Tamara

My goals are pretty simple, I think. I want to take clear, close up photos of the birds I see, at my feeders, around the lake where I live, and on outings, mainly for sharing online. I have a hand-me-down Panasonic Lumix bridge camera that I'm just learning to use, a teleconverter, and a serviceable tripod. I'll keep note of the benefits and trade-offs so that when/if I'm ready to upgrade, I'll have a good idea of what's next. I also picked up a Vortex scope with smartphone adaptor and a better tripod last month, so I can work on getting a good view of the pair of bald eagles nesting across the lake, about 1/4-mile away. I'm also researching camera bags so that I can take the show on the road when the mood strikes.