Brent Lossing

Nicely done! The PP is very well done - crisp n light

Petunias sunflower mushroom

What a beauty! Just love it.

It is all that it is cracked up to be.... The Shadow knows!

I combined a couple of the great ideas: I am using this as the base plate for camera + lens (attaches directly to tripod using arca-swiss clamp on tripod). Allows for moving back and forth for balance:

Thanks!  So good to just get out and see things.

Thanks!  Got a new camera (EM5ii) so was poking my head in and thought I might contribute.  Glad to see you are still around - still working on those car photos?  They were always a delight :) b

In my experience, shooting with an EM5.1 and an Oly E3, a PDAF (mirrored body) will shoot in dimmer light than contrast detect (mFT) if there is no artificial light.  So in the city - mFT shooting ...

Looks like a simple and elegant solution.  thanks! brent

this is a good idea! There is an arca - clamp for the camera that you can buy instead of a screw -on one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4CMZ2F/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07D4CMZ2F&pd_rd_wg ...

I am looking for something that will work with arca-swiss release plates for the camera and 1/4" mount or arca swiss for the tripod. something that is made of aluminum and weighs 12 oz or less. Man ...

I believe you are correct if the monitor  works - it would match the display. welcome.  sorry to hear.

Is the white balance not set to auto?

Very effective for this shot.  It is nice to be traveling - but there is always a part that starts pulling one home, isn't there?

Nicely done!  I like the low perspective and the use of WA.  I see you have your weather proof gear in operation - kind of wonderful to be able to get out in the elements w/o fear of getting them ...

Thanks for sharing.  Nice FE! I use the Rokinnon 7.5 = It  must not have as wide a view.  I like the circular framing (natural?) and particularly how you have composed these 2 shots.  The second ...

Thanks Abbazz!

Thanks!  I thought it was just me :) I also see a face in the 2nd shot

I was kind of surprised how interesting fireworks look in BW last year this year

Beautifully done Paul - really striking image!