Not much happening here these days, I am waiting for the first fawn to show itself, should be soon. I took this photo this morning of Jane Deer, mowing my lawn for me. This is with the 45-200 lens F7.1 at 200 mm, on my Panasonic G1. I have cropped the photo to make it vertical. Bill

I took this photo last night when a storm was blowing by. I thought I should show you that it does rain here sometimes. It doesn't last long and the air is very fresh when it stops. The wind and the rain on the river can be quite captivating and changes quickly. The photo was taken with the Panasonic G1 and the new 14-140 lens. Bill

I now have the Panasonic 14-140 HD lens in stock. This is the kit lens designed for the new GH1. I think people may consider owning this lens even if using it for video is not their intention. The range is excellent for a walk around lens and not too heavy to carry all day. After using the lens for a short time I also have had the thought that people who don't own a Panasonic G1 or GH1 may consider buying one just to use this lens. The reason, two words, incredible " BOKEH" this word is used to explain the appearance of the out of focus area in a photograph. Here is an example. Bill

A new view of our yard and unfinished house taken with the new Panasonic 7-14 lens. Great lens, almost as exciting is the new Panasonic 14-140 lens that I received today. Guess what is going home on my camera tonight. It has been a day for firsts, thanks to Geoff I now have a camera customer in Australia. I sent my first G1 to Geoff in Australia today, this may prove to be a new market for me down under. Second thought, maybe I should have delivered it and not sent it by mail. Bill

Here are a few more photos from the Panasonic 7-14 lens. I love this lens, it will make a great travel lens. The challenge will be to buy the lens and a ticket at the same time. Bill

Today is a big day, not only is 30 degrees on May 29th but I have a new toy. I always enjoy having something first but I won't get to keep this for long as there is big demand. My first order is sold and I have a list of people who would like one. I completely understand why after taking a few quick photos. The lens, Panasonic 7-14, but I do have something to look forward to, I expect to receive the first 14-140 Panasonic lens next week. Bill

Some of you may know that one of the reasons I like to post photos on my blog is for my mother to view. She is here visiting us this week and was enjoying her morning coffee with me when I noticed these river otters swimming up the river. I had Sandy's Panasonic FZ18 near by because I had just seen a coyote. It is nice to be able to share this experience in person. I am also looking forward to using a Panasonic GH1 with HD video when they arrive. I haven't used video before but at times like this it would be nice. The otters were in and out of the water and were having so much fun a 30 sec. clip would have been a nice capture. Bill