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p.37 #1The Nikon FX Image Thread
Thank you Laura,
I have been working very diligently on my PT and OT exercises and my wonderful wife has been helping me at home as well. Basically a part of my brain has died and I have to retrain the rest of my brain to compensate for the part that doesn't work anymore. So my speech isn't the quite the same, but not horrible. It takes me forever to try and type a response here without it looking like gibberish, lol. simple things like putting pegs into a hole I struggle with. But I truly feel with a lot of patience and practice, I will keep improving and I will make a full recovery. It could have been so much worse, so I am very, very lucky.
And yes, even If I don't have any images to post, I will still be dropping in from time to time and see what's going on.
Thank you to each and every one of you for your thoughtful well wishes and prayers. It's amazing how we can take so much of everyday life for granted and how we might not truly appreciate how well we have it until something like this gives us a wake up call.
Wishing you all the best!
Don
NightOwl Cat wrote:
Sorry to hear that Don. Hope you had signed up for the Long Term Disability insurance at work too! Thankful that you got treated, and make sure you do all the exercises that PT/OT give you to do. When MFNG started, I was just getting ready to have my shoulder surgery so it took a while before I was able to fully participate, but I made sure to do all the exercises I was given, no matter how I felt about doing them. You can still participate, just get that tripod in use!
I have to go in for therapy to re learn how to do things again. I have to be patient. But I am lucky, it could have been much worse. I'm lucky it didn't happen when I was up on those cliffs taking the photos from up above on page 35 with my Zeiss 21... I could have fallen and died.
So it might be awhile before I can get out shooting again and get anything posted. So keep the images coming! I love seeing everyone's work whether it is recent or old. This forum helps keep my spirits up and my mind off of life's obstacles.
Wishing you all the best,
Don
I have been working very diligently on my PT and OT exercises and my wonderful wife has been helping me at home as well. Basically a part of my brain has died and I have to retrain the rest of my brain to compensate for the part that doesn't work anymore. So my speech isn't the quite the same, but not horrible. It takes me forever to try and type a response here without it looking like gibberish, lol. simple things like putting pegs into a hole I struggle with. But I truly feel with a lot of patience and practice, I will keep improving and I will make a full recovery. It could have been so much worse, so I am very, very lucky.
And yes, even If I don't have any images to post, I will still be dropping in from time to time and see what's going on.
Thank you to each and every one of you for your thoughtful well wishes and prayers. It's amazing how we can take so much of everyday life for granted and how we might not truly appreciate how well we have it until something like this gives us a wake up call.
Wishing you all the best!
Don
NightOwl Cat wrote:
Sorry to hear that Don. Hope you had signed up for the Long Term Disability insurance at work too! Thankful that you got treated, and make sure you do all the exercises that PT/OT give you to do. When MFNG started, I was just getting ready to have my shoulder surgery so it took a while before I was able to fully participate, but I made sure to do all the exercises I was given, no matter how I felt about doing them. You can still participate, just get that tripod in use!
No Regrets wrote
Yes, keep the images coming! It might be a while until I will be able to post any images myself. I ended up having a stroke at work Monday morning. I never in a million years ever thought I'd have a stroke... but I did. The blockage was in the right side of my brain that controls my motor skills. So now I am experiencing problems on my left side of my body. I can't grip things in my left hand without dropping them like a pen, I have difficulty typing. My brain doesn't tell my fingers to move and hit the correct keys on the keyboard which is frustrating because I could always type at least 50 words per minute without error, i keep tripping over my left foot,my speech is impaired at times.I have to go in for therapy to re learn how to do things again. I have to be patient. But I am lucky, it could have been much worse. I'm lucky it didn't happen when I was up on those cliffs taking the photos from up above on page 35 with my Zeiss 21... I could have fallen and died.
So it might be awhile before I can get out shooting again and get anything posted. So keep the images coming! I love seeing everyone's work whether it is recent or old. This forum helps keep my spirits up and my mind off of life's obstacles.
Wishing you all the best,
Don
Mar 21, 2018 at 09:30 AM
p.37 #2The Nikon FX Image Thread
Folks, thank you so much for the ' likes '.
