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Shooting some ice with the Nikon D40 at Lilly Bluff Trails, TN.

My equipment for the day was the Nikon D40 and the Nikon 18-55mm VR lens. Now in a previous article I wrote my distain for the Nikon 18-55mm VR lens. But my back/spine has a different opinion and sometimes that … Continue reading

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Nikon D70, Nikon 70-210mm f/4-5.6 and Sandhill Cranes.

I took a day trip to the Hiwassee wildlife refuge in Tennessee. My camera gear was the Nikon D70, Nikon 70-210mm f/4-5.6 and a tripod. I read about the sandhill cranes at the Hiwassee wildlife refuge. Apple maps got me … Continue reading

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My first winter snow with the Nikon D700

I’ve been using my Nikon D40 a lot for hiking and to take the Nikon D700 out for a winter day was refreshing. The handling of the Nikon D700 felt professional and snappy. Armed with the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 D … Continue reading

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Nikon D40 and the Nikon 18-55mm VR.

So I was walking through the woods and this lady smacks her head on the biggest rock on the trail. Forehead split open. The family is wearing pajamas (crack heads?) — not sure. The temperature outside is like 29 degrees. … Continue reading

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Nikon D70 and AF Nikkor 70-210mm ƒ4-5.6D

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