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Perhaps some of you might be interested in the technique I use to give my images a painterly/illustration effect. I will be happy to scribble a few lines about my pixel blunderings, but if Michael will indulge me the space, continue to the end, where I will discuss Epiphany and other such Pretentious Musings. 
All of my images begin as 35mm slides. I useNikonequipment, Fuji film (these days,Provia F), aGitzotripod, and since I was beginning to list permanently to starboard‚ a backpack, as distinguished from a shoulder bag. Along with five lenses, I carry anSB-24flash and theSC-17cord that allows it to function off the camera. I long ago gave up theQuantum Turbofor a package of 8 AAs. I do carry threeNikon F4bodies, one with aPolaroidback, the 81 series of filters, and three or four circular polarizers so I don't have to be switching one from lens to lens‚ just as that cloud is about to obscure the sun for at least 30 minutes of Stygian gloom. 
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