Title: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 22, 2020, 06:01:01 PM
Post by: LennG on July 22, 2020, 06:01:01 PM
OK, you asked for it.
Please, there has to be many amateur photographers here ( I know Frank is one), so please let's see what you've got also, and if you want, a brief explanation of where you were. Myself, I'm not a technical guy so if you mention F stops and lighting, I might know what you are talking about, but no big deal.
Myself, I try to do a lot of nature shots. I LOVE scenery. I LOVE close-ups of anything I can get close to, especially flowers. I LOVE sunsets. I also try and do a lot of what I call imagination shots (artsy), where I may think something MIGHT look good as a pix, but different than a regular photo.
As I said before, I can take 25-30 pics of just one thing, as shading or sun give it different looks. I am learning how to shoot at different speeds which can add a whole different look to a pix. But I am an amateur compared to so many other people.
Anyway here are a few pix just to start out
As I said, I LOVE close ups of flowers and when I was able to capture a dragonfly right on this one, and well..............
(https://i.postimg.cc/26KMw67H/IMG-6115.jpg)
We venture up to Maine quite a bit (to see Jim et al). This is the Portland Head Light, the oldest working lighthouse in the county and the most photographed.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nV7fk4NB/IMG-2210.jpg)
We also go to Washington a LOT. it is one of the most photogenic places in this country. We happened to be walking away from the Lincoln Memorial right after sunset and caught this shot
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMRn9P8P/DC-044.jpg)
We also go to Newport RI as often as we can. It is truly one of the great small cities in the Northeast. We happen to be there in March when they had an 8-inch wet snow and it made it like a winter wonderland. Here is Trinity Church, right in the heart of downtown Newport--like a Christmas card pix
(https://i.postimg.cc/KzxBHrJj/IMG-9505.jpg)
My brother lives in Colorado, so we travel out west every so often. Maybe my favorite place in all the West is Monument Valley, Az. Everywhere you turn, you can just see John Wayne galloping around. Truly a spectacular place for any photographer.We were there on the one day it rained in about 2 months. I was so depressed, but as we were leaving the sun broke thru and allowed me to get a few great shots.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QCRMRjhm/IMG-2060.jpg)
Last is a place that if my wife could visit every day, she would. In Shelbourne Mass, they had an old trolley bridge that wasn't used anymore and converted it to what is known as the Bridge of Flowers. If you like flowers, like to photograph flowers, like to just stroll a path with some of the most amazing flowers, this is the place. I can fill 7 albums of pix with all the pix I take here. You don't know what to shoot first. Here is one pix that I like as the colors are perfect, lighting perfect and just a flower
(https://i.postimg.cc/CMjL1ph3/IMG-6876.jpg)
Now that you got me started, lookout.
Please, there has to be many amateur photographers here ( I know Frank is one), so please let's see what you've got also, and if you want, a brief explanation of where you were. Myself, I'm not a technical guy so if you mention F stops and lighting, I might know what you are talking about, but no big deal.
Myself, I try to do a lot of nature shots. I LOVE scenery. I LOVE close-ups of anything I can get close to, especially flowers. I LOVE sunsets. I also try and do a lot of what I call imagination shots (artsy), where I may think something MIGHT look good as a pix, but different than a regular photo.
As I said before, I can take 25-30 pics of just one thing, as shading or sun give it different looks. I am learning how to shoot at different speeds which can add a whole different look to a pix. But I am an amateur compared to so many other people.
Anyway here are a few pix just to start out
As I said, I LOVE close ups of flowers and when I was able to capture a dragonfly right on this one, and well..............
(https://i.postimg.cc/26KMw67H/IMG-6115.jpg)
We venture up to Maine quite a bit (to see Jim et al). This is the Portland Head Light, the oldest working lighthouse in the county and the most photographed.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nV7fk4NB/IMG-2210.jpg)
We also go to Washington a LOT. it is one of the most photogenic places in this country. We happened to be walking away from the Lincoln Memorial right after sunset and caught this shot
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMRn9P8P/DC-044.jpg)
We also go to Newport RI as often as we can. It is truly one of the great small cities in the Northeast. We happen to be there in March when they had an 8-inch wet snow and it made it like a winter wonderland. Here is Trinity Church, right in the heart of downtown Newport--like a Christmas card pix
(https://i.postimg.cc/KzxBHrJj/IMG-9505.jpg)
My brother lives in Colorado, so we travel out west every so often. Maybe my favorite place in all the West is Monument Valley, Az. Everywhere you turn, you can just see John Wayne galloping around. Truly a spectacular place for any photographer.We were there on the one day it rained in about 2 months. I was so depressed, but as we were leaving the sun broke thru and allowed me to get a few great shots.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QCRMRjhm/IMG-2060.jpg)
Last is a place that if my wife could visit every day, she would. In Shelbourne Mass, they had an old trolley bridge that wasn't used anymore and converted it to what is known as the Bridge of Flowers. If you like flowers, like to photograph flowers, like to just stroll a path with some of the most amazing flowers, this is the place. I can fill 7 albums of pix with all the pix I take here. You don't know what to shoot first. Here is one pix that I like as the colors are perfect, lighting perfect and just a flower
(https://i.postimg.cc/CMjL1ph3/IMG-6876.jpg)
Now that you got me started, lookout.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: MightyGiants on July 22, 2020, 06:11:37 PM
Post by: MightyGiants on July 22, 2020, 06:11:37 PM
Len,
I love lighthouses, and I have a picture of the same lighthouse you do. I like your picture better than the one (actually two as I had the same one on two different years). :ok:
I love lighthouses, and I have a picture of the same lighthouse you do. I like your picture better than the one (actually two as I had the same one on two different years). :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on July 22, 2020, 06:20:32 PM
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on July 22, 2020, 06:20:32 PM
Glad you started this thread Lenn. Those are truly incredible pictures that you've shared - stunning and professional. I'm glad you posted them as I was hoping to see some of the talent from this board and you in particular. You definitely have the eye for it. I'd have to dig through a thousand pictures of mine to find one or two worth posting. I already posted one worth posting - the sky on fire sunset. If I find another, I'll post it. Now I'm getting the hankering to dig out my expensive camera and get to work on it!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Sem on July 22, 2020, 08:18:33 PM
Post by: Sem on July 22, 2020, 08:18:33 PM
Excellent Len!! A couple of those I would pay for prints to hang on my walls.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 22, 2020, 08:34:08 PM
Post by: LennG on July 22, 2020, 08:34:08 PM
Thanks guys.
As the old expression goes
"You ain't seen nothing yet " :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
As the old expression goes
"You ain't seen nothing yet " :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 22, 2020, 08:48:09 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 22, 2020, 08:48:09 PM
I'm glad you started this and offered up some of your work.
Beautiful shots, Lenn. Every one of them is just incredible. My fave though would have to be Monument Valley with the Dragonfly a really close second!
OK, now for the stupid question....
How do I post a picture? I have a few pix on this laptop and I see the "insert photo" icon in the options, but I can't get it to work. I know I'm doing something wrong.
Any hints to get me going?
Thanks in advance...
Beautiful shots, Lenn. Every one of them is just incredible. My fave though would have to be Monument Valley with the Dragonfly a really close second!
OK, now for the stupid question....
How do I post a picture? I have a few pix on this laptop and I see the "insert photo" icon in the options, but I can't get it to work. I know I'm doing something wrong.
Any hints to get me going?
Thanks in advance...
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 22, 2020, 08:50:56 PM
Post by: LennG on July 22, 2020, 08:50:56 PM
Quote from: MightyGiants on July 22, 2020, 06:11:37 PM
Len,
I love lighthouses, and I have a picture of the same lighthouse you do. I like your picture better than the one (actually two as I had the same one on two different years). :ok:
Rich
Anyone who has been to Portland Maine has a great pix of the Head Light. We have been there quite a few times and this pix was right after Christmas. It is almost impossible not to get a good pix of the Portland Head Light, but to find the right spot to get that good pix, that is the key. Plus, that deep blue sky helps any pix of anything. If anyone goes there, if you walk along the fence line, maybe 200 yards away (most people dopn't go that far), there is a sort of cutout in the fence where you can take this pix. (My inside tip)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 22, 2020, 09:01:23 PM
Post by: LennG on July 22, 2020, 09:01:23 PM
Quote from: ozzie on July 22, 2020, 08:48:09 PM
I'm glad you started this and offered up some of your work.
Beautiful shots, Lenn. Every one of them is just incredible. My fave though would have to be Monument Valley with the Dragonfly a really close second!
OK, now for the stupid question....
How do I post a picture? I have a few pix on this laptop and I see the "insert photo" icon in the options, but I can't get it to work. I know I'm doing something wrong.
Any hints to get me going?
Thanks in advance...
Ozzie
I think Rish can probably explain it better, but a while back the board told us, if we want to post a lot of pix, go to this site
https://postimages.org/
From there you click on choose image
Find the image on your computer and open it up
Next it will open a list of things, Highlite the Direct Link and copy it.
Now go to your post on BBH
Where all the things are on the top, under the Italic button, click on that and it will put up 2 {img}{img} things. Click between them and place the link that you have copied and post it.
If you want to post multiple images, just keep putting the 'insert image' thing and paste your links there.
On the Post Images site, just keep finding what pix you want to post and keep doing it.
I usually limit my pix to 4-5 at a time, but you could post as many as you like, but we don't want to overwhelm our guests. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 22, 2020, 09:24:10 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 22, 2020, 09:24:10 PM
Thanks, Lenn.
Well, I don't have much on this laptop as it's relatively new, but here are a few of mine. And if you folks don't get sick of it, many more to follow..
This is a Cardinal resting in our backyard this past winter
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZYwtNS8k/thumbnail-DSCN2148.jpg)
Here's a neat little lizard that has made our yard his home
(https://i.postimg.cc/TPVB3Md4/thumbnail-RSCN2170.jpg)
This one was taken with my phone. Parked the car at work and looked up to see what I thought were some impressive clouds
(https://i.postimg.cc/j251cDzp/thumbnail-IMG-20160128-101156.jpg)
I will post more as I get them moved over to this laptop, but these are my offerings for tonight. I hope to see a lot of members contribute. Don't be shy!
Thanks again,Lenn..
Well, I don't have much on this laptop as it's relatively new, but here are a few of mine. And if you folks don't get sick of it, many more to follow..
This is a Cardinal resting in our backyard this past winter
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZYwtNS8k/thumbnail-DSCN2148.jpg)
Here's a neat little lizard that has made our yard his home
(https://i.postimg.cc/TPVB3Md4/thumbnail-RSCN2170.jpg)
This one was taken with my phone. Parked the car at work and looked up to see what I thought were some impressive clouds
(https://i.postimg.cc/j251cDzp/thumbnail-IMG-20160128-101156.jpg)
I will post more as I get them moved over to this laptop, but these are my offerings for tonight. I hope to see a lot of members contribute. Don't be shy!
Thanks again,Lenn..
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 22, 2020, 09:46:06 PM
Post by: LennG on July 22, 2020, 09:46:06 PM
Great shots Ozzie.
Anyone person who 'loves' those close ups. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
Anyone person who 'loves' those close ups. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 07:38:24 AM
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 07:38:24 AM
Ok, stupid question. I don't have a site to upload my pictures to, so how do I display them?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Sem on July 23, 2020, 08:09:35 AM
Post by: Sem on July 23, 2020, 08:09:35 AM
Quote from: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 07:38:24 AMYou don't need to be registered at a site. Just follow Len's directions above using https://postimages.org/
Ok, stupid question. I don't have a site to upload my pictures to, so how do I display them?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: MightyGiants on July 23, 2020, 08:14:05 AM
Post by: MightyGiants on July 23, 2020, 08:14:05 AM
Len,
I reread my comment and I see I forgot to add the most important part. The two pictures I have are on lighthouse calendars. I like your picture better than the ones taken by professionals
I reread my comment and I see I forgot to add the most important part. The two pictures I have are on lighthouse calendars. I like your picture better than the ones taken by professionals
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 23, 2020, 08:45:54 AM
Post by: ozzie on July 23, 2020, 08:45:54 AM
Quote from: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 07:38:24 AMYes Jim, Lenn's instructions above are spot on. I'll just say be sure to use the DIRECT LINK option to copy it. The first time I tried I copied the wrong link and couldn't understand why it wasn't working. Turns out it was Operator Error, the root of most of my problems!!
Ok, stupid question. I don't have a site to upload my pictures to, so how do I display them?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on July 23, 2020, 09:03:54 AM
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on July 23, 2020, 09:03:54 AM
Quote from: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 07:38:24 AM
Ok, stupid question. I don't have a site to upload my pictures to, so how do I display them?
Lenn explained it, but I'll try to explain it a little differently. Like Lenn, I prefer to use "Postimages.org". There are other free file sharing sites, but in my experience, Postimages.org is the easiest.
