Would that be the General Curtis LeMay, father of the Strategic Air Command, I once flew into Colorado Spring Air Force Academy for a football game? I knew he was interested in old cars, but I never heard about his museum. Darn! And I'm a long way from Seattle, and to old to travel now. djt
I shoot with a Canon 70D and have the 70-300 L glass. I really don't use it enough to justify the cost. Heave too. Not being familiar with the places you're visiting I'd hesitate to recommend any lens, but it seems that a wider angle lens for scenery would be in order. Just my 2 bits. djt
By clicking on each image, producing the black background, the real power of your work just jumps out at ya. I wish you luck with your plans...I like these a lot. djt
If you're not shooting in RAW format your camera is already doing some processing. These settings are what you can adjust, or it can be done processing the raw file itself. Also, as Linda from Maine suggested, exposure is another valuable tool.
Congratulations on having a great printer. I use ink from 123 Inkjet. Been using it for years in other printers, and now for the Pro 100. Pigment based ink for the 100. No problem ever.djt
Beautiful shots. I see by your address you're a full timer. The wife and I did that for just over 22 years. Great life, and I wish you well in your travels. We didn't make it to Alaska. Don't ask me why. djt