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I stopped by my local store, and tried on the 14-24 lens,, very nice,, it really is not that large, and nicely balances too bad they did not have the 14-35 F4 lens,, I wanted to compare the two,, but I am really really tempted by the 14-24 lens.. is it worth more, 700 dollars more...

I keep expanding my web sites that am posting, now trying 500x as a site,, similar to many others, but seems to have a better retail market channel.. Who knows,,, maybe some photos will be sold,, I am on an expansion mode lately of trying other more and more sites to share my work, on the...

well,, I now wait for the return of my D5000,, laughs,, I wonder,, if I should have called them first,, mmm I did the old fashion way of sending them an enclosed latter, along with the receipts,, yup the orginal receipts.. yeah yeah,, should have been copies,, but I trust them,, I paid a...

Hope folks had a nice weekend, mine was fairly slow,, except for the 8mm fisheye fun that I blogged about yesterday, I al really debating on whether or not to sell my 18x200 VRII lens, used maybe 3 times, brand new basically. Its a very flexible lens, so part of says, keep it for the D7000...

I sometimes forgot about my ancient 8 mm Nikkor Fisheye,, its not really an easy lens to get effective pictures, but with careful placement and use, I think you can get cool shots. Like . or you can get really cool spooky trees if you crop a bit, you can use the lens for a normal...

a place used my photo for thier cover picture,, with my permission of course,, and they put my name with a copy right symbol.. laughs,, I never put my name on my photos posting,,, I know I know,, but,, hey,, I figure, people will use them as they like, but nice that the site did. some...

the day flew by, almost forgot the blog! the sky was so dramatic today,, and that really nice light I know some can take great photos any time of day, but a bit of nature's assistance.. like light, and one my favorite subjects,,, cool looking trees, I thiink this is an old ceder tree.

The Rain comes in,, not a whole lot of leaves are left as we transition to the cold wet time of year before the snow.. I'll go back and look/edit some of the Nigara Fallls shots. good sometimes to let photos sit,, and then return to the folder a few weeks later your view/perspective may...

A quiet mid day today, the layer of clouds are back,, and they look like they are here to stay. I am not sure what direction my pictures are going to take this weekend, no plans really, I do like going out for the last stragglers of trees. but, I also would like a bit more light. I noticed...

oh,, it is so beautiful outside today,, but a work day,, so,, limited time,, one has to look outside and see the potential. I wonder when I retire,, (6-10 years) how this will change, will I just be flexible,, and whoosh,, out the I would fly today,, camera in hand. I sure hope so one my...

Last night,, I completed the wedding edits of shots I did, I took fewer shots because the couple had hired a great photographers,, the primary and backup, both excellent shooters. So,, I just took a few angles that added to their moments, and burned the CD last night, Still took me 4 hours...

ah,, finnally got in some printng for the prints I sold, plus a shot I wanted to add to my stock, and poof,, blew thru the ink,, The 13x19 sure do suck down the ink, and already I need to order another set of inks, Course, part of it is the recharging of ink inbetween use, its kinda sad, but...

Saturday,, been preparing the box to mail back the D5000,, I was glad to read, that riight on the form, it says, you don't have to preregister! whew,, I am so bad at filling out and sending back those stupid cards, ok, I confess, I never send back the card, I know I know,, I mean too, and then...

Well the week flew by! so so fast,,, guess I was busy, but kinda scary sometimes how fast. I was thinking this morning how important it is to get photos right each and every snap. As some may know, I shoot in full manual mode, hardely ever shoot in auto modes, sometimes, but 99% of time in...

wow,,, the months are flying by,, but, I have had a strong photo month,, I guess you go in spurts sometimes. I try to shoot every week, and keep and eye out, but some times opportunites come along for concentrated shoots where you can spend a few hours just taking photos. instead of trying to...

I took a chance, put on my waders, and carefully walked into the tidal flats,,, does make you a bit nervous, carrying your D800 and 80-400 lens, but,, sometimes, you have to take risk acutally, I am always taking risks,, climbing cliffs, walkin up slippery water falls, overhanging objects...

I usually don't have a power issue,, but,, I laid my camera down,, with a full charged battery,, and must had depressed the shutter ,,, should had of course turned it off, anyway,, it totally drained my second battery,,,, so,, was forced to put in my already low battery,, at 15% power level...

yup,, getting the lens bug, slowly My lens are holding up,, but,,,, I am really leaning toward a new wide angle zoom debating between the Nikkor 14-24 2.8 or the Nikkor 16-34 F4 Not sure, which one,, I am leaning toward the 14-24,, but it is a beast, and the 16-35 would be the nicer...

another beautiful day, almost getting spoiled by all the sun,, but soon enough the weather will turn, I have enjoying getting up and shooting with the nice light. October season,, which adds the pumpkin touch.

ah the pleasure of being in a new place, fun to see some new places, trying to get shots I normally don't get to see. suc has.. kinda a nice shot of people admiring the fool moon.