Go to https://postimages.org/ (https://postimages.org/)
Step 1: click "Choose Images" (this will take you to your personal files on your PC)
Step 2: locate the picture you want to show and click "enter"
Step 3: There will be a row of options to click, pick "Hotlink for Forums" (7th option down) and click the little blue icon to the right of the row
Step 4: on the BBH thread you want to post the picture, just click "paste"
note: sometimes the postimages website adds a little advertisement to the end of the picture (about 1 out of 10 times). So before sending your response, check out the link that is pasted. So if the link to the picture has additional information after the first [img][/url] in the link, such as First Finance Insurance[/url], just delete that part. So always "preview" before posting.
Really easy once you get used to it.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 09:07:39 AM
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 09:07:39 AM
Quote from: Jolly Blue Giant on July 23, 2020, 09:03:54 AM
Lenn explained it, but I'll try to explain it a little differently. Like Lenn, I prefer to use "Postimages.org". There are other free file sharing sites, but in my experience, Postimages.org is the easiest.
Go to https://postimages.org/ (https://postimages.org/)
Step 1: click "Choose Images" (this will take you to your personal files on your PC)
Step 2: locate the picture you want to show and click "enter"
Step 3: There will be a row of options to click, pick "Hotlink for Forums" (7th option down) and click the little blue icon on the right of the row
Step 4: on the BBH thread you want to post the picture, just click "paste"
note: sometimes the postimages website adds a little advertisement to the end of the picture (about 1 out of 10 times). So before sending your response, check out the link that is pasted. So if the link to the picture has additional information after the first [img][/url] in the link, such as First Finance Insurance[/url], just delete that part. So always "preview" before posting.
Really easy once you get used to it.
DOH! "Reading is Fundamental". . . . .I didnt see Lenn's post with instructions. . .sorry
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Sem on July 23, 2020, 09:13:16 AM
Post by: Sem on July 23, 2020, 09:13:16 AM
Quote from: Jolly Blue Giant on July 23, 2020, 09:03:54 AM
note: sometimes the postimages website adds a little advertisement to the end of the picture (about 1 out of 10 times). So before sending your response, check out the link that is pasted. So if the link to the picture has additional information after the first [img][/url] in the link, such as First Finance Insurance[/url], just delete that part. So always "preview" before posting.
Really easy once you get used to it.
For what it's worth, I've used postimage for years. Uploaded literally thousands of pictures to various forums. I've always used the "direct link" option and not once have I ever had an advertisement added. The one thing I will say is over time they must purge images, and the image you posted on a forum will eventually disappear. But it's free so I can't complain.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Ed Vette on July 23, 2020, 09:13:28 AM
Post by: Ed Vette on July 23, 2020, 09:13:28 AM
NY Botanical Gardens. Taken with an Iphone.
https://i.postimg.cc/1tSrJykr/IMG-2146.jpg
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https://i.postimg.cc/vmfvr4Nm/IMG-2208.jpg
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 09:18:03 AM
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 09:18:03 AM
Mr. Bumbles waiting for Santa.
(https://i.postimg.cc/SK32J8cX/Bumble-Christmas-Original.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2qd8t1cm)
The late great Moses and his buddy Mr. Bumbles
(https://i.postimg.cc/fyBM0n1H/IMG-3480.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FkdM2qrc)
These two were named after characters in the shows I watched the day we rescued them. Moses was rescued on Holy Saturday and we watched the Ten Commandments and Mr. Bumbles was rescued in December and we watched Rudolf that night.
(https://i.postimg.cc/SK32J8cX/Bumble-Christmas-Original.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2qd8t1cm)
The late great Moses and his buddy Mr. Bumbles
(https://i.postimg.cc/fyBM0n1H/IMG-3480.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FkdM2qrc)
These two were named after characters in the shows I watched the day we rescued them. Moses was rescued on Holy Saturday and we watched the Ten Commandments and Mr. Bumbles was rescued in December and we watched Rudolf that night.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 09:21:22 AM
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 09:21:22 AM
Ginger and Odin. Ginger is able to pick up SirusXM without a subscription with those Ears. . . .
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on July 23, 2020, 09:21:29 AM
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on July 23, 2020, 09:21:29 AM
I should have added to the instructions: Check the size of the picture you want to post. You should "resize" the picture you wish to post to a size that fits on the screen on BBH otherwise one will have to use the slide bar to see the whole picture.
In my "Picture Folders" on my PC, I have a sub-directory called "resized pictures" that I use for posting on a thread. That way, I still have the original in it's huge size, but also a smaller version that is easy to see on one page of a thread.
In my "Picture Folders" on my PC, I have a sub-directory called "resized pictures" that I use for posting on a thread. That way, I still have the original in it's huge size, but also a smaller version that is easy to see on one page of a thread.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 09:24:05 AM
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 09:24:05 AM
A bird from the Brevard Zoo
(https://i.postimg.cc/hvSdBn9M/IMG-6162.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 09:28:22 AM
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 09:28:22 AM
Here is a boat that was down visiting for ShrimpFest. This pier is right next to the dock where the shrimp boats unload their catch. Sadly, this pier was destroyed 3 years ago in Hurricane Micheal and they finally finished rebuilding it this year. You cant see it, but there is an identical white boat behind this one.
I get seasick on small boats, but I told Heidi that I want this for me birthday. . . or, it she needs time to get the cash together, I'll take it as a retirement gift :)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CKgMtNCs/36553-3827271765608-204117125-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
I get seasick on small boats, but I told Heidi that I want this for me birthday. . . or, it she needs time to get the cash together, I'll take it as a retirement gift :)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CKgMtNCs/36553-3827271765608-204117125-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 09:38:31 AM
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 09:38:31 AM
We both love the mountains and waterfalls. Last year, for our 30th, we went back to where we used to live when we first got married. . . the mountains of western North Carolina.
Here is our Summer Home ==)
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One of the many Waterfalls we hiked to that week
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and yet another
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Here is our Summer Home ==)
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One of the many Waterfalls we hiked to that week
(https://i.postimg.cc/Fz8DpGdj/IMG-7352.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D4QryrcZ)
and yet another
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Ed Vette on July 23, 2020, 09:47:22 AM
Post by: Ed Vette on July 23, 2020, 09:47:22 AM
My Property. Iphone
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 09:57:07 AM
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 09:57:07 AM
The late great Sophie.
I love this picture so much that I had a Tervis Tumbler made from it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/L8rmcMfP/IMG-8074-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5XSczTs9)
Ginger and Kracken
We rescued Kracken as a kitten about the same time we rescued Ginger. They grew up together and Kracken loves Ginger. They are always together.
(https://i.postimg.cc/85bDfJYd/IMG-7031.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vgDCpBbD)
I love this picture so much that I had a Tervis Tumbler made from it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/L8rmcMfP/IMG-8074-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5XSczTs9)
Ginger and Kracken
We rescued Kracken as a kitten about the same time we rescued Ginger. They grew up together and Kracken loves Ginger. They are always together.
(https://i.postimg.cc/85bDfJYd/IMG-7031.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vgDCpBbD)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 23, 2020, 11:47:27 AM
Post by: LennG on July 23, 2020, 11:47:27 AM
Guys
All the pix are fantastic. Keep them coming
All the pix are fantastic. Keep them coming
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 23, 2020, 12:03:28 PM
Post by: LennG on July 23, 2020, 12:03:28 PM
For my next act :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
We were up in Vermont last summer (we are always in Vermont and the next few pics are just scenes I captured from that area
(https://i.postimg.cc/Qd5Tk5tn/IMG-6744.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/25rVQKgV/IMG-6752.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/J7v06n9w/IMG-6786.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DyGZthTS/IMG-6825.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jq7nrP6q/IMG-7890.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4xdJXTCv/IMG-7923.jpg)
Hope you enjoy and tell me what you think
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on July 23, 2020, 12:18:11 PM
Post by: T200 on July 23, 2020, 12:18:11 PM
We went up to Vermont a couple of years ago and absolutely loved it. It was late June and the weather was perfect. It had been so long since I was able to breathe real fresh air! Simply amazing!
Len, how do you get such close-up shots of the butterflies without scaring them away? Telescopic zoom?
Len, how do you get such close-up shots of the butterflies without scaring them away? Telescopic zoom?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 23, 2020, 12:38:36 PM
Post by: LennG on July 23, 2020, 12:38:36 PM
Quote from: T200 on July 23, 2020, 12:18:11 PM
We went up to Vermont a couple of years ago and absolutely loved it. It was late June and the weather was perfect. It had been so long since I was able to breathe real fresh air! Simply amazing!
Len, how do you get such close-up shots of the butterflies without scaring them away? Telescopic zoom?
Tim
I do have several zooms, up to 300Mm, but on these, I just chase those darn butterflies around with just my regular 50mm lens :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
It's sounds funny, but we went to this field of wild flowers, probably more late August, and there were literally thousands of butterflies all over the place. So, here I go, and start tip toeing into them and try and get close enough to snap a good pix. I can't tell you how many times I follow one,s ee it land and as soon as I get my camera to focus, off they go, (GRRRRRR) but persistence pays off. With my regular lens I probably can shoot up to about 6 inches (maybe closer) away with a clear shot. I keep the camera on auto, so it focuses by itself and I ALWAYS use the eye lens, so bringing it up to my eye, and then letting it focus and hopefully the butterfly likes that particular flower. To be honest Tim, I must have about 100 pix similar to this, (and not jsut from here00I love buttefly shots and whenever I see some, I try and chase them) different angles, with the butterflies wings wide apart, upside down, but I like these the best, where you can see their legs, antenna and almost their eyes. AND, as I said previously, what is doing outside helps also. Sometimes a cloudy day helps certain pix, but with pic like these, a bright sun and a nice blue sky are the best.
In the pix by the lake, where you can see the reflection of the sky and clouds in the water. I LOVE those type of pix and you will see, I have a lot of them. The conditions have to be perfect, like no breeze or you will have ripples on the lake. Wait until you see some of my foliage pics and you will see what I mean.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 23, 2020, 12:44:49 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 23, 2020, 12:44:49 PM
These pix are fantastic Lenn! And I agree with what you're saying about the butterfly shots....patience pays off. Much like when I used to go fishing a lot, don't be too quick to move off a spot and your patience will be rewarded.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 23, 2020, 01:29:45 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 23, 2020, 01:29:45 PM
Here are some pix of the Oregon coast and surrounding areas from years ago when we were visiting relatives....
(https://i.postimg.cc/L8kbfNZr/pix-1-015.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qMsPXkPb/pix-1-012.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sgfNY59x/pix-1-020.jpg%5Bimg%5D%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E%5Bimg%5Dhttps://i.postimg.cc/HnCSVMkp/pix-1-029.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HnCSVMkp/pix-1-029.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvD28Bcn/pix-1-042.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L8kbfNZr/pix-1-015.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qMsPXkPb/pix-1-012.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sgfNY59x/pix-1-020.jpg%5Bimg%5D%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E%5Bimg%5Dhttps://i.postimg.cc/HnCSVMkp/pix-1-029.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HnCSVMkp/pix-1-029.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvD28Bcn/pix-1-042.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 23, 2020, 02:52:17 PM
Post by: LennG on July 23, 2020, 02:52:17 PM
Ozzie
Just great shots.
The 3rd and 4th shot, that is Multnomah Falls, or something like that in the Columbia River Gorge--right? We;ve been there and also got some amazing shots. Just hard to get the darn thing into one pix. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
I wanted to climb to the top of it but the wife said -no way, so I took out my handy tripod and took our usual pix. (No selfies for me) :yes: :yes: :yes:
Just great shots.
The 3rd and 4th shot, that is Multnomah Falls, or something like that in the Columbia River Gorge--right? We;ve been there and also got some amazing shots. Just hard to get the darn thing into one pix. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
I wanted to climb to the top of it but the wife said -no way, so I took out my handy tripod and took our usual pix. (No selfies for me) :yes: :yes: :yes:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 23, 2020, 03:03:59 PM
Post by: LennG on July 23, 2020, 03:03:59 PM
Ozzie
This was the best I could do in one frame
(https://i.postimg.cc/Wp0MmRPg/alaska-main-176.jpg)
and our 'selfie', but I was MUCH younger then. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: How come my wife still looks the same though :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
(https://i.postimg.cc/rwbpDmzT/alaska-main-182.jpg)
This was the best I could do in one frame
(https://i.postimg.cc/Wp0MmRPg/alaska-main-176.jpg)
and our 'selfie', but I was MUCH younger then. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: How come my wife still looks the same though :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
(https://i.postimg.cc/rwbpDmzT/alaska-main-182.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 23, 2020, 03:27:01 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 23, 2020, 03:27:01 PM
Yes Lenn, That is indeed Multnomah Falls. I had the same type situation when the girls and I wanted to trek to the bridge, but were told by others in our party that there wasn't time. :(
I did get a shot similar to yours, but then realized I wasn't holding the camera as horizontal as I should have and it looks like the bridge is on a slight incline! :o (didn't have a tripod with me)
Yours is a beautiful shot!
