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Well, I am back . . . for better or worse. :)
4 months ago
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Due to a very recent decision to go to with 24" x 36" wrap around prints, which requires 28" x 40" prints, I have decided to go home to the full frame D800e. My original decision to stick with the WONDERFUL D7000 was that my prints were routinely 16" x 24". That is no longer the case, as it seems huge wrap-arounds are rapidly becoming the new norm. I will miss the DX forum, but as a photographer, even in retirement, I still desire to sell prints. Imagine.
As an older citizen, of 76, I also choose to not travel thousands of miles for "the shot". Therefore, I will be sticking to the wonderful four corner areas of Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado. A great area for scenics.
So guess what? I will be going back to scenics. (Oh no! Yes! Aarrggg) Ghost towns served me well, but every photographer needs to do what he can do. I can no longer travel thousands of miles for a shot.
You can, however, bet your ass that I will give it my all. Goal: 5-10 prints suitable for gallery hanging - per year.
By the way, this was not an inexpensive decision - but, heck, how long do I have? I LOVE photography and everything about it, always have, always will.
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Steve Bingham
www.dustylens.com
www.ghost-town-photography.com
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Re: Well, I am back . . . for better or worse. :)
In reply to Steve Bingham,
4 months ago
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At 76 you would have at least ... 24 years - and a few D800's and its variations - you may have to hire a porter (caddy) to carry all your gears but. Even when you're gone your photos remain so shooting way.
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Re: Well, I am back . . . for better or worse. :)
In reply to Steve Bingham,
4 months ago
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Well come back Steve, now get to work and show some of your great work as always. Warmest regards: Oscar
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Re: Well, I am back . . . for better or worse. :)
In reply to mais51,
4 months ago
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mais51 wrote:
At 76 you would have at least ... 24 years - and a few D800's and its variations - you may have to hire a porter (caddy) to carry all your gears but. Even when you're gone your photos remain so shooting way.
You are one funny dude! Thanks.
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Steve Bingham
www.dustylens.com
www.ghost-town-photography.com
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Re: Well, I am back . . . for better or worse. :)
In reply to Oscar Rico,
4 months ago
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Oscar Rico wrote:
Well come back Steve, now get to work and show some of your great work as always. Warmest regards: Oscar
Ah Oscar, if I could shoot like you!
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Steve Bingham
www.dustylens.com
www.ghost-town-photography.com
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Re: Well, I am back . . . for better or worse. :)
In reply to Steve Bingham,
4 months ago
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Well Steve I am younger than you, just 73, Lol. Please do not cut yourself short, you are great photographer and I can learn from you. Regards: Oscar
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Congratulations on your new camera, Steve !!
In reply to Steve Bingham,
4 months ago
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You live in a state where you can go on shooting year around and there will not be any dearth of subjects. Now you extend that to Utah, New Mexico and Colorado, you have years worth of subjects waiting for you. Happy shooting.
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My Online Gallery - http://www.pbase.com/pradipta
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Re: Well, I am back . . . for better or worse. :)
In reply to Steve Bingham,
4 months ago
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Welcome back. I was glad when your posts started showing up again.
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Robin Casady
http://www.robincasady.com/Photo/index.html
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Re: Well, I am back . . . for better or worse. :)
In reply to Steve Bingham,
4 months ago
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Nice to have you back Steve. Thought all the real photographers had left.
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Michael Sherman
http://www.msphoto.ca
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Re: Well, I am back . . . for better or worse. :)
In reply to Steve Bingham,
4 months ago
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Steve Bingham wrote: Goal: 5-10 prints suitable for gallery hanging - per year
This is a very interesting reference for the amateurs amongst us, thanks Steve. I always wondered how many outstanding images a real photographer could produce a year.
Jack
PS It's all relative, I know
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Re: Well, I am back . . . for better or worse. :)
In reply to Steve Bingham,
4 months ago
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Welcome back !
Always interesting to read your posts and see your images. Although you are a number of years my senior, I know what it feels like to be somewhat beyond prime physical age - some activities are not so easy anymore, so I really admire and respect you for your determination and strong will.
Happy shooting !
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Jacques
Apple & Eve website and blog : apple-and-eve.com
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Re: Well, I am back . . . for better or worse. :)
In reply to Steve Bingham,
4 months ago
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Welcome back, Steve!
We have been missing your knowledge and skills here.
The forum was rapidly going down hill, but the improvement has been dramatic after it became moderated.
The percentage of posters with less photographic experience has been increasing with the popular D800/E and particularly D600.That hopefully assures knowledgeable posters for the near and far future and a sustainable forum. We all began our photographic journey once.
Your participation will definitely be for the better.
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Kind regards
Kaj
http://www.pbase.com/kaj_e
WSSA member #13
It's about time we started to take photography seriously and treat it as a hobby.- Elliott Erwitt
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wow, Oscar and Steve B,...
In reply to Oscar Rico,
4 months ago
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2 of the best right here.
You guys always add some class to this forum.
Glad to see both of you here!!!!
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Sam
www.samjsternphotography.com
www.abingtonheadshots.com
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Re: Well, I am back . . . for better or worse. :)
In reply to Steve Bingham,
4 months ago
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Welcome back Steve! Best of luck with your new gear, looking forward to some superb images!
George
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George DeCamp
http://www.decamp.net
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Your are one of the few dudes I look for on this . . . .
In reply to DiverX,
4 months ago
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forum!
Most people on this forum are nothing more than gear-heads. It's really refreshing to see some really great photography. Your website is full of great info. I have learned a lot from you, especially some PS tricks. Glad to see you back. So much to see and do in the four corners region. There is enough to see and do to keep you busy for a lifetime.
respectfully,
David Miller(70 yrs. old)
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You might want to look at one of these...
In reply to mmmmmmmm,
4 months ago
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You might want to look at one of these...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf_cart
No just kidding !
Peter
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Re: You might want to look at one of these...
In reply to rayman 2,
4 months ago
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Welcome back even though I do not own a FX cam but have always read your posts.
best wishes
bruce
SA
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Re: Well, I am back . . . for better or worse. :)
In reply to Steve Bingham,
4 months ago
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The "e" will spoil you big time!
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Re: You might want to look at one of these...
In reply to rayman 2,
4 months ago
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rayman 2 wrote:
You might want to look at one of these...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf_cart
No just kidding !
Peter
Yep! What I need is a small off-road golf cart!!!!! Either that or a second wife to carry my gear - or wait, that won't work.
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Steve Bingham
www.dustylens.com
www.ghost-town-photography.com
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Re: Well, I am back . . . for better or worse. :)
In reply to Reilly Diefenbach,
4 months ago
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. . . I realized the D800e only weighs 1/4 a pound more than my D7000 . . . and I love being spoiled. Just ask my wife.
Started putting together an early spring agenda (March). Blue Canyon ,AZ. No hiking necessary - very important. All suggestions welcome.
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Steve Bingham
www.dustylens.com
www.ghost-town-photography.com
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