Posts for: JTC
Feb 26, 2013 10:43:26 #
otto0713 wrote:
I'm just curious as to how many of you out there are waiting for the release of the new Nikon D7100 and what are your thoughts on it? Did you purchase the D7000 and have any problems with focusing? Do you think the new release will have any surprises or problems? Did you wait for this one and will you purchase right away or wait well into production for them to get rid of any potential inborn quirks?
Staying with my D7000 for now - pioneers are those who get arrows in their backs.
Feb 23, 2013 11:16:55 #
Festus wrote:
Have had one iteration of this lens for quite some time. It is one of Nikons better lenses. Reviewers say that it is just about as sharp as the f2.8 at far less money which I haven't had the opportunity to try. The lens has a crisp focus. But the lens is a bit on the heavy side.
I have this lens, plus a 1.4X TC, and find it to be very usable, but there is a learning curve on how to make it perform at its best. I shoot BIF handheld, so it's not too heavy for that use, at least for me. I also use a gimbal mount.
Feb 23, 2013 11:11:04 #
MtnMan wrote:
I just tried to order something from B&H. Their site told me they don't accept online orders till 7PM on Saturday. I understand the reason: they are Jewish and observing their Sabboth. While I agree that in the U.S. they are welcome to do so I am also welcome to not have them impose their religious beliefs on me. So I'll never try to order from them again.
What an absolutely inane post. And BTW, it's Sabbath and burqa. What do we care who you order from? I have, and will continue to use B & H as my primary provider.
Feb 11, 2013 10:49:54 #
jeanbug35 wrote:
The Carnton Plantationis a beautifully restored plantation house in Franklin TN. It was a hospital during the civil war and still has blood stains on the floors that will not come out. It also has a cemetary where there are buried soldiers from all over the south.
Beautiful shots of Carnton - I live about a mile from it and visit the McGavock Confederate Cemetery there often. Here's a picture from the cemetery.
Carnton from McGavock Condederate Cemetery
Feb 1, 2013 11:29:48 #
fotographer wrote:
My husbands cousin was looking at my picture on a social network site and asked me what camera I use so I told her what it is and her responce was "Nice!! Takes good pictures. I might just need a nikon instead if cannon" I don't know how to respond to it. I don't want to be mean or sound mean, ughhh. How should I respond?
Nicely tell her that it's not the arrow, it's the indian.
:wink:
Jan 28, 2013 13:17:57 #
MarkByrneTN wrote:
Hello to everyone!
I have been reading the posts for quite a while and finally decided to join in!
Your knowledge of photography, equipment, and your willingness to share are unbelievable.
I am looking forward to the new relationships built here.
I have been reading the posts for quite a while and finally decided to join in!
Your knowledge of photography, equipment, and your willingness to share are unbelievable.
I am looking forward to the new relationships built here.
Mark - welcome to the group.
Jan 26, 2013 16:06:42 #
Love your pictures. I used to fish almost every week in the canyon when I lived in Highlands Ranch - sure do miss it.
Jan 23, 2013 14:36:39 #
sfreund wrote:
quote=charles brown I'm a believer that it is imp... (show quote)
Dury's is excellent with great service and knowledgable people. www.durys.com
Jan 23, 2013 13:25:24 #
Daryl New wrote:
Interesting,thanks for post.
Thanks for looking. As you probably know, this relates to the Civil War is the US. The Battle of Franklin (just south of Nashville) was on 30 Nov 1864 during the bitterest winter on record as of that time.
Jan 22, 2013 22:52:20 #
jeanbug35 wrote:
Went here about 3 years ago and took a tour of the house. The cemetary was very fascinating. Most people won't realize that the back of the house is what is showing in the photo. It was a fascinating place to visit. There were still blood stains on the some of the floors where the house had been used as a hospital. Thanks for bringing back the memories.
Glad you enjoyed your visit - Franklin is a very nice and historic place to visit. Please come back.
:)
Jan 22, 2013 12:08:45 #
Joyfullee wrote:
quote=Jtceec I was taking a picture of some of th... (show quote)
I noticed you were from Florida - there are 4 Confederate soldiers from Florida buried in this cemetery.
Jan 22, 2013 11:56:18 #
I was taking a picture of some of the gravestones in this cemetery yesterday and shot this picture.
FYI - After the Nov. 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin, where there were over 8,000 casualties, Confederate soldiers were buried nearby, arranged in plots according to the states from which the soldiers came. As winter wore on, many of the headboards were fading or were used for firewood by the poor. Seeing the great need, Col. John McGavock donated two acres of land adjoining the family graveyard, to be used for a final resting place for the soldiers. Again, each soldier was laid to rest by state and each known name was registered in the Book of the Dead by Col. McGavock's wife, Caroline Winder McGavock.
The family mansion is in the picture.
FYI - After the Nov. 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin, where there were over 8,000 casualties, Confederate soldiers were buried nearby, arranged in plots according to the states from which the soldiers came. As winter wore on, many of the headboards were fading or were used for firewood by the poor. Seeing the great need, Col. John McGavock donated two acres of land adjoining the family graveyard, to be used for a final resting place for the soldiers. Again, each soldier was laid to rest by state and each known name was registered in the Book of the Dead by Col. McGavock's wife, Caroline Winder McGavock.
The family mansion is in the picture.
McGavock Graveyard
Jan 7, 2013 11:19:41 #
CJartist wrote:
He is so cute and an outstanding shot of him
Jtceec wrote:
Taken near home late in the afternoon. He came right over to me as if to say "take my picture".
He is so cute and an outstanding shot of him
Thanks for the kind comment. It's easier to take a good photo when you have a willing subject, isn't it?
Jan 7, 2013 11:17:36 #
GeoffHD wrote:
I don't want to say your shot is pin sharp but it'... (show quote)
Thanks for the encouragement, GeoffHD. I knew that I was pushing the lens to the limit and I'm planning to add the Nikon 300mm f/4 to my arsenal as soon as I can afford it.
Jan 6, 2013 16:00:22 #
Taken near home late in the afternoon. He came right over to me as if to say "take my picture".
