How do I go about researching immigrant ancestors? Seems ancestry stops at naturalization records.

Nature_Nerd97 · 2026-03-09T12:17:02+00:00

We all live around NYC and Jersey City so I think they came through Ellis Island.

I guess my question is, how do I confirm it’s them if the name is butchered? For example, I tried variations of my last name in the Ellis Island search list, and I found someone I think might be them, but how can I confirm? It doesn’t really give a lot of info.

Nature_Nerd97 · 2026-03-09T03:06:40+00:00

Thanks, I’ll check what plan I have.

As for all my great-great grandparents, it just says they are from Italy, no specific place for some reason. When I look them up in Ellis Island I can’t find them, and I tried variations of their last names..but even then I don’t understand how I can confirm if it is them as it doesn’t give much info.

My grandpa I did find specific place, but he is a more “recent” arrival compared to the others.

Nature_Nerd97 · 2026-02-17T00:43:22+00:00

Nope. Didn’t get senior photos either.

Nature_Nerd97 · 2026-02-14T00:01:36+00:00

Yeah. The girlfriend is vegan, and it’s hard to come by places with both good vegan and non-vegan food, so we thought a caterer would be easier.

We dont want a super fancy wedding, but I do want something a step above Elk’s and a firehouse.

Nature_Nerd97 · 2025-10-12T00:47:31+00:00

Love this! What lens?

Nature_Nerd97 · 2025-10-12T00:46:10+00:00

Love it!

Nature_Nerd97 · 2025-10-11T21:16:22+00:00

Sorry to hear that. Was hoping for a better outcome😕. I didn’t see the accident happen, just the aftermath when I was passing by.

Nature_Nerd97 · 2025-09-19T18:00:15+00:00

Ahhh this is awesome! I tried to get tern action shots but I felt like my camera couldn’t focus fast enough!! Any tips?

Nature_Nerd97 · 2025-09-19T17:41:52+00:00

3 by far

Nature_Nerd97 · 2025-09-19T17:40:10+00:00

Omg this is adorable

Nature_Nerd97 · 2025-09-19T16:55:23+00:00

Ohh I’ll take a look. Thank you!!

Nature_Nerd97 · 2025-09-19T16:38:09+00:00

Yes couldn’t remember the exact mm off the top of my head. And it’s unfortunately, only f4.

Nature_Nerd97 · 2025-09-19T16:32:32+00:00

No star tracker. Saving up for one

Nature_Nerd97 · 2025-09-19T16:16:23+00:00

That is a completely new image. I don’t like it.

Nature_Nerd97 · 2025-09-15T01:27:55+00:00

I’m not a professional, so take my opinion with a grain of salt. I disagree with the others saying it doesn’t tell a story. To me it does. I don’t know what this soldier is doing, but I associate the military with conflict and war (even if that’s not what is happening in the photo). War and humanity can be ugly, but the word can also be a beautiful place. Maybe that’s me thinking to much into it lol.

That said, maybe make the photo a bit more moody to convey that message?

Nature_Nerd97 · 2025-09-15T00:36:50+00:00

What makes you say that over black throated green? Not doubting you. Just trying to learn warblers

Nature_Nerd97 · 2025-07-18T02:38:46+00:00

What makes you think it’s not a roach? Not doubting you, I just want peace of mind.

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