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by WheresMyWhite
Thu Jul 20, 2017 3:58 pm
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Topic: Hysterectomy anyone?? Leave or take ovaries
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Re: Hysterectomy anyone?? Leave or take ovaries

Glad the healing is making progress. Just remember to do only what your Dr tells you despite you feeling you can do more :) This is, IMO, one surgery where Dr's orders really need to be followed to let all the internal incisions heal or you can end up needing more "repair" surgery years do...
by WheresMyWhite
Thu Jul 20, 2017 2:19 am
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Topic: Hysterectomy anyone?? Leave or take ovaries
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Views: 16399

Re: Hysterectomy anyone?? Leave or take ovaries

How are you feeling post surgery?

Think you made the right call on keeping the ovaries if possible. :)

Hope you continue to feel better!
by WheresMyWhite
Thu Jul 20, 2017 2:18 am
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2

Very nice - it looks like it looks good on that paper. Are you happy with how it turned out on the metallic paper? I've never done metallic paper but I've done a few metal prints using Bay Photo and I've liked how they turned out (although I did discover that some finishes I like better than others)...
by WheresMyWhite
Wed Jul 19, 2017 3:28 pm
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Topic: "Purple" mattress, anyone tried? Thoughts?
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Re: "Purple" mattress, anyone tried? Thoughts?

I have a Tempurpedic that I've had now about 5 years. I started with pretty severe scoliosis which was corrected surgically (long story) and the Tempurpedic really helped me sleep better (before and after surgery). I am a back/side sleeper and feel like I get decent back support regardless of how I'...
by WheresMyWhite
Wed Jul 19, 2017 3:20 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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OOooooo....

if you can get a decent photo of the print on metallic paper would love to see how it turns out :)
by WheresMyWhite
Wed Jul 19, 2017 3:08 am
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Jan & PJ, this is absolutely lovely! Great deal and color (and like how you can see the DOF as a couple of the wingtips are slightly out of focus.

He could easily be the stuff of nightmares if he was 5' tall :)
by WheresMyWhite
Mon Jul 17, 2017 4:32 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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I like the pop of color from the Cardinals (?) :)

Spiders, not so much... :)

I like the 3rd one down that is kind of "swampy" looking with the trees in the water.
by WheresMyWhite
Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:58 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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What Jan & PJ said :) I was looking for the free trial on their website and didn't find it but it's also not super pricy so I think I am going to pull the trigger and fuss with some of the photos I have. I'm currently in the 'not taking photos because it's too darn hot' phase of the summer :) I'...
by WheresMyWhite
Mon Jul 10, 2017 3:02 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2

I've been skeptical about buying refurbished. Does it come with a warranty and how has it held up for you? I'm right there with you on the VR. I need all the help I can get! From the Nikon site... Refurbished Products All refurbished cameras, lenses and accessories include a 90-day limited warranty...
by WheresMyWhite
Mon Jul 10, 2017 2:08 am
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2

Very nice photo along with what the printer produced! The 70-200... I have that lens (blush) but I solved some of the cost "problem" by getting it refurbished from Nikon. Still wasn't inexpensive but less costly than full price new (and I've had mine a few years now). I was looking at the ...
by WheresMyWhite
Sun Jul 09, 2017 4:37 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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NB, Nikon has selected lenses on sale ("instant rebate"), both primes and zooms.

The much loved 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR is $2,599 including the $200 rebate :eek:

Suspect the monitor will just end up being covered with drool ;)
by WheresMyWhite
Sun Jul 09, 2017 3:57 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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RTR, thanks! Those dragonflies always look like they're looking right at you! :) Might give Luminar a try - I'll check out the trial as I didn't catch that when I looked at the web page. In LR, I rarely edit the actual image but make a virtual copy and edit that. I feel for your frustration/annoyanc...
by WheresMyWhite
Sun Jul 09, 2017 1:46 am
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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++ on the photos with the ponies ;) love the 3 heads all down together. Love the trees with the sunlight peaking out behind. How's the house "project" going? We, of course as you have time available, will be expecting progress photos. Is the long term plan to bring the horses home or leave...
by WheresMyWhite
Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:27 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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As a separate topic but something I thought very cool and photography related. Yesterday's Tour de France stage 7 ended up with what appeared to be a dead heat between 2 riders. The initial shots on the line showed really no distance separate between each's front wheel (time is determined based on t...
by WheresMyWhite
Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:19 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Very nice. Like the cardinal, squirrel, tree silhouette, dragonfly and butterfly. I love the butterflies and so many different colors and wing shapes. I personally don't like dragonflies but they are very cool insects to photograph. I don't know if your software has canned "settings". Ligh...
by WheresMyWhite
Sat Jul 08, 2017 2:28 am
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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PS. RTR, that Luminar... I looked at the web page (not in huge detail I'll confess)... does it plug into LR so that your Develop sliders are enhanced or what is the user interface like? (Not what it does, there were definitely some cool transformations that I'd like to try on my photos :D).
by WheresMyWhite
Sat Jul 08, 2017 2:24 am
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Jan & PJ, yeah, I can see the paper texture. Glad you are happy you made the plunge and got the printer and are happy with what it can do! :D Photos for here... What I do is have a preset in Lightroom with 50% quality; Resize to Fit Long Edge; 800 pixels; Resolution 72 pixels/inch; Sharpen for S...
by WheresMyWhite
Fri Jul 07, 2017 2:17 am
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2

Thanks, I'll have to check it out!

