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• Jun 8, 2012

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Aaron Brooks Wolters

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It's kinda like making a long shot with a rifle. Slow methodic breahing and become comfortable, then, at the bottom of a breathe squeeze the shutter button and POW, you have a photo. I have quite a few UNUSABLES to.

 

• Jun 9, 2012

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Very cool shots, Aaron. Makes me want to get out and hit the woods for a hike.
Derek

 

• Jun 9, 2012

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Aaron Brooks Wolters

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• Jun 9, 2012

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Yep, just like shooting, BRAS

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• Jun 9, 2012

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Aaron Brooks Wolters

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Speaking of long shots, well.......for me it was long. 175 yards with a 22-250 with a LockT round in the earhole on a groundhog. My boss was impressed. I really like this little rifle.

 

• Jun 10, 2012

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Haven't been in for a while Aaron, but i must say that last crop of shots is friggin awesome man...

 

• Jun 10, 2012

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Aaron Brooks Wolters

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Thank you Wayne. I am progressing with the photography somewhat. Now,.....if I could just get this model building thing to progress a little quicker I'd be much happier.

 

• Jun 11, 2012

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Hey Aaron, are "The Channels" close to the Creeper trail? And are they publicly accessible? After showing the wife, we both think it'd make a great day trip.....if its not too far.
Later,
Derek

 

• Jun 12, 2012

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Aaron Brooks Wolters

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Derek, they are off of Rt. 80 on top of Clinch Mountain. From 80 it is a 2.5 mile hike. And it is over private property. I am trying to get a group together so I can see about getting permission. You can go in on the new Brumley Gap trail but it's 14 miles one way. I will let you know what I find out about getting permission and pass the Ph# on to you.

 

• Jun 13, 2012

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Thanks, I was hoping it was a public area. I did find the brochure below...that would be a good little trek:
http://www.dof.virginia.gov/stforest/resources/pub-CHSF-Brochure.pdf

I'll need to drop some pounds and get in better shape before making that hike.
Derek

 

• Jun 14, 2012

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Aaron Brooks Wolters said:

Vic, the shots in the Channels, were all shot at 5.O to 3.5 F/stop and 1/125 down to 1/4 of a second on shutter speed. And I left my tripod in the Jeep by accident.

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Now I'm really impressed! ¼ shutter, freehand. Wow.

Having just got a tripod I've yet to find something worth setting up for, it's a bit cold and bleak here this time of year. Am also hanging out for a camera remote cable which I'm hoping to pick up in Singers in about 6 weeks.

 

• Jun 16, 2012

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Aaron Brooks Wolters

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Vic, you might try Amazon.com. I have found things like that on there at a rather decent price. I think a remote with cord for mine is about $6.00 to $10.00 .

 

• Jun 16, 2012

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Thanks Aaron, never thought of that and yet I use them for other things.

 

• Jun 16, 2012

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Amazon is like the world's largest shopping mall. I finished all my holiday shopping in 45 minutes last year from there and didn't have to fight the crowds and mobs looking for a place to park. 8)

 

• Jun 17, 2012

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Aaron Brooks Wolters

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My Friday was LONG. Got up at 2 A.M. and went to work. Got off work at noon and went to Thunder Valley and stayed there until 9:40 P.M. . I did get some decent shots though. Still learning how to shoot in low light with cheap lenses. Eric, I'm still working on a watermark.

 

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• Jun 17, 2012

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Nice shots Aaron!

 

• Jun 17, 2012

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Great shots Aaron, perfect panning shots.

 

• Jun 17, 2012

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Aaron Brooks Wolters

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Thank you Hugh and Merv. They turned out a lot better than expected. It was a bit of a challenge once it got dark but I ran the ISO up to 800 and did fare.

 

• Jun 17, 2012

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Great shots Aaron, wish it was warm enough here for shorts.

 

• Jun 17, 2012

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Nicely captured. That is challenging light to shoot in. You did well.