I took the D70 on this weekend's getaway and snapped a bunch of photos. Sadly, dew and dirt marred many of them. I'm not used to having such a large lens and it seems to be a magnet. The A70 lens was less than three quarters of an inch in diameter, the D70 kit lens is two inches in diameter. The difference between a dime and the ring a pop bottle leaves on a napkin.

While reviewing the photo above I immediately thought, "dang, another water drop on the lens!" On closer examination I found it to be a splash. No idea what, probably a fish? The ponds at Pillsbury echo with the calls of loons but none so close that they could be photographed.

Sunrises were misty and full of interesting light. There's a short hike that ends in a narrows between two of the ponds and is very photogenic (as well as a great dog swimming spot!). After a few shots, though, the camera stopped focusing. Turned out that the lens was covered in dew. End of session.

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