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George McGovern

(9,105 posts)
Mon May 26, 2025, 04:08 PM May 2025

My grandson, who's in his twenties, took this amazing picture recently.

I introduced him to photography through my old Nikon D3. He took some photos and I could see he had a good eye. Since then he's gotten into, and gotten very good at, shooting concerts over in Seattle. Here's an example of his work:

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My grandson, who's in his twenties, took this amazing picture recently. (Original Post) George McGovern May 2025 OP
You should be very proud of your grandson, dear George! This is very lovely. n/t CaliforniaPeggy May 2025 #1
I am Peggy! Thank You! George McGovern May 2025 #4
Impressive. Raven123 May 2025 #2
Thank You Raven123! George McGovern May 2025 #5
Yes, excellent, encourage the young to see photography as an art Walleye May 2025 #3
You bet Walleye! Thank You! George McGovern May 2025 #6
Nice. Still using a D3. Works well. cachukis May 2025 #7
They sure do cachukis. Beautiful pictures! What lens do you have on it? George McGovern May 2025 #8
Have to apologize. Its a D60. Gave the D3 to my son. cachukis May 2025 #9
Your son lucked out! Neat Nikon kit you got. Madagascar to Panama jungles and lots in between, Wow! George McGovern May 2025 #10
You are right, he does have a good eye. This is really good. LoisB May 2025 #11
Thank You Lois! Brenden has been invited to accompany a band on their summer tour! George McGovern May 2025 #14
Nice! Good for him. LoisB May 2025 #17
He is thankful, confident to gain more experience. Thank You! George McGovern May 2025 #18
wow. AllaN01Bear May 2025 #12
Isn't he good AllaN01Bear. He's a natural. His whole family, including us, is proud of him. George McGovern May 2025 #15
Chip off the block! He certaily has talent. brer cat May 2025 #13
He sure does brer cat. George McGovern May 2025 #16

George McGovern

(9,105 posts)
8. They sure do cachukis. Beautiful pictures! What lens do you have on it?
Mon May 26, 2025, 05:42 PM
May 2025

I bought mine well--used and used it much more along with a D3S (used) with a Nikon
70—300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR AF-P on one and a Nikon 28—85 on the other, but after quite a while my shoulders couldn't take the weight. Sold the whole kit and decided on Olympus cameras known for their significant dust protection, weather sealing and, most of all, their
lighter weight. Now my shoulders are happy.

cachukis

(3,415 posts)
9. Have to apologize. Its a D60. Gave the D3 to my son.
Mon May 26, 2025, 06:04 PM
May 2025

Using an AF-S Nikkor 24-85, a 55-200 and an 18-55. Bought the kit, used for $250. Added the 24-85 and the software worked.
From Madagascar to Panama jungles and lots in between.
Have access to bigger lenses but afraid to have to replace.

George McGovern

(9,105 posts)
10. Your son lucked out! Neat Nikon kit you got. Madagascar to Panama jungles and lots in between, Wow!
Mon May 26, 2025, 06:25 PM
May 2025

George McGovern

(9,105 posts)
16. He sure does brer cat.
Mon May 26, 2025, 08:02 PM
May 2025

Brenden's "old block", however, doesn't care for the modern "music" he hears when he's taking concert pictures. Here is another one from the same performance,

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