Good point, thanx. I will repost it there if that doesn't mess things up. Thanx for the comment on the photo.

That should have been Tamron 18-270

Taken on July 28th with D750 and Tamron 1-270. PP with LR and Topaz Studio.

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USN River Rat 68-70, three different river division, 531, 543, 571, 250 night ambush and patrols. Lost a good friend there and just last December lost one here.

I can’t stand the playing of the anthem at sports stadiums and the expectation that it is somehow sacred . I didn’t expect that the first amendment would not be understood by a president.

Old men send you men to war.

I think the color photo looks a little washed out in the highlights. If you bring them down I think it would improve the color photo. I also like the uncropped B&W one.

Hi,

I went to Staples yesterday to buy a CLI-42 PM cartridge for my PRO 100 printer. Staples did not have any in stock on the shelf. The manager approached me asking if he could help. Yes, of course I said. He got on a ladder and found a 8 pk that hadn't been put on the shelf. Price $126.99. I said I was only looking for a single cartridge and hoped for a better price on the 8 pk. He said that Staples does price comparisons on products as long as the listing is for a brick and mortar store, and he would see what he could do. Result, $80.99, $46 less than list.

I frequently read on this site about the cost of ink for photo printers and thought members would benefit from my experience. My wife says, never pay retail, always ask for a better price. Wise indeed.

Pete

Do I recognize the plants she is standing in front of?

Do I recognize the plants she is standing in front of?

Ah, consumer protection went out the window when Richard Cordrey left the agency. I think the Geek Squad is more focused and talented in the computer area. I agree that going to Nikon would have been the best approach. Lesson learned. Life is full of lessons. Thanx for sharing yours.

Pete

Results are the only thing that matters. You could be using a pin hole camera, just work on getting good results.

I use Crash Plan and love it, works as described. They have gone to a business model and if you were using it before the change you are grandfathered in. At some point you can change to Carbonite but I am staying with Crash Plan. The first back up does take awhile but once completed the program backs up repeatedly during the day when you are connected. Also have two external drives.

I am new to modern DSLR and have a D7000, D750, and a Lumix DMC-FZ300. I shot with a Konica C35 while in Vietnam and a Canon A1 before going digital. I use the Lumix for street work. It has a 25-600 mm Leica zoom lens that works great and the articulated LCD monitor helps in being a little discreet. I never take photos of children I don't know unless a parent asks me to. Practice makes street photography easier.

Pete

I found a iPhone laying in a puddle while walking my dog some time ago. Went home, put it in a bag with rice and two days later it came back to life and I was able to find the owner in the contact list and return the phone. Try the rice in a bag, can't hurt. I know a phone isn't a camera but nothing to loose. Good luck.

Just for balance I have used Seagate drives for years without problems. I agree that a more robust build drive would be preferable when backing up photos.

What a great shot. I hope to be able to achieve this kind of quality as I practice. Wonderful!