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I thought I lost my hard that has all my photos on it when I went down to Florida this week. Discovered where it was hiding when I got back. Got me to thinking. I periodically back up all my edited photos on a thumb drive. All my files directly from the camera go on a 2TB HDD as the SSD in my...

Last month the Pup and I went to an "art" show at Magnolia Plantation, knowing that there would be some photographers displaying/selling their work. There was a representative of the Carolina Nature Photographers Association there. We decided to attend a meeting and last night we thought it...

I was taking some pictures at a "wake" this week. I thought I'd try a few flash shots with my Godox mounted on the Z5. I had the camera in silent mode and the flash wouldn't fire. I wondered if the silent mode was the issue, and tried going back to normal mode, and it worked. I guess it's...

The Pup and I went downtown this last weekend, and while we were walking around I noticed this interesting window and reflection. I tried several iterations of it, and wondered what the consensus, if any, there would be on the best way to go. Here is the wider scene. There is a lot going on...

But, there is a small voice in my head that says "No!". I like the concept. It is supposed to be "artsy". I tried it in color, and that really didn't work for me. I quickly changed over to B&W, better. There are no deep blacks, which is OK for high key. I brought down the texture to give it a...

Well, this is a sport, just not a human sport. The Pup and I went to the SouthEast Wildlife Expo today. The main reason was to take pictures of the Dock Dogs in action. We were a little disappointed that they didn't have a practice pool, like they did last time. There were few people watching...

Since I started using Topaz AI, as opposed to using the separate programs, I've occasionally noticed these weird artifacts in the backgrounds. They are most notable in dark backgrounds that are then lightened in LR. The artifacts are visible in the output file from Topaz. Here is a recent...

I got the idea to try my hand at a slideshow today. Doesn't look like the web based LR will do it. I looked up a video to show how to do it in PS. Not terribly intuitive, but once you know the secret handshake, the basics aren't difficult. Having said that, it should not be a surprise, but...

Well, it won't be every day, but sometimes more than once a week.

Mine wasn't strictly photo equipment, but the motivation was related. I've been a little frustrated that my computer was rather slow with Lightroom in certain operations. Topaz hasn't exactly been a speed demon on it either. I worked out a deal with Santa to pick up part of the tab for a...

I shot some automotive pictures today. Not in my wheelhouse, but I was happy with some of the results. This one image has me scratching my head about composition. This is the image as framed in the camera with no cropping. I like the look of the columns to the right as it brings to mind...

Full disclosure, I have no connection with MPB, other than being a first time customer. Given the Pup's proclivities in choosing something different to photograph, and with Christmas coming up, I talked with her about what to have under the tree for her this year. She shoots with a D5600and has...

I would like to get a flash bracket that will give me more positioning options when shooting macro. I would love an articulating design, but the well made ones seem to be extremely expensive for what they are at $200 and up. I found this one at B&H for $30. It doesn't look like a super solid...

They're knocking $700 off the regular price. $2300 If I hadn't just dropped a grand on the 105mm micro, I might be leveraging adding some of my money to Christmas presents to get this.

Disclaimer, I am still fairly new to macro. I am certainly no expert, nor did I stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night. These are some of the things I have learned that may be of help to some of you out there. These things are probably already known by the more experienced. Some of them may be...

I saddled up the old Z5 yesterday to try and get a few ladybug pictures in the back yard. When I went to focus, I discovered the EVF (as well as the back display) was extremely dark. I was in manual mode, and had the flash attached. I could get the EVF to brighten, but only by increasing the...

I have posted a number of macro photos taken at a local park. It is Cypress Gardens, a county park located on the site of an old rice plantation. It consists of a large number of gardens with walking trails that surround black water swamps. Lots of plants, animals and insects in residence, or...

I've been sliding down the macro slope rapidly lately, and the universe is conspiring against me. I feel like I've spent too much money already this year, and yet I am lusting badly after the Z mount 105mm by Nikon. It is supposed to be an awesome lens. I went out this weekend and took some...

Saw this on Youtube and thought I'd try it out. Initially posted in the swirling thread, and discovered it was a different technique, so thought I'd delete and make a separate thread.

Well, those who may have followed my posts about the Nikon 105 micro lens of my daughter's that went NonFunctinal while I was using it, know that I am currently without macro capability. And since I had to lay out a fair amount of money for a replacement for her, my dreams of a Z mount 105 micro...