Trying out a new hat and gaiter for hiking
I recently bought a straw hat and a gaiter to protect my face from the sun. I wear both at the same time to protect my face. I only wear
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Using my new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR for pet photography
I recently picked up a new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR. As I have previously stated, I have the older version, which does not have VR. This lens
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35 mm film is not practical, but is a lot of fun
Once in a while, I like to shoot 35 mm film because I want to get that old vintage look. When I shoot film, I typically use my Pentax K1000.
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Shorts I like for walking and photography
I recently bought Shallowlulu Men’s Cargo Hiking Shorts on Amazon. This is a no-name brand that I found on Amazon, and I tried them out since they were cheap. They
Why having a fast camera is important
Smartphones are great cameras and are very portable. One weakness they have is that they can’t shoot things that move fast. That is why a dedicated camera is better. I
Going on a cave tour and why vibration reduction is really nice to have
I recently went to Inner Space Caverns, located in Georgetown, TX. This was discovered in 1963 when the highway department was building an overpass for Interstate 35. The cave had
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Photographing elephants
I recently went and photographed elephants at The Preserve, which is about ten miles East of downtown Fredericksburg. For $143.00, I got to photograph four elephants and also see a
Shirt I mostly wear for photography and hiking
When I am hiking and taking photos, and the temperature is above 50 degrees, I typically wear a Magellan shirt. This shirt is 100 percent nylon, and the mesh lining
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How I stayed warm when it got down to 10 degrees
Recently temperatures got down to around 10 degrees, and it had not been this cold in thirty-plus years. I still went out for walks and took pictures, and layered up
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Freezing weather in Cedar Park
Recently Cedar Park received six inches of snow, and the lows got into the single digits, which is extremely rare for Central Texas. It also was below freezing for 144