreground, the background: Will it be a distraction? I'm looking at it.
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