I did get a shot similar to yours, but then realized I wasn't holding the camera as horizontal as I should have and it looks like the bridge is on a slight incline! :o (didn't have a tripod with me)
Yours is a beautiful shot!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on July 23, 2020, 04:00:27 PM
Post by: T200 on July 23, 2020, 04:00:27 PM
I like taking pics of my Jeep
(https://i.postimg.cc/WzwnYh4t/20200626-123242.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RVbfSc24/20200626-123224.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/dtXkPJT0/20200613-092526.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/15Lt7MLn/20200613-092147.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGwchGcJ/Video-Capture-20200502-164021.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvL8vcwP/20200508-060858.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/WzwnYh4t/20200626-123242.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RVbfSc24/20200626-123224.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/dtXkPJT0/20200613-092526.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/15Lt7MLn/20200613-092147.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGwchGcJ/Video-Capture-20200502-164021.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvL8vcwP/20200508-060858.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 23, 2020, 04:50:07 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 23, 2020, 04:50:07 PM
Nothing wrong with that. That's a good looking vehicle.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 23, 2020, 04:53:18 PM
Post by: LennG on July 23, 2020, 04:53:18 PM
Quote from: ozzie on July 23, 2020, 03:27:01 PM
Yes Lenn, That is indeed Multnomah Falls. I had the same type situation when the girls and I wanted to trek to the bridge, but were told by others in our party that there wasn't time. :(
I did get a shot similar to yours, but then realized I wasn't holding the camera as horizontal as I should have and it looks like the bridge is on a slight incline! :o (didn't have a tripod with me)
Yours is a beautiful shot!
Yesh Ozzie, great minds think alike. (the womenr I mean) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Us guys are up for anything.
What camera/phone were you using?
I have at least 7 tripods around. I have two very good, heavy duty ones, of which one is always in the back of our car. When we travel without the car, I have a very, very lightweight one that will open to about 4 foot. I use this one all the time when we travel fly, cruise. I usually just leave it attached to my camera, (folded up) sling it over my shoulder and off we go. I have found that most people do NOT know how to take pics of other people, like when I ask some one if they can take a pix of us. They usually take a pix where it could be anyone there and just concentrate on the background. That is not how I take pix of us. We should be the main focus and the background interesting, like in the pix I posted. You can see where we are, but you can also see it is us. When I do have to ask some one, I always look for anyone who has a similar camera to what I am using. They usually know how to use a regular camera but even then, many find ways to screw it up. As we go along in this thread, and we post more pix, you will see what I mean about people photos and us.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 04:56:53 PM
Post by: Jim143 on July 23, 2020, 04:56:53 PM
I only have my iPhone now. Over the years, I have had many. I stated with a Yashika 35mm in Freshman year in High School. By senior year, I "graduated" to an Olympus OM1. I went from there to an OM10, Minolta 7000i, and my last SLR was a Nikon D70 (? - I think that was the number). I then had a couple of smaller Olympus digital cameras and now the iPhone is "just" as good for what I need
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 23, 2020, 06:34:15 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 23, 2020, 06:34:15 PM
Below is a sunrise over the atlantic with a fishing boat. I got up at 4 in the morning and went to the beach and took this picture when the boat happened to pass by during the golden hour. If you look closely you can see gulls around the boat.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8z7tmdKN/Cape-Henlopen-Sunrise-jpg-2.jpg)
I got this picture of a Cape Henlopen lighthouse while the sun was going down. This was during the Blue hour when the sun is below the horizon and the color emitted is special.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wMF00wYT/lighthouse.jpg)
During the Covid shutdown I went onto my deck and with a 600 MM lens I got this shot of a bird (first photo). I then went into photoshop and created a textured layer. I then went back into Lightroom and Cropped the image to eliminate the white fence.
(https://i.postimg.cc/jdtjfZjn/original.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/JzQZJsmM/croped-no-white-fence.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8z7tmdKN/Cape-Henlopen-Sunrise-jpg-2.jpg)
I got this picture of a Cape Henlopen lighthouse while the sun was going down. This was during the Blue hour when the sun is below the horizon and the color emitted is special.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wMF00wYT/lighthouse.jpg)
During the Covid shutdown I went onto my deck and with a 600 MM lens I got this shot of a bird (first photo). I then went into photoshop and created a textured layer. I then went back into Lightroom and Cropped the image to eliminate the white fence.
(https://i.postimg.cc/jdtjfZjn/original.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/JzQZJsmM/croped-no-white-fence.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on July 23, 2020, 06:39:34 PM
Post by: T200 on July 23, 2020, 06:39:34 PM
Frank,
Great shots! I took the liberty of updating your post to add the IMG tag so your pics will show in the post.
Great shots! I took the liberty of updating your post to add the IMG tag so your pics will show in the post.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 23, 2020, 06:57:58 PM
Post by: LennG on July 23, 2020, 06:57:58 PM
Ditto Tim.
Great pix Frank. The sunrise shot is just magnificent.
Great pix Frank. The sunrise shot is just magnificent.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 23, 2020, 06:59:11 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 23, 2020, 06:59:11 PM
Tim, I realized that I forgot the click on the icon to post the image after so I corrected it also.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on July 23, 2020, 07:12:29 PM
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on July 23, 2020, 07:12:29 PM
There's a lot of talent by the men on this board with a camera in their hands. That sunrise and fishing boat picture could be entered in a contest and would probably take the trophy. It's that nice!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Sem on July 23, 2020, 11:08:21 PM
Post by: Sem on July 23, 2020, 11:08:21 PM
I certainly cannot compare to you guys, in fact I don't think I even own a camera anymore other than my cell phone.
I took this cell pic while on a drive out nearby Figueroa Mountain Rd, through the Los Padres National Forrest.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qvn9xtvW/20180519-144811.jpg)
I took this cell pic while on a drive out nearby Figueroa Mountain Rd, through the Los Padres National Forrest.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qvn9xtvW/20180519-144811.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Sem on July 23, 2020, 11:22:08 PM
Post by: Sem on July 23, 2020, 11:22:08 PM
Last spring we had a "superbloom" out here. Generally a lot of winter rain and spring sunshine bring out tons of wild flowers. This cell pic was taken on the Corrizo Plains, about an hour north of our house. This picture doesn't do what we saw justice. The hills in the background are yellow with flowers.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RhWMSML9/IMG-0637.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RhWMSML9/IMG-0637.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 23, 2020, 11:27:57 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 23, 2020, 11:27:57 PM
Quote from: Jolly Blue Giant on July 23, 2020, 07:12:29 PM
There's a lot of talent by the men on this board with a camera in their hands. That sunrise and fishing boat picture could be entered in a contest and would probably take the trophy. It's that nice!
Thanks Jolly. I took that shot on 4/22/2018. It was shot at 1/500 of a second, f8 and ISO 125. The lens was a Sigma 150-600 MM zoom that was set at 250 mm. I did a little post processing just enough to give it some shape to it and get some detail in the boat. I got a little luckey in that the boat just happen to be passing when the sun was at a perfect elevation. A few minutes earlier and the sun would have been partially blocked by the horizon and the picture may not have been as good. I took a lot of pictures that morning but only a few had the boat and that is what makes the picture.
I have another picture of a rather large bird that I did major alterations in Photoshop but the site will not take the file because it is 29.14MB and the max that it will take is 24MB. I used an impressionist brush and made it look more like a painting then a photo.
I took these picture of a bird who was bathing himself in a puddle of water on my lawn. There are a series of pictures that at one point he closes his eyelid while under water.
(https://i.postimg.cc/50rTWw4m/Bird-1.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FK6XhtGc/Bird-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCkfXQ4T/Bird-3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/G2v7V6fb/Bird-4.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/htJ0NHJN/Bird-5.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bv9S5TRK/Bird-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Sem on July 23, 2020, 11:28:37 PM
Post by: Sem on July 23, 2020, 11:28:37 PM
Last summer a day trip to Monterey.
(https://i.postimg.cc/J4JQ0jnD/20190730-151041.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/J4JQ0jnD/20190730-151041.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Sem on July 23, 2020, 11:36:24 PM
Post by: Sem on July 23, 2020, 11:36:24 PM
Making our way down the Pacific Coast Highway.
(https://i.postimg.cc/m2DsG225/IMG-0881.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/T1NBPgYH/20190730-193403.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/15LYY9g6/20190730-195848.jpg)
We were much taller then....
(https://i.postimg.cc/HxZ60HDr/20190730-193723.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/m2DsG225/IMG-0881.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/T1NBPgYH/20190730-193403.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/15LYY9g6/20190730-195848.jpg)
We were much taller then....
(https://i.postimg.cc/HxZ60HDr/20190730-193723.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: MightyGiants on July 24, 2020, 08:46:41 AM
Post by: MightyGiants on July 24, 2020, 08:46:41 AM
There are some outstanding artists in this group!
I will say, I took about 8 or 9 of my favorites and made them a rotating slide show for my computer wallpaper (sorry Tim, your Jeep didn't make the cut :laugh:)
All of you, those are great pictures.
Tim, I love that color on your jeep, I was was really considering something similar when I got my car. I love that affect they have now.
I will say, I took about 8 or 9 of my favorites and made them a rotating slide show for my computer wallpaper (sorry Tim, your Jeep didn't make the cut :laugh:)
All of you, those are great pictures.
Tim, I love that color on your jeep, I was was really considering something similar when I got my car. I love that affect they have now.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 24, 2020, 08:46:59 AM
Post by: ozzie on July 24, 2020, 08:46:59 AM
You guys are killin' it, these photos are great!
Lenn, I have used a few different cameras for the pix I've posted, it just depends when I took it. The first camera I bought myself was a Hanimex SL 35mm, fully manual. I loved that camera and had 3 or 4 different lenses for it. The shutter started slipping though and "retired" it. I should see about getting it repaired, but I'm not even sure where to buy film or get it processed now a days. After that I had a Minolta Maxxum 5000, again with a couple of different lenses. The first digital I got was a Sony Mavicka. No memory card, it copied pictures to a 3" CD.
What I use now is a Nikon Coolpix L830. It's a pretty simple set up without an interchangable lens, but the zoom is pretty good and it seems to get the job done.
So, I have never had any "professional" equipment, but for a hobbyist what I have had has worked for me. I still have all of these in the closet too, but I just go with the Nikon, it's light and compact. I finally got a nice, heavy duty tripod this year.
Here's a couple more from me...
Indepence Day - Last year
(https://i.postimg.cc/Qxgbx2qL/DSCN0966.jpg)
On a walking trail near the house
(https://i.postimg.cc/6QFRhchL/20170129-093309.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3NFvYTQn/20180324-133958.jpg)
Lenn, I have used a few different cameras for the pix I've posted, it just depends when I took it. The first camera I bought myself was a Hanimex SL 35mm, fully manual. I loved that camera and had 3 or 4 different lenses for it. The shutter started slipping though and "retired" it. I should see about getting it repaired, but I'm not even sure where to buy film or get it processed now a days. After that I had a Minolta Maxxum 5000, again with a couple of different lenses. The first digital I got was a Sony Mavicka. No memory card, it copied pictures to a 3" CD.
What I use now is a Nikon Coolpix L830. It's a pretty simple set up without an interchangable lens, but the zoom is pretty good and it seems to get the job done.
So, I have never had any "professional" equipment, but for a hobbyist what I have had has worked for me. I still have all of these in the closet too, but I just go with the Nikon, it's light and compact. I finally got a nice, heavy duty tripod this year.
Here's a couple more from me...
Indepence Day - Last year
(https://i.postimg.cc/Qxgbx2qL/DSCN0966.jpg)
On a walking trail near the house
(https://i.postimg.cc/6QFRhchL/20170129-093309.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3NFvYTQn/20180324-133958.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 24, 2020, 09:13:40 AM
Post by: Jim143 on July 24, 2020, 09:13:40 AM
Quote from: MightyGiants on July 24, 2020, 08:46:41 AM
Tim, I love that color on your jeep, I was was really considering something similar when I got my car. I love that affect they have now.
Just curious. . . did any of mine make the cut? :)
Sem
[quoteI don't think I even own a camera anymore other than my cell phone.[/quote]
I haven't owned an SLR since my Nikon, which I unloaded probably about 8 or 10 years ago. Everything I have posted has come from one iPhone or another. Most of them are from my current iPhone X. There is absolutely nothing wrong with camera phones now. They used to be the joke of the photography world, but, and I think it was the iPhone 8 but definitely the X, where some photographers actually said the pictures they shot were better then they multi-thousand $ set up.
A dear friend is a professional photographer and not to pat my own back, but thanks to me. In high school I started in Freshman year and learned to develop my own film. I was on the yearbook staff all four years and he wanted to know how to do it. I think it was mainly to get out of class. That was a benefit for me. Even though I had a darkroom at home, we had one in the school and one of my teachers saw my camera and asked if I developed film. When I said yes, she said I would get an "A" in the class and I could spend that class time working in the darkroom.
Funny how life takes us. I have kept dabbling in it over the years, but he jumped in with both feet and is doing pretty good for himself, all things considering. . .
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: MightyGiants on July 24, 2020, 09:16:01 AM
Post by: MightyGiants on July 24, 2020, 09:16:01 AM
Quote from: Jim143 on July 24, 2020, 09:13:40 AM
Just curious. . . did any of mine make the cut? :)
Sem
[quoteI don't think I even own a camera anymore other than my cell phone.