Don, my prayers for your speedy recovery. And shall wait for your images.
Take it easy, thank The Lord and those that care for you.
Mar 21, 2018 at 09:36 AM
p.37 #3The Nikon FX Image Thread
akul wrote:
Don,
I am so sorry about what happened to you. I keep hearing about the importance of rehabilitation for strokes. So, it is great that you are starting your rehab. I hope you will be able to put photos as part of your extra rehab program. Start with going through old shots and discover the hidden gems, give some PP love, etc. I hope for your swift recovery, and please hangout around here with or without photos.
Luka
Thank you Luka! I like the idea of being able to post some older images that I have taken as part of a therapy, the more I type, and do things like this I think the faster I will be able to retrain my motor skills. The problem is my memory isn't up to par, so I won't remember if I had posted them in the past or not, so I hope I don't boar anyone with my images.
Here is one I took with my Df and Zeiss 28f2 of my little buddy on a nice warm summer day. Oh, how I am looking forward to summer to get here
DSC_5434 by Don Sawall, on Flickr
Best Wishes,
Don
Don,
I am so sorry about what happened to you. I keep hearing about the importance of rehabilitation for strokes. So, it is great that you are starting your rehab. I hope you will be able to put photos as part of your extra rehab program. Start with going through old shots and discover the hidden gems, give some PP love, etc. I hope for your swift recovery, and please hangout around here with or without photos.
Luka
Thank you Luka! I like the idea of being able to post some older images that I have taken as part of a therapy, the more I type, and do things like this I think the faster I will be able to retrain my motor skills. The problem is my memory isn't up to par, so I won't remember if I had posted them in the past or not, so I hope I don't boar anyone with my images.
Here is one I took with my Df and Zeiss 28f2 of my little buddy on a nice warm summer day. Oh, how I am looking forward to summer to get here
DSC_5434 by Don Sawall, on FlickrBest Wishes,
Don
Mar 21, 2018 at 09:45 AM
p.37 #4The Nikon FX Image Thread
cputeq wrote:
Dang Don, prayers for a speedy recovery. We once had a captain in our USAF unit have a stroke, and he was one of the last people you'd think would EVER have one (worked out a lot, fairly young) but it happens. Hoping for the best and you're right to count your blessings in that it happened in the way it did and not much, much worse!.
Thank you Smitty for your well wishes and especially for your service. It's the wonderful men and women like yourself that make our nation so great!
As I am sitting here in my comfortable chair with my MBPro sitting on my lap I can't help but feel a little foolish for worrying about whether I will make a full recovery when I think about all of the wonderful men and women who have made much greater sacrifices serving our nation, protecting our nation, and ensuring that we can continue to enjoy all of our freedoms and liberties, and safety each and every day.
Please accept this very heartfelt Thank You to all of our servicemen and women who have served so graciously in the past, who are serving in the present, and to all of your children who will follow in your footsteps. You are all so much greater roles models than any football player, movie star, etc.
Best Wishes to you all,
Don
Dang Don, prayers for a speedy recovery. We once had a captain in our USAF unit have a stroke, and he was one of the last people you'd think would EVER have one (worked out a lot, fairly young) but it happens. Hoping for the best and you're right to count your blessings in that it happened in the way it did and not much, much worse!.
Thank you Smitty for your well wishes and especially for your service. It's the wonderful men and women like yourself that make our nation so great!
As I am sitting here in my comfortable chair with my MBPro sitting on my lap I can't help but feel a little foolish for worrying about whether I will make a full recovery when I think about all of the wonderful men and women who have made much greater sacrifices serving our nation, protecting our nation, and ensuring that we can continue to enjoy all of our freedoms and liberties, and safety each and every day.
Please accept this very heartfelt Thank You to all of our servicemen and women who have served so graciously in the past, who are serving in the present, and to all of your children who will follow in your footsteps. You are all so much greater roles models than any football player, movie star, etc.
