Here is some information on the type of woodpecker we have in our yard. What is interesting, given the destruction, I have not heard a sound. The tree is about 100 ft from our house.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pileated_woodpecker

How much wood could a woodpecker peck, if a woodpecker could peck wood?

Great information! Thanks

Hello Armando, welcome to the forum. I was in Oppland, Norway a few years ago and visited some of my relatives who live near Lunner. A beautiful place!!

Looks like a lonely tree dancing in the mist....love it!

I have a Nikon D810 and used some of my old Pentax 42MM screw lenses on my camera using a FotodioX Pro Lens Mount Adapter for M42 Lens to Nikon F Mount. I purchased the mount adapter through B&H. It worked fine.

My first experience with photography was when I was about 8 years old watching my father develop prints in the make-shift dark room in our kitchen. I was messmerized by the experience and hooked ever since.

That looks a lot like my woodpile in Vermont. Always partially covered.

Hi Susanne, welcome to the forum. You may want to look at some older used Nikon DSLR cameras, such as the D90. They are inexpensive and you will find that they capture excellent detail with all of the ISO, shutter, and aperture setting options found in more expensive cameras. A good place to start on your journey.

I went there a few years ago...a great experience. I took my 18-300mm lens and it worked out fine for me...though I wish I had brought a longer reach lens with me. The weather can be unpredictable, but prepare to bring layers of clothing. I took along thermal underwear, a light windbreaker jacket ( the ship/tour company provided heavy arctic jackets for each of passengers) and several pairs of waterproof pants. You can either bring or rent heavy duty waterproof boots from the ship. I rented them because they were too heavy to bring along in my luggage. You will see lots of wildlife, mainly penguins, seals, birds and, a variety of whales. You will have the opportunity to take photos of some of the most beautiful icebergs and landscapes you will ever see. If you are prone to seasickness, you should get a prescription for the appropriate medications as the sea can be pretty rough on the boat between Ushuaia and Antarctica. Enjoy!!

My Dad introduced me to these fellows many years ago. I have all of their recorded music. I particularly like Grappelli, who also was a mentor to Mark O'Connor, one of Americans finest fiddle players.

As a fellow Vermonter, I could not agree more.

Hi neighbour, I live in Vermont...same weather, cold and snowy. I love it!

I do it to capture and preserve a moment in time.

Hi Linda, Here's one for you.. Also, you should try 8note.com. A good site for sheet music.

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