Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Sue you have an excellent visual aesthetic.
And your work is extremely commendable... as I have previously shared with you...

Ok I wasn't quite clear enough about what a "Pro Build" lens actual is...
Sadly your Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 is at best a high end "prosumer" glass
This Tamron is a "Pumper" zoom; the front extends as zoomed longer.
As such it sucks ambient air into the lenses' internal components... which can find it's way back onto your DSLR body... and this is even worse on the Z6 if you use an adapter...

An actual "Pro-Build" lenses not only has a rubber gasket around the lens mount it is also what is known as an "IF" (Internal Focus) lens... Not a pumper... no air moves into or out of the lens as it is zoomed or focused.

However the AF 24-70mm f/2.8 VR IF FX Nikkor is a true "Pro-Build" No air moves into or out of this lens as it is zoomed or focused. Important Note: the older Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED is a pumper... it's length varies as zoomed... avoid this lens if you are shooting in adverse conditions... The price you pay for the non-pumper VR variant is a larger front filter (82mm verses 77mm on the 2.8G variant)

Those who shoot commercially were quick to pony up for the newer VR 2.8E variant when it was released in 2015 and still remains the "Workhorse" of commercial shooters.

Again I hope this helps Sue... Looking forward to more of your stellar imagery...

justhercamera Loc: NW Michigan

Thank you Thomas, I understand what you are saying and have read that before, but did not recall it. Your information is helpful and I will keep in mind for future purchases!

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Good work, Sue! A true photographer, you hung in there.

justhercamera Loc: NW Michigan

Thanks Mike. At that point, I was as "in" as I was going to be, as long as I stayed on the pier, and despite the flash, we were safe, and we watched carefully for changing conditions from that point.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Your D850 is PROFESSIONAL GRADE and PROFESSIONALLY WEATHER SEALED. Yes, it is as good as the D3, D3s, D4, D4s, D5 or D6. That said my D5, D4s, D850 stay at home when it's raining. No camera, repeat, no camera is waterproof unless it is designed for under water use. And you can take that to the bank.
Watersealed and weathersealed is NOT waterproof.

justhercamera Loc: NW Michigan

Thank you for your input, Bill. My D850 (and z6) have both been exposed to some light rain, but I do try to keep my cameras dry, overall. I am grateful for the great lakes being freshwater, or the outcome of last night may have been far different.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice lighthouse, Sue.

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good set, Sue, #2 is great.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

OMG!!! Well severed??? Now that sounds pretty brutal and would definitely be in the high risk bracket of insurance companies.

Posted with tongue completely in my right cheek,

Dennis

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Sorry to hear of the wave crashing over you and your camera. Living on the California coast I am really careful about taking any of my cameras near the water. On windy days I don't even go out on an ocean pier for fear the salt spray will damage/corrode parts of the camera. I hope your camera ends up still doing well.

Dennis

willaim Loc: Sunny Southern California

That's an interesting shot of the first photo. Like the second, the best. Like the way it leads your eyes from the waves to the light house.

John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan

Seems to be working, Sue. But, I think I'd try a lot of test shots away from the water.