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I like to learn the names of the birds.
Yes please! I find it incredibly frustrating seeing lovely photographs of birds but no description or caption. Sometimes, when I have time, I embark on a search for similar images which are named, just so I can learn the names. I do know the names of a handful of birds but not the vast majority. It would be greatly appreciated if a caption with plant or bird name was added to most images also location for landscape images.
I always try to include other relevant data like camera/lens and exposure details so others can see how the photograph was created. I have in the past been influenced in my choice of gear by images here and elsewhere because the poster was kind enough to add the basic shooting data.
As Eric says ....... "But it soon became clear to me that pursuit of excellence wasn't so much about equipment but more about fieldcraft, local access and being prepared to invest time...more time than I was prepared to invest."
When I got the D3, it rapidly occurred to me that long glass is needed for distant subjects, way beyond my pocket if they were to create good quality images. I set a notional limit of 300mm, retaining my 300mm f/2.8, giving me an equivalent to 450mm on DX. I parted with my 400mm f3.5 because it 'broke the rule' and was only slightly longer anyway and heavier.
In general I definitely agree with Eric's comment..."To keep interest we need new topics. The trouble is they seem to be fewer in number these days."
With the advances in technology and user experience we have fewer technical problems, most wrinkles have been eliminated and therefore questions and discussions are fewer.
I am happy if people want to take photos and only participate in only one thread.
I feel the 'theme' threads like the bird photography thread ARE the way forward, that thread has by far the greatest views of any thread we have seen on this forum, I believe all contributions add to the diversity of the content of that thread.
I am constantly striving to widen my experience of photography and learn new stuff.
Wide spectrum photography, night time and focus stacking are all technically challenging and push one's abilities and understanding of photography further. The choice of lens is also extremely important with focus stacking. The choice of lens has a huge influence in the final image. Focus stacking is one of the most challenging aspects of photography. I am planning a purpose made bench and a novel mount for that when I have time.
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Robert.