Definitely do your presentation on a computer. Show what happens with each function. Otherwise it’s just words!
1. Make sure your photo horizon is level with the cropping tool and it’s “auto “ button.
2. If you shot “raw” use “as shot” or the other white balance variables for basic colors making sure you are starting with the overall feel of the photo
3. Use the 4 tips as previously mentioned (definitely a key for a finished look)
4. Check your specific colors for saturation, luminance and clarity

While in the Aspen/Maroon Bells area head north on the same highway towards Carbondale. Head west on Hwy 133 at Carbondale for some outstanding Aspen groves that at that time of year should be in full yellow and orange color. Stop at Redstone to have lunch and see some old coke ovens that are being restored. Stay on Hwy 133 and you will end up on the highway to Ouray or Montrose.
I second the reply about seeing Mt. Sneffels from county roads 5, 7 and 9. These county roads are just east of Ridgeway. The roads have names so I recommend asking in Ridgeway what the names are. Your vehicle will easily travel on any of these maintained gravel roads. Photography is outstanding. Panoramas are really stunning with fall colors. Try to hit this area close to sunrise as you will be facing west with the mountains staring right at you. Not essential for great shots, but lighting in the morning is key. All is backlit in the afternoon.
Actually anywhere in Colorado west of Denver is incredibly beautiful.
Have a great trip at the best time of year for exploring and seeing exploding colors.

Outdoor Photography Magazine has a very well done 4part series, 3 of which have been published, on a complete way to back up photos. The author includes Lightroom in his explanations. I would recommend purchasing the magazines or go online at outdoorphotography.com to see what this author recommends. The magazine issues so far are March, April and May this year.

I second using SMDV RFN-4s kit. My receiver stays on my D500 all the time. It has a flexible antenna that doesn’t interfere when i put the camera in my backpack. The shutter release uses one 3A battery, the receiver takes power from the camera battery. No wires to tangle with! It has a good range, most of my use has been within a few feet although I did shoot a large group photo from 35-40 feet away. I’ve been using this remote frequently since November without a hitch. Inexpensive! I paid about $65. Amazon, B&H carry it at the same price.

Jerry,
I have had the D500 since late April essentially replacing a D7000. This camera is tops. There are so many additional features, functions and benefits to this camera that it's a challenge to list them all. Many responses you have received have covered a lot of the great features. I would add low light shots are magnificent. I haven't missed the internal flash at all. In fact, the salesman from my camera store suggested that I hold off purchasing a remote flash until I had the opportunity to use the camera in some very low light situations. He was right to test the camera in this situation. I haven't found a need for an external flash so far. I have taken many indoor photos using aperture and adjusting ISO with no noise and no issues.

Recently I visited the Indy 500 Museum. There is plenty of light inside the museum, but sometimes color rendition becomes an issue in several areas of the museum where usually a fill flash would be used. Since I didn't have a flash I just adjusted aperture and ISO. Fill flash might have caused glare and blowout due to the high gloss finish on the cars, but that wasn't an issue.

My wife and I were on a photography shoot with two professional photographers and several other folks, I'm not a professional, recently photographing waterfalls, buildings, trains and whatever else caught our eyes. One of the pros was salivating about the D500. He shoots a lot of actors and scenes from stage plays so he needs a camera for low light without a flash and one that reacts fast. Focusing is fast, metering accurate, buffer has more than adequate space. Plus you can set this camera in four different banks so your most common adjustments for different situations is done with just a quick look at your menu to pick the right bank. Very useful.

If you decide to buy one, the current Nikon deal is a good one, you won't regret spending the money. Be sure you buy a book written by Darrel Young called "Mastering The Nikon D500". He has some great suggestions for getting the most from your camera. I carry mine every time I take the camera for a walk. Too many things to remember.

Thanks to all responders. My R3000 is 6 years old and has produced many great prints and until now no issues. I hesitate to spend on repairs, but love the quality of this pigment based ink printer. If a new printer is the best way to proceed watch for one heck of a deal on new and partially used ink cartridges, as in free except for shipping. I'm checking with Roberts Camera and an Epson repair service, Microtrace, Tuesday 9-5 to see what costs, etc before deciding which way to go.

Haven't checked Robert's. Wasn't aware they repaired printers. Thanks for the suggestion.

Epson tells me that I need a service tech to fix the problem of black I nk puddles at the start of printing at quality levels 4 & 5. Cleaning, doesn't work and will not work. Changing cartridges hasn't worked either. When quality level 3 is used the problem doesn't exist, because less black ink is used. It is, according to Epson, only fixable by a service tech.
Has anyone worked successfully on the nozzle (s) on an R3000 as an at home do it yourself? If so where does the information come from?

I use the Cotton Carrier system to carry my camera (s) up to two cameras hands free while hiking or walking around waiting for my best photo op. Check out their website cottoncarrier.com to see how it works. The system is great for those heavy cameras and lenses. I've been using this system for several years and have never had an issue with it. In fact other photographers have expressed an interest after seeing me using it on shoots. They don't give it away, but it works!

If you are cruising most of the time you don't need that range in a lens. Most of my cruising photos, we hiked quite a lot on excursions, were shot between 35 and 90mm. There were a couple of times I could have used more mm's, but not enough to worry about. My telephoto lens is a Tamron 18-270 a very good all around lens.

Also 150-600 lens are heavy and tiring and not enough range for what you are trying to do, unless you are going to change lens frequently. Not a convenient thing to do on excursions. If you are on excursions you won't have a lot of time for zeroing in on wildlife.

To answer your question about which lens to buy I bought Tamron 150-600 G2. It does a terrific job. Did not try the Sigma. The camera body is key to tracking birds no matter your choice of lens.

Thanks to all responders for their tips, suggestions and expertise. It will be fun to see if any bobcats come into view. Raccoons and opossum are regular customers for cat food and deer like our vegetation so wildlife let the games begin!

That's the kind of picture I'm looking for. Thanks for sending.

Thanks for the information. Too bad lithium ion batteries are not made AA size. Charging, changing batteries will it ever end?

Thanks for your tips on handling the camera. We have all the issues you mentioned. I'll check to see if the cameras you use are available in the US.

This camera is to be used for animal tracking around our property. We seem to be on a trail for bobcats and want verification.