is there an Astrotracker for a Canon 6D?
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Jerry

thx for the info on Baader

Can a welders mask filter be used for taking sun spot photographs?
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Jerry

thx - I'll let you know how it goes - cloudy for next few days

Bruce - great photo. what were your camera settings
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Jerry

is there a rule of thumb for cropping flowers?

I believe this is an orchid.

Jamaican Orchid

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There was no intent of criticizing the purpose of benefit of this forum. I do find the critique very beneficial. Unless there is a specific request for a response, I will humble end this thread.
My respect to all.

It was not so much my photo and it is not the critique of mine or other photos. it is the impression I have been getting looking at responses not specifically relating to a photo. i.e.; concern about "Nice Photo", "Kind response"...
I have no problem with the critique, just the direction comments seem to go.

Absolutely not. But the purpose of the forum is to help answer questions of the photographer. I just felt that the comments were between the critics instead of being focused on the photograph - sorry for any offense.

I have always told new photographers - "If you think it is a good picture, then it is indeed a good picture" With that said, there is still the question, "Can this photo win a competition?" I feel this forum is able to answer both questions. A week or so back, I submitted a photo asking if it were Bokeh. I don't feel I got an answer. Instead, I felt the forum went the direction of competing with each other about their own feelings/views. Offering alternate views is always positive. Conflicts between critics over a topic leads to confusion.
thx
Jerry
"Your perception is reality to you!"

Thank you both very much. Your responses leave me encouraged to continue.

I've taken another photo, same topic, different point of view.

Smile Of Innocence

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thx for the clarification.

Thanks for the comments.
But being new to this type of photography, I'm not familiar with O.F.F. and IMO.
I wasn't really sure where I should go from here.
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Jerry