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  For photographers - Canon shooters

  by SadElder in

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  i'm a nature photographer and like most always seeking better, longer glass.. i'm most attracted to the 600mm f4 is canon lens though some have suggested dropping down to a 500mm due to the weight issue.

  both these lenses are heavy and i can't see myself lugging either one long distances without my modified baby stroller.. any experiences with either lens?

  what tripod head are you using?.

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  revealer: I also have among my arsenal a nice Canon Elph. I carry it in my console for a quick shot now and then. I've always believed that it's the shot that counts, not the gear. If you're happy with what you have and enjoy using it, don't let anyone look down on your choices. I don't have much patience for gear elitists. There will always be a bigger, better, faster, fancier something that dates the thing you bought yesterday. There are folks out there all the time who outshine my limited abilities, but I've met some really great people who are always willing to share what they've learned.

  pride: Many folks get some great phoe shots, so don't discount it. I use my own phone now and then to get a shot of something. My Nikon film cameras found themselves at the bottom of a closet for many years. About 6 years ago I got bit by the bug again and really enjoy digital. Lots of practice shooting without the expense of processing and printing. Same comments as above... enjoy what you shoot... shoot for youself and be happy. PM if you want some pointers for whatever they may be worth.

  Go shoot something.....
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  For photographers - Canon shooters

  by SadElder in

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  i'm a nature photographer and like most always seeking better, longer glass.. i'm most attracted to the 600mm f4 is canon lens though some have suggested dropping down to a 500mm due to the weight issue.

  both these lenses are heavy and i can't see myself lugging either one long distances without my modified baby stroller.. any experiences with either lens?

  what tripod head are you using?.

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  SadElder

  I'm a nature photographer and like most always seeking better, longer glass.

  I'm most attracted to the 600mm f4 IS Canon lens though some have suggested dropping down to a 500mm due to the weight issue. Both these lenses are heavy and I can't see myself lugging either one long distances without my modified baby stroller.

  Any experiences with either lens? What tripod head are you using?

  Happy shooting.
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  Conti: WTS Motion re Appeal Bond - WTS Motion 10/26, Conti's Opposition 11/02, WTS Reply 11/06

  by DNCall in

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  Please try again
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  Matt 24:45-47 The faithful slave refers ONLY to Governing Body. Does this make sense?

  by MC RubberMallet in

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  according to 2 reports thus far from 2012 annual meeting, this is new light.

  some may need more time and verification to post an opinion on this, but i plan on showing the scriptural fallacies of this "new light".

  comments?.

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  MC RubberMallet

  Question - Did the death of Jaracz and/or Barr get start this thinking? Or have they been thinking this and Barr and/or Jaracz quieted such thoughts, and since he died, they went along with it?

  This has been fomenting for some time. Dan Sydlik was one opposer that I know of. He was told he was standing in the way of a benevolent dictatorship. At the time we were unaware of the tumult that was bulding around all this, only that Dan was told he was in the way. Of what we didn't know then. So here we are some years later and it has happend. Watch out for the tightening of the screws and don't drink any kool-aid.
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  Talent shows at the KH?

  by skeeter1 in

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  so, i know of a real talent show that took place at a kingdumb hall about 10 years ago.

  there was never another talent show.

  but, the jws all loved it and still talk about it.. is there a "rule" or something in the elder's manual about this?

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  I can't ever remeber anything other than JW business occurring in a KH. It would have been strictly forbidden anywhere I was associated. Not even a picnic table was allowed on the site. Dubland is terrified of lawsuits, so they would never "expose" themselves to the possibility of some thing happening during some pleasurable event.

  Got to attend a few family nights over the years, they gradually became boasting sessions with little to enjoy from our perspective.

  At one time branch dedications included performances of local music, etc. Heard that Ted "the boss" Jaracz was absolutely livid after a visit somewhere, and they put a stop of such "worldy" displays.
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  A freind Sticking Closer Than A Brother

  by smiddy in

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  Proverbs 18:24

  There exist companions disposed to break one another to pieces, but there exists a friend sticking closer than a brother.

  Smiddy

  This is one of my favorites. I used to work this into many a talk asking in some form or other "what kind of friend are you?". Good friends, those who love you regardless, are priceless and few.

  Thanks for reminding us.
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  Why do folks feel it necessary to announce their departure from this board?

  by SadElder in

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  i don't post often, and rarely start topics.

  but, i've often wondered why folks feel the need to post their departure from this board.

  they're free to leave or fade, etc.

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  Flyinghigh- huh?

  Flamers ignored as always.
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  Why do folks feel it necessary to announce their departure from this board?

  by SadElder in

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  i don't post often, and rarely start topics.

  but, i've often wondered why folks feel the need to post their departure from this board.

  they're free to leave or fade, etc.

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  I don't post often, and rarely start topics. But, I've often wondered why folks feel the need to post their departure from this board. They're free to leave or fade, etc. whatever you choose to call it. So what is gained?
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  The Art of Writing

  by Quendi in

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  gore vidal's death tuesday in los angeles got me to thinking about writers.

  i am a writer myself and i know there are many other writers on this forum.

  i wanted to open a discussion on writing in the twenty-first century and get other thoughts, opinions and experiences on this.

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  With the advent of BTW, BFF, LOL etc. the writing skills of our populace has greatly diminished. How many even know about books like: Zinssers- On Writing Well or Stunk and White's - The Elements of Style?

  I'm saying nothing about conversation sklls. Have you talked to a store clerk lately?

  Guess I'm an old coot now.
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  Bethel: Pathway to Apostasy

  by Black Man in

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  at the 'big house' you go either one of two ways, company man or apostate.

  i think for many that went, it demystified the whole organization and you saw firsthand that there wasn't holy spirit influencing anything - only the muses of sheltered, out-of-touch old men and political bureaucrats.

  i work in the corporate world and i saw just as much if not more politics in bethel.

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  Balaam- considering he liked to come up to the room and drink my single-malt it was the least he could do. Course he did hem and haw and shuffle his feet a little.