My first job was pouring concrete.

My first job out of high school was pouring concrete. I thought I had it made.

• Mornings knee deep in mud, setting forms, catching edges
• Some days we poured 50 or 60 yards
• A boss who demanded we do it right
• At 19, my own concrete company pouring driveways and sidewalks

• I know where not to stand
• I know when to stay out of the way
• I know how much a good crew carries on a hard day

I used to dream of being a builder. Now I take pictures of the things people build.