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I live in St. Paul, Minnesota and take pictures for fun. I got into photography as a way to capture my kids playing sports. My first camera was a Sony A100 that I got as a Christmas present in 2008, I upgraded to a Sony A700 in 2010 and now I'm learning how to use a Sony A77.

Thanks for taking a look.

Dan ツ
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The equipment and software I use is listed below, mostly for my own records, but I'm happy to give you a review if your interested.

Cameras:
Sony A77 (SLT-A77VQ)
Sony A77 Vertical Battery Grip (VG-C77AM)
* Sony Remote Commander (RM-L1AM)
* Hoodman display loupe (HoodLoupe 3.0)
* SanDisk 32GB Extreme Pro - SDHC memory card

Lenses
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Sony 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 (SAL1118)
Minolta 55mm f/1.7
Sony/Carl Zeiss 24 -70mm f/2.8 (SAL2470Z)
Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 (SAL18200)
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6

Filters:
Tiffen 77mm Circular Polarizer
Tiffen 77mm ND .3 (1 stop)
Tiffen 77mm ND 1.2 (4 stop)
B+W 77mm ND 3.0 (10 stop)
Cokin P Series ND filters (121S Soft, 121L Light, 121M Med, 152 x2, 154 x8)

Lights:
Sony hot shoe flash (HVL-F58AM)
* Omni-Bounce flash diffuser
* Gary Fong Lightsphere diffuser
* Pixel Flash TTL flash extension cord (FC-313/S)
* Manfrotto light stand (Eco 12)
* Manfrotto swivel flash connector (026)
* Westcott 32" white/black umbrella
* Opteka collapsible silver/gold reflector
Interfit Studio Flash (Super Cool Lite 5)
AlienBees Studio Flash (B800)
* AlienBees CyberSync™ remote triggers (CSRB)
* AlienBees Vagabond™ II portable power
* AlienBees foldable octabox softbox (FOB47)

Camera Support:
Manfrotto Alloy Tripod (055XPROB)
Manfrotto Hydrostatic Ball Head (468MGRC2)
Manfrotto Tripod Carrying Strap (MSTRAP-1)
Manfrotto Monopod (681B)
Manfrotto Mini Ball Head (494RC2)
BlackRapid Camera Sling Strap (RS-7)

Bags & Belts:
Think Tank backpack (StreetWalker HardDrive)
Think Tank belt (Pro Speed Belt)
* Think Tank Lens Changer 75
* Think Tank Lens Changer 50
* Think Tank flash holder (Lightning Fast)
Tamrac System 3 messenger bag (5603)

Software (the stuff I like):
Photoshop CS5 - Adobe
Photoshop Lightroom 3 - Adobe
Dynamic Photo HDR - Mediachance
Photomatix - HDRsoft
Color Efex Pro - Nik Software
Silver Efex Pro - Nik Software
LucisArt ES - Image Content Technology
Noiseware - Imagenomic
PhotoTools - OnOne Software
Topaz Complete Plug-In Bundle - Topaz Labs
GEM Airbrush Plug-in - Kodak Professional

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    D Cunningham says:

    "I have to agree with what others have said about Don. He is an amazing photographer and great inspiration as well! Thank you for being my flickr contact. I love learning from You and seeing your great photography...You are very talented for sure!

    Dorothy"

    16th December, 2011

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    Randy's Dailies (taking some time to regroup...sta says:

    "I was suprised to read that Dan "shoots images just for fun." He is one of the very best I've found in that category. It's very challenging to go pro these days, but Dan could make it work if he wanted to.

    He's also been a great flickr citizen. Despite his many views comments and prolificity, he makes time to comment on my images."

    5th January, 2011

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    Johan Fuentes says:

    "Dam is the perfect flickr's contact.
    Thank you for your comments."

    11th December, 2010

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    Brandon Godfrey says:

    "Dan is one of the best photographer's on flickr... Period! I have been in contact with him for over a year now, and I have seen his work go from great to world's greatest. I am not exaggerating... Take the time to look through his stream, you won't be disappointed.

    Dan, thank you for all of your kind words, and humorous comments. Here's to many more years to come. =)

    Sincerely,

    Brandon Godfrey"

    4th December, 2010

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    Thompson Photography says:

    "If there was such a thing as "Official photographer of the Minneapolis - St. Paul area", Dan would get my vote! His takes on familiar sites are breathtakingly fresh and vivid. But he's also a great explorer and finds many interesting hidden gems in the metro arera and brings them to us beautifully.

    Another aspect of Dan is his interest in and appreciation for the work of others. He is a generous commenter; his stamp of approval is much appreciated! In all, Dan is the model of what a Flickrite should be: he shares his excellent work here and is completely unselfish in his relations with others. Thanks Dan!"

    25th August, 2010

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    ZedZap says:

    "Dan is a monster .. a fantastic image creator monster

    always something new and breezy and innovative

    i cherish your friendship , and your boundless enthusiasm mate
    you are one of the photographers I try to compete with in creativity
    I look forward to seeing your skills take you further and further
    I just hope i can keep up :)"

    22nd February, 2010

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    Shoeven says:

    "I've been following Dan's photostream for quite a while now and i must say that he is one of the most inspiring photographers i met on flickr. He constantly pushes his own quality level with every image he posts and keeps surprising his viewers with unique and awesome compositions. Turning something great into something very special by making use of wild angles, unique perspectives and great post processing is definately one of his strenght. I really enjoy browsing through his photos and i'm sure he will suprise us with some mind-blowing stuff in the future! Keep up the good work!

    Steven, Germany"

    2nd February, 2010

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    kodiax2 says:

    "Dan is one of my favorite contacts on Flickr. He has a great diversity of subjects and shows no fear with post processing. His creativity is pioneering and I can always check his recent photos for a brilliantly new idea or something he brilliantly stumbles into. Keep up the stellar work, Dan!"

    14th September, 2009

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    pink*tootoo~* says:

    "Dan isn’t just an incredibly talented photographer – he is a creative visionary who tells stories through artful interpretation.

    We live in the same area, but I am a lucky and enthusiastic tourist when I visit his stream. He breathes new life into every subject of inspiration, as though he was the first – and perhaps only – one to discover them.

    He can make your mouth water for a diner hamburger, drive with renewed appreciation of the city skyline, laugh at bits of iconic Americana, or flashback to childhood cart-wheeling and jumping with sheer uninhibited joyful energy.

    His diverse work is infused with vibrant and warm personality – sometimes thoughtful and introspective, sometimes ironic and witty – and always, as a guy who lives life with gusto and appreciation for his experiences and love for family. Icing on the cake, he’s also a really great contact!

    I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Dan, you make me want to go where you go, and see what you see! But short of being a stalker, I’ll just travel through the Flickr portal instead. I have a feeling you have just begun, and it’s already been a great trip."

    13th October, 2009

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