October 2025 update:

 

I hadn't updated my profile (About) information for a number of years so I decided to basically start over, since the information I had was so old.

 

I am still an amateur photographer mainly dedicated to wildlife and the occasional landscape photography. I have upgraded equipment, I have downgraded equipment, I even sold all my equipment once because I just wasn't getting out as much as I used to and I had a lot of money tied up in cameras and lenses. I went almost a year without a camera and finally decided I missed it so I bought a used camera, a very low clicker count D7100, off of eBay. I also bought a couple used lenses but I really missed being able to take wildlife photos of birds that are always a little too far away for a 300mm lens to reach and I wasn't satisfied with the quality of phots I was getting. I knew that a D7100 is a pretty darn good camera, so I splurged on a new Nikon 200-500

f/5.6 lens like I used to have. I am sure glad I did. I now have a renewed desire to get out and at least try to get some decent wildlife photos.

 

I am 75 years old and don't get out as much as I did back in the day but I still enjoy it when I do. I have lived in NE Wisconsin since 2019 and there are some pretty nice landscape opportunities up here, so I need to start getting out more for that too.

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  • JoinedJanuary 2007
  • OccupationRetired Firefighter
  • HometownBeatrice, NE
  • Current cityKaukauna, WI
  • CountryUnited States of America

Testimonials

JC is my uncle and you can't say a bad thing about family but I would say great things about JC even if he wasn't family. I always admired his equipment and his work, and he is the reason I am now very much involved in this hobby!! Thank you JC and wish for your continued spectacular works of art!!!

December 23, 2008

jc describes himself as a amateur photographer married 37 years (Mrs. jc gets that credit!) however his photos would indicate otherwise. A true life long friend that you can count on is a rare thing. I am very fortunate to have one in my true friend, jc.

January 23, 2008
LeNee says:

This man introduced me to my first really good digital camera. In fact he gifted it to me. He is an amazing photographer and has become adept at HDR. I admire him and thank him for giving me the opportunity to nurture yet another neurotic artistic tendancy. Thank you JC for all of your encouragement and wonderful co… Read more

This man introduced me to my first really good digital camera. In fact he gifted it to me. He is an amazing photographer and has become adept at HDR. I admire him and thank him for giving me the opportunity to nurture yet another neurotic artistic tendancy. Thank you JC for all of your encouragement and wonderful comments that you leave for my photos.

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September 30, 2007