I'm a sucker for LR doodads :)
by WheresMyWhite
Thu Jul 06, 2017 4:00 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Haven't messed with that set of presets. I'll have to check them out (LN is a set of presets?) I have a couple of different preset packages. I like messing around with the B&W ones. Interesting to me to see which photos actually make "good" B&W vs the ones that I think might be goo...
by WheresMyWhite
Tue Jul 04, 2017 2:17 am
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2

RTR, are you doing AF on the dragonflies? It could be the eyes aren't tack sharp because the AF is focusing on the "nose" as it were. But, the eyes looked pretty in focus to me. That blue dragonfly with the transparent wings is something else. I have better luck with bees when they're knee...
by WheresMyWhite
Mon Jul 03, 2017 3:29 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2

You need to number these for further comments :) These are great! Love that with the 200 side of the 70-200 you can get good shots from far enough away the insects don't have "issues". My favorites are the blue one staring at the camera (the detail in the eyes and markings on the body), th...
by WheresMyWhite
Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:50 pm
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Topic: Total solar eclipse!
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Views: 14692

Re: Total solar eclipse!

I just used the URL in the original post. :)

My house is like 62% totality :( but still enough to get a change in light.
by WheresMyWhite
Tue Jun 20, 2017 2:31 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2

OMG, you can never have too many baby pics ;) Love the second dragonfly shot - the image is nice and sharp and the dragonfly itself with the yellow with black bars on the wings. I used to think you needed a macro for insects... nope, love the telephotos so you can get up close and personal without h...
by WheresMyWhite
Tue Jun 20, 2017 1:54 am
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Nice :)

Hope you get a chance to get out and play with it a bit more...!
by WheresMyWhite
Thu Jun 15, 2017 4:48 pm
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Topic: New Dishwasher?
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Re: New Dishwasher?

I always look at the Db (decibel) rating to make sure it is quiet. The good ones you can be in the same room and not hear them. You might also bring in a plate and a bowl into the store and see how they work with the shelf arrangement of the washers you're looking at. I've had some "odd" s...
by WheresMyWhite
Mon Jun 12, 2017 2:29 pm
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Topic: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
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Views: 13960

Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over

Chancellor, so happy to hear the good news! A few more deep breaths and you'll be done :)
by WheresMyWhite
Sat Jun 10, 2017 6:16 am
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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RTR, I was gonna suggest renting it before buying to see if you liked it :) I have, I think, the Tamron 150-600 for birds. Since they aren't my priority when shooting, I was willing to sacrifice a bit on "quality" of the photos over what I'd pay for a Nikon equivalent. I still end up with ...
by WheresMyWhite
Tue Jun 06, 2017 3:57 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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OMG, I love the baby pictures :) (esp the last one peeking under mom's belly :) ) PS. looked at the D5... gulp :) VLF, I just did a compare of my D750 to the D5. What were the specific features of the D5 that you like? I don't shoot the same things you do so I am sure the feature preferences might b...
by WheresMyWhite
Tue Jun 06, 2017 2:09 am
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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VLF, so glad you are happy with your choice. Did you rent one first or buy cold turkey?

Your reply, however, is meaningless without photos :D

I do *not* need another FX camera ;)
by WheresMyWhite
Wed May 31, 2017 3:05 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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I went back and looked... yup, she's as fat as a house ;) Yeah, maybe ridiculous but I still loved them. A good color combination where the garland really pops with her coat color. The Blue Heelers... I love the photo of the adult, nice expression and you can see the focus. If the breeder is wanting...
by WheresMyWhite
Wed May 31, 2017 3:20 am
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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OMG, love the duck coming in for a landing and the too-cute-for-words puppy in the wrap/sling :) Oh, and the mare head shot with the wreath and mare and mom sniffing hand/nose :) :) :)

Me? I love messing around with DOF ;)
by WheresMyWhite
Mon May 29, 2017 3:50 pm
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Topic: Hysterectomy anyone?? Leave or take ovaries
Replies: 21
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Re: Hysterectomy anyone?? Leave or take ovaries

bits wrote:ok so maybe a dumb question. My mother was tested and found to NOT have the BRCA ovarian cancer mutation gene. Due to this, could she or I get ovarian cancer?


