Thank you oldtigger .
I have to agree with you, this type of portrait is why I came back to SLRs after so many years. I have to be honest here sir, I did load the jpg into PP for the heck of it and started to fiddle. It was quickly evident nothing I can do was going to add to or enhance what I had already been pleased with so...what you see is what I shot. 8-)
On that closet thing? My storage is already full of boxes from old (no offense) electronics and gadgets and stuff...Do you think you could call my retailer and arrange a return? It's only 4 months old (dagnabbit) and seems to be a good little snapper. Stately grey (I give up) body too! :roll:
We both know it doesn't get any better when you get the one. I'd like to see your One too.
Thanks again Mr. Tigger. -Jimmy

Thank you Dennis.
Your kind praise evokes some of the emotions I felt when I first saw it on screen. Thanks again for viewing and commenting.
-Jimmy

Thank you docshark.
It truly was a great experience. I'm glad I can share with others who can appreciate what I was attempting to depict of my favorite 3 y/o model. -Jimmy

Thank you Geoff. Children can be amazing subjects these days, they have had their photos and videos taken many many times since virtually everyone has a phone or some other photographic device everywhere they go. In my experience, most don't even notice the photographer happily snapping away.
I appreciate your opinions of my Kierstin and her birthday portrait. -Jimmy

Thank you rlaugh she is so precious. It was a warm, clear and bright spring Saturday too, the kind of day that can turn a moment into memories....and the cake was good too! 8-) -Jimmy

:thumbup: HOT Texas, Love and happiness can make a full life. Wealth is for everything else 8-)

Your tractors are amazing BTW! That Fordson is about as RAW as it gets haha. Great images. -Jimmy

Thank you Froggy,
The order is off to the photo finisher today.
I can hardly wait until next week when I can see her hold the hard copy herself.
I haven't ordered enlargements this soon after a shoot since the Kodachrome days. -Proud Grandparent.

I know right? What was I thinking! 8-) Thank you so much Dave.

Thank you Bmac, it's great to be here.

8-)

Thank you all for your kind words and welcomes. It's great to be a new hog. -Jimmy

I think you nailed it, print & mount that baby!

Great image.

Hi all,

I'm reposting my first contribution to the correct forum. Thanks for being patient.

This dslr magic is all new to me and I'm enjoying the learning process.
As with any images I post to the hog, I will welcome any comments, critiques, suggestions & opinions et al.
Your post-processing and reposting to UHH of any of my original downloads is encouraged and appreciated also.

Also, thank you All for the hand holds, accurate information, insightful opinions and amazing images while I lurked here soaking up your generous posts and may all of your equipment last Forever. -Jimmy

1st DLSR D3300 kit and 55-300 4.5/5.6....$970.00

UV filters and memory card......................$50.00

Travel expenses to my grand daughter's
3rd birthday party.................................$175.00

Lurking and learning in UHH for 8 months...$0.00

Capturing the moment at
f5.6 1/400sec ISO 400 270mm........$ Priceless!!!!

She was cresting the rise from her playhouse in route to her party. I was set for aperture priority auto and this is the result (jpg, no PP or crop).

Please click the download of my Kierstin Belle.

(Download)

Incredible mitts! Thank you for sharing.

I gave it some thought (scary). I figure it's just Seasonal Adjustment Disorder as today will be the start of Summer in North America.
Don't sweat it Steve, I'm sure you'll surpass that meger post count in no time! 8-) -Jimmy

Thank you Dragonfly, as you my have guessed, she has me wrapped around her finger! Great sig too! Love it. -Proud Grandfather