Day of the Trifids. Boy that brings back memories. Saw it at the local drive in theater in my teens. Would love to see it again. I wish the SYFY channel would go out and find some of the older movies like this and do a week long series instead of Sharknado whatever.

I've been on a number of these photo walks under a number of different leaders. The walks I had the most fun and got the best results from were those where the leader first selected a location. Say, downtown, then a half dozen to a dozen items of interest at the location. That depends on time. Give each photographer a list, or maybe a map of the items with a return meeting time. Suggest a place to meet for lunch and discuss what they shot and maybe why. If a person wants to shoot all items on the list or just a few it won't matter. That way no one is waiting on the group. Let them pair or group up as they wish. The neufs will go with the more experienced people of their choosing. You can end it with a discussion or schedule a meet a couple of weeks away to show off and critique the work. It's a learning experience for the neufs and the experienced photogs as well. I'd jump at the chance.

Well Hello Pittsburgh. Lived there at one time and became a Steeler fan for life. Great city and people. Thanks for the comment.

Should be interesting. Give it a try.

Universal chargers are pretty easy to find in any city with an electronics store. Usually not terribly expensive.

All nice but two and three are super.

Where? Grapevine, TX atop the parking garage at Gaylord Texas Resort
What? A bunch of fireworks
Why? Just for the fun of it with a couple of friends
Temp? 103

Thank God there was a nice breeze, not only for us, keeping the mosquitos away and us cooler, but it blew the smoke away fast enough to allow you to get fairly clear shots. Lucked out and a fellow shooter we met gave us free parking passes saving me $19.

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On a DSLR is use ISO 100, f/16, and bulb setting. That way I can open and close the shutter when I've captured the burst I want.

Gotta have a tripod or some way to stabilize your camera.

Isn't Philly supposed to be the city of brotherly love? Guess that's only for live brothers.

I've got a Sony A77v and use the panorama mode quite often. It does take practice and a fairly level hand. Just practice your pan speed till you get a good shot then concentrate on duplicating that movement and speed. You'll get it, just don't get flustered and give up.

Thanks for the comment. He's awfully special to us.

Thanks, he's a regular subject with me.

Just enjoying the July 4th parade at the historic village south of downtown Dallas. And a cold drink.

Lil Texan

Thanks I'll give the black and white a try and maybe some cropping.