Nice park in Tennessee to do some day hiking and rock climbing. Photos taken with Nikon D200. … [Read More...] about Lilly Bluff Obed wild and scenic river. Just a glance.
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Yellow trail leads to hell. All photos taken with Nikon D200.
The yellow trail meanders through the woods and eventually splits to a blue overnight trail or a red … [Read More...] about Yellow trail leads to hell. All photos taken with Nikon D200.
Nikon FE light seal check.
Bought a Nikon FE about 4 months ago for 59.00 dollars. Had to replace the light seals 3 times and … [Read More...] about Nikon FE light seal check.
Nikon D200 test of people Kayaking.
This was my first day out with the Nikon D200 using the Nikor DX AF-S 55-200mm 1:4-5.6G ED VR lens. Well I feel the images are to dark. White balance settings could be better. I was shooting at 1/1000 on a dark day. … [Read More...] about Nikon D200 test of people Kayaking.
Nikon D200 photo test on Chicago Schwinn.
Purchased a used Nikon D200 in excellent condition for 109.00 dollars. Shot with a Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1:1.8G lens. I sold my Nikon D300 which has the CMOS sensor.. The Nikon D200 has the CCD sensor. The body … [Read More...] about Nikon D200 photo test on Chicago Schwinn.
The Tennessee Wall. Big rock and big hearts.
Hard sandstone. So hard you better pray your bolt holds when your bloody fingers give way as you make a quick decent. Made a day trip and walked up the big hill. Pulled out my trusty Nikon D70 and made some shots. … [Read More...] about The Tennessee Wall. Big rock and big hearts.
Reflections was the theme of the day out with the Nikon D70.
Mostly these pictures are of reflections off the water. Plus some birds and random photos. I was using the AF-S Nikkor 55-200 mm lens with VR. When I was shooting the geese, I set the AF-area mode on closest … [Read More...] about Reflections was the theme of the day out with the Nikon D70.
Nikon D70 6MP shootout. Old school is New school. Paid 49.00 dollars.
So I bought a Nikon d70 digital camera online for 49.00 dollars. No tax and free shipping. FedEx. Slap me. Plus it only had around 4100 shutter clicks. Poor thing. Give me photos that are not perfect. Give … [Read More...] about Nikon D70 6MP shootout. Old school is New school. Paid 49.00 dollars.
Casio Ex-V8 3rd world ghetto camera. Paid 4 dollars on ebay.
Sometimes I just want a camera that the thieves can steal without me giving a damn. The kind that I can walk in the ghetto and the hustlers have a better camera than me. It has a sliding cover that reveals the … [Read More...] about Casio Ex-V8 3rd world ghetto camera. Paid 4 dollars on ebay.
My favorite recent photo of a flower.
For some reason is of this yellow flower. Well I guess the reason was of the shadow it cast on the leaf below. This one day I walked through this field and all the flowers were in full bloom. Later that month I … [Read More...] about My favorite recent photo of a flower.
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX Lens and Nikon D60 camera test.
Bought a used Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX lens (paid 112.00 dollars) on ebay and I’ve been testing it out. Currently I’m shooting with a Nikon D60 that was introduced in 2008. You can purchase these cameras cheap on the … [Read More...] about Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX Lens and Nikon D60 camera test.
Alley cat mountain bike trailhead in Crossville, Tennessee USA.
There is a little gem of a mountain bike trail tucked away in an inconspicuous corner of Cumberland Mountain State Park in Crossville, Tennessee. Drive into the park and head toward the restaurant and then take a … [Read More...] about Alley cat mountain bike trailhead in Crossville, Tennessee USA.
Small town fair in Tennessee, USA.
What is it that attracts people to small town fairs? Fun? The fun consists of carnival rides, food, animals, music and etc…. I met one lady that just liked to watch the people. Fried Oreo's and other healthy foods … [Read More...] about Small town fair in Tennessee, USA.
Oldest African-American church still operating in Bledsoe County, Tennessee.
If you ever pass through the small town of Pikeville, Tennessee you will find this church sitting about a quarter mile outside of town. Ask how to find it, because it sits on some back road. I’ve passed by … [Read More...] about Oldest African-American church still operating in Bledsoe County, Tennessee.
I tried to save you my friend
Unfortunately you passed away before my eyes. Riding my bicycle one day I came across you in the road. I thought you were just stunned and placed you in the bushes out of harms way. The next day I came to check on … [Read More...] about I tried to save you my friend
100 dollar bike adventure. Schwinn old school.
Well I was looking for a used road bike and I had a budget of around 500.00 dollars. Though I did not want to part with that money (cheap charlie!) One day I was dreaming in a bike shop. Checking out the latest in … [Read More...] about 100 dollar bike adventure. Schwinn old school.
Turtles need our help.
So far this season I have rescued 5 turtles crossing busy roads in Tennessee. By rescue I mean placing them on the other side of the road in the direction they were heading. That makes me feel slightly good, but … [Read More...] about Turtles need our help.
Smoky Mountain Newfound Gap Road.
Driving through the Cherokee reservation in Tennessee after attending a week-long course at John C Campbell Folk School. I stopped at McDonald's for a cup of coffee and a value meal chicken sandwich. Entering … [Read More...] about Smoky Mountain Newfound Gap Road.
Cheap DIY folding sleeping pad.
Name brand folding sleeping pads can cost a lot of money. Make your own fast and cheap. Forget perfection. Supplies you need: Monkey math (your brain) Cheap blue camping sleeping pad Razor … [Read More...] about Cheap DIY folding sleeping pad.
G-4 ultra-lite backpack kit quick review.
Though I have fantasies about tromping through the wilderness naked with a bowie knife clenched between my teeth and sleeping in trees. Gear is good. You can buy a kit online to make your own G-4 backpack for … [Read More...] about G-4 ultra-lite backpack kit quick review.
Bilgy tent tarp kit quick review.
Light weight backpacking is the craze and its expensive. You have two choices to get into the fad? Either drop the cash or attempt to make the gear yourself. First lets be real. If you are a beginner (like … [Read More...] about Bilgy tent tarp kit quick review.
Thoughts on Janome Magnolia 7318 sewing machine for making your own lightweight backpacking gear.
If you decide to make your own lightweight backpacking gear you will need a sewing machine. After reading many sewing machine reviews I decided on the Janome 7318. You can pick these sturdy machines up for under 250 … [Read More...] about Thoughts on Janome Magnolia 7318 sewing machine for making your own lightweight backpacking gear.
Murdered trying to save the rain forest.
Lets save the rain forest. Sounds nice and easy. Right? Well in reality some people that live in the jungle in Peru die trying to save their home in the rain forest. Edwin Chota was one of those … [Read More...] about Murdered trying to save the rain forest.