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Sep 13, 2020 02:35:43 #

jerryc41 wrote:

Admit it. You will buy another camera. What will it be?

It may be an extra/backup, or maybe you want a small compact camera for travel. Of course, you could be planning to update and replace your Main Shooter. I have my D750, Sony a6000, and Fuji X-T30, in addition so some older cameras, so I'm all set. But what about you?

Okay - You caught me –

I've been planning long (3 wks - longest we've ever done!) trip to west coast for over 6 months. Sonoma for few days w/family, and before & after (w/my wife) up along the coast from Big Sur to Oregon border. And just recently (really!) upgraded to D850 (from my D300) incl couple new VR 2.8 lenses (24-70, 70-200, 105micro). Still have most of my old stuff too – even to D200, F2, F3, (& older lenses) - if anyone interested let me know... Really wanted to see what I can get with my new gear!...

Hoping smoke won't be a problem -- everywhere... But already Pt Reyes, Sur area state parks & lighthouse, and parts of PCH are closed, as are state & nat'l forests... 😢 We just may cut short and try again in spring...

If I do get anything decent – I'll put a few pics up upon my return.

Cheers.

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Jul 8, 2020 10:41:04 #

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TOPAZ VS NIK VS ON 1

I, too, have all three – but just learning...

My biggest question right now: Which is best for upsizing smaller file (RAW) images? Topaz 'Clean 3' engine, as NikonBrain mentioned? Does anyone else have preferences? I will be doing some tests - will let you know my (non-techie) findings.

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Jun 1, 2019 12:07:07 #

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White Sand National Monument

Fantastically beautiful, Bob! Only possible improvement would be to see (in a gallery?) six or eight feet long...

And a quick question (never have been to White Sands) - How much hiking involved? - How far from car? etc. Thanx,
Bill

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Jun 12, 2018 02:13:26 #

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Hi Mike -
I like the Morro shot too (mostly for just the reasons you mention). And a side note - It’s fairly well cropped - the overall shot included much more wall.
Great that you like lighthouses - one of my passions. I like to try to get them in unusual angles/weather/light. I’m definitely not a “blue sky” guy… Mentioning the Great Lakes – I’m originally from Michigan (Grand Rapids). A few years back I dragged my wife on an excursion around Lake Michigan. Didn’t take enough time, but got a good number of the shoreline lights in Wisc & western Mich on that trip.
Cheers, Bill

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Jun 12, 2018 01:57:50 #

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Thanks Ed.
Glad there are still some of us Nikon people still out there... Looking forward to seeing some of the images from all the community as well. As a designer, I do like to fool around and experiment with Photoshop. Always learning…

Cheers, Bill

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Jun 12, 2018 01:11:58 #

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MikeMick, ReFlections, Treepusher, joehel2, chashans, ebbote, jack, Forest ––

Thanx you all, for all your kind and welcoming words. Looking forward to some interesting and enlightening discussions.

Cheers, Bill

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Jun 11, 2018 08:27:49 #

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Thank you ReFlections. I definitely will.

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Jun 11, 2018 08:26:13 #

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MikeMck wrote:

From an ex-New Englander welcome!

Mike - Thanx. Another of us...
I have shot couple times down in your neck of the woods - Gotta get back again...
Bill

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Jun 11, 2018 08:22:49 #

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Thanx much Longshadow.

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Jun 10, 2018 18:51:49 #

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Thanx Dave -

I do too. I'm guessing I'm approaching the 200 range after all these years.
Bill

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Jun 10, 2018 18:48:30 #

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Hey Don-
Thanx. I'm (still) using D200 (mostly) now. Saving for a D850...

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Jun 10, 2018 18:45:45 #

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Ed - Hope so. Glad to be on board...

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Jun 10, 2018 18:06:55 #

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Thanx Andy.
The Cape was a great place to raise our kids. And for shooting...
Bill

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Jun 10, 2018 17:52:54 #

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Hello Hedgehoggers -
Just new to the forum. Looks very interesting - w/good fellowship. Looking forward...
Just to introduce myself
I'm a (semi)retired graphic designer, with background in architecture too. I started shooting in college (many!) years ago.m a Nikon guy. Ever since rented an F in college for a project, shot 20 rolls of Kodachrome (with zero SLR experience), and every image was perfect! Got my first Nikon (F2 - still my favorite film camera) in 1974. In my design career, also began using 4x5 in mid-80s to shoot still life & product for packaging, catalogs, etc. But my main love is still shooting coastal-nautical-marine subjects and scenics along our shores with my Nikons.
Currently working on several contemporary-vintage travel poster collections. Combining my own photos with unique typography and photoshop techniques.
Attached are a few images for your perusal. Your comments and critiques are always welcomed.

Thanx, Bill Thauer, CapeScapesCoastal
PS: Apologies for all the © notices. Not worried about you guys, but the occasional interloper. (I've been ripped off before)...
PPS: If you want to see more of my work:
Photo folio: http://www.viewbug.com/member/CapeScapesCoastal
A few lighthouses: https://images.nikonians.org/gallery/c-11150/u-93236/landscape-photography
LinkedIn (w/ coastal folio): http://www.linkedin.com/in/billthauer
Design work: http://www.freelanced.com/billthauer

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