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at Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains https://www.instagram.com/p/CAfh6UQHboo/?igshid=1uxkhracfoilg

16 May 2020 - Sierra Nevada Mountains Nikon D300, Tamron 18-270mm (at Sierra Nevada Mountains) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAUFzRCnqoa/?igshid=1xun96mxcfkek

Waiting for my flight out of Midway, I was in a decent spot for capturing takeoffs, even if the sky was meh. I held a little impromptu workshop for a few photo hobbyists who said it was impossible to photograph planes taking off without being a professional with expensive gear. I make money from my photography, but I am not a professional. If my level of involvement must be described, just say that I'm an enthusiast. I winged this shot (no pun) with a D300 and Tamron 18-270mm lens. The issue beginners have with variable aperture lenses is that the f-stop increases as the zoom is extended, which reduces light resulting in a darker final image. I set the aperture to f/6.3 so it would not change regardless of zoom, which was ultimately 46mm. Shutter speed was 1/400 and ISO was 400. I framed the shot to have good size and detail of the plane while keeping enough space around it to make two crops, positioning the plane to the left and to the right of the frame. I had the others try these settings and approach with their respective #Nikon D3000 series and #Canon T series cameras. Their reactions were priceless and further affirmed that, really, about the only times I can comfortably interact with people is when photography is involved. I'm cool with that. . . #southwestairlines #midwayairport #amateurphotography #cloudysky (at Chicago Midway International Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAGD1tgHy_B/?igshid=1jellogbwy0nf

Travel is essential. (at Chicago Midway International Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAFHGe5naJr/?igshid=e5eveteuhxe3

#spanishmemes #sehablaespañol #español #spanish #ignant https://www.instagram.com/p/CACijwbnDHb/?igshid=1c2fi2rqz522t

Nikon D300, Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 17mm, f/6.3, 1/1000, ISO 200 . . #forestphotography #naturephotography #outdoorphotography #landscapephotography #ecosystem #preserve #grandrapids #traveljournal #travel #wanderlust (at Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/CACK5y8HDMd/?igshid=vo1kbdnq8xe

Just a leaf on the bumper of an old #fordf150. (at Grand Rapids, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B__lYtonz_q/?igshid=938lknvqf6rg

The #sequoia saplings are coming along well under the protection of the Caped Crusader. . . . #redwoods #trees #arbor #arborist #botany #batman #dccomics #dcuniverse https://www.instagram.com/p/B_-EXFbnqQz/?igshid=1kru0wytrpe

#Anthurium, also known as the #Flamingo Flower. To discover what's been feeding my recent inspiration, visit @elle.mognet. . When this brouhaha about viruses and murder bees is over, find your regional botanical and Japanese gardens and support them as you show some love back to #MotherNature. . Full image available in my IG Stories for your phone's wallpaper. . . . #flowerphotography #flowers #flowersofinstagram #pink #fuchsia #japanesegarden #japanese #japan #garden #outdoorphotography #naturephotography #daisy #daffodil #landscapephotography #ellemognet (at The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_6icHynjvQ/?igshid=wrchtfxch29c

When this brouhaha about viruses and murder bees is over, find your regional botanical and Japanese gardens and support them as you show some love back to #MotherNature. Full image available in my IG Stories for your phone's wallpaper. . . . #orchid #orchids #flowerphotography #flowers #flowersofinstagram #pink #fuchsia #japanesegarden #japanese #japan #garden #outdoorphotography #naturephotography #daisy #daffodil #landscapephotography #lmognet (at The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_6fM1KndHA/?igshid=dn9amizpbuoa

When this brouhaha about viruses and murder bees is over, find your regional botanical and Japanese gardens and support them as you show some love back to #MotherNature. Full image available in my IG Stories for your phone's wallpaper. . . . #flowerphotography #flowers #flowersofinstagram #pink #fuchsia #japanesegarden #japanese #japan #garden #outdoorphotography #naturephotography #daisy #daffodil #landscapephotography #lmognet (at The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_6dxXBnr9Q/?igshid=1ipzhl59t7drr

#hibiscus #flowerphotography #flowers #yellow https://www.instagram.com/p/B_oyAbUHUId/?igshid=10rl83d1ivye