Out again with my new-to-me Lumix searching for spring in ag country: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7, 14-140 mm lens. Shot in raw (except the pano), edited in PS Elements, Nik and Topaz...

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7, 14-140 mm lens. Shot in raw (except the pano), edited in PS Elements, Nik and Topaz Detail. Thanks so much for viewing!

1. Tried out the panorama feature. Easy-peasy!

2. The difference between grain bins and silos (Google): "Bins are vented, silver, corrugated steel structures fatter in diameter than silos."

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3. Baby fruit trees, wind machine for keeping cold air moving during spring freezes.

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4. Some of the orchards display reddish new growth. Note the heaters lined up, ready to protect the delicate blossoms in spring freezes.

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5. Job security!
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jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Linda From Maine wrote:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7, 14-140 mm lens. Shot in raw (except the pano), edited in PS Elements, Nik and Topaz Detail. Thanks so much for viewing!

1. Tried out the panorama feature. Easy-peasy!

2. The difference between grain bins and silos (Google): "Bins are vented, silver, corrugated steel structures fatter in diameter than silos."

Beautiful. Temperatures near 70° have gotten rid of our snow.

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Great set Linda, it looks chilly! Love the compositions of #3 and #4. Looks like you are enjoying the new toy.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

jerryc41 wrote:

Beautiful. Temperatures near 70° have gotten rid of our snow.

Thanks for commenting, Jerry. I don't like abrupt changes in weather, so 70 doesn't appeal at the moment, lol. But the sunshine sure has been a welcome change.

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

well you were singularly unsuccessful with the finding signs of spring part of your mission, but extremely successful in geting some really nice images. Your next-to-last is my favorite. Gotta love those leading lines.

Thanks for the lesson on silos vs. bins. Amazing what I learn here.

Just wondering what made you go to the Lumix (PM response fine with me !).

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Very awesome set Linda!!!! What is all that white stuff?:)

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Sylvias wrote:

Great set Linda, it looks chilly! Love the compositions of #3 and #4. Looks like you are enjoying the new toy.

Thank you for your comments, Sylvia! The smaller size and weight are definitely a plus. The sun is very warm right now, and 40 - 45 degrees feels a whole lot better than 30

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

MadMikeOne wrote:

well you were singularly unsuccessful with the finding signs of spring part of your mission, but extremely successful in geting some really nice images. Your next-to-last is my favorite. Gotta love those leading lines.

Thanks for the lesson on silos vs. bins. Amazing what I learn here.

Just wondering what made you go to the Lumix (PM response fine with me !).

Thank you, MM! I agree about how you just never now what extraneous factoid you'll learn via a UHH topic - lol.

I checked Consumer Reports for their recommendations. This G7 was mentioned, and then I saw it online at B&H used dept (where I've purchased a couple of used lenses). The lens was given good marks in another online article, and the focal length I already knew from my 18-135 mm Canon is highly versatile for what I like to shoot.

So far all is awesome!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Erv wrote:

Very awesome set Linda!!!! What is all that white stuff?:)

Thank you so much, Erv! Yeah, I know, snow continuously on the ground since Dec 8 is a radical change from the past several years here. Enjoy your early spring!

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

Great series Linda!

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Good eye, good composition...really got it working!!

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice photos, Linda! First-rate work on all of them.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

phlash46 wrote:

Great series Linda!

Thank you kindly

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

rlaugh wrote:

Good eye, good composition...really got it working!!

Thanks so much, Bob.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

jaymatt wrote:

Nice photos, Linda! First-rate work on all of them.

Thank you, John. So glad you enjoyed.