This is really an inspiring shot.

Great shots ! I shoot a D300 and these shots tempt me to go to a D700.

Very good rule.

Thank you for the response and the compliment. Yes, it is good to have such an enjoyable past time. These shots have been taken in West Virginia - just south of Elkins about 12 or so miles. I have been in the Smokies and it is so beautiful ~ love it. WV has some very nice scenery and I will bo posting some as we go along.

Foggy morning walk from my home.

Thanks ~ I hope to contribute and pick up pointers.

Hello, My name is Richard and I started taking photos in 2005 with a Nikon point and shoot. Bought my first SLR in September,2006 ~ a Nikon D70s and bought my D300 a short time later. I am experiencing a growing collection of lenses, filters, lighting and other "stuff" that I just have to have. This addicting !! Learning as I go and loving every minute of it. I have enjoyed looking at some of the great shots on this site.

My first bear


Fall scene down from my home


Sunflower from our garden

I have purchased several items from ebay and have been pleased with every purchase. Type into the search area the lens you want I expect that someone will have it at a reasonable price. Be sure to check the condition description and review the rating assigned to the seller by ebay and also set up a pay pal account. Be careful where you put your credit card number. Good luck.

Thanks for the link. I got my information from University of Kentucky Entomology department.

Thanks! Yes, I have read that it is called a Hummingbird Moth or Clear Wing moth ( googled it) - both being indicated in the Sphink Moth family, so stated by the University of Kentucky Entomologist. There are several, probably hundreds, of different looking moths listed on their page being called "Sphinx Moths"
Thank you for your kind comments. I certainly enjoy looking at other folks photos and learning from them.

Snap shot (through windshield) of Nevada sumrise.

Somewhat new and learning as I go. Would like to see photos with Exif data. Feel free to offer any suggestions.

My dear wife's Easter corsage


Sphinx moth


Blackwater Falls, Davis,WV