Best Wishes to you all,
Don
Mar 21, 2018 at 10:24 AM
p.37 #5The Nikon FX Image Thread
brian_sp wrote:
sorry to read this Don, wishing you a speedy recovery
just never know when these kind of things may strike, couple years ago i went out chasing the northern lights, parked my car on the side of the highway and walked out onto a frozen lake, had to get through a deep ditch which was full of snow from the plow trucks driving by, never thought nothing of it as i was going downhill to the lake, i'd sink to my knees, no problem...but coming back, i was busting my arse trying to get back up that hill and with each...Show more →
Thank you, Brian!
Oh my gosh, what an incredible story. I have heard of similar thing happening when people are out shoveling the wet heavy snow that we can get around here. Or making drives thru the woods and fields when deer hunting. And you are so right. You just never know when something can happen. It just goes to remind us that no matter how much we might feel that we are in control of our life, that we truly are not.
I hope that all is well with you now. and I hope that you do not have to live in fear that something like that will happen again. Things like this can give you a refreshed outlook on life and a fresh perspective on life itself. It will remind you of what is truly important and what a person should be thankful for.
Thank you again and I wish you all the best,
Don
sorry to read this Don, wishing you a speedy recovery
just never know when these kind of things may strike, couple years ago i went out chasing the northern lights, parked my car on the side of the highway and walked out onto a frozen lake, had to get through a deep ditch which was full of snow from the plow trucks driving by, never thought nothing of it as i was going downhill to the lake, i'd sink to my knees, no problem...but coming back, i was busting my arse trying to get back up that hill and with each...Show more →
Thank you, Brian!
Oh my gosh, what an incredible story. I have heard of similar thing happening when people are out shoveling the wet heavy snow that we can get around here. Or making drives thru the woods and fields when deer hunting. And you are so right. You just never know when something can happen. It just goes to remind us that no matter how much we might feel that we are in control of our life, that we truly are not.
I hope that all is well with you now. and I hope that you do not have to live in fear that something like that will happen again. Things like this can give you a refreshed outlook on life and a fresh perspective on life itself. It will remind you of what is truly important and what a person should be thankful for.
Thank you again and I wish you all the best,
Don
Mar 21, 2018 at 10:32 AM
p.37 #6The Nikon FX Image Thread
Fursan wrote:
Folks, thank you so much for the ' likes '.
Don, my prayers for your speedy recovery. And shall wait for your images.
Take it easy, thank The Lord and those that care for you.
Thank you Fursan for your kind words. And yes, I am so thankful for having such a wonderful support group that encompasses my loving wife, all of my friends here on FM, and most of all our Lord who looks out for me every day!
I am so happy that you have join our thread and look forward to seeing more of your images!
Best Wishes,
Don
Folks, thank you so much for the ' likes '.
Don, my prayers for your speedy recovery. And shall wait for your images.
Take it easy, thank The Lord and those that care for you.
Thank you Fursan for your kind words. And yes, I am so thankful for having such a wonderful support group that encompasses my loving wife, all of my friends here on FM, and most of all our Lord who looks out for me every day!
I am so happy that you have join our thread and look forward to seeing more of your images!
Best Wishes,
Don
Mar 21, 2018 at 10:36 AM
p.37 #7The Nikon FX Image Thread
Don,
Wow. Don't know what to say other than thank goodness you are feeling better and we are here for you. I have not had time lately to post on our favorite Manual Focus thread, and don't sign in but am here every morning with my coffee. Just had to sign in and wish you well! The PT does wonders and the human brain and body has an amazing ability to cope and adjust! Do keep posting and we don't care when or whether or not you have already posted a pic!!
Hugs and best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Mary
Wow. Don't know what to say other than thank goodness you are feeling better and we are here for you. I have not had time lately to post on our favorite Manual Focus thread, and don't sign in but am here every morning with my coffee. Just had to sign in and wish you well! The PT does wonders and the human brain and body has an amazing ability to cope and adjust! Do keep posting and we don't care when or whether or not you have already posted a pic!!
