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usonian

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14. I did a lot of color slide photography.
Sat Jun 3, 2023, 08:35 PM
Jun 2023

I still do now and then. I had the old Swedish camera repaired.
The governor let go after only 50 years of service. Shocking!

I use the mirrorless (previously, the Coolpix P510 that served me over 10 years) to "proof" scenes for film-worthiness. (JK)

I still use the Coolpix, though I upgraded it to the "Yerkes Telescope" model.
I took it with me on a visit to the SF Bay Area, where it took great shorebird photos.
The new Coolpix was just too heavy, what with 2 mirrorless cams hanging on my shoulders.

To save time later, I do preview the images on the spot. That also tells me if I goofed with some setting, or if I left the SD card in the computer. I don't use the bluetooth on the camera, to lessen the battery load. I may change my mind on that matter.

And for my 5000th post ... [View all] usonian Jun 2023 OP
Pretty! Elessar Zappa Jun 2023 #1
Thanks. usonian Jun 2023 #13
Congrats LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2023 #2
Never thought I'd make it to 5000 without getting banned. usonian Jun 2023 #12
Really nice shot and congrats on completing your 5k! MLAA Jun 2023 #3
Wildflowers make it easy. usonian Jun 2023 #10
Beautiful! 2naSalit Jun 2023 #4
Interesting. usonian Jun 2023 #7
Very Nice BOSSHOG Jun 2023 #5
Just the lighting. usonian Jun 2023 #8
Thank You BOSSHOG Jun 2023 #11
I did a lot of color slide photography. usonian Jun 2023 #14
Thank You BOSSHOG Jun 2023 #15
Cheers! pandr32 Jun 2023 #6
No cake on hand. usonian Jun 2023 #9
Go for it! pandr32 Jun 2023 #25
Nice. Yes, kind of rare and exclusive to the area I believe.. nt TeamProg Jun 2023 #16
These particular ones are somewhat exclusive, but usonian Jun 2023 #20
Congrats on reaching your 5k milestone. brer cat Jun 2023 #17
Mariposa Lilies are not common, and flower for a very brief period. usonian Jun 2023 #21
The golden stuff looks like it could hide fairies. CrispyQ Jun 2023 #18
Now I have to go look up the other plants! usonian Jun 2023 #22
Absolutely enchanting! More please! fierywoman Jun 2023 #19
You talked me into it. usonian Jun 2023 #23
Thank you! Your composition of something so abstract is fabulous. fierywoman Jun 2023 #24
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