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p.1 #1 · Back deck grabs (4)

My wife always asks...."does that camera HAVE to be on the table all the time?"
Well, yeah! The dining room has a sliding glass door that opens out to my back deck.
I'm typin' away on FM (of course) last eve when I hear the unmistakable call of sandhills.
Jump up, run to the door and fire off a few. This my dear, is why the camera HAS to be
on the table. It's not like someone will come over and go "OMG there's a camera on the table!"
Hang tough, guys.

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Jan 16, 2008 at 03:12 PM

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Jan 16, 2008 at 03:13 PM

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Jan 16, 2008 at 03:13 PM

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#4....and they were gone. Thanks for feeling my pain...'monkey.

Jan 16, 2008 at 03:14 PM

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Thats it Will, I'm moving in too, and not just drinkin (I mean working

) with you. Amazing back yard you have there, and beautiful shots to boot.

And that is why there is a table there in the first place

Jan 16, 2008 at 03:19 PM

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Will, my camera is usually on the dining room table, too, right by the sliders leading to the back deck.

Still waiting for the sandhill cranes to show up, though. Very nice shots, by the way

Edited by MaggieBee on Jan 16, 2008 at 07:26 AM GMT

Edited on Jan 16, 2008 at 03:26 PM

Jan 16, 2008 at 03:24 PM

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I wish I had a backyard like that.

My wife also nags me about my camera. "Are you taking your camera to work again?", "Does that camera have to go to the supermaket with us?", and my all time favorite. "Your just taking the trash out. Why the camera too?"

Jan 16, 2008 at 03:24 PM

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gerov wrote:
Thats it Will, I'm moving in too, and not just drinkin (I mean working

) with you. Amazing back yard you have there, and beautiful shots to boot.

And that is why there is a table there in the first place

Thanks, Gero!

Hey, the trencher does most of the work...a little cuttin' and
fittings...lots of time at the end of the day for drinks/shootin'. I'm a great boss, BTW.

Jan 16, 2008 at 03:25 PM

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MaggieBee wrote:
Will, my camera is usually on the dining room table, too, right by the sliders leading to the back deck.

Still waiting for the sandhill cranes to show up, though. Very nice shots, by the way

Edited by MaggieBee on Jan 16, 2008 at 07:26 AM GMT
Thanks, Maggie...glad to hear you're at the ready! I'll send them your way 'round the
end of Feb., keep an eye out...Will

Jan 16, 2008 at 03:29 PM

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kluckie wrote:
I wish I had a backyard like that.

Kluckster, I haven't tried the trash yet...but going out to feed the dogs is definitely
within the scope of "bring it along"... thanks!

Jan 16, 2008 at 03:32 PM

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p.1 #11 · Back deck grabs (4)

Will, my pool table serves the same function that your dining room table serves (usually have at least one camera body out, with several lenses). This is why I'm no good at 8 ball. Unfortunately for me, the cranes just aren't visiting my back yard, here in the midwest.

That's a beautiful view of the Sandhills you have off of your back deck!.....The mountains are nice too!

Always love it when the picture comes to you.

Makes me want to move out west.

I'm sure that somewhere in Webster's there is a definition for "table" that says something about..."a flat surfaced object, with four legs, designed to support camera equipment." I'm sure it's there somewhere.

Edited on Jan 16, 2008 at 04:10 PM

Jan 16, 2008 at 03:50 PM

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Great shots against a great backdrop Will, love those small hills in your backyard!

I used to hear the same thing all the time......they get used to it after a while.

Doug

Jan 16, 2008 at 04:18 PM

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David Israel wrote:
Will, my pool table serves the same function that your dining room table serves (usually have at least one camera body out, with several lenses). This is why I'm no good at 8 ball. Unfortunately for me, the cranes just aren't visiting my back yard, here in the midwest.

That's a beautiful view of the Sandhills you have off of your back deck!.....The mountains are nice too!

Always love it when the picture comes to you.

Makes me want to move out west.

I'm sure that somewhere in Webster's there is a definition for "table" that says something about..."a flat surfaced object, with four legs, designed to support camera equipment." I'm sure it's there somewhere.
Pool table!!! Now that's perfect. The lens can go into the pockets, room for 6...
Oh, you're on to something, Dave...thanks!