Hugs and best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Mary
Mar 21, 2018 at 10:46 AM
p.37 #8The Nikon FX Image Thread
Went photographing the aurora the other day during a G2 geomagnetic storm. Used the trusty D800 with 24mm 1.8G.
http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/790/40858532342_07ccab7968_b.jpg
http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/804/26027987717_3ee64f438f_b.jpg
Enjoy!
http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/790/40858532342_07ccab7968_b.jpg
http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/804/26027987717_3ee64f438f_b.jpg
Enjoy!
Mar 21, 2018 at 10:48 AM
p.37 #9The Nikon FX Image Thread
So one of my friends here had inquired about how I like my Zeiss 28f2 so I thought I would try and post a few images taken with my Df and Zeiss 28f2 combo. I apologize if I may have posted these already in the past. My memory isn't quite up to par yet.
DSC_5450 by Don Sawall, on Flickr
DSC_5457 by Don Sawall, on Flickr
DSC_6104 by Don Sawall, on Flickr
Thanks for looking,
Don
DSC_5450 by Don Sawall, on FlickrDSC_5457 by Don Sawall, on FlickrDSC_6104 by Don Sawall, on FlickrThanks for looking,
Don
Mar 21, 2018 at 10:52 AM
p.37 #10The Nikon FX Image Thread
mjgphotoz wrote:
Don,
Wow. Don't know what to say other than thank goodness you are feeling better and we are here for you. I have not had time lately to post on our favorite Manual Focus thread, and don't sign in but am here every morning with my coffee. Just had to sign in and wish you well! The PT does wonders and the human brain and body has an amazing ability to cope and adjust! Do keep posting and we don't care when or whether or not you have already posted a pic!!
Hugs and best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Mary
Thank you so much, Mary for your kind thoughts and hugs My wife is sitting here next to me and she is quite literally overwhelmed with such joy and happiness reading all of the outpouring of well wishes and thoughtfulness that my friends here on FM have shown me. You all are so kind and wonderful and have lifted my spirits to new heights! I feel so blessed to be a part of such a wonderful community!
Thank you to each and every one of you
Best Wishes,
Don
Don,
Wow. Don't know what to say other than thank goodness you are feeling better and we are here for you. I have not had time lately to post on our favorite Manual Focus thread, and don't sign in but am here every morning with my coffee. Just had to sign in and wish you well! The PT does wonders and the human brain and body has an amazing ability to cope and adjust! Do keep posting and we don't care when or whether or not you have already posted a pic!!
Hugs and best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Mary
Thank you so much, Mary for your kind thoughts and hugs
My wife is sitting here next to me and she is quite literally overwhelmed with such joy and happiness reading all of the outpouring of well wishes and thoughtfulness that my friends here on FM have shown me. You all are so kind and wonderful and have lifted my spirits to new heights! I feel so blessed to be a part of such a wonderful community!Thank you to each and every one of you
Best Wishes,
Don
Mar 21, 2018 at 11:07 AM
p.37 #11The Nikon FX Image Thread
suhsin wrote:
Went photographing the aurora the other day during a G2 geomagnetic storm. Used the trusty D800 with 24mm 1.8G.
http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/790/40858532342_07ccab7968_b.jpg
http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/804/26027987717_3ee64f438f_b.jpg
Enjoy!
Wonderful captures!
That is something I have always wanted to be able to photograph.
Best Wishes,
Don
Went photographing the aurora the other day during a G2 geomagnetic storm. Used the trusty D800 with 24mm 1.8G.
http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/790/40858532342_07ccab7968_b.jpg
http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/804/26027987717_3ee64f438f_b.jpg
Enjoy!
Wonderful captures!
That is something I have always wanted to be able to photograph.
Best Wishes,
Don
Mar 21, 2018 at 11:09 AM
p.37 #12The Nikon FX Image Thread
Don,
Great shots. Zeiss 2/28 is one of those lense that we don’t see enough phots of. Great color, totally Zeiss. Keep them coming. To be honest, I myself get totally confused which shots I have posted or not. It really does not matter. Enjoy them all.
Luka
Great shots. Zeiss 2/28 is one of those lense that we don’t see enough phots of. Great color, totally Zeiss. Keep them coming. To be honest, I myself get totally confused which shots I have posted or not. It really does not matter. Enjoy them all.
