Right turns on red in all states became a federal mandate ( in the ‘70’s?) - before that it varied from state to state.
Failing to stop before the turn is solely on the driver…and it’s amazing how many folks blow through the stop!!
For a window on how drivers view their driving responsibilities search YouTube for Fridays with Frank…an Arizona sheriff on traffic detail…engaging, informative and at times, hilarious!😄

View Camera!!! That was a truly thought provoking rag…as is/was a number of other now-demised magazines.
As noted, the experience of a printed issue is so much more gratifying than flipping ‘pages’ on a monitor.
Is the pool of interested photographers so small that printed versions are not sustainable? Would be informative to know the actual business model involved…,

Turns out it is indeed available for iOS! Kindle would be nice too; we'll see! The app shows what's available from the library...and gives you directions to your nearest library ( gotta get the lending card in person!)

Dave

That's a thought! I've forgotten that libraries have moved into the digital age...

I'll do some research to see if Libby is Android / Mac or both...

Dave

So… got a msg from Amazon this week notifying me that as of this month, no new subscriptions / renewals are offered and come September 1st, all existing subscriptions will be cancelled and refunded.
I get Outdoor Photography on the Kindle, as well as a couple EU motorcycle mags that aren’t available in the US… so, bummer!
Are there other online subscription services for Kimdles/tablets?

As if you need another comment!😂
Great lens, the best long and/or zoom lens I’ve bought in the last 50 years!
Heavy ( duh!) but manageable with both and old D80 and a D500…$$ well spent!

So....a BIG THANKS to all who've taken the time to respond!

I think the Nicama Dual Camera Vest is probably the best bet - it looks like the weight of the camera / lens is supported mainly by a wide strap but the chest as well. There's not a whole lot of 'quickness' about the whole thing, admittedly - generally speaking, shooting with such a combo without at least a monopod generally leads to subpar results. So the idea is to fasten it to the vest with the camera tripod screw and screw on a monopod to the lens foot...we'll see how that works out!
And the price certainly is affordable - $37 in this case.

I'll report back how this goes...

Now that looks pretty usable!!!
Will check it out!!😄

Well, if you catch hell, I will too, having done the same thing! And I’m only 70!😝
But she’s in the middle of knee replacements….

So….bought the wife - a bird watcher- the lens of her dreams ; a Nikkor 200-500 f/5.6! She couldn’t be happier!
But - it’s heavy ( and more so with a D500 attached) and long, not something you can hang around your neck and hike around in.
A backpack is possible, I suppose, but getting the gear out and shooting isn’t a quick or easy affair… thoughts / suggestions? TIH!!😄

….that said, the only reason for a company to patent is to make $$ on it in one way or another. If they can license it as well as use it in their own devices, they surely will!
It really is all about the $$!

LF=Large Format, as in view camera...(:<))

Good advice! I'm planning a trip this fall, to coincide with the end of the tourist season...had not thought about the car choice...or taking a computer, actually (I'm a LF film guy)....

That's pretty understandable...kinda like in England, where hedgerows are right at the roads edge...all a throwback to days before automobiles. And on top of that, there's umpteen thousand miles of these 3 numbered roads...(:<))

Dave

Wow! What a great response...as a fairly new new transplant to the Charlottesville area from the West Coast, it's really interesting to add new places to check out.
Recently retired, and having two hobbies ( motorcycle touring and large format photography) keeps me on the lookout for pictures in out of the way places..and Virginia has some of the best backroads ever!
One thing I'll note, with respect to getting that perfect picture, is that Virginia rarely has shoulders to pull off on those backroads; indeed, I almost never see a shoulder on any 3 numbered roads...which makes enjoying the view a bit more difficult....that said, there's lots to see!
Dave in Esmont, Va