Less picture taking as years go by? I'm 69 with a few health problems. I like taking pictures but knee problems restrick me from waling far in Yellowstone/Smolies and Rocky Mountains.

illininitt

I'm 69 with a few health problems. I like taking pictures but knee problems restrick me from waling far in Yellowstone/Smolies and Rocky Mountains. Many of my favorite places I no longer go. Rocky Mountain pictures this year were taken close to the car with little walking. Have a Canon T3I and want a Canon T7I. But wonder: How much use of it will I get? Have gout of the knees.

Fred Harwood Loc: Sheffield, Mass.

My wife and I get perhaps 80% of our photos right out of the car window, often from properly placed pulloffs, or some safe stopping place. Frequently, maps show where good viewing may be. We often cruise our local byways, where we know the lay of the land and the seasonality of the wildlife. Better yet, the animals are less afraid of the car, allowing us some unusual shots. Get the camera.

aggiedad Loc: Corona, ca

I have a Pride victory 10 mobility scooter that has worked for me taking pics in the Eastern Sierras and Grand Tetons.

amyinsparta Loc: White county, TN

I don't take as many pics as I used to. Hubby is not in good health and so we don't hike any more. We don't take trips much anymore because he has so many doctor appts. But since we live in the country, I do get to get out in nature. I also have a t3i and will keep it. I'm thinking of buying the new tamron lense, though.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

illininitt wrote:

I'm 69 with a few health problems. I like taking pictures but knee problems restrick me from waling far in Yellowstone/Smolies and Rocky Mountains. Many of my favorite places I no longer go. Rocky Mountain pictures this year were taken close to the car with little walking. Have a Canon T3I and want a Canon T7I. But wonder: How much use of it will I get? Have gout of the knees.

We are approaching that time and planning one last trip to Yellowstone in 2019. Bringing some kids and grand kids out for their first trip.

G Brown Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK

The term is Antiquarian Selectivity.....!

You get to choose the situations you shoot in and the kind of results you show people.
That is not a bad way to work! Artists have always been 'choosey' about what they do! It is a great way of life too.

It is an era before 'senility' stops you having any 'choices' at all

Have fun doing what you can....

tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

Might look into excelling in macro..

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

illininitt wrote:

I'm 69 with a few health problems. I like taking pictures but knee problems restrick me from waling far in Yellowstone/Smolies and Rocky Mountains. Many of my favorite places I no longer go. Rocky Mountain pictures this year were taken close to the car with little walking. Have a Canon T3I and want a Canon T7I. But wonder: How much use of it will I get? Have gout of the knees.

Finda new places you can get to with less effort. The camera is not that expensive.

DIRTY HARRY Loc: Hartland, Michigan

The camera might be just what the doctor ordered. Who cares how long you may use it, just that you will enjoy it and it might be the best medicine you could have ... and, not to be morbid and jokingly, unlike money you could take it with you.

PaulBa Loc: Cardiff, Wales

tradio wrote:

Might look into excelling in macro..

Just what I was thinking, you beat me to it, plenty interesting things to photograph in your garden.

DIRTY HARRY Loc: Hartland, Michigan

or everywhere.

DIRTY HARRY Loc: Hartland, Michigan

Just stay away from playgrounds..

DIRTY HARRY Loc: Hartland, Michigan

Where;s there's a will there's a way....

any of these guys have a camera?

repleo Loc: Boston

DIRTY HARRY wrote:

Where;s there's a will there's a way....

If you can raise a beer you can raise a camera.

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

as your getting older,if you want that new camera, go get it. You'll get excited again and find a way to use it . If you leave that money to someone, they are just going to spend it on what they want. You earned it, now spend it.