I love this! Now if I could just force myself to wake up that early ...

Not intentional! I had a shot I liked better but the reflection was much worse!

Not my favorite but my husband loves car shows. Difficult to find shots without a mob of folks admiring the cars ....

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I especially like cactus #4. I wish we had cactus to shoot, I love the desert! ENJOY your new camera!

I checked LensRentals.com - they do rent the 1000 but I couldn't find the 300. Here's a link: https://www.lensrentals.com/rent/panasonic-lumix-dc-fz1000-ii

I rented the Sony RX10 IV to take to Costa Rica thinking it would be a great solution for hiking. I was very disappointed with sharpness at the longer range. Admittedly it was handheld, but I don't usually have trouble with sharpness hand holding my Sony A7iii with a Sigma 120-400 lens.

I'm glad I rented because I won't buy that camera. Others may have different results - especially if you're using a mono or tripod.

Just my 2 cents....

I love my Cotton Carrier, have used it for years. But it does not work for me with anything over a 200 mm lens. I think it would be body dependent but if you're short like me, be aware that it may not carry a "long" lens comfortably.

Thank you!

Thanks Blair!

Thank You Bob!

Thanks Tom!

Thanks John.

TY Bob!

Thanks PicLady!

This osprey had his eye on his catch after a fishing expedition.

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Maybe at the end of each class offer a challenge - real photo "homework", not just review your camera manual (necessary, but *yawn*). They need to take a photo with a certain rule and bring it to the next class for review.

Then take 10 minutes at the first of the next class to review the photos - with 6 students this shouldn't take too long.

Maybe start with straight horizon or rule of thirds, basics that will help their photos? Just an idea to boost involvement with the class. Enjoy!