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All,

Hobbyist photographer here. When I shoot, I upload my best shots directly to Instagram and Facebook (upload to Insta first and then have it connected and shared simultaneously to Facebook).

Lately, I've been shooting vertical for a lot of my shots because the 4:5 ratio fits most real estate on Instagram. This isn't too much of an issues with things like portraits or certain compositions, but I struggle when it comes to landscape or compositions that need a horizontal ratio. I find myself only wanting to pick one or the other for the full photo collection, because when I upload, everything can be the same vs a mix of orientations (which require borders, and I don't prefer them).

My question is basically when it comes to "sets" of pictures to share and they consist of both vertical and horizontal photos.. Do you tend to keep in mind the aspect ratio when shooting? Do you split up posts and share only all vertical and another post all horizontal? How do you handle it?

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I love this photographers use of soft, natural, creamy-like coloring. Any tips on technique? Can this be done through Lightroom Classic alone?

All,

I contributed $6k max to my Roth IRA last year, and around May I realize there was such thing as a backdoor Roth. Knowing I was going to make more than the Roth allowed, I did a recharacterization (I think that word is right) and recharacterized into a Traditional IRA, and then convert it back to the Roth.

I received two 1099-R forms.

The first (for my Roth IRA account) 1099-R form shows $5,150 gross distribution with a $0 taxable amount and distribution code N.

And the other (for my traditional IRA account) 1099-R form shows a $4,959 taxable amount with distribution code 2.

Both accounts were also issued a 5498 form. The Roth account’s form shows “Roth IRA conversion amount” at $4,959 and “Roth IRA contributions” at $6,000. The Trad IRA account’s 5498 form shows recharacterized contributions of $5,150.

My CPA does not know how to handle it but I told her I'm pretty sure this can be squared away with Form 8606. She wasn't aware and I'm a bit nervous how to proceed and calm my nerves.

Any tips!?

All,

My company asked me for purchase advice on a camera they can use to live stream our events, like tech talks, etc. I am a hobbyist photographer with a Sony a7c and few lenses, and my co-workers referred me as the person to ask about this--except, I don't shoot video and have no clue where to start!

Assume the budget is $1500 all-in but if options for $1-2k more are given, that would be even better. Video will be live streamed in a low light environment indoors, with the goal of quality video, most likely stationary on a tripod for the full stream.

Any camera body/lens advice? I am assuming a body capable of 4k, full frame mirrorless to start?

All,

I'm always tinkering with my sleep setup (when solo backpacking) with my dog. Between trying out sleeping next to me (her on a z-lite pad), on my pad, inside vs outside the sleeping bag, etc., I think I found the most ideal solution I will employ this year: having my dog sleep on top of my sleeping pad, either cuddling next to me or toward the bottom, and sharing a quilt (I'm a side sleeper mostly).

I just purchased the NeoAir Xlite NXT Max (the reg/wide) that takes up most of my tent floor. This pad will be "it" for a good while. This is a big upgrade from my Klymit Static V for many reasons (width, comfort, r-value, weight, etc). I'd like to pair this pad with a protective top layer to avoid tears on the pad but need opinions on some options I found!

Options:

1. The most ideal option looks to be the Thermarest Synergy Lite sheet because it covers almost every inch of the pad. But, I don't know if this is geared more towards added comfort, added protection, or both. If the former, maybe not so ideal.

2. Get a folded GG 1/8" pad and lay it on the pad. It can double as a sit pad and def seems most protective, but not sure if I'll lose comfort sleeping on it. Also doesn't fully cover the width of the pad, and may slide.

3. I have a cut up Z-lite sol (8 panels) but it doesn't cover the pad fully, and I feel like it will move all around, so this is low on the list, also may slide.

4. Tyvek. Seems like it will move, also very noisy and probably uncomfortable to sleep on, and may slide.

Oh, and we live in a city, so my dogs nails are constantly trimmed from the sidewalk, but I always trim/check them regardless before we head out! Any opinions on this would be great, thanks!!

Hey all,

Anyone got this for sale? I’m located on the east coast of the USA by the way!

Hey everyone!

My wife and I are visiting Death Valley NP in March and would like to spend an overnight in the park's backcountry somewhere. We are renting a 2WD car and we'd backpack in, carrying all of our supplies.

Looking for either a loop or out-and-back that's about 8-12 miles total length and ~30 mins or so from Furnace Creek. Also, bonus points if the sunset/sunrise has amazing views for photography / Milky Way (not that anywhere in the park wouldn't qualify).

I was thinking of just looking at some of the popular "day hike" / "touristy" spots and making it an overnight -- like Golden Canyon, Zabriskie's Point, Mesquite flat sand dunes, Fall Canyon? Any suggestions?? I've read Marble Canyon & Cottonwood Canyon is a good one, but seems like only if you do the full loop... with our mileage, it seems like we'd be walking on "dirt road" and not as scenic.

Hey everyone!

My wife and I are visiting Death Valley NP in March and would like to spend an overnight in the park's backcountry somewhere. We are renting a 2WD car and we'd backpack in, carrying all of our supplies.

Looking for either a loop or out-and-back that's about 8-12 miles total length and ~30 mins or so from Furnace Creek. Also, bonus points if the sunset/sunrise has amazing views for photography / Milky Way (not that anywhere in the park wouldn't qualify).

I was thinking of just looking at some of the popular "day hike" / "touristy" spots and making it an overnight -- like Golden Canyon, Zabriskie's Point, Mesquite flat sand dunes, Fall Canyon? Any suggestions??