Luka
Mar 21, 2018 at 11:17 AM
p.37 #13The Nikon FX Image Thread
Thanks Luka!
Here is another Df. Zeiss 28f2 image taken this past summer....
DSC_9794 by Don Sawall, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
Don
Here is another Df. Zeiss 28f2 image taken this past summer....
DSC_9794 by Don Sawall, on FlickrThanks for looking
Don
Mar 21, 2018 at 11:31 AM
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p.37 #14The Nikon FX Image Thread
charles.K wrote:
How unfortunate! I hope all is well now
Thanks Charles
No Regrets wrote:
Thank you, Brian!
Oh my gosh, what an incredible story. I have heard of similar thing happening when people are out shoveling the wet heavy snow that we can get around here. Or making drives thru the woods and fields when deer hunting. And you are so right. You just never know when something can happen. It just goes to remind us that no matter how much we might feel that we are in control of our life, that we truly are not.
I hope that all is well with you now. and I hope that you do not have to...Show more →
Thanks Don
unfortunately bad tickers runs in the family, dad passed from a heart attack, cousins, actually had one cousin that was picking up a trailer for the company he worked for, when he didn't show up at home for a few days the search was on, finally found him in Indiana, he wasn't feeling well, went to take a nap in the trailer and passed from a heart attack
so it is what it is, i just trudge along like it never happened, but putting it out of the mind is the harder part than actually having one, each time i feel a pain in my chest i have to wonder was it real or is it in my mind lol
How unfortunate! I hope all is well now
Thanks Charles
No Regrets wrote:
Thank you, Brian!
Oh my gosh, what an incredible story. I have heard of similar thing happening when people are out shoveling the wet heavy snow that we can get around here. Or making drives thru the woods and fields when deer hunting. And you are so right. You just never know when something can happen. It just goes to remind us that no matter how much we might feel that we are in control of our life, that we truly are not.
I hope that all is well with you now. and I hope that you do not have to...Show more →
Thanks Don
unfortunately bad tickers runs in the family, dad passed from a heart attack, cousins, actually had one cousin that was picking up a trailer for the company he worked for, when he didn't show up at home for a few days the search was on, finally found him in Indiana, he wasn't feeling well, went to take a nap in the trailer and passed from a heart attack
so it is what it is, i just trudge along like it never happened, but putting it out of the mind is the harder part than actually having one, each time i feel a pain in my chest i have to wonder was it real or is it in my mind lol
Mar 21, 2018 at 11:33 AM
p.37 #15The Nikon FX Image Thread
Today I used a Distagon 25mm/2.8 with my Df for the first time.
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Mar 21, 2018 at 01:08 PM
p.37 #16The Nikon FX Image Thread
No Regrets wrote:
http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/790/40858532342_07ccab7968_b.jpg
http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/804/26027987717_3ee64f438f_b.jpg
Enjoy!Wonderful captures!
That is something I have always wanted to be able to photograph.
Best Wishes,
Don
Thanks! I'm not too sure where you are, but you will need to pay attention to auroral forecast if you want to capture the breath taking event. Or you can head to Iceland/Yellowknife/Alaska.
suhsin wrote
Went photographing the aurora the other day during a G2 geomagnetic storm. Used the trusty D800 with 24mm 1.8G.http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/790/40858532342_07ccab7968_b.jpg
http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/804/26027987717_3ee64f438f_b.jpg
Enjoy!
That is something I have always wanted to be able to photograph.
Best Wishes,
Don
Thanks! I'm not too sure where you are, but you will need to pay attention to auroral forecast if you want to capture the breath taking event. Or you can head to Iceland/Yellowknife/Alaska.
Mar 21, 2018 at 01:53 PM
p.37 #17The Nikon FX Image Thread
No Regrets wrote:
Thanks Luka!
Here is another Df. Zeiss 28f2 image taken this past summer....
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4772/40900576282_94148fe979_b.jpgDSC_9794 by Don Sawall, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
Don
Lovely color in this one Don.
Hoping for a speedy recovery for you. Take care and please keep posting.
Scott
Thanks Luka!
