Many thanks to you, Longshadow..

Thank you, Sir, it is my pleasure!

Thanks, Rick, it is my pleasure!

Thank you, Ronsh. Got my daughter at the age of 6 weeks and it was said that she is half cocker and half poodle. Anyway, whatever she is, she sheds no hair, is very intelligent, is never a problem, is well behaved, and is 100% a loving pup..

Sir, I thank you!

Many thanks to you, UTMike, it's my pleasure!

Hello, people call me Slade. Glad to meet you. Photography is just one among the many interests that I have.

Many of you go into detail by listing the names and the models of your cameras, the names, the descriptions, the sizes of your many lenses, and your supporting photo equipment. Although I won't bother going into that, I will say to you that over the years a quantity of my best photos have taken Best of Show Gold Medals, 1st Place Gold Medals, and other prestigious medal awards when entered into International art exhibits, National art exhibits, International photography contests, National photography contests and into several of our lower 48 States renown photography exhibits ~ contests. Additionally, it may be noteworthy to mention that the (PSA) Photography Society of America was a source for my having entered my photographs into many of the International and National photo contests & exhibits.

Needless to say, over the years, the quality of my photographs (Let's call them images) would not have been made possible without the usage of my arsenal of large 8x10 and or 4x5 view cameras, a couple of Mamiya RB6x7 mid size camera bodies, their lenses, and, finally, several of Nikon's and Canon.s high end full size DSLR camera bodies (Including current software) and a myriad of their highest quality lenses.

With this message, I am attaching a portrait I'd taken of my beautiful 6 year old daughter!!!!

Best Regards,
~ Slade ~

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With your pleasing compositions, your choices for color schemes, and your abilities to pleasingly compose by using the many colors of your subjects, you have cleverly shown a talent for impeccably proportioning within your camera's viewfinder, idyllic percentages of the colors afforded you whereby when you employ those of your choosing, they juxtapose beautifully!

As an afterthought, may I say that it is pleasing to one's eyes when seeing how you have sometimes composed your main subjects by approaching them at obscure angles!!! Of course, by your employing this technique, you will often produce far more interesting images for exhibit...

Best regards,
~ Slade ~

Great response whereby I totally agree with you..

Good afternoon, Sir...

Being a Nikon owner too, (two D810s), my suggestion to you is to go for the Nikon lens!

I have been out of photography for quite a long time and am just now attempting to get back into it, therefore; may I ask you what is it that is so special about the Tamron 159-600 lens? Do you have any test results, specs or reviews on the lens that you may pass onto me ? What might be the best price tag on this lens? Also, if you don't mind my asking, what DSLR is considered to be the hot item these days? Is the "same ole - same ole" Canon vs Nikon battle still going on? If so, which one is on top these days?

The camera that I currently have is probably obsolete these days and the camera is a Nikon D-810 which I purchased new from B&H back in 2015. I have several high quality Nikon lenses for it and the prize lens in the group is my Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II Lens with amenities such as -F Mount Lens/FX Format, Aperture Range: f/2 to 22, Three ED Elements & One Super ED Element, Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coating, Silent Wave Motor AF System, Nikon VR II Image Stabilization, Internal Focus; Manual Focus Override,Weather-Sealed; Meniscus Front Lens, Detachable, Rotating Tripod Collar, Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm, Internal Focus; Manual Focus Override, Weather-Sealed; Meniscus Front Lens, Detachable, Rotating Tripod Collar and lastly, a Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm.. Needless to say, this is one heck of a lens and B&H is currently offering it at a price nearing $6,000.

I will appreciate any information (the latest info about the front runner DSLR camera these days): Info from you or from any other member on this forum.

Thank you,
~ Slade ~

1.8G. It tests sharper. No one really needs the 1.4G because few people shoot with a lens wide open anyway, that is, unless they are seeking maximum bokeh and if that is often required, then go ahead and purchase the 1.4G if you feel like you just have to !

It is difficult to decide just what you are attempting to show here ? Your mechanics are good, but that is where it ends. The bells conflict with the crucifix and the lighting on both are just about the same whereby one's attention is scattered all over the place. Red bricks and concrete or painted wood framing, together, are too 1950'ish and neither deserve supporting the crucifix, especially, when considering the crucifix is mounted on the side of the brick structure causing the crucifix to stand out like a sore thumb. To conclude, it appears as though you tried to make something happen that just wasn't there..... Sorry.. Hopefully, there are no hard feelings..

Was unable to view all of your photos, but must say that your large horizontal photo of the Bluejay is as sharp as a razor's edge. You've got yourself a mighty fine lens there, Joer!

You are very talented! Nice work!!!!