More Nebraska

As I'm going through the photos from the trip, it is becoming apparent to me that I'm just scratching the surface. I am very pleased with a lot of these pics.

A Keeper

Overall, I have kept 357 photos out of the 1,100 or so that I shot. This one is a keeper.

Nebraska 1st Day (the numbers)

I have not looked at a single pic yet. But here is what I have to sort through:

1,150 photos.

4+ GB of HD video.

My task is daunting to say the least, I can't wait to get started!

The weather here has turned bitterly cold and windy, so I'm spending the rest of the day inside my hotel room.

Nebraska Prep

The annual trip to Nebraska to photograph the Sandhill Cranes is a couple days away. This year I rented a Nikon lens for the trip. (300mm f2.8) I would never be able to afford this lens new, so leasing is the best option. I'm excited about this years trip because of my new camera (D90), and the lens obviously. I will be taking some HD video clips with the D90, so I'm anxious to see how that turns out. The weather forecast says Wednesday in Kearney, Nebraska will be sunny and a high of 57. I have plenty of cold weather gear because it's going to get down in the low 20's at night.

Film and Digital

After some serious deliberation, I have decided to add a couple of film cameras to my arsenal. For 35mm I recently purchased a Mamiya ZE Quartz from circa 1980 or so. It was the last 35mm camera manufactured by Mamiya. Years ago my first camera was a Mamiya from the 70's. I learned how to photograph with it and I've always wanted another. (It was stolen - long story)