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Notwithstanding artistic effect (which I'm less apt to praise than what's written below), if most people could have their 'druthers, they'd 'druther have a sharp shot of themselves...wedding day or...

Why can't they simply synergistically pivot in their swim lane? That would be a spot on action item for continuous improvement. Once down the learning curve, they can harvest the low hanging...

Why can't they simply synergistically pivot in their swim lane? That would be a spot on action item for continuous improvement. Once down the learning curve, they can harvest the low hanging...

Aaaannnnd...relocating her where her shadow isn't. Maybe they should call it the "Shadown Unaware for People in Daylight" tool, SHUPD. Has a nice ring to it.

Nice grab!   Puts an otherwise pesky bird in a more favorable light (pun).   I've seen Gulls breeding and nesting where there is no food source from humans and they come across as beautiful,...

I never thought I'd be up here receiving the Golden Orb Award. Yeah, I went into lurker mode for many grievances, including what you mention. Two of the biggest reasons were the effusive,...

Ralph Barbieri, who was on KNBR, used to say "There can be two truths." It's true water going over Burney Falls is sourced from Burney Creek above, which in turn is sourced from a spring very close...

Not unlike parts of the wall at Burney Falls.  Didn't know about Big Springs, glad you posted it.

You are joking, right? Okay, I'll play. And the D7000 has absolutely no capability to adjust JPG color output, let alone provide an image which can withstand more processing. And it can't be shot...

Cry me a river.

Maybe this photographer can get a job at the Woe Is Me Gazette.

Lots of variations.  Mostly, return back via Grizzly Peak to where it meets Spruce at one of the entrances to Tilden Park.  There is a covered reservoir on one corner and a church on another.  From...

Looks like the camera saw that midtone rock as slightly dark and compensated.  Tough lighting given the light colored boat was in the sun.  Standard fine print:  you as the photographer are...

Going to write a response down here rather than inline since I don't like what the text editor is showing me inline.  Didn't check link to the other post, but if this is your first DSLR,...

Hah! Thanks, Bill! I'm afraid I've gone lurker, but only occassionally; I rarely log in. The front page news content reads like a parade of press releases. The pace of cam reviews I'm interested...

...is an "ex" really ever truly an "ex?" Bring the Panny, it's better on several key criteria to me. I say "to me" because you only metaphorically described what they're like to you and you...

Must be a nice tripod ring for $224.

Ah, passive aggression cloaked in plausible deniability.  Time to wring out that old chamois since you'll be passing on the mini.

That Fujifilm one right on the money.I'd add:- It's a gem of a donut.- My donut is orb-free.Perrrsonally, I am partial to a baker's dozen of donut orbs rather than donuts.  I can only eat a few but...

Although I've given up using our iPad2's camera (since I always have my iPhone 4S and possibly a camera with me), I thought what the heck, poked around, and found...

That is interesting.  I think it's fun to goof around and compare these things.I have an iPad 2.  A tablet has got to be one of the most awkward devices to take a picture or video with.  People...