The best part of this story, I am now making money off the equipment. Not oodles and oodles, but enough to carry the cost of past and future acquisitions, with prospects in the near future to actually make a reasonable living.


I am very thankful to all the fine folks who frequent this forum, and their sage advice. I learn something new every day, and find this one of the most civil, and nurturing places on the entire internet regarding photography. To all of you, and Bryan, thank you.


One more example to pound my chest...


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One of Chicago's finest, and proudest member of the VERY few Mounted force. And yes, he does this year round, even in the bitter cold of Chicago February's.


Did I tell you I love this lens?