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CaliforniaPeggy

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8. Thanks so much, my dear 2naSalit!

Reply to 2naSalit (Reply #5)

Thu Nov 21, 2024, 11:24 PM

Nov 2024

I've never used a monopod, but I have heard how useful they can be. I've learned to hold my breath when shooting something tricky. The camera actually freezes the image when you press the shutter halfway, and then you can get the photo! It's great when it works.

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Here are my El Segundo Farmer's Market photos--all of them with the 60 mm macro lens! [View all] CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2024 OP

You're doing that lens proud! Solly Mack Nov 2024 #1

Oh, thank you so much, my dear Solly! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2024 #3

Once again, you set a new standard! Beautiful. Thanks. nt spooky3 Nov 2024 #2

Oh my goodness, my dear spooky3! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2024 #4

Nice... 2naSalit Nov 2024 #5

Thanks so much, my dear 2naSalit! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2024 #8

Peggy, you've definitely got the hang of it, Diamond_Dog Nov 2024 #6

Thank you so much, my dear Diamond_Dog! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2024 #9

Your artwork is wonderful dai13sy Nov 2024 #7

Thank you so much, my dear dai13sy! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2024 #10