I found a much wider variety of photo magazines at the local college library. That might be a good place to visit to see first-hand some of what is out there.
Welcome to the forum! Look forward to seeing some of your work. Ask any question, this site is a great resource for all kinds of photography help.
Never knew 'til just now that the "12 Days of Christmas" had anything to do with how long the tree stayed up & decorated. Never really had a plan. I remember one that was up until March. This year's is particularly perfect in shape and height, not in the way, adds to the decor; might be there awhile, no rush.
Welcome to the forum! Only you know your budget; wanting and affording can often be at odds. Chances are you can find a suitable Canon that will do 90% of what the R5 can do for 40% of the cost. Best to start with the body you want and something like a Canon 24-105 f4 RF lens that will do for most of your shooting.
I'd call #2 "Magical Morning" and put it on my wall, real big. Excellent photos!
Very difficult to line up, and even have access to a place to shoot from. A 300mm lens could get both in focus, then crop in. These type photos are usually just skillful composites, but if by chance the photographer really did get this in one snap, kudos to him!
Lovely photos! When I look above the "eyes" in #5, (the rare cactus), I see the tall, entire face of the cactus queen wearing her crown; small squinty/haughty eyes, nose, & puckered mouth. Anyone else see it?
Happy 4 days after your birthday, and Happy New Year!
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Oh OK! I didn't put my birthday in the profile either but it's today Jan 02.
Also my wife's birthday! Had a nice celebration. "Happy Birthday" yesterday.
The polarizer knocks 2 f-stops off an already slow lens. Wide open at f4, 24mm, you are already down to f8; at 200mm, you are around f13! Take the polarizer off, especially indoors. If you want to emphasize white clouds against a blue sky, or remove reflections on foliage outside, see if the polarizer is at the correct angle to make a difference. If not, don't use it. Generally, a polarizer is something you only occasionally put on, not leave on and occasionally take off.
"AAAAUUUGGHHH!" - Home Alone
"Keep the change, 'ya filthy animal." - Home Alone
Welcome to the forum, love the photo!
Welcome to the forum! Nice photos!
Good that you are asking questions and making considerations, but that D500 should be delivering all the image quality you need. If you need more dynamic range or low light capabilities, any FX camera will provide that. My D750 really improved my low-light shooting when I moved up from the D5100. Also, just using something like Topaz Denoise would help out on photos you shoot of your grandkids in low light with your D500.
Great shot! Been trying off and on to do this with Canada geese that migrate near Rochester. Although I have some good telephotos, the best shot so far was with my 55mm 2.8 Macro. Had to crop way in, but it turned out swell!