Then it’s a keeper. You can always look at that photo and know why you took it and how you felt!!
Because I live in Washington state and I have to deal with the fact that everyone thinks the whole state is a bunch of liberal Birkenstock wearing bleeding heart gun haters who want to be a sanctuary for everyone!!
I normally wouldn’t respond to this type of question, because I think everyone has an opinion good or bad it may not help. However after reading some responses, I couldn’t hold back. I say keep it! Why did you take the photo? What made you shoot at that moment? What were you feeling or thinking at the time. Art is personal, not everyone will understand or agree with why you took a certain photo or painted a picture or sculpted a statue, etc. if you like it, keep it. Play with it in post. If after all is done and you don’t like it, recycle. Go shoot it again, play with your settings, enjoy. Most of all..... keep shooting!!!
Even flying fixed gear, I still run through my cheklist for landing, “is the gear down”. I personally have never done it, but have many friends that have or know some one who has. Lights and horns are great, always good to have reminders, but people still make errors. Best thing is to not get distracted and stick to your checklist. I don’t care how many times you go up, the one time you skip over something, it usually ends bad. Flying is not forgiving, one error can cost you your life.
As a fellow pilot, all I can say is Ouch!!! I can guarantee you won’t do that again!!
I find it funny, no one asked you what kind of photography you want to shoot, street, landscape, etc. Seattle has a ton to offer just walking downtown, and as many suggested places and parks to go to I am sure you will find plenty to shoot. Just be aware Seattle has a huge homeless population and a VERY liberal attitude so don’t wear your Trump t-shirt or you may have to run like hell!!!
markstjohn wrote:
If money is no issue, then the Leica Q or other Leicas are a fun new challenge and take great pictures.
I love the Leica CL!!! If money is not an issue, I agree with markstjohn give Leica a look. I also have a tiny Leica C as my pocket camera vs a camera phone and I think it takes great pictures, in RAW as well!!
Funny I still have and use a fountain pen, as well as wooden pencils for certain things. My 911 is a manual transmission and I am pretty sure they are still making them today!! Yes technology progresses, and some people only embrace the newest gizmo, while others hold on for dear life to the "old" stuff (you said yourself you prefer your old TV). I think there is a time and place for dslr and mirrorless. I also think people spend way to much money upgrading to something "better" in technology thinking it will make them better. I have some great photos from my p/s camera that is over 10 years old. Some things will be around for a while, like dslr cameras. Oh and why does Leica still make a rangefinder camera and lens?? Probably why Porsche still makes a manual tranny!!
Welcome to the forum, I am a new member as well and I look forward to hearing what you end up getting. My first digital camera was a Sony Cybershot DSC-W80 as a gift. It was great trying new settings without paying for film processing. After a couple of years with that little camera (and its limitations) I finally went with a Nikon D300s. Still have it and love it!! I have been a Nikon fan since my film camera and am a little biased, but get what makes you happy. I always felt comfortable with my Nikons, so make sure it is comfortable for you!!! Good Luck!!
RichardSM wrote:
Your know people like Imagemaster just refuse to understand the written language. They have read more into everything.
I just wish people like that would go to another forum to talk about crap like this. The OP wants advice from this forum like most of us. Give your opinion and move on if the OP wanted to hear more from you he/she would have replied to your post.
linelink wrote:
Cindy, I am a novice shooter and operate on a slim budget. The advice you are receiving with regards to the DX Nikon 35mm 1.8 lens is very good advice. It is one of the best bargains in the industry. It is a wonderful lightweight lens that provides great photos for multiple situations. Best feature is that it can be had for about $180. The next piece of advice is the Nikon DX 18-300 lense. You have a lightweight DSLR already. The DX 18-300 is pretty lightweight compared to most zoom lenses with a 300 reach. Perhaps you may want to invest in one going forward. There are FX lenses available for full frame Nikon cameras, which are heavier and more costly,(the cameras and lenses). Those that own them are striving for perfection, and most likely have the experience and ability to achieve it. They have my utmost respect. Also they are quite experienced with post production programs to produce amazing photos, that they may want to profit from. I admire them and respect them. However, you may or may not be on that level as yet. If you already are a pro, then I apologize for any assumptions to the contrary. Until then keep it simple, practice with what you already have,(5300), and have tons of fun.
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I agree. I spent 6 years in Montana and shot a ton with my 35mm lens. Great lens while backpacking. If you are planning on mostly landscape and want something wider the DX 10-24mm is a great lens, but costs more than the 35mm. Personally, as a newer shooter, I would play around with your kit lens until you really find out what you need. Also many places allow you rent a lens and try it out to see if you like it. Learn your camera first, then figure out which lens or lenses you will get!! (I know you will end up but more than one over time!!!). Enjoy the rides!!! I miss Montana!!
cthahn wrote:
It would be nice to find a web site similar to this one but would not allow two bit crap like this to be posted. UH is getting worse by the day allowing anyone to post garbage like this only because they are making money on all the advertising jammed in our face.
I agree 1000%!!! I joined to get info on photography, not dumb jokes. I can't believe this thread is still going!!
Life is too short to waste the time and energy to plan and execute all this hoax. Just give her the camera before you go, and make it unforgettable in a good way. I am pretty sure in years to come, she would rather have a good memory of such a nice gift and a wonderful trip, rather than some dumb joke. I think you will too.
I am a new member to this forum, and have been educating myself over the past few years on photography. I find it interesting how many comments are made criticizing camera phones as well as people always talking about getting the "latest" gear. I am sure the newer cameras that come out have more features and megapixels and wifi, etc. But the picture is what counts, right? I would love to have a Full Frame camera and all the lens I could ever want, but I know that it would not make me a better photographer. Many GREAT photos that I have seen over the years, whether on film or digital, have come from simple disposable cameras to pro grade gear.
I guess my point is, if the photo looks good then I don't really care what camera took it. The image is the end result, the gear is just the means to get there.
Anyway, my two cents!