Hi Maragret, What are you doing up so late. It is past 2:30 AM for you. Thanks for dropping by though.  Me too , glad I wasn't stung, especially on my nose and needing to show property right after I took the photo. There is another story under this picture but I will save it . It invoved my 2.5 # Yorshire.

Hi Tom, The Nikon D40, 60 and 90 are superb but I was a bit partial to the Pentax since that was the make of  my good 35mm film camera. Actually still is, I just don't use it, lol. I never really did learn how to the use all the focal points and lens speeds. But I am now.

Hi Lynda, I hadn't thought to consult with Jeff but  should have guessed it. Who would know more about? It is enjoyable to try to do things that weren't possible with a point and shot. The cameras today do amazing things. The SLR camera does have the automatic type of settings as well but as I learn more about this I expect that it will make a difference in what I can put out. What type of camera did you get?  have seen some of your photos and they are great.

Hi Jerry, That is some great information and I realy appreciate you sharing it here in this post. I know you are right about that wide angle lens.  I might spring for a 10-22 an ultra wide angle lens. It allows for an amazing amount of exopanded view with only minimal distortion along the outside edges. A bit of learning first and then go for it. With residential interiors tha we have to take pictures of for our listing this type of lens will give a more full perspective and still not give that fish-eye type of look that is disgusting to see in listing photos.

Hi Susie, I saved a special photo for when you can by. BTW, you so are so welcome. His wings appear still with this fast shutter speed and the back legs are clearly collecting the pollen. There was a barrier or I would tried to get this from another angle. But not too bad I am told.

Hi Steve, I'd say anyone that blogs on ActiveRain seriously things of their camera like other might of their wallet. It tells about who they are, LOL. Your right, those best shots came up and the opportunity is best seized by being prepared. True of a lot of things in life as well.

Hi Fernando, that is why I am taking classes, evenually I will know that just by looking , like you did. Many thanks and appreciate the advise.

Hi Mike, Thanks for dropping by. How are you by the way? I think you are right. Seems that since being on AR I have picked quite a few addictions ( including AR itself). But as you say they are good addictions.

Hi Sharon those photos are amazing and I was sort of partial to the two striped guys with heads in the window at the same time. What I love about this is the freedom of these beings to able to interact. I am surprised in this day that someone hasn't put up a barrier and prevented this marvelous experience. I read recently about the man that feeds bears in his yard and  have seen the videos of that fabulous interaction. He has now been charged with a crime of feeding wild animals or so such thing. I should d a post about that. The You Tube videoe were amazing. I suspect with your love of nature and the wonderful ablity to capture it, you likley would share that viewpoint as I.  People risk their lives everyday and if they didn't, nothing extraordinary would be accomplished. Great Photos Sharon, Better than that actually. Amazing. The picture above is my night blooming cactus. Didn't know if you had ever seen one. I have about 30 or 40 buds that open only a night, live one day and die. But it goes on for two or 3 weeks so there are constant flowers.

Hi Marc, I haven't yet tried that but I did read about it and that will be another neat feature of the photo taking learning process. Many thanks for sharing.

Hi Margaret, I think many of us are learning that there is more we can do and do it better with different type of equipment. It will be fun to experiment  ( when we have time of course) but it is sort of cool to get some early decent results that give us things to share with each other.

Hi TLW, You are very welcome. Glad I could give you something for a change since you have given all of us so much here in the Rain.

Hi Cynthia, It isn't so much really, once you get the basics of of what the shutter does and or can do it is not that hard actually. I was practicing night photography and well it didn't come out so good. What did work was my Casio Excilim camera ( point and shoot) which was surprising. I only recall taking pictures at night where the subject was lite up. I was told about about a 1000 Lumen hand Halogen light that gives some amazing results. A friend said they bought it for about $25 at discount store. I need to learn lots more about the lighting as it seems to be key. Maybe I should start a bucket list, LOL

Hi Nester and Katerina, I think if it had been a different subject instead a Bee that wanted to attach my nose, I think it also might have been in better focus, :-)I had to react quickly and the slight movement of the camera was exaggerated. I am looking at two new lenses , an even bigger Wide Angle and a telephoto for 300 mm. I tend to get a bit ahead of myself and want the equipment before I have even learned how to use it.:-)

I heard about the 10-22 wide angle and saw it used. The subject was a chapel in a church. Standing all the way back at the doors,with this lens it captured what looked to be  about a 145/160 degree view from the lens. The entire chapel and pews with all of the windows and edges of back pews were captured. Totally gorgeous. This would be amazing for real estate pictures and it did not have any of the fisheye look at all. It is a bit expensive but like most things in life, you get what you are willing to pay for. Check it out. Most SLR cameras would have one available.

Hi Diane, Before blogging and sharing photos, we never saw much of a need for photography in the real estate business other than of just property. Perhaps our focus was too narrow. Photographs and capturing the world to share seems to be a big motivator today and I would guess it will only accelerate. Photojournalism and the capturing of special moments in all facets of our lives may be the richest contribution we can make for consumers of real estate who will become a part of each of our lives. I think they identify with it more than anyone might have ever guessed.

Hi Christopher and Stephanie,

Actually what I learned was the the shutter speed was all wrong and if I had increased it it wouldn't have blurred. But thanks and I learn I will include some new photos of the difference a bit of knowledge makes.

Hi Christopher and Stephanie,

Actually what I learned was the the shutter speed was all wrong and if I had increased it it wouldn't have blurred. But thanks and I learn I will include some new photos of the difference a bit of knowledge makes.

Hi Teri, Thanks so much. The one in the comments ( backender, :-) is better. Anyway, it is time to learn. I still need a tripod and the light attachment. Not to mention the 300 mm lens and 10-22 lens .  I will buy them when I think I am more accomplished. I keep thinking about the new lenses and just in the two that I want it is bundle. I never realized that it cost so much. For all these years with a point and shoot camera and I never appreciated what the more accomplished paid for their equipment. It costs to play, LOL