I haven't owned an SLR since my Nikon, which I unloaded probably about 8 or 10 years ago. Everything I have posted has come from one iPhone or another. Most of them are from my current iPhone X. There is absolutely nothing wrong with camera phones now. They used to be the joke of the photography world, but, and I think it was the iPhone 8 but definitely the X, where some photographers actually said the pictures they shot were better then they multi-thousand $ set up.
A dear friend is a professional photographer and not to pat my own back, but thanks to me. In high school I started in Freshman year and learned to develop my own film. I was on the yearbook staff all four years and he wanted to know how to do it. I think it was mainly to get out of class. That was a benefit for me. Even though I had a darkroom at home, we had one in the school and one of my teachers saw my camera and asked if I developed film. When I said yes, she said I would get an "A" in the class and I could spend that class time working in the darkroom.
Funny how life takes us. I have kept dabbling in it over the years, but he jumped in with both feet and is doing pretty good for himself, all things considering. . .
Yes, your picture of what I could best describe as a castle
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 24, 2020, 09:50:54 AM
Post by: Jim143 on July 24, 2020, 09:50:54 AM
Here are some more of our zoo crew:
This is Jetta. She is named as such because she was found in an engine block of a VW Jetta. The person who owned the vehicle drove from just north of Orlando to Fernandina Beach (215 Miles) and then another 30 miles down to Jacksonville to go to the Volkswagen dealership so they can take apart the engine enough to get her out.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QKhSyk5s/IMG-6965.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QKhSyk5s)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jCTbbp4q/IMG-6966.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jCTbbp4q)
This is my Treadmill Taskmaster, Smudge. When we rescued her, she did not want to be seen at all. Now, she is consistently on my lap looking for attention, when she isn't making me walk faster and farther.
(https://i.postimg.cc/n92TbjYm/IMG-7787.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/n92TbjYm)
This is Itzy (short for Itty Bitty), named that way because she was extremely tiny when she came home. She was a stray outside Heidi's boss's house. Her boss is allergic to cats.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xp76Z9PT/IMG-7862.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Xp76Z9PT)
This is Odin again. This is such a lovable, goofy boy. We weren't going to get another dog after we lost Moses and Sophie (both my Shepards), just 5 weeks apart. I started volunteering to walk dogs at the local animal control and he was in the puppy pen. He was about 8 months, so much bigger than the normal puppies. He is stubborn, but definitely a "daddy's boy"
(https://i.postimg.cc/gxx9smms/IMG-8787.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gxx9smms)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QH4GcHGV/IMG-8788.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QH4GcHGV)
This is the latest addition to our crew - Angus. He was living in my work parking lot. I saw him on and off for almost a year. I thought he was an outdoor cat and just went home. Apparently not. I saw him in December and February, then Covid hit and I worked from home. I went back to the office one day a week in June. He was there and walked right up to me. That day he ate most of my breakfast and lunch. I knew we had to do something.
Turns out, he was already fixed without an ear notch which means he was not part of a TNR ferrel colony. He is about 5 to 7 years old and is such a gentle old sole.
Here he is, the epitome of a cat flipping you off. "yea, I see the trap and I know there is food in there, but screw you, I'm not falling for that". . . .
(https://i.postimg.cc/Yjxwqdd6/IMG-8827.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yjxwqdd6)
Took me three days to trap him. But now, he is living the life as an indoor cat.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rwPqdP8j/IMG-8891.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jDPpmvnn)
This is Jetta. She is named as such because she was found in an engine block of a VW Jetta. The person who owned the vehicle drove from just north of Orlando to Fernandina Beach (215 Miles) and then another 30 miles down to Jacksonville to go to the Volkswagen dealership so they can take apart the engine enough to get her out.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QKhSyk5s/IMG-6965.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QKhSyk5s)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jCTbbp4q/IMG-6966.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jCTbbp4q)
This is my Treadmill Taskmaster, Smudge. When we rescued her, she did not want to be seen at all. Now, she is consistently on my lap looking for attention, when she isn't making me walk faster and farther.
(https://i.postimg.cc/n92TbjYm/IMG-7787.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/n92TbjYm)
This is Itzy (short for Itty Bitty), named that way because she was extremely tiny when she came home. She was a stray outside Heidi's boss's house. Her boss is allergic to cats.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xp76Z9PT/IMG-7862.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Xp76Z9PT)
This is Odin again. This is such a lovable, goofy boy. We weren't going to get another dog after we lost Moses and Sophie (both my Shepards), just 5 weeks apart. I started volunteering to walk dogs at the local animal control and he was in the puppy pen. He was about 8 months, so much bigger than the normal puppies. He is stubborn, but definitely a "daddy's boy"
(https://i.postimg.cc/gxx9smms/IMG-8787.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gxx9smms)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QH4GcHGV/IMG-8788.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QH4GcHGV)
This is the latest addition to our crew - Angus. He was living in my work parking lot. I saw him on and off for almost a year. I thought he was an outdoor cat and just went home. Apparently not. I saw him in December and February, then Covid hit and I worked from home. I went back to the office one day a week in June. He was there and walked right up to me. That day he ate most of my breakfast and lunch. I knew we had to do something.
Turns out, he was already fixed without an ear notch which means he was not part of a TNR ferrel colony. He is about 5 to 7 years old and is such a gentle old sole.
Here he is, the epitome of a cat flipping you off. "yea, I see the trap and I know there is food in there, but screw you, I'm not falling for that". . . .
(https://i.postimg.cc/Yjxwqdd6/IMG-8827.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yjxwqdd6)
Took me three days to trap him. But now, he is living the life as an indoor cat.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rwPqdP8j/IMG-8891.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jDPpmvnn)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 24, 2020, 09:53:33 AM
Post by: Jim143 on July 24, 2020, 09:53:33 AM
Quote from: MightyGiants on July 24, 2020, 09:16:01 AM
Yes, your picture of what I could best describe as a castle
That would be our "Summer House". . . ==) ==)
That is Biltmore House in Asheville, North Caroline. The "actual" summer home of the Vanderbilts. When we lived up there, we lived near Brevard on the outskirts of Pisgah Forrest. What I didnt know until we went up and toured the house and grounds was that Vanderbilt donated about 8,000 acres of his property to be set aside as a protected forrest area. That area is Pisgah Forest.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Ed Vette on July 24, 2020, 10:41:26 AM
Post by: Ed Vette on July 24, 2020, 10:41:26 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/BLqr5VFf/DSC-0646.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BLqr5VFf)
(https://i.postimg.cc/34nPtFj4/DSC-0780.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/34nPtFj4)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SjZhdkVT/IMG-2883.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SjZhdkVT)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Tyq8D6pc/IMG-2918.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Tyq8D6pc)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZC2hkHG6/IMG-4288.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZC2hkHG6)
(https://i.postimg.cc/WDPLz3b3/IMG-4325.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDPLz3b3)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DSG37shH/IMG-4418.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DSG37shH)
(https://i.postimg.cc/34nPtFj4/DSC-0780.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/34nPtFj4)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SjZhdkVT/IMG-2883.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SjZhdkVT)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Tyq8D6pc/IMG-2918.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Tyq8D6pc)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZC2hkHG6/IMG-4288.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZC2hkHG6)
(https://i.postimg.cc/WDPLz3b3/IMG-4325.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDPLz3b3)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DSG37shH/IMG-4418.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DSG37shH)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Ed Vette on July 24, 2020, 10:42:26 AM
Post by: Ed Vette on July 24, 2020, 10:42:26 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZR3JmkKn/DSC-0646.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BLqr5VFf)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zvr8XdVj/DSC-0780.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/34nPtFj4)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8PGz1CvS/IMG-2883.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SjZhdkVT)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tDfD9JD/IMG-2918.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Tyq8D6pc)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kgXMbhwY/IMG-4288.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZC2hkHG6)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XvrV2GRw/IMG-4325.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDPLz3b3)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wjfqccGq/IMG-4418.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DSG37shH)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zvr8XdVj/DSC-0780.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/34nPtFj4)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8PGz1CvS/IMG-2883.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SjZhdkVT)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tDfD9JD/IMG-2918.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Tyq8D6pc)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kgXMbhwY/IMG-4288.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZC2hkHG6)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XvrV2GRw/IMG-4325.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDPLz3b3)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wjfqccGq/IMG-4418.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DSG37shH)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Sem on July 24, 2020, 11:19:08 AM
Post by: Sem on July 24, 2020, 11:19:08 AM
Quote from: ozzie on July 24, 2020, 08:46:59 AM
Here's a couple more from me...
On a walking trail near the house
(https://i.postimg.cc/3NFvYTQn/20180324-133958.jpg)
Ozzie, I love this one!! I don't know why but for some reason love pictures of paths through the woods.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on July 24, 2020, 12:04:05 PM
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on July 24, 2020, 12:04:05 PM
Quote from: Sem on July 24, 2020, 11:19:08 AM
Ozzie, I love this one!! I don't know why but for some reason love pictures of paths through the woods.
I was taken by the same picture. I just want to take a walk down that path
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 24, 2020, 12:37:21 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 24, 2020, 12:37:21 PM
Thanks guys.
I know what you mean. Pictures like that just look very calm, peaceful and inviting to me with maybe a little bit of mystery as to what's around that next bend?
I know what you mean. Pictures like that just look very calm, peaceful and inviting to me with maybe a little bit of mystery as to what's around that next bend?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Sem on July 24, 2020, 12:49:43 PM
Post by: Sem on July 24, 2020, 12:49:43 PM
Quote from: ozzie on July 24, 2020, 12:37:21 PM
Thanks guys.
I know what you mean. Pictures like that just look very calm, peaceful and inviting to me with maybe a little bit of mystery as to what's around that next bend?
Yeah, I think that's a large part of it for me. I grew up on a dead end street. The street backed up to miles of woods which were my playground as a boy. Hiking, building forts, camping out, bonfires, and later beer bashes are all such a large part of my childhood/teen memories. Pictures such as yours take me back there.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on July 24, 2020, 04:03:52 PM
Post by: T200 on July 24, 2020, 04:03:52 PM
Quote from: MightyGiants on July 24, 2020, 08:46:41 AM:P :P :P
There are some outstanding artists in this group!
I will say, I took about 8 or 9 of my favorites and made them a rotating slide show for my computer wallpaper (sorry Tim, your Jeep didn't make the cut :laugh:)
All of you, those are great pictures.
Tim, I love that color on your jeep, I was was really considering something similar when I got my car. I love that affect they have now.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 24, 2020, 04:54:49 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 24, 2020, 04:54:49 PM
After posting yesterday I took a walk down memory lane and found these tidbits from Albany camp 2003.
(https://i.postimg.cc/J0C7d3xd/Albany-Mojo-and-Gordon.jpg)
Left to right: Me, not sure perhaps Lenn or Ed could help, Gordon, Mojo, my sons Matt, and Luke.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nrW2Jzs5/Guess-the-Giant.jpg)
Mr. Carson
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hsfzvr18/Mr-Jones.jpg)
Mr. Jones
(https://i.postimg.cc/NjBDvWLQ/Gordon-and-Spider-John.jpg)
Gordon and John (Spider)
(https://i.postimg.cc/J0C7d3xd/Albany-Mojo-and-Gordon.jpg)
Left to right: Me, not sure perhaps Lenn or Ed could help, Gordon, Mojo, my sons Matt, and Luke.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nrW2Jzs5/Guess-the-Giant.jpg)
Mr. Carson
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hsfzvr18/Mr-Jones.jpg)
Mr. Jones
(https://i.postimg.cc/NjBDvWLQ/Gordon-and-Spider-John.jpg)
Gordon and John (Spider)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 24, 2020, 05:47:06 PM
Post by: LennG on July 24, 2020, 05:47:06 PM
Here is todays group:
Some odds and ends.
We are back to one of our favorite spots, the Bridge of Flowers. We got there after a rain, and the sun came out, but leaft some great shots with the rain drops on the leaves and flowers
(https://i.postimg.cc/5N0MbrTh/IMG-7669.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/JnPdFrrG/IMG-7707.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vHzLLqmZ/IMG-7685.jpg)
A few more shots of some of the amazing flowers that are there
(https://i.postimg.cc/28m7WRrt/IMG-7671.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/V6nXS4T1/IMG-6891.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pX2KTfBb/IMG-6964.jpg)
Some odds and ends.
We are back to one of our favorite spots, the Bridge of Flowers. We got there after a rain, and the sun came out, but leaft some great shots with the rain drops on the leaves and flowers
(https://i.postimg.cc/5N0MbrTh/IMG-7669.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/JnPdFrrG/IMG-7707.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vHzLLqmZ/IMG-7685.jpg)
A few more shots of some of the amazing flowers that are there
(https://i.postimg.cc/28m7WRrt/IMG-7671.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/V6nXS4T1/IMG-6891.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pX2KTfBb/IMG-6964.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 24, 2020, 06:08:41 PM
Post by: LennG on July 24, 2020, 06:08:41 PM
It's funny, when I am out, either traveling or just having my camera, I think to myself, what might look good on a jig saw puzzle box, what might look good on a greeting card, what might be a great abstract that would appeal to maybe just a few people. I know Frank goes to photography class (I wish I could have made it last time), but I try to view other's works and get ideas from them. I go to many fairs where people put up their pixs for ribbons. We go to many local street fairs where maybe people like myself, try and sell some of their pixs, and I always browse thru them to get ideas of what MIGHT look good.
