Good photography is a combination of alot of different skills and conditions, combined with good equipment to produce a favorable outcome. I am lucky enough to have somewhat good, yet out-dated equipment, however, the knowledge and skill portion of the equation is always questionable. As any photographer would tell you, a still camera takes a better picture, as it is obviously harder to focus on a moving target. This is my greatest challange as an aspiring photographer with Parkinsons, holding still. A good camera can account for alot, but even some of the best would have trouble compensating for my tremor, especially if Im low on meds or overly hungry, tired etc. I learned eventually that every photographer takes hundreds of pictures that cant be used, in my case, that number might be slightly higher-ish...but it does make the few shots that I do get that much more rewarding. So far, everything I shoot is hand held. I have a nice tri-pod my wonderful wife bought me last year, I just havent used it yet. I feel bad about that. However, in my defense, most of the pictures I get any more are on a spur of the moment basis, and leaving my camera attached to the tri-pod is just un-realistic. Luckily, no one understands more about my trials than my wife, I think Im forgiven. Its not like she gave me a lawn mower and I havent used it to cut the grass yet. I think moving the tri-pod from the store room into my car would be a good start. Anyway, onward with the day, more pictures to take. Take care...

Shakes