Steve_in_FL

Wow, this is one of the best explanations of this issue to a newcomer that I have ever seen.  Well done, Mark!   And second the advice to take Ken Rockwell's advice with a large pinch of salt.

Exactly - Nikon couldn't POSSIBLY know what their lineup consists of, could they?

It could be worse - you could be me - the dregs of the dregs. You guys keep talking about these lenses and cameras, it's gonna cost me a divorce!

Lightroom 4, PSE 11, and PSP X5 all support Topaz Labs plugins.  Topaz also has a new app which allows their plugins to run as stand alones.

I would probably shoot around f/2.8 for a more forgiving DOF, and use a minimum of 1/250 with young children.  I've had good luck with 50mm Nikon and 70mm Sigma primes.

Once again, Mako has posted a very wise comment.  I made no secret of the fact that I do not approve of bullfighting.  But I can see my hypocrisy in the fact that I eat meat.  And I must recognize...

^^ THAT ^^ is a very thoughtful and profound statement.  It is a central tenet of all art.

Thank you everyone for your kind suggestions.

Thank you very much!   I haven't shot B&W since film days, but got caught in a challenge on a different forum.   I went out today, and shot RAW of black & white birds against stormclouds, so I'll...

With the D7000 you can either set the camera to take B&W pictures ahead of time or use the camera to convert them after the fact.   Which tends to yield superior results?   Also, if using a plug-in...

Dear Sir, My advice is to remove the lens cap; Nikon cameras were never intended to be used with a lens cap in place.   Seriously.

And the D7100 uses an improved version of the D300 AF system.

I'm counting down the seconds until someone says, "tu madre!"

Now ^^ THAT ^^ was funny! I think the photos are magnificent.  I'll admit to not approving of the sport, but that is not the subject here.  The subject is the photos, which are wonderfully carried...

Very nice!

My Golden Retriever wants a D800E

There have been some excellent points made in this thread.  For those who were shocked at the assertion that "spending less than $600 is a waste," I refer you to the wry Tripod 101 article on...

You might try standing on your head for a different viewpoint.  ;)

Yep, I'm just a few minutes north of Fort Liquordale.  And yes, this is onje of the places where the rat-sized snails live.   I've heard of people catching crabs, too, but that can happen anywhere....

Bill, I regret to inform you that it appears that the powers that be will not be appeased with anything less than an abject mea culpa and 10 lashes with a whip.  Best to get it over with as quickly...