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<p>Thanks all...</p>

<p>I am heading to Phoenix this coming week and wanted to see if anyone had recommendations on where I should go for some good scenery? </p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>My old desk top is showing signs of a slow death, More and more its hanging up, stopping applications from running and just running very slow.<br>

I previously did a lot of business/office work on this machine so its got a lot of junk on it. I have tried to clear off most everything I could without going to far and killing. I want to primarily work on PSE and addins, Surf tutorials on the webb and various other photo sites.<br>

I could take it to a pro and have them clear every thats non essential and that may work or I could get a new machine. I am leaning towrds a new machine, Thoughts suggest on a reliable deck top PC for editing/surfing?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>Thanks for the responses...I finally found the one I was looking for PanosFX.</p>

<p>Pretty cool stuff</p>

<p>Hopefully someone will be able to assist me with this question.</p>

<p>A few months ago I found a website where the photographer posted a lot of free actions for PSE that you could download. I can't find the site again.<br>

He did some great work and the actions were amazing...anyone have an idea of the website or the photographer?<br>

TIA</p>

<p>I appreciate all the candid responses and will take all the advice I can. I will look into some local photography organizations and start there meeting some fine folks. Your responses were exactly what I was looking for and the last thing I want to do is get into someones way and cost them either time or money and take them away from what they do best.<br>

Thanks again!</p>

<p>I am thinking about joining classes at the NYIP. Can anyone provide feedback on the value of taking classes with them? Good/Bad, worth the $$.<br>

I want to take my skills to the next level...and willing to put the time and energy into it, just just trying to get the best for my $$<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>Thanks for the responses and the link. I guess I was thinking more along the lines of mentoring. Learning the nuances of the work. Maybe an email to these pros describing my goal of just watching more that engaging might help....taking some extra shots just to be there.<br>

I guess it can't hurt.</p>

<p>I have been into photography for about 30 year but just recently got the bug again after being away for many years. I have been considering contacting some professionals in my area asking to assist them, obviously at no charge, just to be around and learn from them. Maybe some studio work or weddings, anything to just pick up some hints. I have no intention of going on to be anything more than weekend warrior taking photographs for my on enjoyment. No professional aspirations. Do you think this would be welcomed, and what approach should I take with the Pros? Any suggestions would be great.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>Thanks for the feedback. I think I am going to investigate the Epson r1900 and go in that direction. </p>

<p>Looking for thoughts/suggestions on a decent printer. I have looked at a few online but the price ranges are unreal.<br>

Can you get a decent printer for $500? Ideas?<br>

Thanks in advance for any advice!</p>

 

<p>I am thinking about getting a tablet for a number of reason and wanted to see waht the forum thought about the Intuos4 Tablet. Any thought or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!</p>

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<p>I put a trash bag in there in case of rain or other weather...just trying to make sure I have all things covered!</p>

<p>Michael..thanks. thats a good start!</p>

<p>Seriously...I have all my equipment. Camera bodies, various lens, cleaning stuff, filters. I was just wondering what others carried in there bags that may be helpful!</p>

<p>condoms? Interesting!</p>

<p>Other then the obvious what else should I carry in my camera bag?<br>

Just looking for hints about things that would/should be in the bag for 'emergencies'<br>

Any thoughts or idea would be a great help!<br>

Thanks</p>

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Nothing better then the sunsets in Negril<div></div>

Arlington National Cemetary - Memorial Day 2009<div></div>

Arlington National Cemetary on Memorial Day<div></div>

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<p>I have a zoom lens on my Canon 40D and its very loose. In otherwords when I carry the camera over my shoulder the lens moves out to its 'longest length'. Is there anyway to tighten it up.</p>

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