Thanks much.

A couple of sweeps with LR seem to help.

You're welcome, Starman. I'm sure you'll enjoy your Tamron. The extra reach is definitely a big plus for most outdoor shooting.

Like what others said, a little stiff when zooming. If I may add, a little bit heavy. No big deal unless you have some physical issues such as arthritic hands. Once you get used to it, you don't mind. Other than the above minor negatives, great picture quality and an all-around lens.
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Tamron 18-400mm @ 40 mm

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Freedom is not free. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de4pqGc_Djc

Good point. Thanks for sharing.

A couple of questions. 1. Do you do the cleaning yourself? Never done it myself. I don't trust me. How often would you suggest to clean it?

I don't know their political leanings, either. But if they had one either way, they didn't show it or even hinted about it.

Edward R. Murrow (April 25 1908 - April 27, 1965), was one of journalism's greatest figures, for his honesty and integrity in delivering the news. A pioneer of radio and television news broadcasting, Murrow produced a series of reports on his television program See It Now which helped lead to the censure of Senator Joseph McCarthy.

Tim Russert (May 7, 1950 - June 13, 2008), appeared for more than 16 years as the longest-serving moderator of NBC's Meet the Press. He established himself as a tough but evenhanded interviewer, and, during his 17-year tenure as moderator, Meet the Press remained one of the most important outlets for political discourse in American media. Tim Russert's prediction on NBC News that the thrilling 2000 e******n would hinge on the state of Florida. (Saw his prediction live on TV on the eve of the e******n, Nov. 7, 2000 Bush v. Gore).

"Florida, Florida, Florida"

Those were the days when news reporters/journalists reported the real news and not make up or become part of the news.

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Would you like to add Edward R. Murrow and Tim Russert to the list?

Still under order to stay home? The birds have returned to entertain you. A walk around the block or a quick trip to the grocery store can be opportunities for bird-watching. Here are a few samples.

Stunning photos courtesy of Joe Rollhauser (joer).
In HD, 6:42

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQhe7oqQof8

The NIH is doing a clinical study using hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin in mild to moderate c***d patients. Not in advanced cases who were already on death's door.

It involves 2,000 cases, controlled, randomized, short-term, placebo-controlled, double-blind, clinical trial. It's a 20-day trial with follow up 3 months and 6 months after treatment starts.

The main objective of the study is to determine whether hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin can prevent hospitalization and death due to C****-**. Additionally, investigators will evaluate the safety and tolerability of the experimental treatment for people with c***d.

While hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin are both considered safe in most people, they can cause side effects ranging from headache and nausea to, rarely, heart rhythm problems that can be life-threatening (prolonged QTc to torsades de pointes.). (Note: Prolonged QTc is a heart rhythm irregularity that may be a harbinger to a potentially deadly heart arrhythmia called, torsades.)

Because of the risk of heart problems when hydroxychloroquine is used alone or combined with azithromycin, FDA cautions that use of hydroxychloroquine for C****-** should be limited to clinical trials or for treating certain hospitalized patients under EUA (E*******y Use A***********n) so clinicians can monitor patients for adverse effects.

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-begins-clinical-trial-hydroxychloroquine-azithromycin-treat-c****-**

Got that? Great idea but you have to rewire your millions if not billions of neurons to follow this routine.

It's not as simple as following the instruction for shampooing your hair - wash, rinse, repeat.

It's boils down to transferring the virus from your hands (bare or gloved) to your face (through mucus membranes of nose, mouth, eyes). Gloved pair of hands is only good as long as it remained sterile i.e., you have not touched anything else before your touch your face or mask. Here's the question. On average, how many times in an hour do you touch your face? Do you remember each time you touch your face?

As a "new normal" while we wait for the vaccine, we will have to rewire our brain neurons to learn a new habit of every time washing or sanitizing our hands before touching our face and also before and after putting on our mask before going to places like grocery stores.

BTW, the answer to the above question: 23 times per hour. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25637115

Yep! And some need one-to-one demo to make sure they actually get it.

Face mask not Mask-querade!

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Best response - brief and to the point.

If I may add, if unable to wash hands with soap and water for 20 secs (best), use hand sanitizer, instead. Stores such as Costco, Walmart, and other grocery stores have hand sanitizer dispensers or wipes available at the door for customers use. Better yet, bring a small pocket size (or fits in average size purse) hand sanitizer with you for ready use.

While we're at the issue of how to avoid contracting COVID, here's a helpful link as to the wearing of face mask: "How NOT to Wear a Mask"

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/08/well/live/coronavirus-face-mask-mistakes.html?auth=login-email&login=email&searchResultPosition=1

Got it. Not being tech savvy and being impatient, missed it on the first try.

OMG! Awesome production. Breaks my heart to see your son's and other children's lives and joy interrupted by the virus. Your video is so fantastic. Well edited and presented. No other way to show it but in B&W.. I think you should post it in YouTube so more people see and appreciate it. No doubt it will go viral. No pun intended.

I really enjoyed it, Thanks for sharing.

Keep the children safe and healthy.

Hi Lucian,

Somehow, I am having a hard time opening the link. I am sure it's something that your kid will forever remember.

Fairly remarkable for a 5-year old to comprehend the seriousness of the situation. It's unfortunate that children like yours have to take a break from life's routine because of unforeseen crisis such as this virus.
Such beautiful lives interrupted. I hope the future is better for these beautiful children. Keep them safe and well.

Thanks for watching.

Hauntingly moving.

You are welcome. Glad you liked it.

Thanks for watching.