BHC, it sounds like you are your own worst critic, but aside from that it is clear you enjoy finding and using the best older gear you can locate. I say that's enough -- enjoy what you're doing as long as you can!

Thank you both. She gets lots of comments on her hair.

I too like it.

My granddaughter Madisyn and I took an early evening walk around some wetlands near my home. She is fascinated with caterpillars and posed with one she found. Madisyn is 4.

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I don't consider myself an expert photographer, but I enjoy what I do. When doing nature or outdoor photography, my goal is to capture the beauty that is inherent in the scene. Consequently I do little to no post processing. I try to capture the best possible image at the moment. I really like the image posted above by Linda -- it is quiet, and it conveys the feeling of deep appreciation that one would have from simply standing there and taking it all in. Yes, Linda, l would put your image in very high contention. To brighten it or to increase contrast would be to represent a moment in nature that was not there. In this regard, I admire the work of Thomas Mangelsen, who does very little PP I understand. Just my perspective.

Wingpilot, these are beautiful images. Thanks for posting them.

Thanks.

Thank you Linda and Wingpilot

Thank you tbell.

Thanks

Islandgal, here is another copy of #2 with download.

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I read that and assumed if I exceeded the limit my post would be rejected.

Thanks Longshadow, will do that next time.

Haven't learned yet how to set up download.

Thank you Islandgal. The light was good that day.