Jan 16, 2008 at 05:20 PM

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Doug Bentlage wrote:
Great shots against a great backdrop Will, love those small hills in your backyard!

I used to hear the same thing all the time......they get used to it after a while.

Doug
Thanks, Doug. Those horizon "bumps" are probably 30 miles away but with a tele
they sure seem much closer!

Jan 16, 2008 at 05:23 PM

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You know, Will, I hadn't thought about those pool pockets before. You are right, they are perfect for holding a nice six pack of lenses. Just wish that I could find a nice 300 2.8 IS to put into one of those corner pockets. Better yet, a nice 500 f/4 would be even better. Might have to get a tad larger pool table, though, or at least one with bigger pockets. I figure when my wife starts getting on me about using the pool table to hold my gear....I'll just move it to the dining room table, instead! : )

Gotta have that camera ready to go at a moments notice. Afterall, you never know when those Sandhill's might decide to migrate over the midwestern plains!

Edited on Jan 16, 2008 at 06:55 PM

Jan 16, 2008 at 06:52 PM

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Nice shots! I hope those cranes didn't do what those other geese and little birds do when you are taking their pictures!

I don't live that close to the river so I haven't seen much flight traffic since the main flights south a couple of months ago. If it ever warms up I am heading down south. I did take my relatives down last week - I'll give you a call about that trip. Keep that hat on! Steve W

Jan 16, 2008 at 09:56 PM

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I just don't think it is right that you can take pictures like that right out your back deck. You should, to be like the rest of us, get in the car and ride for a few hours (only to return home) and then take them...

But they are great shots, Will.

Jan 16, 2008 at 10:05 PM

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alameda wrote:
Nice shots! I hope those cranes didn't do what those other geese and little birds do when you are taking their pictures!

How'd the family like BdA? shots

Jan 16, 2008 at 10:05 PM

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Glen Starek wrote:
I just don't think it is right that you can take pictures like that right out your back deck. You should, to be like the rest of us, get in the car and ride for a few hours (only to return home) and then take them...

But they are great shots, Will.

Oh, I do that too Glen... Mrs. 'monkey picked out our piece of dirt so methinks
she should take the heat. Appreciate your comments.

Jan 16, 2008 at 10:13 PM

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p.1 #20 · Back deck grabs (4)

good grabs Will,

This image is copyrighted by the owner

I am so jealous.

My beautiful thick glass table in my rear dining area holds my laundry, but even if I did keep the camera there, the view out the back is paved parking lot....not trees, just cars

Jan 17, 2008 at 12:10 AM

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Dave In La wrote:
good grabs Will,

This image is copyrighted by the owner

I am so jealous.

My beautiful thick glass table in my rear dining area holds my laundry, but even if I did keep the camera there, the view out the back is paved parking lot....not trees, just cars
Thanks Dave, sounds like my college digs. Hey, I like the lil guy!

Edited on Jan 17, 2008 at 01:09 AM

Jan 17, 2008 at 01:09 AM

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Nice captures Will. I think most of us have to face that annoying look

of our partners sometimes at our camera gear.

Jude

Jan 17, 2008 at 02:50 AM

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p.1 #23 · Back deck grabs (4)

Hell yes you keep the camera on the table and for obviously good reason, Will

When the wife told me it was either her or the camera I dedcided that I was going to miss her... ...for at least a couple of days

Ken

Jan 17, 2008 at 04:11 AM

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Jude Perera wrote:
Nice captures Will. I think most of us have to face that annoying look

of our partners sometimes at our camera gear.

Jude

Thanks, Jude. Yeah, and that's BEFORE they learn what we paid for it!!

Jan 17, 2008 at 12:32 PM

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Mr Zoom wrote:
Hell yes you keep the camera on the table and for obviously good reason, Will

When the wife told me it was either her or the camera I dedcided that I was going to miss her... ...for at least a couple of days

Ken

yeah, when I got the 300 f2.8 she said I hope you enjoy sleeping with it. The
hood screw kept diggin' into my back but things are back to normal now.

Jan 17, 2008 at 12:38 PM


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