You may re-download from the Nik site. They have your registered purchases accessible by just logging in. The support people at Nik are very helpful.
If you are only carrying 2 zooms , the 70-200 2.8 ll would be the superior lens on the telephoto end and my first choice of two lenses. Stick to the L lenses of the wide zooms.
There is an i-phone app for posing.
Thanks everyone for the replies.
Architecture and the neighborhoods are a primary interest.
Haven't seen 'The Wire' nor have I heard much about the city +/-.
Night photos on the waterfront and whatever is unique to the area I hope to see/capture.
Will be staying in central Baltimore in October for 3 days.
Any photographic suggestions? I will have a car but hope to discover sites in the urban area.
The next week we will be in the Shenandoah valley.
Thaks for any suggestions.
Agree with L Stockton > Check that Silver Efex works as a plug-in w/ PSE .Copt then Convert to b&w - many more choices than simply de-saturating- click fill > selectively erase with brush
If you are building a system, look into Singh Ray filters for the best quality.
The 5D mk2 is close to your budget now. May want to what happens price-wise when the mk3 is more wide-spead in it's delivery.
Prior to getting a 50/ 1.2, the 24-105 on a ff camera.
Many of us ( G5 ) are hoping for a long over-due MacPro -thunderbolt,latest software upgrades,etc. Besides expandability, the MacPro would allow you to upgrade to a "professional " monitor if you desired.