Why do you all assume that I had no experience with the camera? Actually I had used the camera for several months before my trip. I knew it had some limitations and would not perform like a dslr. It was a trade-off.

Because I was looking for candid shots, I used the auto setting. I am not a novice and publish multiple photos in an all color monthly magazine.

The point I was trying to make was that next time I will take and use the best camera and lenses that I have, thereby increasing the likelihood (but not guaranteeing) that I will be satisfied with my results.

If you believe that the zs50 is able to capture the same range of subjects under varying conditions as an 80d, you are entitled to your opinion, but I doubt many would agree with you.

Instead of taking my 80d to an out of state reunion, I relied on my zs50. Big mistake. While some photos were fine, others were a disappointment. Maybe my lack of skill, but not all can be attributed to that. Learned my lesson--if it is an important event not to be repeated, take your best camera and lenses.

How did extract this information from the photo?

Thanks so much for all the helpful and interesting information. I was in the valley yesterday, but it was cloudy and I had to get on to Scottsdale. Will be going back and following your suggestions. I usually go through Monument Valley 8-10 times a year in different seasons. It is a magical place and I am learning from you how to capture it.

Thank you for that info. What lenses were you using? What was your location? Where did you stay?

Never received reply, probably oversight. Still trying to learn.

How did you extract that info?

How did extract that info?

Beautiful! Would it be too much to ask what equipment and settings you used? And where they were taken from? I am a relative newbie and trying to learn. I will be in Monument Valley in the next few days. Thanks for your help.

Thank you. Your excellent website is filled with amazing and varied photos, all related to your "Endangered Canyons of Utah."
Are you using a filter to get the sky so blue and contrasted with the subject?

Will you share how these terrific photos were taken? Equipment, settings, etc. PP or SOOC? Thx.

Hope none of you hogs are participating in this.

https://qz.com/969811/game-farm-photography-love-wildlife-photos-theres-a-good-chance-they-werent-shot-in-the-wild/

Very thought provoking question. David Pogue addressed this in his article, Why We Shoot Videos (and photos) at https://nyti.ms/2itBUxW. Good read and well worth your time to think about.

Don't miss the Hogfish Bar and Grill on Stock Island, right before you get to Key West. Look it up. It's unique and colorful in a good way.

Just new here. Really enjoy the discussions. Always find something interesting.

In going through my photos, I found this photo of a large owl sitting on a cactus. What do you think I should do with it in lightroom?