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Padilla Bay Reflections<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Monday, May 25, 2026<\/p>\n

Hi, Everyone!<\/p>\n

In the United States today is Memorial Day, when we honor the fallen military personnel who have served in our armed forces to help ensure our freedom is sustained. Thank you to everyone in this role and to the families that have sacrificed over the years.<\/p>\n

Yesterday my wife, Ginny, and I went out birding and taking photos around Fidalgo Island and western Skagit County. I also took some panorama photos as part of my KelbyOne Inner Circle assignment due this week.<\/p>\n

Earlier in the week I was invited to hang some of my photos at the Balance Point Physical Therapy<\/a> office in Anacortes, Washington. This was quite an honor! Here are the photos on display and available for sale.<\/p>\n

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Working Boats on Edison Slough – Framed Photograph (https:\/\/bit.ly\/3RxGRcc)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Waikiki Sunset – Metal Print<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This Week’s Subject: My Photo Equipment<\/strong><\/h1>\n

I thought I\u2019d take some of your reading time to tell you what I use for my cameras, lenses, and media as part of my effort to photograph birds, landscapes, and architecture. My hope is that this gives you a few ideas as you think about your own gear and how it fits the way you like to shoot. So, here goes!<\/p>\n

Camera Bodies<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I rely on three different cameras for my photography. They include:<\/p>\n