Here are a few pixs that I consider in that category. They might not appeal to everyone, but I think they are pretty cool in a way,
We were in New Hampshire and we went to a local fair, and there was a lady selling pix of shots thru a covered bridge with just the opening looking out on what is there. I tried a few and here is an example
(https://i.postimg.cc/Jzpfg5p1/vacation-050-4.jpg)
Another time, we were driving down some back roads in Virginia and I saw this shot, which I had seen several times at shows. I thought it was a great shot
(https://i.postimg.cc/qB290T1D/vacation-071-2.jpg)
This is my version of a jigsaw puzzle box and I just love this pix
(https://i.postimg.cc/nz408Hnv/IMG-5698.jpg)
We were driving some where (it really doesn't make a difference), WE stopped at a local restaurant to eat and coming out I saw this collection of bottles and thought it would make a great pix
(https://i.postimg.cc/jqv4y32d/IMG-2247.jpg)
We go to Cape Cod every January when no one is there. We love to roam the beaches (yes it is cold) and there are just so many pix that one could take there. Here is a shot at a beach, after a snow, as the sun was setting. I am really working hard to figure out how to shoot directly into the sun and get something good out of it. I usually raise the speed to 2000 or even higher if I can. anyway, I saw this deserted beach chair from the summer, just looking out at the sun setting and thought, hey that could make a good pix.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kj4kPNpR/IMG-2718.jpg)
And last, a bit of humor that I thought was just great. A sign on what was once a beach, but the tide had really come in strong and --where is the beach?
(https://i.postimg.cc/V60556JC/IMG-9166-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 24, 2020, 10:48:41 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 24, 2020, 10:48:41 PM
These are brilliant Lenn. Each one better than the last. I have a few like your covered bridge pic, I'll have to post them up. I think Sem & Jolly might like them too. I think pix like those are kind of like the wooded trails. Inviting and full of unknown possibilities if you follow the path.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Sem on July 25, 2020, 01:02:41 AM
Post by: Sem on July 25, 2020, 01:02:41 AM
Paradise Pier at California Adventure, which is adjacent to Disneyland. We took the grandkids to both parks.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nrt3Z3Px/20171229-163725.jpg)
A couple of fishing enthusiasts.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nrt3Z3Px/20171229-163725.jpg)
A couple of fishing enthusiasts.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 25, 2020, 08:35:43 AM
Post by: ozzie on July 25, 2020, 08:35:43 AM
Quote from: Sem on July 25, 2020, 01:02:41 AM
This one I took well after midnight in Sevilla, Spain. I wanted to show the church lit up at night, and as I was getting ready to take the picture a couple walked into frame. I took the shot and was initially pissed thinking they ruined the picture. I took it again without them, but I really think this one turned out better.
It's funny you say that, Sem. There are times when I can remember getting fed up with waiting "patiently" for folks to move out of the shot and then it turns out to be better than expected with them in it. I think sometimes the human element gives the shot both some life, a little bit of "movement" and some perspective. It would be hard to tell just how huge those church doors are without that couple walking in front. Great shot!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 25, 2020, 09:20:22 AM
Post by: Jim143 on July 25, 2020, 09:20:22 AM
These were taken 2 years ago. I went to DC to visit my son, be at his ReEnlistment Ceremony and go to a TSO Concert with him. We had some time to kill after his ceremony but before the concert so we went to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The shrine is the largest Christian church in the United States and in North America and the second-largest church in the world, only behind St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. It was very impressive to see.
I took all these with my iPhone 8
This is the Church, taken from a Block away!
(https://i.postimg.cc/wjRjTY6d/25398496-10214574331257306-1896058483675994294-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4YZgBM78)
This is looking up at the front doors from the street. These doors are over 14 feet tall
(https://i.postimg.cc/KYncB7kq/25438924-10214574331457311-8726628030986994076-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/67pNNvhn)
This is right inside the door, looking down to the main alter. There are more than 20 chapels and alters inside, many of them dedicated to different saints.
(https://i.postimg.cc/90XfW4fx/25398206-10214574331217305-1096052017805745113-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0M3vnyDm)
A smaller alter in one of the chapels
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0XCjpGt/25352101-10214574344777644-5775109839045381221-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7J2kWrnR)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pX4PScKc/25487249-10214574335697417-6393327111340004647-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zVwmbjtT)
The lower floor had names etched all over it. A lot of them were sponsors over the 100 years it took to build this church and others were "in memory of".
(https://i.postimg.cc/zXBf6R6v/25398258-10214574342737593-7557720348303411854-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0rTxJr81)
Two names the jumped out at me:
(https://i.postimg.cc/v8XB0vPC/25352256-10214574348377734-7511819664999889624-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NL9BMRvx)
and
(https://i.postimg.cc/6Qs58b34/25352005-10214574347057701-4750292418171158403-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QFbrPbcj)
I took all these with my iPhone 8
This is the Church, taken from a Block away!
(https://i.postimg.cc/wjRjTY6d/25398496-10214574331257306-1896058483675994294-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4YZgBM78)
This is looking up at the front doors from the street. These doors are over 14 feet tall
(https://i.postimg.cc/KYncB7kq/25438924-10214574331457311-8726628030986994076-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/67pNNvhn)
This is right inside the door, looking down to the main alter. There are more than 20 chapels and alters inside, many of them dedicated to different saints.
(https://i.postimg.cc/90XfW4fx/25398206-10214574331217305-1096052017805745113-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0M3vnyDm)
A smaller alter in one of the chapels
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0XCjpGt/25352101-10214574344777644-5775109839045381221-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7J2kWrnR)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pX4PScKc/25487249-10214574335697417-6393327111340004647-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zVwmbjtT)
The lower floor had names etched all over it. A lot of them were sponsors over the 100 years it took to build this church and others were "in memory of".
(https://i.postimg.cc/zXBf6R6v/25398258-10214574342737593-7557720348303411854-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0rTxJr81)
Two names the jumped out at me:
(https://i.postimg.cc/v8XB0vPC/25352256-10214574348377734-7511819664999889624-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NL9BMRvx)
and
(https://i.postimg.cc/6Qs58b34/25352005-10214574347057701-4750292418171158403-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QFbrPbcj)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 25, 2020, 09:22:55 AM
Post by: ozzie on July 25, 2020, 09:22:55 AM
Just some fun with flowers....
(https://i.postimg.cc/zvZdB5zH/DSCN2338.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8CL409B1/DSCN1244.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCR3z7MC/DSCN1245.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8cXj4k7j/DSCN1278.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9Q7rPhCQ/DSCN1272.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zvZdB5zH/DSCN2338.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8CL409B1/DSCN1244.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCR3z7MC/DSCN1245.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8cXj4k7j/DSCN1278.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9Q7rPhCQ/DSCN1272.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 25, 2020, 09:41:18 AM
Post by: Jim143 on July 25, 2020, 09:41:18 AM
These are the last pictures I took with my Nikon D70. Within the properties of Ft. Clinch State Park in Fernandina Beach
These jetties are interesting. They dont go out very far and that is important for this: I follow a few sharks on Ocearch. A couple of Tigers and a Couple of Great White. There have been a few times that Kathrine (a great white, 14' 2,300lbs) has been within these jetties.
(https://i.postimg.cc/66HWrpqX/1913891-1288304413011-2990961-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
This is one of the roads I like to ride my motorcycle on (when I had it). This is going back to the beaches area and the actual Fort.
(https://i.postimg.cc/xTc0tVNb/1913891-1288304573015-1484606-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
This is the Amelia Island Lighthouse. It's quite far from the water. Not sure how it actually helped.
(https://i.postimg.cc/90fc6vxK/1913891-1288304693018-2625820-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
When I get back this afternoon, I have some very old pictures (almost 40 years ago) that were taken with my Olympus OM1 using (probably) Fuji ISO 200. These are prints that have been sitting in a photo album for the duration and recently scanned, so the quality is not really there. I'm almost ashamed to post them, but they are prints that I did. . . .
These jetties are interesting. They dont go out very far and that is important for this: I follow a few sharks on Ocearch. A couple of Tigers and a Couple of Great White. There have been a few times that Kathrine (a great white, 14' 2,300lbs) has been within these jetties.
(https://i.postimg.cc/66HWrpqX/1913891-1288304413011-2990961-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
This is one of the roads I like to ride my motorcycle on (when I had it). This is going back to the beaches area and the actual Fort.
(https://i.postimg.cc/xTc0tVNb/1913891-1288304573015-1484606-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
This is the Amelia Island Lighthouse. It's quite far from the water. Not sure how it actually helped.
(https://i.postimg.cc/90fc6vxK/1913891-1288304693018-2625820-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
When I get back this afternoon, I have some very old pictures (almost 40 years ago) that were taken with my Olympus OM1 using (probably) Fuji ISO 200. These are prints that have been sitting in a photo album for the duration and recently scanned, so the quality is not really there. I'm almost ashamed to post them, but they are prints that I did. . . .
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Sem on July 25, 2020, 10:28:31 AM
Post by: Sem on July 25, 2020, 10:28:31 AM
I of course love the second shot Jim. The canopy of trees is an excellent effect.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Ed Vette on July 25, 2020, 10:33:50 AM
Post by: Ed Vette on July 25, 2020, 10:33:50 AM
To add to Frank's photos:
(https://i.postimg.cc/2b7Vy7Rk/IMG-0030.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2b7Vy7Rk)
Bottom middle Dave Pagan, Dave's sister Joyce?, Terry Meisner and son Brent and Ed flanked by the lovely ladies
Dan, Frank, Bill, Steve Sem, Adam Bill's son, Sam Ed's Brother
(https://i.postimg.cc/7JX4SCby/IMG-0550.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7JX4SCby)
Fred mbigblue
(https://i.postimg.cc/rDsVC9SZ/IMG-0551-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rDsVC9SZ)
Brian BigHitter
(https://i.postimg.cc/KkSmbSCC/IMG-0552.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KkSmbSCC)
Sam, Ed's brother
(https://i.postimg.cc/0K9x6Gkf/IMG-0554.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0K9x6Gkf)
Frank Shoeless
(https://i.postimg.cc/DWb7Rypq/IMG-0555.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DWb7Rypq)
Dan, Frank's son
(https://i.postimg.cc/gXVmktWj/IMG-0559.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXVmktWj)
Woody and Wife
(https://i.postimg.cc/w3kmjggX/IMG-1682.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w3kmjggX)
Jaime, Linda Vette, Ed Vette, President Rick and wife Phillis
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZC7v6H90/IMG-1686.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZC7v6H90)
Linda, George's wife, Bob, Rich, Jim's wife, Jim, Louise Bill's wife
(https://i.postimg.cc/0rvSvbR5/IMG-1688.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0rvSvbR5)
Paul and his wife Joyce and Jaime
(https://i.postimg.cc/pmS20nCW/IMG-1697.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pmS20nCW)
Rich
(https://i.postimg.cc/62JvyQ80/IMG-1698.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62JvyQ80)
Lenn, Ed and Bob
(https://i.postimg.cc/DWbGvGw0/IMG-1699.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DWbGvGw0)
Rich, Jaime and Ed
(https://i.postimg.cc/wtJt8dws/IMG-1700.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wtJt8dws)
Doris Lenn's wife and Linda
(https://i.postimg.cc/YGHvtyPD/IMG-1702.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YGHvtyPD)
Paul, Ed and Jim
(https://i.postimg.cc/w11y2NJ2/IMG-1705.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w11y2NJ2)
Jim, Ed, Rich and Ted Todge
(https://i.postimg.cc/tYCV1w4L/IMG-1713.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tYCV1w4L)
Jim and John Weeze cooking his white perch
(https://i.postimg.cc/5YBFvMvM/IMG-1732.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5YBFvMvM)
Jim and Wife Marie
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZWn3Q2kr/IMG-1734.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZWn3Q2kr)
Bill Webster29 and Cindy wife
(https://i.postimg.cc/VdYXq5DZ/IMG-1735.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdYXq5DZ)
Rick and Phyllis
(https://i.postimg.cc/gx1wT0HW/IMG-1737.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gx1wT0HW)
Lenn and Doris
(https://i.postimg.cc/Cnwns6Hn/IMG-1738.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Cnwns6Hn)
Bill and Louise
(https://i.postimg.cc/Z0z8qw3S/IMG-1753.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z0z8qw3S)
Ed and the legendary Dennis MurderHill
(https://i.postimg.cc/YjN1LQfm/IMG-2067.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YjN1LQfm)
Brian and Daughter Jolene
(https://i.postimg.cc/2b7Vy7Rk/IMG-0030.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2b7Vy7Rk)
Bottom middle Dave Pagan, Dave's sister Joyce?, Terry Meisner and son Brent and Ed flanked by the lovely ladies
Dan, Frank, Bill, Steve Sem, Adam Bill's son, Sam Ed's Brother
(https://i.postimg.cc/7JX4SCby/IMG-0550.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7JX4SCby)
Fred mbigblue
(https://i.postimg.cc/rDsVC9SZ/IMG-0551-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rDsVC9SZ)
Brian BigHitter
(https://i.postimg.cc/KkSmbSCC/IMG-0552.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KkSmbSCC)
Sam, Ed's brother
(https://i.postimg.cc/0K9x6Gkf/IMG-0554.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0K9x6Gkf)
Frank Shoeless
(https://i.postimg.cc/DWb7Rypq/IMG-0555.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DWb7Rypq)
Dan, Frank's son
(https://i.postimg.cc/gXVmktWj/IMG-0559.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXVmktWj)
Woody and Wife
(https://i.postimg.cc/w3kmjggX/IMG-1682.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w3kmjggX)
Jaime, Linda Vette, Ed Vette, President Rick and wife Phillis
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZC7v6H90/IMG-1686.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZC7v6H90)
Linda, George's wife, Bob, Rich, Jim's wife, Jim, Louise Bill's wife
(https://i.postimg.cc/0rvSvbR5/IMG-1688.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0rvSvbR5)
Paul and his wife Joyce and Jaime
(https://i.postimg.cc/pmS20nCW/IMG-1697.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pmS20nCW)
Rich
(https://i.postimg.cc/62JvyQ80/IMG-1698.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62JvyQ80)
Lenn, Ed and Bob
(https://i.postimg.cc/DWbGvGw0/IMG-1699.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DWbGvGw0)
Rich, Jaime and Ed
(https://i.postimg.cc/wtJt8dws/IMG-1700.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wtJt8dws)
Doris Lenn's wife and Linda
(https://i.postimg.cc/YGHvtyPD/IMG-1702.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YGHvtyPD)
Paul, Ed and Jim
(https://i.postimg.cc/w11y2NJ2/IMG-1705.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w11y2NJ2)
Jim, Ed, Rich and Ted Todge
(https://i.postimg.cc/tYCV1w4L/IMG-1713.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tYCV1w4L)
Jim and John Weeze cooking his white perch
(https://i.postimg.cc/5YBFvMvM/IMG-1732.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5YBFvMvM)
Jim and Wife Marie
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZWn3Q2kr/IMG-1734.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZWn3Q2kr)
Bill Webster29 and Cindy wife
(https://i.postimg.cc/VdYXq5DZ/IMG-1735.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdYXq5DZ)
Rick and Phyllis
(https://i.postimg.cc/gx1wT0HW/IMG-1737.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gx1wT0HW)
Lenn and Doris
(https://i.postimg.cc/Cnwns6Hn/IMG-1738.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Cnwns6Hn)
Bill and Louise
(https://i.postimg.cc/Z0z8qw3S/IMG-1753.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z0z8qw3S)
Ed and the legendary Dennis MurderHill
(https://i.postimg.cc/YjN1LQfm/IMG-2067.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YjN1LQfm)
Brian and Daughter Jolene
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 25, 2020, 11:43:53 AM
Post by: LennG on July 25, 2020, 11:43:53 AM
Hey Ed, Now you made me get my glasses. Did you hang these in your 'tiny' house???
