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Stray or lost dog walking by the house.

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A few shots from my walkabout in Knoxville ,Sunday.

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I haven't been doing much shooting lately. One reason is that I'm running out of subjects to shoot around here, another is that I'm spending more of my free time trying to advance on my guitar playing.
(funny how you forget stuff after not doing it constantly for years and years)

However Max looked bored today, so I took him out riding in the pickup and we took a few shots by the river.

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Bought a used amp for practicing. I have a small Peavy practice amp that I had for over 20 years, but I saw this used one sitting at Guitar Center for an insanely low price, (come out of a police auction) and just had to have it. Took a few shots of it.

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Not much today. After last week's shooting bonanza, my shutter finger is kind of worn out.:)

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Turning colors again at my favorite spot.

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Ok, so I had a 100 dollar gift certificate at Guitar Center. Then the thing was on sale at another 100 dollars off. What was I supposed to do? Not plug it in and feel it out? Oh nooooo! That was never going to happen.
The thing played like butter. Sounded sweet as a painted bunting's song. My fingers were sliding up and down the fretboard like they had a mind of their own. How could I walk away and just leave it?
I always wanted one, but talked myself out of it for one reason or another. Not this time.:encouragement:

On a serious note and rant. To anyone who walks into a guitar store and plugs in, please keep your shit down. No one really cares that you can play the minor pentatonic scale really fast and really loud.
Stop being an annoying asshole!!! There are other people there who are trying to decide on an instrument, comparing them by feel and tone and what not. We can't do that while you're shredding scales at high volume in our ears.:mad:
Why don't you start a band and find a gig?

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First time in about 4 years that I have not shot anything in a week. Never even picked up the camera.
I connected with a long lost friend from 30 years ago on FB and I've been busy catching up. Plus I've been practicing my guitar a lot of late trying to get to the next level, from where I've been stuck for a loooong time.

However my shutter finger is starting to itch, so next weekend it's photo time again.:encouragement:
 

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Tennessee Bald Eagle!

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Yea, I know. It's a duck!
 

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Terrific images! HDR? :confused:

Thanks! The 1st and second yes!
The third is a 2 shot blend using layers in PS. The top layer was -3EV and the bottom a 0EV.

Notice, the shots were taken with your ex 20mm lens I bought from @Bill16.
I really love this lens, except if you're not careful it has some flaring issues.
 
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....if you're not careful it has some flaring issues.

Probably due to the slight bulbous front glass. Glad you are enjoying it. :encouragement: I really prefer my 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 lens and find the zoom to be more versatile.
 

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The Sandhills are back! They will stay around here for about a month before heading down south. These guys made the trip down from Wisconsin.

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