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Saw this article and reflected on why things are getting so tough for professionals. I haven't even tried getting credentials to shoot a show in ages. This guy isn't helping make it any easier.

Ryan Adams, Tampa photographer spar over camera flashes at Gasparilla Music Festival

http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/soundcheck/ryan-adams-tampa-photographer-spar-over-camera-flashes-at-gasparilla-music/2316418

The Tamron 24-70/2.8 is pretty damn good. It pretty much lives on my D600. I've used the Nikon 24-70 before, but the

weight and lack of VR (unlike the Tamron) just didn't justify the cost for me since I'm not a pro.

I've had similar experience with charitable work. Tried to get involved with Help Portrait, but got shut out (the guy

organizing included people he knew and didn't even respond to other volunteers). Another local organization posted a

request for help covering one of their events, so I volunteered. After spending the night taking candid shots at a

fundraiser I sent the photos to their media person. Pictures were all posted at their website and Facebook page, and

there was no thanks and not even photo credit. I just shrugged it off since it was for charity anyways, but it definitely left

me with a bad taste in my mouth.

Actually, after looking at you shots (especially the last couple) it would appear that the young Soldier was probably home

from Initial Training and out showing off her uniform. The clues for me: no obvious rank or other insignia, and more

importantly, no Shoulder Sleeve Insignia on the left shoulder. Anyone who had completed training and gone to

permanent duty station would have one.

Even though people have gotten used to seeing the camouflage uniforms over the last ten years, it's kind of bad form to

wear them out and about like that. It's supposed to be a utility or "work" uniform, not what you wear out to the restaurant.

Obvious exceptions for lunch during the work day, etc.

Just this retired NCOs .02 on the situation.

<p>Pamela Moore performing in Fife, WA</p>

<p><img src="http://www.alger-photography.com/img/s9/v87/p1695317780-3.jpg" alt="" width="580" height="387" /><br>

D600 w/ Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G 1/250s ISO 2000</p>

Not so sure I'd recommend Glazer's in Seattle. First it's not on the greatest location due to construction (known locally as the "Mercer

Mess") on a multi-year effort to fix some traffic issues.

The other reasons I personally have a hard time recommending Glazer's is price (not the most competitive) and more importantly for me

attitude. Every time I've gone in there I've either wound up with a clerk that was a condescending jerk or was hustling for a sale.

For me, I find Kenmore Camera to be easier to deal with - friendlier and more willing to discuss things without the know it all attitude and

I've never felt pressured to spend money.

Another alternative, if you're going to be on Oahu would be renting. Hawaii Photo Rental in Kaimuki is great. I used to rent from them

when I lived there.

Well, given that the page says that people like to use it for Basejumping, and there's pictures of people that jumped from it

with parachutes...

<p>A tap dancer at the Spring Follies at one of the local community centers<br>

<img src="http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/724/dsc9925version2.jpg" alt="" /><br>

<strong>D7000, Nikkor 60mm f/2.8, ISO 2000 f/2.8 1/160s</strong></p>

<p><img src="http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/3260/dsc9454version2.jpg" alt="" /><br>

<strong>Nikon D7000 Tamron SP AF 28-75 f/2.8, ISO 100 @ f/8 1/125s</strong></p>

<p><strong><img src="http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/8830/dsc9374version2.jpg" alt="" /></strong><br>

<strong>Nikon D7000, Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D, ISO 100, f/3.2 1/250s, off camera SB-600</strong></p>

<p>A little red winged blackbird singing near Lake Washington<br>

<img src="http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2231/dsc9258version21.jpg" alt="" /><br>

<strong>D7000 Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3, ISO 1600 1/160s f6.3</strong></p>

<p>Went to a studio lighting workshop this week.<br>

<img src="http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7634/dsc9224.jpg" alt="" /><br>

Nikon D7000, 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF, f/8 1/100s ISO 100</p>

You realize that Xerox was compensated for Apple's use of the mouse/GUI, right?

In the form of $1m in stock?

Doesn't sound like theft to me.

<p>Just read about it on CNet. Anyone use it?<br>

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57365837-1/pixelpeers-where-shutterbugs-can-flock-together-for-a-price/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20">Story</a></p>

<p>Well, like Ron, I also was checking out the Bald Eagles in NW Washington, but I went on a boat trip down the Skagit River. My shot is of a molting juvenile who watching us pretty intently.<br>

<img src="http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4498/dsc8619version2.jpg" alt="" /><br>

<strong>Nikon D7000, 300mm f/2.8G AF-S VR w/TC-14E II</strong></p>

<p><img _mce_src="http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7387/dsc7987e.jpg"

src="http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7387/dsc7987e.jpg"></p><p>D7000, 18-135mm</p>