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I could, but that would require me to actually DO something......and that's just not going to happen.

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Do any film guys out there still have a Canon EOS 1V they are willing to part with?

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Our new pet "Skittles"

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8163/6...747712a8_c.jpg
Skittles by thestemens16, on Flickr

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currently my cutest model

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...16556496_n.jpg

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7102/7...84719daa_c.jpg
DSC_3768 by thestemens16, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7079/7...e333ee66_c.jpg
DSC_3770 by thestemens16, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7222/7...7bc693c0_c.jpg
DSC_3776 by thestemens16, on Flickr

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Not a great photographer at all but this is one of my favorites. (iPhone taken w/instagram)

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...3/e3aeba5a.jpg
My daughter Madison and my Choc. Lab Sasha.

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Corn Snake :D

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:tu

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7105/7...2ab07619_c.jpg
DSC_3769 by thestemens16, on Flickr

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My flowers finally opened:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7238/7...a0094388_z.jpg

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Can any of you photogs recommend a photography book? I have a D5000 and am mediocre at shooting with it. SOmeone mentioned the Magic Lantern books. Also, any books/resources for the SB600 flash?

Like I said, I do OK with the camera/flash, but feel like there is a lot more I could do. With offspring #1 due in September, I'd like to get a little better at it.

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Spend some times on photog forums. Take everything with a grain of salt, as each person will think their style is best, but everyone should have their own way of tweaking technique. That being said, it's not a bad place to learn some things.

Also, check out this list: http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/books.htm

and

http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Complete-.../dp/047004733X

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Good stuff. Thanks bro. :tu

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You will learn the most about photography by shooting and shooting a lot. I mean, every day, as much as your wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend/dog/pet will let you. Nothing will teach you more about photography, in my opinion, than just going out and shooting. Make mistakes, if you aren't making mistakes you aren't pushing your work to higher levels.

It is funny, I love books and have more than I can count but when I read about photography I do it on the web. I've read a number of good photography books but the place I learn the most about photography is on the web.

My number one place right now is http://pixoto.com. If you spend time studying, really studying the kind of photography you find there, you will become a better photographer.

other good websites I frequent:
http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/ (great site about off-camera small flash, Nikon shooter perspective)
http://www.confessionsofatraveljunkie.com/
http://www.stuckincustoms.com/
http://www.sylarena.com/ (another great site about off camera small flash, Canon shooter)
http://www.aphotoeditor.com/
http://blog.chasejarvis.com/blog/
http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/
http://www.joemcnally.com/blog/ (another great site about off-camera small flash, Nikon shooter)

books:
The Hot Shoe Diaries, Joe McNally
Within the Frame, David DuChemin

I realize I may have just had a soap box moment there, you'll excuse me I hope.

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Looks like I have a ton of reading to do. Thanks a bunch.

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Our town does a Community Days celebration every year around this time. They have a pageant to select a young lady to represent our town all year. My daughter decided to participate this year. She didn't win but I was sure proud of how well she did. This is one of the pics I took before the contest. Messing around in LightRoom, thought this looked pretty cool.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8145/7...2596c765_b.jpg
Taryn - before the contest by Jeff Carroll01, on Flickr

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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8433/7...f9ba6809_z.jpg
invicta2old by emopunker2004, on Flickr

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Well my Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Macro Lens came in from Keh. Pictures soon

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Well I decided I wanted a soft/light box for some knife/cigar/watch pictures. Whipped this up using the advice of a guy over on Blade Forums:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8433/7...7e9bcdfd_c.jpg
DSC_3941 by emopunker2004, on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8428/7...0c6d4ae2_c.jpg
DSC_3951 by emopunker2004, on Flickr

:tu

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7138/7...1eddbd97_b.jpg
DSC_3995 by emopunker2004, on Flickr

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7262/7...64a67ca8_b.jpg
DSC_4047 by emopunker2004, on Flickr

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Nice photo Justin. What type of insect?

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Thanks Mark

It's a green leaf bug of one kind or another, not really sure. He was on the railing when I got home from work the other day.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7276/7...64702fe8_z.jpg
DSC_3971 by emopunker2004, on Flickr

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Think your right Justin. I was Googling some images and appears to be a green wing leafhopper (of some variety)...

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It was cool. I noticed it when I got home. He stayed there for me. I went inside took off my uniform, put on shorts, grapped the camera gear, went out and set up camera and tripod and he just sat there patiently for me :tu

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New watch
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/7...edb1a5bd_c.jpg
DSC_4112 by emopunker2004, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8284/7...7709fcb8_c.jpg
DSC_4104 by emopunker2004, on Flickr

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I have so many... My website

www.Photo-Galleria.com

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Great site! Clean, fast, professional.

Did you contract out for site creation/maintenance? DIY?
I'm impressed - not just the galleries, but the interface to retail is smooth, too.

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Well I have a new P&S coming in as a backup to my D90. Went with the Canon SX260HS. Going to a big cat sanctuary on Friday evening if the weather stays ok, hope to have some pix up this weekend.

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Thanks :tu

I go thru Zenfolio which assists the user to create their own site. Pretty nifty.

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Just a Little Instragram

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8281/7...d49cc19f_c.jpg
Newcastle Werewolf by emopunker2004, on Flickr


Picture of the wife at the Catty Shack

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7276/7...be87e9ac_c.jpg
Untitled by emopunker2004, on Flickr

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Pictures from the Catty Shack

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8439/7...833f2481_c.jpg
DSC_4302 by emopunker2004, on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8297/7...89725603_c.jpg
DSC_4288 by emopunker2004, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7120/7...e57e870c_c.jpg
DSC_4270 by emopunker2004, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7117/7...c610f31c_c.jpg
DSC_4227 by emopunker2004, on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8426/7...c4dd1709_c.jpg
DSC_4219 by emopunker2004, on Flickr

There are more here on my flickr page. http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestem...th/7757153336/

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Great pictures Justin

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Thanks Tony. It's a shame they're all fenced in. makes it hard to get good pictures.

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I need someone to point me in the right direction of a new camera.

Less than $200

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What features would you like?
-Panorama?
-Video?
What zoom range?
-5x
-10x
-20x

Size?

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Would like video and a zoom somewhere between 10x-20x

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How big you want?

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Not picky on size

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

I was looking at this one

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Ok BRB let me browse

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how firm is 200

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lets say under $250

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Ok this is last years model of what i just bought. My aunt/uncle have it and love it
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerSho.../dp/B004J3YCGM

This one seems decent too
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00728ZBA2/..._df_B00728ZBA2