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<p>I had a different photo picked out for this week, but went with Matt's sentimental suggestion.<br>

This is Bailey, wistfully looking out the window at her "boyfriend" - a 6' 5" neighbor who loves dogs (Bailey doesn't care much for other dogs - she prefers people).</p><div></div>

<p>In the spirit of Halloween...<br>

I found this guy hanging out in my backyard this week.</p><div></div>

<p>Happy Wednesday.<br>

This is a shot of my son and his grandpa - he calls him Papa. Shot on a beautiful autumn morning.</p><div></div>

<p>Great images so far today. And thanks for the kind words last week from Bill Nelson and Greg K.<br>

This week's image was taken in the historic Hotel Lafayette in Buffalo. The hotel was designed and built for the 1901 Pan-American games. I was granted access for some pre-renovation photos and happened across this scene.</p><div></div>

<p>September Rose. Used available light through window with a white reflector.</p><div></div>

<p>Season's last daisy...</p><div></div>

<p>First of all, I have not used the Nikon 17-55mm. However, my input on the Tamron is that the first copy I used (purchased online) had difficulty autofocusing except on the middle AF point (D90). Also, I could not get a sharp image at f/2.8 (my reason for buying the lens). I went back to the drawing board. While visiting a local shop, I tried a copy in-house at f/2.8 - no problem. I purchased the lens and used it that weekend on a wedding shoot with very good results. I think with the combination of getting a good copy (visit a store) and the Vibration Control feature, the lens will work out as a positive purchase.</p><div></div>

<p>First of all, I have not used the Nikon 17-55mm. However, my input on the Tamron is that the first copy I used (purchased online) had difficulty autofocusing except on the middle AF point (D90). Also, I could not get a sharp image at f/2.8 (my reason for buying the lens). I went back to the drawing board. While visiting a local shop, I tried a copy in-house at f/2.8 - no problem. I purchased the lens and used it that weekend on a wedding shoot with very good results. I think with the combination of getting a good copy (visit a store) and the Vibration Control feature, the lens will work out as a positive purchase.</p>

<p>First of all, I have not used the Nikon 17-55mm. However, my input on the Tamron is that the first copy I used (purchased online) had difficulty autofocusing except on the middle AF point (D90). Also, I could not get a sharp image at f/2.8 (my reason for buying the lens). I went back to the drawing board. While visiting a local shop, I tried a copy in-house at f/2.8 - no problem. I purchased the lens and used it that weekend on a wedding shoot with very good results. I think with the combination of getting a good copy (visit a store) and the Vibration Control feature, the lens will work out as a positive purchase.</p>

<p>Some great images already. Here's mine.</p><div></div>

<p>This was my 1st wedding shoot - pro bono for my niece. The photo captures a casual moment where the bride and groom took a break between poses. Used Capture NX2 to keep the flowers and B&G in color while converting the rest to B&W.</p><div></div>

<p>I shot my first wedding this weekend. Here's one of my favorites (one of the bride's, too). Edited with Capture NX2.</p><div></div>

<p>Green frog. Taken with macro lens.</p><div></div>

<p>Peek-a-boo! Painted Turtle in pond.</p><div></div>

<p>Great images, everyone. I saw a lot of bird photos today - here's another. I shot this at a U.S. Fish & Wildlife event over the weekend.</p><div></div>

<p>Use a tripod, manual focus (Live View is great for macro), get a wireless trigger and set your 'Exposure Delay Mode' to ON (setting D10).</p>

<p>Taken quickly while grilling on Memorial Day, this is a potted daisy where I used flash to mute the background. Taken with my favorite macro lens: Sigma 150mm f/2.8.</p><div></div>

<p>My daughter needed to complete a school photography assignment, so I took her to a local university for some subject matter. I took this while she was snapping off two rolls of B&W film.</p><div></div>

<p>This was taken at the Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls, Ontario. I received the Nikon R1 Speedlight Flash System only a few days prior, and the results were very satisfying. The trick to shooting butterflies in the conservatory are a.) watch where you step (the butterflies land everywhere), and b.) patience - find a spot and hope one lands near where you are set up for shooting.</p><div></div>

<p>Great images this week. This is my first post. It's Iggy the Green Iguana. A very regal subject.</p><div></div>