Thank you Joe. Photography is good for the soul.

In Memory of Isaak Vizcaino (2010-2024)
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Linda you are always such a rock here at UHH. I have appreciated your ongoing positive influence and comments over the years I have followed and been a member. Great job. Look forward to more years ahead.

Jim

Dear UHH friends and cohorts,

At 5:00 PM PDT this day, my Great Nephew Isaak was taken off life support and passed away peacefully. He had never regained conciousness from the accident and never suffered. He had no brain activity and the family made the choice to remove the life support equipment. He was so physically traumatized that organ donation was not possible.

I would like to personally thank each and everyone for your support, thoughts and prayers. It is going to be a real tough road ahead for the immediate family especially the little 5 year old brother who adored his big brother Isaak.

May you all remain healthy and hug those close to you.

Jim aka Real Nikon Lover

Thank you.

I have two brand new Godox 850s and they work fantastic. However, I always grab my SB 5000s as they are matched perfectly with the Z9 and D850. Plus I use the remote flash function with the Nikon radio attachment.

Wonderful set Tom. Love the colors. I almost painted my roadster that magenta color in a metallic pearl paint. Love that. Great captures.

Jim

Gorgeous set!

Jim

Nice set Joe

Boy that is a ringer.

Very nice weapon indeed. Effective, light and efficient.

Wow. Looks absolutely ready to blow over. I wonder if the owner realizes there may be some serious value in that old lumber if it is repurposed? I would love to have some of that lumber.

Why not take the opportunity to upgrade to the Z6II for size and form factor you may find that a monumental jump in performance. I was surprised at how much I am enjoying the Z9 over the D850 and both are exquisite cameras.

There is nothing like live bait. It is renewable.

I have been fishing for nearly 65 years and the best fish I have caught have been on live bait. Never cared for plastics and I have saved money and do not have to store the junk.

:)

Jim

UPDATE

Sadly the news is not good and what we are praying for is the peaceful passing of Isaak as the damage is way to extensive to his brain.

The doctors are working with his Mother to basically ween him off the coma inducing drugs and let his body do what it will do. His brain has swelled so badly that one side of the brain is essentially dead. A portion of his skull was removed and even that has not stopped the swelling which is now pushing on the brain stem. Since he was apneic for >10 minutes prior to paramedics arriving and intubating, there was also extensive brain damage from anoxia. We do not know when the next update will occur as the process is complicated and obviously very emotional.

I will try and update as I hear any news but we are giving his Mom support but room to deal with this. She and Isaak have a large family surrounding them in support so that is one positive note.

Please let me THANK all of you "Hoggers" who have commented, sent thoughts and prayers our way. It has been felt and helpful. THANK YOU for your ONGOING support.

Jim