Do you really have to ask? Are you kidding us, or are you bragging?

Goodbye to a pretty piece of woodland....Too Bad.

Buzzards are vultures, feeding on the dead. Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, and Mexican Eagles are not buzzards.

I have been viewing with interest recently information about the "Cloud" laptop computers, operating in W10 and apparently sorta' fast; and retailing for $200 or less. I wonder if these machines are good enough for editing of photos using Elements and/or Lightroom, or a similar set of utilities. I wonder if they can economically be given speed and power increases if they lack the needed capabilities "out of the box?"

I would be interested in opinions from any interested hogs.

Thanks, Mercer

Wow! The spot looks like a giant fish or frog coming at you. That gaping mouth is a bit scary, don't you think?

I like the composition in the third photo. Thanks

...a beautiful piece of writing from a brave traveler in space... Thanks.

I like all of them, But I LOVE the last one! Thanks for showing them.

Huh?

photos?

Do you think our government will do anything to retard or stop the phone harrassment, fraud, and serious criminal activity it supports? You sound intelligent, so I am sure you must realize congress will not act. They are far too busy, full time, giving away our tax money to buy the votes that will assure them of lifetime tenure.

The phone problem will get worse, and probably will engender national security issues based on our inability to control the massive telephone system. Phone lines have many uses, some vital to the operation of our national infrastructure, including robotic management of power systems, weather reporting, air traffic operation, etc. I am surprised the terroristically inclined haven't moved toward activity in those areas, YET... or maybe they already have.

I have heard you can reduce the number of these calls to your cellphone, but you won't get rid of them in the long run:

1. Do not answer the phone if you do not recognize the number. Turn off the phone before swiping the screen to
answer.
2. If you answer but do not hear a person at the other end, hang up immediately, and:
A. Block the number and any messages associated with it.
B. Delete the call.
3. Never say "yes." Rumor has it that the call is recorded and your "yes" can be used against you. to paste together
what will sound like your agreement to purchase, etc. Example: "Is this Mr. Jones?" Response (bad), "yes."
4. I have heard that the "Do Not Call" registry is beginning to run again. The registry practically disappeared
following 9/11 when I hear a huge number of national security personnel were diverted to address more serious
problems. It won't hurt to register or re-register, but don't rely on them. You can be absolutely sure that the
criminals ignore the registry, particularly the nastiest of them.
5. Some of the calls encountered:
A. Stock, Bond and investment frauds.
B. You are being sued by the IRS.
C. Your computer needs immediate attention from the caller, a Microsoft engineer.
D. The cruelest one of all: The Ransom Call. Your computer stops working properly. Your files cannot be
accessed. For $500, immediately, the caller will restore your machine. I understand from professional
computer engineers the only thing you can do is pay them if your files are important... business files, tax
information, potentially embarrassing
personal files, etc. They can and will crash your machine totally if you do not pay.
E. Emergency demand for money, To get a relative out of hospital after serious accident, etc.

This is just a small sample. New scams are popping up daily. Don't trust any caller you do not know personally.

Leica Model D, my most-used 35mm today; who can resist the beautiful soft "snick" of its shutter? I sometimes use an early model Kodak Retina because I love its feel in my hand. There are many great old "venerables" for me, long gone from my ownership but never forgotten: The metal-bodied Busch press 4x5 with its abundant features, including a triple-extension bellows; and that great old Argus C3 35mm, the very inexpensive, indestructable "brick," and constant sidekick of so many GI's during Korea.

There were so many of them...

Typical beautiful work from Yankle's great photographic eye.

Does it look like there's been some fine quality customizing, possibly lowered and maybe top chopped a little? Wheels, etc, are custom, I think. (I am not anywhere near expert, but love to see beautiful metal work.

... a very talented young lady! I hope everyone in the family is encouraging her. A talent like this, encouraged and guided, is rare.