Blog updates.

First of all, if you haven't read any of my previous blog entries stop right here. Wait! Don't leave my blog. Go back and read some of my previous entries so you know what I am talking about. In the mean time, here is an update on some of the things I have talked about in the past.

Dave: Dave is my tripod. No,  I didn't name him. The company that made him, 3 Legged Thing, named him. I promised an update after I had used him for a while. Dave's been on a couple of trips with me. And he performs better than expected. Very stable. Durable enough to make the trips. I've carried him on airplanes and packed him in my luggage. He fits well in both the overhead bin and in my suitcase. He's been on the beach. I have taken him apart and cleaned him right in my kitchen. Dave is my go to guy right now. Highly recommended. Warning: Make sure you discuss where you clean him with your spouse before you begin. Some wives may not be happy about you getting sand all over their kitchen.

Filling the bag: Dave was on my list of things to acquire. Now that I have him I have added another lens to the list. While visiting a friend this year I got a chance to use his Nikkor AF 35mm f/2 lens. While the reviews for this lens don't paint it as a stellar performer I thought it was brilliant. One of my favorite landscape shots of the trip was taken with this lens. This lens will probably replace a Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 40mm f/1.8 that currently travels mounted to my D7000. It also has the honor of being the only DX lens in my kit. With a retail price of about $360US for the 35mm how can you go wrong?

Edit: I have edited this to remove Elements from the line that Adobe is using in their Creative Cloud line. It is Photoshop. Photoshop Elements is still available for single license purchase at this time.

I've been away from home for a few weeks so it seems I am a little behind with my thoughts here. As I stay home and occupy my time in my day job it is summer here in Arizona. That makes it harder to go out and shoot the landscapes I love so much. Stay tuned. There will be more soon.