Recent content by Sandpatch

I agree with @Needa and @BF Hammer -- you'll be pleased I think. I've been shooting with a D5100 for over 12 years and it's been great. Your D5300 has better resolution, an expanded ISO range, a better processor, triple the number of focus points, a better screen, a faster fps rate, GPS plus...

You might try a factory reset using your menu. I don't know much of anything about it, but I recall too that some Nikon models have had their mirrors stick in the up position.

Nikon has an on line school that might be of help, but if you are interested in the basics, there are many alternatives depending on what you prefer. I find that books suit me best for learning, as they're easy on my aging eyes, and I can read and re-read at my own pace while having my camera...

Two photos from the foot of the Saluda Grade at Melrose, NC that illustrate the sad outcome of 35 years of decline in western North Carolina railroading. I shot the first on 12/22/1984 and the other at nearly the same spot on 08/14/2019. Saluda was the steepest mainline railroad grade in the...

Caught Norfolk Southern's Office Car Special this afternoon at Blythewood, SC en route to the Master's Tournament in Augusta, GA. The train originated in Altoona, PA yesterday morning. Most of the large railroads bring trains to the event. The locomotives are two of NS's "Heritage Fleet" of...

Such a neat engine arrangement. Looks like the cylinders and all are right up front in the breeze. Really interesting; I've never seen anything like it. :)

More neat stuff there @Needa. The Circle K image will be of historical interest someday with its fuel prices and perhaps captures of gas stations in an EV future.

Love the Burger King shot with its lighting, colors and textures. It also captures an Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks" painting feel. Who'd have thought a Burger King could be so intriguing? (y)

Entry 2 - Posted this in the Post your Train shots! thread, but I'll also place it here.

This afternoon's Norfolk Southern Train 15R headed by a special "Heritage Locomotive" and a Burlington Northern Santa Fe plus a regular paint Norfolk Southern locomotive trailing. Quite the colorful assembly of locomotives on a gray day. [D5100]

Here's a replacement shot from October 1980 at Bethlehem, PA. The train is on the former Lehigh Valley Railroad mainline. [Nikon EL-2, Kodachrome]

Yes, you're right. I try to not duplicate post, but sometimes I forget. I deleted my second post.

We almost have all five transportation modes covered with motor, air, rail and marine. All we need is a pipeline shot. :)

Audi TT RS maybe? A great shot of a fine car.