extraordinary photos.hope to be able to capture like that some day.

scotland is indeed a wonderful place..photo ops at every turn..we had a guide this trip to show us around orkney so I didn't have to drive and could actually enjoy the views. just a few pics from may/June 2018. st Magnus cathedral, the Kirkwall hotel,italian chapel, stones of stenis,scara brae. my pics dont do justice to the scenery...also Scots we met were the nicest folks in the world.tough for me to say because im Irish.lol..

thx docphoto. we found a guide/photographer in glencoe and he toured us around for half day recommending settings etc etc..and the following day we went out on our own..got very lucky with the weather. have read a fair amount about photographing water/waterfalls and simply applied few of the tips .

thx docphoto,appreciate it..this scene worked out pretty well for me. just so much to learn lol.

first attempt with waterfalls..glencoe Scotland.

have dealt with Dodd for many yrs in cincinnati.part of the larger chain of Dodds stores..great folks, competitive prices and knowledgable sales staff..will go out of their way to help, ship something in or ship it to your house if you live far enough away that you dont want to drive back to pick up..highly recommend ..jim

my first attempt at fireworks..nikon 7200,nikon 17-55 2.8. hand held or balanced on a balcony rail..unfortunately I didn't have any foreground for perspective..in St. Petersburg Florida from 28 floor balcony. thx,jim

thanks ed.

will do Linda,look forward to it.

late to the forum here but have been able to read just difficulty sending any pics..the vegetable basket was taken yrs ago in auto mode before I had any idea of true photography.the light presented itself and I took the pic. it turned out as I wanted but I take no credit other than seeing the light..soft side light in late afternoon. the second picture was the same..auto but it turned out great in my opinion..but I did see the light and it moved me to take the photo..soft early morning light..but I saw the light..I remember several months ago someone posted a question. "the four most important words in photography" or something like that. the answer was about seeing the light..I can't remember the exact words so please fill in my blanks..this topic has provided great info and motivation..thx Linda.for starting the topic

aye

just a few lucky "poses".

please post some pics..just do it

his.yes. I flew on a b17 several yrs ago in Houston with the collings foundation. my son was going to flight school and we both enjoy ww II aircraft (p47 thunderbolt is my favorite) so we went to Houston. 30 min flight $400.00 per person..awwsome. plane was named" nine o nine"..pilot perfect. loud but thats what makes it real..sit in the bombardiers seat for a terrific view..then watch the movie "Memphis belle". gives you a sliver of how those kids flew..cant imagine how rough the ride must have been in bad weather, flak,noise etc etc. there was also a f4 phantom available but flight then were 2500/30 min flight. it was robin olds plane. you can google him for history but seems like one hell of a pilot..do it. you'll remember the flight much more than the $$..good luck,jim

Paul,just a few pics. enjoy your trip. is this your first trip to Ireland?

looking south


the tower


lousy pic but the facade




the danger sign