Thanks to everyone for looking, it encourages me to try better!

Thanks to all! Settings were ISO 400 F11 shutter speed 1/400 (on most) Cropped slightly, I was about 3-5 feet away with zoom typically at 200mm.

Especially like the pollen, I think it helps the detail.Nikon 3100 with 50-200 zoom all hand held.

Thanks to everyone who answered. I have cleaned, tightened,checked, then did it again with no noticeable difference. I know for a fact that it was fine just a couple of weeks ago and the only place it has been is in my bag. Looks like I will call Nikon tomorrow and see if they have any ideas. Thanks again!

Thanks, 1st thing I checked, are OK.

I have a Nikon 35mm 1.8 Dx lens that out of the blue is really hard to get on and off. I have never had any problem with it before,not dropped or damaged but now it goes on and about halfway it gets really tight I am almost afraid to lock in place. Same way when taking it off. I mounted 3 other lenses on both bodies that I have and it is the same so it is not the camera itself. Does anyone have any ideas. The lens is probably not worth spending a lot of money on, you can buy refurb for around $200. Any UHH members know of any repair service? Thanks in advance....John

If you have the time visit all of them. Dead Horse Point at sunrise should not be missed. Canyonlands is spectacular anytime for the scenic beauty. in Arches take the trails to appreciate the real beauty of the park. Arches is a perfect place for night shots as it it higher elevation and away from a lot of lights . Was there 4 years ago and is one of my all time favorites. Check out the Visitors Center, they have brochures for the best time to shoot certain ares. Enjoy!

Was there 4 years ago,want to go back again. Go to the visitors center in Moab they have some brochures that will give you info on best time (sunrise/sunset) to shoot several of the features in the park. Take the trails and explore, get off the beaten track. One of my favorite places. I have several "award winning" pictures from the area. Make sure you go to Canyonlands also.

I just bought a Ion PICS2 SD scanner from B&H. I scanned in about 300 slides from 1975 and it worked very well. I found that you are better off not adjust anything (exposure) in the scanner but to do it in Photoshop etc. Any adjustments in the scanner seems to overexpose the slides. Hope this helps.

We are looking at another venue that has an outdoor 1800's
theme but we would have to rent a tent and have the photos somewhat exposed to the elements, plus the cost of the tent at about $5-600 Not much profit left.

Our local photo club has had a Photo show for the last few years as a fundraiser to help with club expenses. Due to circumstances beyond our control we will no longer be able to do that. What do other clubs do for fundraisers? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks...John

Thanks to all who looked,commented and made suggestions. I think this is the main purpose of this forum, to show your pictures and offer help in making each of us better....John

I am trying to learn to "see" more in my pictures. Most of the time I need to crop a little tighter Thanks for the suggestions.

Thanks Dave, I really like the look of what you did. i am not that good in photoshop or other programs, and have not tried to do much with them but I can see how just a little tweaking can pull out details and improve the overall picture...John

Would like to see your ideas, thanks