Thank you so much Joan. I sent you a private message.

Thank you so much Joan. I sent you a private message.

This is a picture I took at a local bird sanctuary. It is a Long Legged Hawk named Bella.

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Thank you Mike, Joe, and photophly!

We are very fortunate in St. Louis to have two well established and excellent photography stores, Creve Coeur Camera and Schillers. Although I pay a little more short term when I purchase my equipment from them, long term I save. The service I receive is well beyond what I receive from mail order houses. Recently I had a lens/camera issue while on the road and I called CCC. Because I had a relationship with them, they troubleshot my problems over the phone and via e mails for me. They spent at least an hour helping me. Another example is when I bought my 5D mIII. My existing Sigma flash did not synchronize properly. I was ready to get a new flash. Before I did that, they called Sigma for me, determined it was a firmware upgrade issue, and found out I could send my flash in for a free firmware update. All I paid was postage to end it to Sigma. In addition, the help and advice they provide on other issues has proven invaluable. They also have classes, photo outings, rental equipment, and a used equipment section of the store. I say local.

Thank you Joe.

Thank you Mac.

I view style more as how you shoot. I am mostly a nature photographer (type) but my "style" is close in. I often get as close as I can to animals, flowers, rocks, etc to capture the details people do not always notice. I still shoot larger scenes and panoramic shots, however I tend to gravitate to a close up style, whether it is nature or otherwise.

Thank you Wayne.

Thank you Joe! Stay warm.

Stumbled on UHH a few weeks ago and finally signed up. Found the blogs very interesting and enjoy viewing other photographers work. My main focus is nature photography although I will try anything twice. Looking forward to learning and helping others learn.