Reelfoot's the place to go. Right now they have migrating pelicans and a fall festival is next weekend. The city by Reelfoot is Tiptonville. But Reelfoot is cool all year round.

I bought "George", my practice doll, from Walmart. If you're just checking lighting, it is perfectly fine.Those real-life babies were way too expensive. Message me if you want to buy some of my barely used equipment. Switching my focus.

The brand-new Nikon P1000 shoots raw as well as the old Canon Powershot SX60. There's lots.

Last month, my grandson's 8U Little League team was playing in a World Series district final tourney. My grown son was the pitcher to these little players. My grandson was up to bat...WHAM...a super-hard line drive straight to the head of my son. He was knocked to the ground and other coaches swarmed around him. He got up, was OK, pitched again, grandson made an out...and began to cry. He was devastated that he had hurt his dad. My son tried his best to comfort him. Here's the picture that will bring tears to my eyes forever.

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Thank you all! Can't wait to go!

Thanks so much!

My husband and I are wanting to take a fun, relaxing vacation to the coast of Georgia to do some bird photography. I don't want it to be crowded or overrun with photographers. But there's so many islands! Which do you recommend? And is August too hot to do this? Thank you!

Thank you everyone! I think I've decided on Flickr
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What a great portfolio, Bill. Loved your pics!

I am getting to the point where I'd like to keep all my very best photos in a separate place. Of course, they're in LR and rated, etc. But I'd like to be able to direct people to a place where they see my best -- categorized and organized, and simple enough for anyone to search through. Maybe even a site where they can purchase prints. I don't want to pay a monthly fee if that's possible! Suggestions? Thanks!

Thanks so much! I've decided to make the 45 min. drive to the camera store.

I have researched this to death! I am very short and skinny and am looking for a camera strap that can 1) adjust short enough to where the camera's long lens (100-400 Leica on my Lumix GX8) isn't down to my mid-thigh and 2) doesn't swing out and hit me while on long hikes. (I tried the front back-pack style and the camera swings out annoyingly with every step.) and 3) Is super-comfortable on my little bony neck and shoulder. I'm also not thrilled with the idea of using my tripod mount for the attachment, though I've never tried it. Don't have a budget. Any thoughts would be appreciated!!

What do you want to shoot mainly? I recently upgraded to the Lumix mirrorless system so that I could photograph wildlife and sports better. I am keeping my D5500 for portraits and landscapes, however, because it is excellent at that!

I second whwiden's idea of taking two cameras. You will feel better knowing you have a back-up. For my big trip, I took a little Canon sx60, with it's amazing reach and just fine IQ for those daytime shots from far away, and my Nikon D5500 with an 18-140 for landscapes and people pics. Both are super-lightweight and take excellent pics!

Great suggestions. I would definitely buy a book and get into a couple of groups. I actually LOVE learning about photography, cameras, etc., but just don't want to regret a purchase because my little brain can't wrap its head around a complicated machine. Thanks!