Love them, of course.
Love them, of course.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 25, 2020, 11:57:25 AM
Post by: LennG on July 25, 2020, 11:57:25 AM
As I have said, when you find a great shot, or something you want to shoot, digital is so-o-o-o- great. You can take 20, 30, 40 or more pixs of whatever, and know that you will have a good one in the mix. I see people take a pix and then look at the camera to view the pix. That is fine, but I usually just keep shooting.
So, we were on one of our usual treks to Maine, and as you view many of my pix, you will see I have a huge liking of lighthouses. Big ones,. small ones, round and square ones, they are all photogenic and sometimes can really make an outstand shot. So, we were riding some where along the coast of Maine and we came to this lighhouse. If you remember the movie Forrest Gump. When he was running across the country, he went from coast to coast. When he got to Maine, he ran up the ramp to this lighthouse, turned around and started running back. So we are here and it was maybe 1/2 hour till sunset, so we hung around looking to get some nice pix of the lighthouse at sunset. (What else would a good photogrpaher do?) What I did get were some truly amazing pix. I am just including some here, as I must have over 50 of the same things, jsut different angles and time frames. Please tell me which one, or ones you like the best.
(https://i.postimg.cc/mgxsN0Yf/IMG-2073.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/0Nn1vjLP/IMG-2074.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vBmFZMs9/IMG-2075.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/y6t4swrg/IMG-2089.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zXhmB09d/IMG-2096.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cHzj1nTy/IMG-2110.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/j2PrGcTk/IMG-2112.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 25, 2020, 12:08:26 PM
Post by: Jim143 on July 25, 2020, 12:08:26 PM
Here are the pictures from the photo album of a "Past Life". These were all taken with my Olympus OM1 almost 40 years ago. One of them is date stamped 1982. These are both Japan and England. Due to the age and loss of quality from scanning, I hope they are acceptable.
Hirosaki Castle, Hirosaki Japan for the Cherry Blossom Festival
(https://i.postimg.cc/WzfsTXC3/1914375-1221933793787-4140395-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Hirosaki Castle
(https://i.postimg.cc/W382f270/1914375-1221934073794-4847472-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Steam coming off waterfalls, Towada Japan
(https://i.postimg.cc/C1ShNZbF/1914375-1221937593882-3189560-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Waterfalls coming off Lake Towada,
(https://i.postimg.cc/9F8DQBZy/1914375-1221937633883-2270487-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Lake Towada, Japan. This is a dormant volcano that over the millennia filled up
(https://i.postimg.cc/NGxyWt0J/1914375-1221937713885-8281782-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
More waterfalls off the Lake
(https://i.postimg.cc/MKKcwLMW/1914375-1221937753886-461271-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Ice Sculptures, Sapporo Japan
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZWN6nLy/1914375-1221944234048-7621215-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
More from the Ice Festival
(https://i.postimg.cc/3wpN956Z/1914375-1221945394077-1242230-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Looking down on Warwick Castle, Warwickshire England. Wish I knew more about my family when I was here. I have family from the 1500's that lived in Warwickshire. What's even funnier. . . I grew up in a town called Warwick
(https://i.postimg.cc/wjn3hTWv/1914375-1221946994117-1020627-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
More of Warwick Castle
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxjxRVnn/1914375-1221947074119-2351299-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
The "Elephant Cage". . .the Antenna I used in Japan and England for my job in the Service
(https://i.postimg.cc/qRxRVcph/1914375-1221953354276-4452031-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Tower Bridge, London England
(https://i.postimg.cc/7YWLkZrV/1914375-1222576129845-8022779-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Changing of the Guard, London England.
(https://i.postimg.cc/d3nLd2XP/1914375-1222576329850-1694444-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Hirosaki Castle, Hirosaki Japan for the Cherry Blossom Festival
(https://i.postimg.cc/WzfsTXC3/1914375-1221933793787-4140395-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Hirosaki Castle
(https://i.postimg.cc/W382f270/1914375-1221934073794-4847472-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Steam coming off waterfalls, Towada Japan
(https://i.postimg.cc/C1ShNZbF/1914375-1221937593882-3189560-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Waterfalls coming off Lake Towada,
(https://i.postimg.cc/9F8DQBZy/1914375-1221937633883-2270487-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Lake Towada, Japan. This is a dormant volcano that over the millennia filled up
(https://i.postimg.cc/NGxyWt0J/1914375-1221937713885-8281782-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
More waterfalls off the Lake
(https://i.postimg.cc/MKKcwLMW/1914375-1221937753886-461271-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Ice Sculptures, Sapporo Japan
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZWN6nLy/1914375-1221944234048-7621215-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
More from the Ice Festival
(https://i.postimg.cc/3wpN956Z/1914375-1221945394077-1242230-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Looking down on Warwick Castle, Warwickshire England. Wish I knew more about my family when I was here. I have family from the 1500's that lived in Warwickshire. What's even funnier. . . I grew up in a town called Warwick
(https://i.postimg.cc/wjn3hTWv/1914375-1221946994117-1020627-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
More of Warwick Castle
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxjxRVnn/1914375-1221947074119-2351299-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
The "Elephant Cage". . .the Antenna I used in Japan and England for my job in the Service
(https://i.postimg.cc/qRxRVcph/1914375-1221953354276-4452031-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Tower Bridge, London England
(https://i.postimg.cc/7YWLkZrV/1914375-1222576129845-8022779-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Changing of the Guard, London England.
(https://i.postimg.cc/d3nLd2XP/1914375-1222576329850-1694444-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 25, 2020, 12:11:04 PM
Post by: LennG on July 25, 2020, 12:11:04 PM
Since we are reminiscing about the Giants and some of our adventures at training camp et al, I used to have so many pix and just can't seem to find most of them but I do have a few from a BBQ we did at an old BBHers home in Albany, when our own JimV turned 80. The Giants were nice enough to send him an autographed pix of Tom Coughlin.
Ed and Rich
(https://i.postimg.cc/3NvL8rtt/IMG-3352.jpg)
JimV
(https://i.postimg.cc/9fktD5RK/IMG-3355.jpg)
Jim and gift
(https://i.postimg.cc/9fDy588p/IMG-3359.jpg)
Anotrher gift for Jim, his 'fav' player of all time
(https://i.postimg.cc/cHNC9XV6/IMG-3346.jpg)
Mr. V Cruz
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kjj2JTvR/IMG-3347.jpg)
Our one and only, TC
(https://i.postimg.cc/HkGq7R5J/IMG-3351.jpg)
We settled in to watch a game after the BBQ. Too many to name them all
(https://i.postimg.cc/QM6s5ShR/IMG-3361.jpg)
Ed and Rich
(https://i.postimg.cc/3NvL8rtt/IMG-3352.jpg)
JimV
(https://i.postimg.cc/9fktD5RK/IMG-3355.jpg)
Jim and gift
(https://i.postimg.cc/9fDy588p/IMG-3359.jpg)
Anotrher gift for Jim, his 'fav' player of all time
(https://i.postimg.cc/cHNC9XV6/IMG-3346.jpg)
Mr. V Cruz
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kjj2JTvR/IMG-3347.jpg)
Our one and only, TC
(https://i.postimg.cc/HkGq7R5J/IMG-3351.jpg)
We settled in to watch a game after the BBQ. Too many to name them all
(https://i.postimg.cc/QM6s5ShR/IMG-3361.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Ed Vette on July 25, 2020, 12:31:52 PM
Post by: Ed Vette on July 25, 2020, 12:31:52 PM
Quote from: LennG on July 25, 2020, 11:43:53 AM
Hey Ed, Now you made me get my glasses. Did you hang these in your 'tiny' house???
Love them, of course.
Didn't want to use up too much band width.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Ed Vette on July 25, 2020, 12:33:39 PM
Post by: Ed Vette on July 25, 2020, 12:33:39 PM
Quote from: Ed Vette on July 25, 2020, 12:31:52 PM
Didn't want to use up too much band width.
Click on them and they expand.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 25, 2020, 01:02:39 PM
Post by: LennG on July 25, 2020, 01:02:39 PM
Quote from: Ed Vette on July 25, 2020, 12:33:39 PM
Click on them and they expand.
:ok: :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Sem on July 25, 2020, 01:30:07 PM
Post by: Sem on July 25, 2020, 01:30:07 PM
With the fantastic shots of Giants' camp two things immediately stand out.
1. No matter what year it was always a great time!!
2. When all the lovely ladies of big blue huddle join, it becomes very obvious many of the guys here really married-up!!
1. No matter what year it was always a great time!!
2. When all the lovely ladies of big blue huddle join, it becomes very obvious many of the guys here really married-up!!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 25, 2020, 01:33:54 PM
Post by: LennG on July 25, 2020, 01:33:54 PM
Just going thru some of my pix, and this could take weeks, but came up with a few I think you might enjoy
We were in Amish Country, some where around Lancaster, PA. As usual, we love to travel back roads and see the country, as they say. Amish people are very fussy about having their pix taken, so if you do, you have to do it while they aren't looking and from far away. This was taken with one of my zoom lenses, just an Amish farmer in his wagon, out for a ride somewhere
(https://i.postimg.cc/Z5GqXcWk/anish3.jpg)
We were off on another cruise, leaving from NYC, sailing down the Hudson. Most cruises usually leave about 4-5 in the afternoon, but in winter, just a perfect time to view the Manhattan skyline in all it's glory. I had to have taken 50 pix, just saing by and into the open harbor. This was one of the best.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFCXqNZX/IMG-2326.jpg)
This pix was taken in Cape Cod. Believe it or not, they have many lakes on the Cape. We were driving around. It had just started raining and was exceptionally warm that day. You started to see the 'steam/fog/ coming off the lake.
