Just a few pics from a recent trip to the Adirondacks.

Monarch


Chipmunk peeking


Ducks on their private island


Back side of Whiteface Mtn.


Blue Mountain Lake

Yep, I'll have to get down that way and check it out!

No I haven't, but thanks for the tip, I'll have to check them out!

Hit the Parks this week for some pics: Fingerlakes Region, Upstate NY

Taughannock Falls


Lucifer Falls, Treman Park


Ithaca Falls


Buttermilk Falls


Watkins Glen

I hope you meant a 1.4X converter, otherwise I got some extension, errr, 1x converters i'll make you a deal on!

I vote for #7 too.

Im sure this will annoy some because of the cost of the tripods but I would suggest one of the following or something similar:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/814492-REG/Oben_AC_2320L_3_Section_Aluminum_Lateral.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/745960-REG/Vanguard_ALTA_PRO_263AB_100_Alta_Pro_263AB_100.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/718590-REG/Manfrotto_055XPROB_Tripod_Legs_Kit.html

Benro & Giottos make similar models too.

Take it from someone who has spent enough money on crappy tripods over the years, I wish I had done the homework and bought a decent one the first time, would have saved money in the long run. all 3 of these have center columns that can tilt/rotate, multiple angle legs and will do a great job on everything from Macro to Panoramic w/stitching. If you are looking to go lite they can be found in carbon fiber models too. No I'm not trying to plug B&H, they just tend to have pretty good info on products.

Weather not so good Sat, should be better Sun. If you go up to Taughannock Falls, bring a wipe for your lens or the mist will drive you crazy! Also hit it earlier in the day so sun will be at your back or over head, if you hit late in day mist spots on your lens will flare when sunlight hit them, will look like a bokeh nightmare!

Going up to Easman House.

The more I think about this, the more I realize I'm a knucklehead! I think I'm getting Old Timer's Disease! :P

I complain about the cold, but the trade off is summer in the Fingerlakes. Stunning waterfalls, great wineries, and unlike most of New York the economy is thriving. When vacation comes, all the friends & relatives want to come here, saves me a ton on plane tickets, but I usually spend it on wine & food to feed the guests!

Damn they're cute! Love Beagles.

I heard noise from camera and it was in manual focus, I'm guessing that is actually what I was hearing.

I don't know why I didn't think about the sunlight, but then again earth science/High School was a looooong time ago!

That does make sense, Haven't done much stuff at night, so it's kind of hit and miss. It was partially cloudy and was trying to pick up moonlight off clouds without getting blur from their movement. Will try a new approach next weekend with shorter exposure & IS/VC off. (if weather permits!) Thanks for the input.

Thanks!