This book is dedicated to:

My wonderful wife of many years, Brenda, the love of my life and best friend . . .

My children, Autumn, David, Emily, Hannah, and Ethan, five priceless gifts . . .

My dear mother and late father, Barbara and Vaughn, who brought me into this world and guided my early life, teaching me sound principles to live by . . .

My friends J. Ramón Palacios and Bo Stahlbrandt, who make it possible to belong to Nikonians.org, the world’s best Nikon Users’ Community . . .

The staff of Rocky Nook, including Scott Cowlin, Ted Waitt, Jocelyn Howell, Maggie Yates, Mercedes Murray, Kelly Reed, and Lisa Brazieal . . .

And, finally, to Nikon, who makes the world’s best cameras and lenses.

Special thanks to:

Brad Berger of www.Berger-Bros.com (800-542-8811) for helping me obtain a Nikon D780 early in the camera’s release cycle so that I could write this book. For 12 years now, I have purchased my camera equipment from Brad Berger, and I highly recommend his store for your cameras, lenses, and accessories. Brad offers the best customer service I have ever experienced, fast shipping, and classes for your photographic educational needs!