(https://i.postimg.cc/W139xGQ7/IMG-2636.jpg)
We simply LOVE New England, in all seasons, but we do spend time there in the winer months. For a Jewish guy, I have a faciination for these magnificent, pure white churches, against a deep blue sky, with the snow on the ground.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rwk4rM9R/IMG-3068.jpg)
Again on Cape Cod, I think around Brewster, we just had a nice snow and then the sun came out to start melting it. We were walking along the street and noticed this one store with all these icicles hanging from the eave.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Mp6TwTD5/IMG-3088.jpg)
Somewhere in New England, another of my facinations are brooks, streams small rivers, just rushing along over rocks. Some are mere trickles and some are a bit more prominent. Here was one where I slowed the speed down on the camera to sort o blur the water a bit. A different effect that I try with shots like these and with waterfalls. I think it gives it a nice effect.
(https://i.postimg.cc/N0WBKf1W/IMG-3622.jpg)
We were in Amish Country, some where around Lancaster, PA. As usual, we love to travel back roads and see the country, as they say. Amish people are very fussy about having their pix taken, so if you do, you have to do it while they aren't looking and from far away. This was taken with one of my zoom lenses, just an Amish farmer in his wagon, out for a ride somewhere
(https://i.postimg.cc/Z5GqXcWk/anish3.jpg)
We were off on another cruise, leaving from NYC, sailing down the Hudson. Most cruises usually leave about 4-5 in the afternoon, but in winter, just a perfect time to view the Manhattan skyline in all it's glory. I had to have taken 50 pix, just saing by and into the open harbor. This was one of the best.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFCXqNZX/IMG-2326.jpg)
This pix was taken in Cape Cod. Believe it or not, they have many lakes on the Cape. We were driving around. It had just started raining and was exceptionally warm that day. You started to see the 'steam/fog/ coming off the lake.
(https://i.postimg.cc/W139xGQ7/IMG-2636.jpg)
We simply LOVE New England, in all seasons, but we do spend time there in the winer months. For a Jewish guy, I have a faciination for these magnificent, pure white churches, against a deep blue sky, with the snow on the ground.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rwk4rM9R/IMG-3068.jpg)
Again on Cape Cod, I think around Brewster, we just had a nice snow and then the sun came out to start melting it. We were walking along the street and noticed this one store with all these icicles hanging from the eave.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Mp6TwTD5/IMG-3088.jpg)
Somewhere in New England, another of my facinations are brooks, streams small rivers, just rushing along over rocks. Some are mere trickles and some are a bit more prominent. Here was one where I slowed the speed down on the camera to sort o blur the water a bit. A different effect that I try with shots like these and with waterfalls. I think it gives it a nice effect.
(https://i.postimg.cc/N0WBKf1W/IMG-3622.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 25, 2020, 03:33:20 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 25, 2020, 03:33:20 PM
Lenn, great photos. Going back to your photos on the sun setting behind the Maine Lighthouse, I loved the last few as the sun is setting behind the horizon and you get into the blue hour, which last only about 20 minutes give or take depending on where you are located in relation to the equator. The further from the equator the longer the blue hour.
By the way, there is an app for cell phones called "PhotoPills" that you can get for $10. This software will tell you where the sun, moon, stars, the Milky Way, and planets are at any given time in the sky, at any location on Earth, at any time of the year. It allows you to plan a shoot in advance.
Also, love your picture of the old New Hampshire bridge looking thru to daylight. If you wish to expose for the inside of the covered bridge you can take a high dynamic range (HDR) photo. All cameras have a limited dynamic range which is where the highlights begins to wash out and the shadows loose detail. By combining the photos you can increase your cameras dynamic range without having to buy more expensive equipment.
Below are three photos the first two are over exposed by one f stop and underexposed by one f stop. The third photo was a merger in photoshop that combined the over and underexposed images that created an increase in dynamic range that my camera lacked. I opened up both photos as layers in photoshop and placed a layer mask on one so that the other picture or layer would filter through. This method can be much more easily performed today by using HDR which is in most of today's edit software.
A tripod should be used to line up the photos correctly. Also, your camera should have a bracketing feature that allows you to take 3 consecutive pictures with different exposures without having to change your camera settings.
Over,
(https://i.postimg.cc/rmFZtDLK/Bridge-1-over-jpg.jpg)
Under.
(https://i.postimg.cc/BZ89hVdt/Bridge-1-under-jpg.jpg)
Composite.
(https://i.postimg.cc/VN5DY39C/Bridge-comp.jpg)
By the way, there is an app for cell phones called "PhotoPills" that you can get for $10. This software will tell you where the sun, moon, stars, the Milky Way, and planets are at any given time in the sky, at any location on Earth, at any time of the year. It allows you to plan a shoot in advance.
Also, love your picture of the old New Hampshire bridge looking thru to daylight. If you wish to expose for the inside of the covered bridge you can take a high dynamic range (HDR) photo. All cameras have a limited dynamic range which is where the highlights begins to wash out and the shadows loose detail. By combining the photos you can increase your cameras dynamic range without having to buy more expensive equipment.
Below are three photos the first two are over exposed by one f stop and underexposed by one f stop. The third photo was a merger in photoshop that combined the over and underexposed images that created an increase in dynamic range that my camera lacked. I opened up both photos as layers in photoshop and placed a layer mask on one so that the other picture or layer would filter through. This method can be much more easily performed today by using HDR which is in most of today's edit software.
A tripod should be used to line up the photos correctly. Also, your camera should have a bracketing feature that allows you to take 3 consecutive pictures with different exposures without having to change your camera settings.
Over,
(https://i.postimg.cc/rmFZtDLK/Bridge-1-over-jpg.jpg)
Under.
(https://i.postimg.cc/BZ89hVdt/Bridge-1-under-jpg.jpg)
Composite.
(https://i.postimg.cc/VN5DY39C/Bridge-comp.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 25, 2020, 05:25:12 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 25, 2020, 05:25:12 PM
Great shots one and all, guys! Keep 'em coming.
Those ice sculptures are amazing, Jim.
Lenn, I don't know why, but my favorite of all you lighthouse pix was the second from the top, with the lighthouse to the left. Something about it just made it stand out to me more than the others.
Those ice sculptures are amazing, Jim.
Lenn, I don't know why, but my favorite of all you lighthouse pix was the second from the top, with the lighthouse to the left. Something about it just made it stand out to me more than the others.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Ed Vette on July 26, 2020, 10:51:20 AM
Post by: Ed Vette on July 26, 2020, 10:51:20 AM
Quote from: LennG on July 25, 2020, 01:02:39 PM
:ok: :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok:
I tagged everyone.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 26, 2020, 12:41:42 PM
Post by: LennG on July 26, 2020, 12:41:42 PM
Frank
I really appreciate your knowledge of photography. A lot of it is lost opn me as far as the technical aspect.
This intrigued me as I do make shots, sort in the dark. looking out at bright scenes. This HRD you speak of, is this something you have to manipulate your camera to do, or just set it to take a certain type of pix and it does it automatically. I am using a Canon Rebel T-6 which has specific srttings for all sorts of different types of pix, yet I rarely use them, preferring to stay in Auto, or move it to a Tv setting, which I can control the speed of the pix. I am sort of familiar with that where I can manufature effects, like trying to shoot into the sun, or blurring the water, as I have posted. After that, I am sort of dumb and dumber. I should enroll in even an online photo class, I believe I would love it.
Again, I really don't understand too much of the technical aspects, but I appreciate any help you offer.
I really appreciate your knowledge of photography. A lot of it is lost opn me as far as the technical aspect.
QuoteAlso, love your picture of the old New Hampshire bridge looking thru to daylight. If you wish to expose for the inside of the covered bridge you can take a high dynamic range (HDR) photo. All cameras have a limited dynamic range which is where the highlights begins to wash out and the shadows loose detail. By combining the photos you can increase your cameras dynamic range without having to buy more expensive equipment.
This intrigued me as I do make shots, sort in the dark. looking out at bright scenes. This HRD you speak of, is this something you have to manipulate your camera to do, or just set it to take a certain type of pix and it does it automatically. I am using a Canon Rebel T-6 which has specific srttings for all sorts of different types of pix, yet I rarely use them, preferring to stay in Auto, or move it to a Tv setting, which I can control the speed of the pix. I am sort of familiar with that where I can manufature effects, like trying to shoot into the sun, or blurring the water, as I have posted. After that, I am sort of dumb and dumber. I should enroll in even an online photo class, I believe I would love it.
Again, I really don't understand too much of the technical aspects, but I appreciate any help you offer.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 26, 2020, 01:09:14 PM
Post by: LennG on July 26, 2020, 01:09:14 PM
You guys have created a monster now, but I love showing some of my pix, so get ready
I truly love the Fall. It is my favorite time of year--football, all my kids birthdays are in the Fall, Jewish Holidays and most of all, feeling the chill in the air. It's just my time of year.
For the past few eyars, we have made a huge effort to get to places where we can really feel Fall, with country roads, foliage changing colors and jsut that cozy feelings, at least for us.
Last October we spent a week in the Berkshires of Mass. I think we were about a week late to 'peak' color as some of the trees were already lsoing their leafs, but it was still just magnificent. I could post a pix a minute and still be here tomorrow posting, there are jsut so many.
so let's look at the Berkshire Mountains, mid October 2019
Just cruising along the back roads.
(https://i.postimg.cc/C1ktj3Zr/IMG-7829.jpg)
Again, just riding about, finding great shots
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gp1v46Cm/IMG-7599.jpg)
A deserted bench overlooking a lake
(https://i.postimg.cc/NFhKnHjf/IMG-7747.jpg)
I am big on reflection pix looking into a lake or whatever. You have to hit it right, when the water is perfectly calm, as they say 'Calm as a lake'. I have literally dozens and dozens of pix like this, all, at least to me, great shots. I'll post more as we go along.
(https://i.postimg.cc/jj7KFkwP/IMG-7756.jpg)
One of so many covered bridges that dot the entire area
(https://i.postimg.cc/fLWsRWqj/IMG-7606.jpg)
I truly love the Fall. It is my favorite time of year--football, all my kids birthdays are in the Fall, Jewish Holidays and most of all, feeling the chill in the air. It's just my time of year.
For the past few eyars, we have made a huge effort to get to places where we can really feel Fall, with country roads, foliage changing colors and jsut that cozy feelings, at least for us.
Last October we spent a week in the Berkshires of Mass. I think we were about a week late to 'peak' color as some of the trees were already lsoing their leafs, but it was still just magnificent. I could post a pix a minute and still be here tomorrow posting, there are jsut so many.
so let's look at the Berkshire Mountains, mid October 2019
Just cruising along the back roads.
(https://i.postimg.cc/C1ktj3Zr/IMG-7829.jpg)
Again, just riding about, finding great shots
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gp1v46Cm/IMG-7599.jpg)
A deserted bench overlooking a lake
(https://i.postimg.cc/NFhKnHjf/IMG-7747.jpg)
I am big on reflection pix looking into a lake or whatever. You have to hit it right, when the water is perfectly calm, as they say 'Calm as a lake'. I have literally dozens and dozens of pix like this, all, at least to me, great shots. I'll post more as we go along.
(https://i.postimg.cc/jj7KFkwP/IMG-7756.jpg)
One of so many covered bridges that dot the entire area
(https://i.postimg.cc/fLWsRWqj/IMG-7606.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 26, 2020, 01:45:29 PM
Post by: LennG on July 26, 2020, 01:45:29 PM
As I have a few extra minutes, I want to post a few of what I like to call my 'imaginative' pix. What I mean by that, is I try and look for an image that is just not scenery, but more, as I said a few pages back, what I might want to see on a jigsaw puzzel box, or some pix that MIGHT make some one turn their heads and say, WOW look at that. Again, it might not be to everyone's taste, but I like to think I have a pretty good eye and these are some of what I get from that.
I simly LOVE pix of Fall objects, like gourds. Here is what I think is a great shot of gourds in a basket
(https://i.postimg.cc/QxCpWpKv/IMG-7789.jpg)
This idea I will credit to my darling wife. She uses a Samsung Galaxy tablet and also takes pix of everything. We were walking along in a park and she saw all these leaves on the gound and started taking pix of them. I said why not, and think they are great
(https://i.postimg.cc/J7vhPJdf/IMG-7812.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L4tyTdDL/IMG-7754.jpg)
We went to a pumpkin farm and I spent more time taking pix and never bought a pumpkin. For sort of abstract work, this place was a gold mine
(https://i.postimg.cc/PqQ4MdX7/IMG-7804.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7h2JmN1L/IMG-7802.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L53ZZ3zg/IMG-7799.jpg)
And my last pix. We stopped at an empty farm stand and I took some pix of the veggies, but again credit my DW, as she saw this sign on the street and started laughing. Well, we thought it was a very cute pix
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNs1YBNH/IMG-7788.jpg)
I simly LOVE pix of Fall objects, like gourds. Here is what I think is a great shot of gourds in a basket
(https://i.postimg.cc/QxCpWpKv/IMG-7789.jpg)
This idea I will credit to my darling wife. She uses a Samsung Galaxy tablet and also takes pix of everything. We were walking along in a park and she saw all these leaves on the gound and started taking pix of them. I said why not, and think they are great
(https://i.postimg.cc/J7vhPJdf/IMG-7812.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L4tyTdDL/IMG-7754.jpg)
We went to a pumpkin farm and I spent more time taking pix and never bought a pumpkin. For sort of abstract work, this place was a gold mine
(https://i.postimg.cc/PqQ4MdX7/IMG-7804.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7h2JmN1L/IMG-7802.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L53ZZ3zg/IMG-7799.jpg)
And my last pix. We stopped at an empty farm stand and I took some pix of the veggies, but again credit my DW, as she saw this sign on the street and started laughing. Well, we thought it was a very cute pix
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNs1YBNH/IMG-7788.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 26, 2020, 02:00:47 PM
Post by: Jim143 on July 26, 2020, 02:00:47 PM
Lenn
I love the icicles, the waterfall/stream and the covered bridge. If we created a "monster" then so be it. Keep them coming.
