While out on errands this morning I took a few shots. Like usual, most weren't the works of art I had in mind. Actually, none of them were. It was cool, I wasn't well dressed and I was a little rushed. At about 9:30 am, the sun was bright and causing me problems seeing things in the display on my brand new Nikon D5200.

I'm just picking up a camera again after many years away from the hobby. In high school (the 70's) I worked on the year book staff, and was blessed with access to Nikon and Nikormat 35mm cameras. I've been a fan ever since. But now after so many years, my vision isn't what it used to be. I'm having trouble using the viewfinder, even with the diopter adustment.

Anyway, here are a couple of shots I liked at least a little. Comments, critique, etc. are welcome. Ken Rockwell, if you are lurking, I'm an engineer dam&it, not a professional photographer... (My camera is spotless.)

Jim

I would like to bring up something here.
I hope this does not sound confrontational because this is not my intent.
You asked about my faith.
Others label posters by their political belief.
I think, in both cases, labeling someone limits what could be learned from each other.
And labeling is done so often on UHH.

I have a sense of humor - my son thinks weird, and, likely rightly so - that often many do not understand is joking.
I post stories that interest me; for their humor or newsworthiness or political implications.
I try hard to make my comments provocative because this is what generates debate on this site.
I have to say I enjoy baiting some of the more outrageous on this site, but I try to use facts and not name calling.

I am not the flaming liberal I appear to be.
Probably middle left and certainly not far right.
But I do agree with many liberal policies and goals.
I will also say that I have begun to rethink some of my positions after hearing some of the reasoned arguments by the more rational on this site.
But, then I step back in horror to my original position after listening to some of the crazies spewing their poison.

In short, do not judge a person by a perceived bias or label but listen to the argument or comment.