Here is another Df. Zeiss 28f2 image taken this past summer....
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4772/40900576282_94148fe979_b.jpgDSC_9794 by Don Sawall, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
Don
Lovely color in this one Don.
Hoping for a speedy recovery for you. Take care and please keep posting.
Scott
Mar 21, 2018 at 07:02 PM
p.37 #18The Nikon FX Image Thread
brian_sp wrote:
Thanks Charles
Oh my gosh, what an incredible story. I have heard of similar thing happening when people are out shoveling the wet heavy snow that we can get around here. Or making drives thru the woods and fields when deer hunting. And you are so right. You just never know when something can happen. It just goes to remind us that no matter how much we might feel that we are in control of our life, that we truly are not.
I hope that all is well with you now. and I hope that you do not have to live in fear that something like that will happen again. Things like this can give you a refreshed outlook on life and a fresh perspective on life itself. It will remind you of what is truly important and what a person should be thankful for.
Thank you again and I wish you all the best,
DonThanks Don
unfortunately bad tickers runs in the family, dad passed from a heart attack, cousins, actually had one cousin that was picking up a trailer for the company he worked for, when he didn't show up at home for a few days the search was on, finally found him in Indiana, he wasn't feeling well, went to take a nap in the trailer and passed from a heart attack
so it is what it is, i just trudge along like it never happened, but putting it out of the mind is the harder part than actually having...Show more →
I can certainly understand the fear you must have every time you feel a pain in your chest. I'm not going to lie. I have fear that I will have another stroke, especially because my Neuro Dr still doesn't know why it happened to me in the first place. If I don't know why it happened, how am I going to prevent it from happening again? And if it does happen again, I might not be nearly as lucky next time around as I was this time.
Wishing you all the best!
Don
charles.K wrote
How unfortunate! I hope all is well nowNo Regrets wrote
Thank you, Brian!Oh my gosh, what an incredible story. I have heard of similar thing happening when people are out shoveling the wet heavy snow that we can get around here. Or making drives thru the woods and fields when deer hunting. And you are so right. You just never know when something can happen. It just goes to remind us that no matter how much we might feel that we are in control of our life, that we truly are not.
I hope that all is well with you now. and I hope that you do not have to live in fear that something like that will happen again. Things like this can give you a refreshed outlook on life and a fresh perspective on life itself. It will remind you of what is truly important and what a person should be thankful for.
Thank you again and I wish you all the best,
Don
unfortunately bad tickers runs in the family, dad passed from a heart attack, cousins, actually had one cousin that was picking up a trailer for the company he worked for, when he didn't show up at home for a few days the search was on, finally found him in Indiana, he wasn't feeling well, went to take a nap in the trailer and passed from a heart attack
so it is what it is, i just trudge along like it never happened, but putting it out of the mind is the harder part than actually having...Show more →
I can certainly understand the fear you must have every time you feel a pain in your chest. I'm not going to lie. I have fear that I will have another stroke, especially because my Neuro Dr still doesn't know why it happened to me in the first place. If I don't know why it happened, how am I going to prevent it from happening again? And if it does happen again, I might not be nearly as lucky next time around as I was this time.
Wishing you all the best!
Don
Mar 21, 2018 at 07:38 PM
p.37 #19The Nikon FX Image Thread
mp356 wrote:
Here is another Df. Zeiss 28f2 image taken this past summer....
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4772/40900576282_94148fe979_b.jpgDSC_9794 by Don Sawall, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
DonLovely color in this one Don.
Hoping for a speedy recovery for you. Take care and please keep posting.
Scott
Thank you Scott for the kind words and well wishes! I truly do appreciate it
Best Wishes,
Don
No Regrets wrote
Thanks Luka!Here is another Df. Zeiss 28f2 image taken this past summer....
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4772/40900576282_94148fe979_b.jpgDSC_9794 by Don Sawall, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
Don
Hoping for a speedy recovery for you. Take care and please keep posting.
Scott
Thank you Scott for the kind words and well wishes! I truly do appreciate it
Best Wishes,
Don
Mar 21, 2018 at 07:39 PM