It is absolutely beautiful. I'd say it's both photography and art. Nicely done.

I agree the guy with three stars looks like Gen. Wainwright. Eight years ago I retired as the public affairs officer for Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Although I've seen many photos of Gen. Wainwright, this is one I haven't seen before.
I believe he was the highest-ranking POW in WWII. He was a part of the Bataan Death March and was imprisoned in Japan. He received his 4th star after Japan's surrender.

I'm so sorry - it looks as though I've posted this twice. I tried to delete this one, but had no luck.

I agree the guy with three stars looks like Gen. Wainwright. Eight years ago I retired as the public affairs officer for Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Although I've seen many photos of Gen. Wainwright, this is one I haven't seen before.
I believe he was the highest-ranking POW in WWII. He was a part of the Bataan Death March and was imprisoned in Japan. He received his 4th star after Japan's surrender.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Thank you. I will look into these.

Thanks so much. I've looked at that one and put it on my list of strong contenders.

I'm primarily a browser here, trying to learn from all of you. Please excuse me if this is posted in the wrong section. I have a lot of old - dating from the 1940s and forward, with a couple that were taken prior to 1900. Most of them are b/w, and many are out of focus. I'm looking to buy a wireless, sheet-fed scanner to scan these for genealogy and family purposes. It's likely I will not print them, but I want to build a folder where they are easy to find for the younger generations in my family, who now are showing interest in them. Price is not a big issue, although I'd prefer to keep it under $500. I'd be very interested to hear your comments on the best scanner for these old photos. Thanks in advance.

I keep one of these in my car. I got it to ease pain from back and mobility problems and to provide a much-needed seat from time-to-time. It has traveled from Alaska to New York City and points between. It carries not only photo gear, but carry-on bags, suitcases and everything but me (it's not made for pushing people who are seated on it). If you need to sit frequently, I strongly recommend this.

How exciting! I was born and raised in Perry County, PA, and I never saw one of these.

Happy anniversary. Beautiful shot - I went to college 12 miles from Wellsboro and the Grand Canyon. It's gorgeous in the fall.

These are beautiful. I think I must visit this garden.

Thank you all for the warm welcome and kind words.

Good day everyone. I've been lurking around for about a year, enjoying the photos you all are posting.

I'm an ageing hobbyist, and definitely a bridge-camera lover. I know if I had a DSLR I would also have a bagful of lenses and my back simply can't tote a heavy camera bag. As it is, I use a cane or walker, and must sit after just a short walk, so the bridge camera is perfect.

I've used SLRs (Minolta) and digital point/shoot cameras ranging from pocket size to my present camera of choice, the Canon SX-60. I have been delighted with some of the results this camera has given me.

I enjoy shooting wildlife, flowers, landscapes and baseball.

Here are a few of my efforts.

This was the first trip for the Canon SX60 and me. I especially like the detail.


majestic Denali

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frost on grass and morning sun on dying fireweed

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