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3 Legged Thing Winston 2.0 Tripod Long-Term Review | Still Worth It?

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  Welcome back to the December edition of Garage Talk. On a rainy morning in the garage, I’m sitting down with a cup of coffee (not bourbon this time) to talk about what’s been going on, what’s changing, and what’s coming next. In this episode, I share some major life updates, including a change in my retirement plans, a lifelong dream trip to Australia, and a deep dive into my Winston tripod from 3 Legged Thing — the tripod I’ve relied on for nearly five years. In this video, we cover: Updates and changes to my website How to subscribe for email updates and new video notifications Retirement plans and celebrating 40 years of marriage in Ireland Fulfilling a lifelong dream: photography location scouting in Australia Traveling and shooting with Brendon Van Son Why I started YouTube and how photography shaped my journey A real-world, long-term review of the Winston tripod by 3 Legged Thing Pros, cons, quirks, and fixes after 5 years of use Tripod advice for landscape and t...
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Is The Leica Q Type 116 Still a Good Camera Today?

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  In this video I go out to try to capture a few images of the remaining fall colors . I decide to use my Leica Q In light rain and high winds . I share some images and my thoughts on using a 10 year old Leica Q today.
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Why I purchased the OM System 50-200 F2.8 Pro

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  In this episode of garage talk I talk about possible things I can do in the future to help pay for the channel as well as why I bought the 50-200 F2.8. I also ask for your help with dealing with my fear of retirement.
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Where did the Fall Colors Go??

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In this video I travel into the Northern Kentucky countryside in search of fall colors. I end up photographing an old barn but I struggled to find areas with great fall colors. I did some research and I discuss the reason for muted fall colors in Northern Kentucky.
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Using The OM System 50-200 F2.8 Pro Lens in Less Than Ideal Conditions

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Today I continue my trip to the Smokies in search of Fall Color and Wildlife. The conditions today were far from ideal. I was able to use the OM System 50-200 F2.8 for landscapes and wildlife in very challenging conditions. Watch the video to the end to get my perspective on the newest lens from OM System.
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Chasing Fall Colors in the Smokies

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In this video I travel to the smokies in search of fall colors. The crowds were large and traffic was bad. I didn't find much wildlife or any great fall colors. I still tried to make the best of it while using my OM System gear.
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Is Photography an Outlet for Stress???

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In this video I travel a local pond to capture reflection images at sunrise . I also share why photography helps me relieve Stress. Guido Van De Water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_gt7aINfXI
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