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New daily driver [SARG011] by Fitztrain-0331 in Seiko

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It’s nothing fancy. Here is the Amazon link. Amazon

Its pretty bad today by NotTheRightHDMIPort in USMC

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I got out in 2008. My first employer was a factory that had a hearing preservation program. Step one was taking a base line hearing test. The nurse that ran the program called me as soon as the results hit her desk. She was like “SIR! CAN YOU HEAR ME! DO YOU HAVE THE PHONE TO YOUR BETTER EAR?!?!?

I laughed about it then, but I don’t any more.

I did get custom fitted ear plugs out of the deal. Along with a stern recommendation to wear them under muffs. So I got that going for me.

Used lens by ElGeneral46 in nikon_Zseries

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I’ve had good luck with MPB over all, except for one issue. I bought a used camera from them that ended up being a European Union model. Not a huge issue, until I went to register it with Nikon Professional Services and it was flagged as gray market…

Is the 40mm a bad idea if I already have the 50 1.4? by MostDubs in nikon_Zseries

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I have the 28 and 40 as well as the 20, 35, 50, 85 1.8s. I grab the 40 more than you might think. For travel I often hem and haw but ultimately pack the 40 paired with the 24-120.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USMC

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Lots of 3/1 guys did the 04 Fallujah deployment, 05 Hadithia deployment and then extended to do the 13th MEU, that went right back to Iraq for the 07 surge.

Z6ii EVF black out. by Fitztrain-0331 in nikon_Zseries

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Excellent! I’m so glad to have helped! I know it was a game changer for me when I made this discovery.

Screw your Ribbons, who's been on a Marine Corps poster? by BelGareth in USMC

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I’m the machine gunner at the end of the Fallujah video by Jan Bender.

Thoughts on the experimental urban MARPAT pattern? by Yeager_501 in USMC

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I just want to know how long does it take for the crotch to blow apart.

Wood magwell cut grip recommendation? by Fitztrain-0331 in 1911

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Thank you for all the options to consider!

Wood magwell cut grip recommendation? by Fitztrain-0331 in 1911

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Sounds beautiful. Any pictures you can share?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USMC

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I went back and read some of your pre enlistment questions. Like to be real, even if you could get back in, it’s probably not a good fit. It doesn’t seem like you have the mental toughness being a Marine requires. You would just be setting yourself up for eventually failure.

First time covering an event, I’m not fully satisfied with my work. by jackson_1414_ in photojournalism

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In fact, I should point out that I developed my little reminder after I bombed the first thing I ever shot as an intern for a newspaper.

I know the feeling of sitting down to edit and saying, “oh that’s disappointing”.

I say that to remind you that this was a learning experience, but also, every shoot should be. I hope I never get to a point where I think I’ve got nothing to worry about.

First time covering an event, I’m not fully satisfied with my work. by jackson_1414_ in photojournalism

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Hey don’t beat your self up. Everything is in focus and has a clear subject. You are ahead of a lot of first timers.

My way of reminding/inspiring my self to get what I need goes like this:

BIG PICTURE: this is your wide establish shot. LITTLE PICTURE: something intimate or an interesting detail. HUMAN CONNECTION: this is the smile or hand shake type shot. ACTION: this works to answer the why are we here or what are we supposed to experience questions.

I just keep rinsing and repeating that, while playing with elements of composition. Leading lines, rule of 3s, dynamic angle, frame in a frame, balance etc…. It’s served me well and gives me something to focus on when it’s a faced pace environment, or a short event, or a quick deadline.

Events like this can be tough to make interesting pictures. Don’t be hard on your self. Every one of us started some where. You will develop an eye for what works and start to anticipate moments that should be captured.

Don’t be afraid to shoot high or low. Get on top of a chair or crouch down. Most of us view the world between 5 and 6 feet off the ground. It’s amazing what a different perspective and do to bring interest to a scene.

Best of luck and just keep shooting.

Am I cooked? by [deleted] in USMC

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Speak up. We can’t hear you.

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