JW, some years ago, I took my camera to the driving range and took a load of photos of guys beating the dickens out of the golf balls. The thought was to try and help my stroke. Didn't help. I stopped playing golf, put the clubs into the garage, and worked on my camera grip. I feel much better now! Welcome to the Hog!

I made it to the reenactment early enough to photograph the Sunday morning Church Services. Everything was done in the flavor of the times.

I didn't ask and he didn't offer. I will be at home with a diet Coke and bag of chips!

I stopped by at a friends house to say hello and we started talking about the Super Bowl Game. I asked him if he was ready for the game and he showed me his Super Bowl snack shelf. He said that he had invited a few friends over for the game and he didn't want to have to leave in case he ran out of "treats". I suggested that he call Uber and have a dozen drivers available to take his guests home.

Just thought that I would pass on the info that the Flower Fields in Carlsbad, CA will open on March 1 and remain open until May 13. Best time to view and photograph will probably be March and April. By May, the flowers are usually tired and look a little pooped out. April 13 is scheduled for the annual Canon Photograph Workshop, 9 AM to 4 PM. The website indicated that all classes are at no charge.

Par:

Your image is great. I love period reenactments and I find that color is very pleasurable to view, sepia might be more authentic. I tried some with your image.

[quote=GTWATKINS12]I'm getting a Sony a6000 for Christmas. Im just starting my photo adventures.
1. Need to know what you think about the a6000
2. What do i need to know as a beginner
3. The camera came with a f 15- 55 lens.
4. A 70- 200 telephoto are these ok for a beginner.

Thanks for any help you can give me[/quote

Hi, GT. Welcome to the Hog pasture!

You have a GREAT CAMERA! I bought one several months ago and every day is an exciting experience. Go slowly. Get and read Dave Busch's book. Buy it directly from Rocky Nook, the publisher. They are having a 40% off sale right now. Read the first couple of chapters and start shooting. When you run into a bump in the road, go to the book. Don't stop shooting. When you can't figure something out, hit the book or post your problem. Those of us in the A6000 family either have had the problem or will have the problem. Learning is forever. Your kit is perfect. Buy more stuff when you determine that what you have is inadequate for the task. We, (photographers who are hobbyists), tend to collect stuff. Your lenses are perfect for the task. Enjoy. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Tuesday night and Wednesday are celebrated as the eighth night and day of Chanukah. My friend, A6000, could hardly wait to have its turn. My friends, T2i, K-5 and A6000 would like to join with me and take this opportunity to wish all of Hogs a Happy Chanukah, a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. May all of our pixels be crisp and clear and may noise never darken our images.

Congratulations. Use it in the Best of Health. We expect some fantastic images of Boston! How about a man rowing a scull in the Charles River? How about some images of Haaavaaad. Maybe some shots of MIT. What about the Commons? What about some Revolutionary War sites in the winter?

I don't do a lot of low light/flash photography and therefore cannot justify spending the big bucks on a heavy duty flash unit. I did do some research and located the Meike MK320. As soon as I read the instructions and learn how how the unit works, I will embark on some flash work. Standby for further updates or check the Members Buy/Sell/Trade Department.

Pentaxian First Class reporting for duty. My K-5 and K-R are cleaned, locked, loaded and ready for action.

I believe that this would be properly classified as a "good" drive-by shooting!

Dfaith:

Add the Sony A6000 to your research list. I just added it to my stable and I am very pleased with it. A mint or hardly used copy is usually available on Ebay.

Jerry, which TV do you use to watch infomercials?

Perfect! You certainly have a literary flair! Thanks for the look.