I hope you are also posing this question to your Dr? :)
by WheresMyWhite
Fri May 26, 2017 3:56 pm
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Topic: Heartworm Preventative
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Views: 11915

Re: Heartworm Preventative

If you have a rescue dog with unknown parentage, assume MDR-1 possibility (until tested negative) and no ivermectin. If it's a rescue, assume unknown parentage regardless of what you are told :)
by WheresMyWhite
Fri May 26, 2017 3:55 pm
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Topic: Hysterectomy anyone?? Leave or take ovaries
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Re: Hysterectomy anyone?? Leave or take ovaries

I personally (not a medical professional) would agree that I believe that one's own hormones are best. However, if your own ovaries aren't doing their hormonal job anyway, I'd say remove them and remove the potential associated ovarian cancer risk. I wish I could have had my hysterectomy years earli...
by WheresMyWhite
Fri May 26, 2017 1:33 am
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Topic: Hysterectomy anyone?? Leave or take ovaries
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Re: Hysterectomy anyone?? Leave or take ovaries

Keep 'em if you can... why does your Dr want to remove your ovaries? Eventually they will stop providing the hormones they should but that might not happen for a while (you didn't mention your age as that might affect my input :) ).
by WheresMyWhite
Wed May 24, 2017 9:31 pm
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Topic: Heartworm Preventative
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Views: 11915

Re: Heartworm Preventative

Vet switched this year from Sentinel to Interceptor.
by WheresMyWhite
Tue May 23, 2017 3:47 pm
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Topic: Killing weeds/trees
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Re: Killing weeds/trees

I was going to ask the same thing... what is the plant(s) you are trying to kill?

Might make a difference in the removal strategy. Some plants are incredibly hard to get rid of.
by WheresMyWhite
Mon May 22, 2017 5:09 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2

Summer is always so pretty :)
by WheresMyWhite
Thu May 11, 2017 3:44 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2

RTR, thanks for the suggestions :) Would have never thought about dressing up the green to tone down the pink and yet I should have thought of it. I think I haven't messed around enough, based on your description, in post wanting to try to get a better photo in the camera first. I have a bunch of bu...
by WheresMyWhite
Wed May 10, 2017 4:22 pm
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A slightly related question. I have a flower similar to the above that is a hot, hot pink. I have yet to figure out how to get a good photo of it as the pink seems to blow out the sensor in the D750. I actually get a slightly better photo on my iPhone :( I'd tried messing with exposure compensation ...
by WheresMyWhite
Wed May 10, 2017 4:16 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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VLF, thanks :) Tripods tend to frustrate me (sitting in a chair and not willing to invest in a w/c tripod setup :) ). I do have a long aftermarket strap so the camera can sit on my lap with the strap around my neck to ensure it doesn't end up on the ground inadvertently :) (and my strap uses the hoo...
by WheresMyWhite
Wed May 10, 2017 2:56 am
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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VLF, :( Not familiar with the 'rapid straps'. Is there a particular brand? Suzon, thank you :) However, I can't take all the credit... mother nature had her hand in that flower for sure. The one in my back yard is hot, hot pink that I haven't figured out how to get good photos of because the pink ke...
by WheresMyWhite
Mon May 08, 2017 5:13 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Best from this weekend (at least IMO :) ).

The flower is from an Echinopsis candicans. It's a night bloomer and the blooms are often pretty much gone by 10 the next morning. This flower is about 8" in diameter :)
by WheresMyWhite
Sun May 07, 2017 1:59 am
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Topic: Pension has been applied for
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Re: Pension has been applied for

And then I started reading about how the decisions we make are likely determined by genetics and environment, and we probably actually have no free will, which, if true, makes all those resolutions moot. :-) IMO, genetics and environment are some of how you age but also some of how you age is healt...
by WheresMyWhite
Thu May 04, 2017 9:23 pm
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Topic: Pension has been applied for
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Re: Pension has been applied for

Actually, pensions do exist. Not new ones but drawing on old ones...

When I started my work life my employer offered a company paid pension... 40+ years later, I was able to draw on it. It really hasn't been contributed to in years but and isn't much but it is something.
by WheresMyWhite
Thu May 04, 2017 5:03 pm
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Topic: Pension has been applied for
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Re: Pension has been applied for

PaulaO wrote:My plan is to go part-time at 62 and still be benefits eligible. If not, the US had better figure out affordable health care.


I'd confirm that you'll get benefits through your employer. I would certainly not assume that the US will get affordable health care figured out any time soon :(
by WheresMyWhite
Wed May 03, 2017 4:07 pm
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Topic: Pension has been applied for
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Re: Pension has been applied for

All I gotta say is I remember when I was younger (much :) ) I remember thinking that I'd never retire. Now that I am, it's pretty much a lovely thing (the whole wheelchair thing has been a bit of a crimp in some of my retirement plans :( ).
by WheresMyWhite
Tue May 02, 2017 2:52 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2

:lol:

Kinda like having my 150-600 on and seeing the absolutely perfect flower shot 5' away ;)

That must have been one small pen!
by WheresMyWhite
Fri Apr 28, 2017 2:49 pm
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Topic: Deposit for sale horse question
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Views: 21077

Re: Deposit for sale horse question

The hard part with these "scammers" is they know just what to say to suck in the unsuspecting horse-struck kids and their uninformed parents :(
by WheresMyWhite
Fri Apr 28, 2017 2:47 pm
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Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Jan & PJ, thanks. Was just curious. One of these printers would fit in the drool category that would be fun to have but would I get my $ out of it (which is why I was asking how you planned on using it :) ). Same kind of envy when I see the 'birders' at the Desert Botanical Garden and see the wh...

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