coyote. Wolves are big. However over the past years there are sights of the "new" version of a mix of both animals. Can't remember the name but google it to see images etc.

Its a challenge and it's expensive. Several years ago I started to think of setting up with lights etc but the price was just too much for quality photography lighting. Ended up using a multi reflector and two light poles with multiple lights on each pole that swiveled. Bought one soft box, stand and light and that was it. Learning curve was needed so I picked up a book on lighting and how to place for different shots. It may have looked like a "garage sale" set up, but the end results were very good. Over time and up to now I've changed my photography direction and have very little need for a studio set up. Have fun yet be creative.

"out of bound" can be really neat, but takes some delicate time. I like the first one Dave, vs the heavy shadow on the second.

Beautiful shots of fall. I do many pictures in cemetery's, but this year in our part of Canada, seasons went from summer to winter with little showing for fall. I have actually had some of mine printed and framed and given to the church affiliated with the cemetery. Colors are outstanding in your pictures. Well done.

Being organized is the first thing. We moved from a 2500 SQ ft home to a 2 bedroom apartment. I have a pelican case with wheels. Its big but fits nicely under my open desk. Cameras and smaller size lens in there. Since I have accumulated a few bags of different sized, my camera flash are in one bag, cords in another etc. We dedicated the smaller bedroom closet to all my gear. Bags etc hang, larger lens in cases hang, soft boxes and reflectors hang, tripods etc stand alone and a metal 4 shelf is in the room for books and what is left over. I logged everything on a "how to find sheet" and keep it in my insurance file for all my cameras, lens and gear. It took time but it was worth the confusion on "where is it"

Nicely done...

I don't know your present lens, but have you inquired into a tele-Converter. I have a 1.4X and use it on my sigma 70-200 and if I want to loose some F stops and manual focus, it will work on my Sigma 150-500. I shoot with a Canon D70.

great picture. I've done lots of the out of bounds pictures with Elements. time consuming when there is lots of detail but fun.

Agreed, even north into Canada is such a difference over this date the last two years.
taken from a 12th floor balcony overlooking the Red River that comes from North Dakota.

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Remember all but one....the floor button to get the servants. Really neat collection.

lots of interesting replies for you to consider. I always carry three lens (a bit heavy at times but manageable). 10-22, 24-70 and 70-200. Most of my shots are with the canon 10-22 especially if I'm going to do HRD pictures. I've thought about the 18-135 but am so accustom to the "3", it may be hard to break the habit and the $$ are a consideration as I'm retired.

Agree with the other UHH club members, shoot in color and in RAW.

Smile...i bought the same car and model in 1961 and got married in 1962. It was white and my in-laws to be referred to it as a limo. Brand new off the show room floor in Canada, $1,941.00 full price. Never forget as the price was my birth year. 😊

interesting 1961 photo....all the young men were clean cut and wore shirts, ties and jackets.....a long way from todays "relaxed" life style. Great collage

Had to reply to this post. Yesterday I was at the cottage and watching a person with his "new" camera doing landscapes of the lake with the sun having about 1 hr before setting. Camera was on a tripod as well. I watched for a while then asked if he was taking time exposures. "NO, I'm shooting everything multiple times". He said he probably has 1500 to 2000 thousand pictures of almost identical shots and could probably select the 10 best. My eyes would be crossed half way through that exercise. Ah to be young and have patience. Not my choice of spending retirement time.