Author’s Note: I interviewed Dan for this article about a month ago, after the editorial team decided to feature his photography in our first online issue in November. Dan was delighted to have been chosen and enjoyed selecting the photographs that are featured in this issue. Unfortunately, Dan passed away before this went to publication. We are publishing the article as originally written as a tribute to Dan and Seu for their many years of capturing the fun here at the Glen through their photography.
Our featured photographer this month is long-time Glenner Dan Lim. Dan and his wife Seu moved into their home in the Glen in September of 2005. The couple have been married since October 1, 1972, and recently celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary. They go back and forth between their other home in Fort Washington, Maryland, and the Glen, several times a year. Their favorite things about living in the Glen are the people, who are like their second family, and the activities. Dan and Seu play bocce, attend all the concerts and parties, and like going to the Nest on Thursday night for entertainment.
Dan was born in Washington, D.C., on Leap Day in 1948. His father had immigrated from Southern China to South Dakota, enlisted in the United States Army for World II, and eventually settled in our nation’s capital city. Dan grew up there and eventually attended the University of Maryland graduating in 1971. With a degree in electrical engineering, Dan worked for PEPCo, the electric utility in Washington, D.C., for 33 years.
At about age 14, in the early 1960s, Dan’s cousin got him interested in taking photos and developing black and white film. His first camera was an Ansco. He currently has two Nikon SLRs and a Nikon “point and shoot.” When asked about using a cell phone as a camera he explained that they are good cameras when used for their optical ability; however, the digital zoom is not as good as with a camera’s optical zoom lens.
Within Herons Glen, a few of Dan’s favorite photo ops are the lake on Via Verde for sunsets and the lake at Hole No. 5, as well as all social events. All of us are grateful for the fun pictures he and Seu take! Outside of our bubble, he likes resorts and historic places, and anyplace on or near the water. If you are interested in photography, Dan advises having fun and experimenting with digital cameras. The results are immediate and there are no costs involved in taking lots of photos!
