Jerry, that brings up another point...Eagles are birds. And with the billions of birds on God's green earth, they all look the same. If you've seen one bird on UHH, you've seen 'em all. Same goes for flowers.

There is, IMO, an extreme overload of bird & flower pictures on UHH. I sure wish that Admin would create two separate sections on UHH, one for birds, and one for flowers. That would then save the Photo Gallery from housing those overload of pictures that all look the same. Then, anyone who is interested in seeing pictures of birds/flowers can subscribe to those sections.

"...Why would she put that thing in her nose?"
Why would UHH members make such condescending and obnoxious comments on another photographer's model?

As for "Beauty Fashion"? It is totally about lifestyle Robertven... It allows members of a "tribe" to self identify... Those in a "tribe" get it, while those who don't identify with same are pretty much clueless...

In India, nose piercings and the jewelry are regarded as a mark of beauty and social standing as well as a Hindu's honor to Parvati, the goddess of marriage. This has been the norm for decades and has found favor with many young ladies in our American culture. To ridicule another member of society is in my mind a mark of bias insolence and has no place amongst commercial photographers.

When you posted a portrait of your lovely Granddaughter's prom makeup and hair styling you were treated with respect and given appropriate guidance on how to possibly enhance for future portrait sessions. I would strongly suggest you treat other photographer's models with the same respect that you received. What goes around comes around Robertven.

Please let me apologize for Robertven's inappropriate comment on beautiful Tiffany... I for one found both Tiffany and your renderings of her to be stellar... I'm certain she will be amongst the finalist in Miss Minnesota Beauty Pageant.

Are you learning to better use your current equipment? - No, I continue to use it. The learning part was years ago.
Are you learning your processing software? - No, I continue to use it. The learning part was years ago.
Are you organizing your legacy images? - No, They have been organized some 20+ years ago.
Are you organizing your new images? - No. They are organized prior to processing them.
Did you sell your unused and outdated equipment? - No. None of my equipment is outdated.
Did you ask for help? - No, but ran across some interesting items to try.
Have you answered a request for help? - Yes.
Are you using selective focus with an off-center AF point placed specifically on the subject? - No. Haven't needed it.
Are you investigating higher ISOs? - No, I'm using higher ISO settings when needed. The investigating part was done years ago
Are you using your (speedlite) flash? - Yes, when needed.
Are you using your tripod? - Yes, it's very difficult to hand hold a 4x5 view camera.
Are you using Back Button Focus? - Absolutely not
Did you change to mirrorless? - No, Why should I?
--Bob