Sadly, most of my pictures now consist of our pets or our progress on our "recoil therapy dates" = not really pictures I think would be appreciated/accepted here. I will go back and find others that I have taken and post them though.
I love the icicles, the waterfall/stream and the covered bridge. If we created a "monster" then so be it. Keep them coming.
Sadly, most of my pictures now consist of our pets or our progress on our "recoil therapy dates" = not really pictures I think would be appreciated/accepted here. I will go back and find others that I have taken and post them though.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Sem on July 26, 2020, 02:15:33 PM
Post by: Sem on July 26, 2020, 02:15:33 PM
This is one of my favorite pictures, mostly because it's my granddaughter, but also because of the unscripted expression on her face. It was taken nearly 4 years ago when she was the flower-girl at her aunt's wedding.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ryNWDLV6/20161002-132826.jpg)
I have a ton of pictures to go through at some point, all residing on a PC that I haven't turned on in over two years. No telling if I'll be able to recover them or not.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ryNWDLV6/20161002-132826.jpg)
I have a ton of pictures to go through at some point, all residing on a PC that I haven't turned on in over two years. No telling if I'll be able to recover them or not.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 26, 2020, 03:28:15 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 26, 2020, 03:28:15 PM
Lenn, those pictures just scream AUTUMN! and I love it. Here in Texas we don't get much of a fall season and I miss it.
Sem...she is an angel. Great shot!
Sem...she is an angel. Great shot!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 26, 2020, 05:06:38 PM
Post by: LennG on July 26, 2020, 05:06:38 PM
Steve
She is simply adorable. :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok:
She is simply adorable. :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 26, 2020, 05:54:01 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 26, 2020, 05:54:01 PM
Quote from: LennG on July 26, 2020, 12:41:42 PM
Frank
I really appreciate your knowledge of photography. A lot of it is lost opn me as far as the technical aspect.
This intrigued me as I do make shots, sort in the dark. looking out at bright scenes. This HRD you speak of, is this something you have to manipulate your camera to do, or just set it to take a certain type of pix and it does it automatically. I am using a Canon Rebel T-6 which has specific settings for all sorts of different types of pix, yet I rarely use them, preferring to stay in Auto, or move it to a Tv setting, which I can control the speed of the pix. I am sort of familiar with that where I can manufacture effects, like trying to shoot into the sun, or blurring the water, as I have posted. After that, I am sort of dumb and dumber. I should enroll in even an online photo class, I believe I would love it.
Again, I really don't understand too much of the technical aspects, but I appreciate any help you offer.
Lenn, don't sell yourself short. You have a great eye for what to include in a picture and your composition is excellent. There are many photographers who can go many years and never achieve the level of composition that you do. This is a hobby and it is suppose to be fun so just enjoy what you are doing.
To answer your question, I can't answer for Canon as I have a Nikon however, there should be an HDR setting as well as bracketing. You will more then likely need to shoot in JPG which is the standard file format that is universally accepted and you are more then likely shooting with this file format already. There are a number of picture file formats. As I said the most commonly used is JPG. I shoot mostly manual with a few exceptions in what is called Camera RAW. You don't need RAW so stay with what you have been using. Basically what happens in JPG format is your camera determines based on the picture you are taking what the end product should look like while RAW is used mostly for post processing. I'm sort of a geek at heart so I really enjoy post processing even more so then the actual taking of the picture. When I take a picture I'm always thinking what can I do in post to enhance what I'm seeing.
In short, check out the link below and look at your camera's menu settings. It will tell you what to set to get an HDR picture. Remember you need to take an HDR picture when you have a high contrast subject. By that I mean you bright highlights and dark shadows. Just set it and let the camera work for you.
https://www.google.com/search?q=canon+rebel+t6+hdr+settings&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS874US874&oq=Canon+Rebel+T-6+HDR&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0l4.17260j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 26, 2020, 07:13:28 PM
Post by: LennG on July 26, 2020, 07:13:28 PM
Thanks Frank. In the video, it looks as if they are using the same camera I have, so I'll try some of the 'hints' next time I'm shooting, to experiment.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 26, 2020, 09:59:29 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 26, 2020, 09:59:29 PM
Lenn, you may not always come across a situation where you can use HDR but sooner or latter you will and you can now experiment and see what you can get. Do you remember at a game in the old Dallas stadium where you had the opening in the roof. If you remember when a player was tracking a ball down the sidelines and the picture on the TV got washed out. Some of the picture you could see but the rest was washed out. That's what happened. There wasn't enough dynamic range in the TV camera. The player had no trouble tracking the ball because humans eyes can compensate. We humans just have a much better dynamic range then any camera that can be built.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 27, 2020, 01:24:29 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 27, 2020, 01:24:29 PM
Here are a couple of shots I took while experimenting with a full moon one night.....
(https://i.postimg.cc/bJBx4RBz/DSCN1788.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jdz8nG1P/DSCN1780.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6pMfdwf2/RSCN1787.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bJBx4RBz/DSCN1788.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jdz8nG1P/DSCN1780.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6pMfdwf2/RSCN1787.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 27, 2020, 01:27:06 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 27, 2020, 01:27:06 PM
Somewhere along the Charles River in Boston...
(https://i.postimg.cc/tgVnYHSH/Boston.jpg)
Interesting Clouds taken with my phone...
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6CJDsGp/clouds.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tgVnYHSH/Boston.jpg)
Interesting Clouds taken with my phone...
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6CJDsGp/clouds.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 27, 2020, 01:45:36 PM
Post by: LennG on July 27, 2020, 01:45:36 PM
Lets see where to go with todays group
Lets try our visit to Washington DC. When my kids were young, we used to go to DC every year. I had lots of problems there as my license plate is GIANTFAN, and I used to find all sorts of stuff drawn and written on my car when we got back to it. Anyway, we still try to get to DC as often as possible. It is truly a photographers place to be. I would say it is about the most photogenic city I have ever been in. With monuments all over, a great zoo and the Smithsonian, truly a picture takers heaven.
So let me show you some pix
The Washington Monument as seen in the 'Reflecting Pool' (Everyone gets this shot, or, at least, tries to)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CMNVxv2H/DC-025.jpg)
On visiting the Lincoln Memorial and you can still see my fixations for reflections in water
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZnqcTBF/DC-038.jpg)
Abe, up close
(https://i.postimg.cc/brG0WVSc/DC-032.jpg)
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
(https://i.postimg.cc/QCk72LNz/IMG-7674.jpg)
Arlington National Cemetery
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVRf5DKR/IMG-7724.jpg)
And the Washington Monument again, with a full moon in the sky
(https://i.postimg.cc/VvB7DHxf/IMG-7805.jpg)
Lets try our visit to Washington DC. When my kids were young, we used to go to DC every year. I had lots of problems there as my license plate is GIANTFAN, and I used to find all sorts of stuff drawn and written on my car when we got back to it. Anyway, we still try to get to DC as often as possible. It is truly a photographers place to be. I would say it is about the most photogenic city I have ever been in. With monuments all over, a great zoo and the Smithsonian, truly a picture takers heaven.
So let me show you some pix
The Washington Monument as seen in the 'Reflecting Pool' (Everyone gets this shot, or, at least, tries to)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CMNVxv2H/DC-025.jpg)
On visiting the Lincoln Memorial and you can still see my fixations for reflections in water
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZnqcTBF/DC-038.jpg)
Abe, up close
(https://i.postimg.cc/brG0WVSc/DC-032.jpg)
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
(https://i.postimg.cc/QCk72LNz/IMG-7674.jpg)
Arlington National Cemetery
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVRf5DKR/IMG-7724.jpg)
And the Washington Monument again, with a full moon in the sky
(https://i.postimg.cc/VvB7DHxf/IMG-7805.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on July 27, 2020, 01:57:12 PM
Post by: T200 on July 27, 2020, 01:57:12 PM
Quote from: LennG on July 26, 2020, 01:09:14 PMYou can change your name to PhotoMonster :ok: =)) =)) =))
You guys have created a monster now, but I love showing some of my pix, so get ready
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 27, 2020, 02:05:16 PM
Post by: LennG on July 27, 2020, 02:05:16 PM
The next set is not for exhibiting, but just for some personal thing which I think several on this board will like. They are just pix I took of an event that happened, by chance, while we were visiting the Iwo Jima Memorial.
We were leaving to move on, and I wanted to take a few pix of the Memorial. It is in Arlington, Va and we were heading to Antietem (those pix come later). anyway, when we got there, there was a huge crowd. seems this ex marine who lost both his legs in Iraq, was doing a cross country bike thing, to raise money for the Sempher Fi charity. He has a special bike that he pedals with his hands which he used to go cross country in a bit over 2 months. So, we had to hang around to see this man, as he was ending his journey at this Memorial. There were multiple news crews and huge crowd from Rolling Thunder, who had accompanied him during parts of the ride.
So here are just some pixs I took of this remarkable gentleman ;
He arrives at the Memorial
(https://i.postimg.cc/MTk2LNFV/IMG-7829.jpg)
Greeted by his family
(https://i.postimg.cc/MZDN0nqy/IMG-7831.jpg)
Rolling Thumder offers their approval
(https://i.postimg.cc/DzLYSZx4/IMG-7832.jpg)
His ride in pix
(https://i.postimg.cc/RhFRLVLR/IMG-7836.jpg)
Part of the celebration
(https://i.postimg.cc/xdZLMDdr/IMG-7837.jpg)
On just my own note. People lined up to congratulate him and I joined that line. When I got to him, told him I was an Air Force Veteran, his reply was 'Sorry about that' with a huge grin on his face.(remember he was a marine) Just a great experience for me.
We were leaving to move on, and I wanted to take a few pix of the Memorial. It is in Arlington, Va and we were heading to Antietem (those pix come later). anyway, when we got there, there was a huge crowd. seems this ex marine who lost both his legs in Iraq, was doing a cross country bike thing, to raise money for the Sempher Fi charity. He has a special bike that he pedals with his hands which he used to go cross country in a bit over 2 months. So, we had to hang around to see this man, as he was ending his journey at this Memorial. There were multiple news crews and huge crowd from Rolling Thunder, who had accompanied him during parts of the ride.
So here are just some pixs I took of this remarkable gentleman ;
He arrives at the Memorial
(https://i.postimg.cc/MTk2LNFV/IMG-7829.jpg)
Greeted by his family
(https://i.postimg.cc/MZDN0nqy/IMG-7831.jpg)
Rolling Thumder offers their approval
(https://i.postimg.cc/DzLYSZx4/IMG-7832.jpg)
His ride in pix
(https://i.postimg.cc/RhFRLVLR/IMG-7836.jpg)
Part of the celebration
(https://i.postimg.cc/xdZLMDdr/IMG-7837.jpg)
On just my own note. People lined up to congratulate him and I joined that line. When I got to him, told him I was an Air Force Veteran, his reply was 'Sorry about that' with a huge grin on his face.(remember he was a marine) Just a great experience for me.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 27, 2020, 05:58:29 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 27, 2020, 05:58:29 PM
As I've said before I love to work in post processing to bring a different perspective to a picture. You can modify a picture just to save it as I did with a boy on a swing, clean up a kid who has food on him or change the background and crop to make a better picture. You can also make a photo that is very different then the original.
Original photo that had lost most of the detail in the background highlights.
(https://i.postimg.cc/90jhq9tG/Bryce-190614-1-jpg-1005.jpg)
I changed in the second photo the exposure and cropped in to get closer to the boy.
(https://i.postimg.cc/GtNvQctJ/Bryce-190614-2-jpg-1005.jpg)
He had food all over his face after eating so I had to clean him up.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZYgNX5Y6/Dean-190614-1-jpg-0833.jpg)
This also had to be cleaned up.
(https://i.postimg.cc/0ytKdk46/Dean-190614-2-jpg-0899.jpg)
Before.
(https://i.postimg.cc/XvCNGn66/flower-orig-jpg.jpg)
After adding a background and adjusting the color of the flower and adding a red streaks.
(https://i.postimg.cc/13gs2ytV/flower-editied-jpg.jpg)
Before.
(https://i.postimg.cc/j5x9VhX3/RED-FLOWER-ORIG-jpg.jpg)
After changing the background to look the same on both sides of the flower.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JnzTYzr9/RED-F-PSED-jpg.jpg)
Original photo that had lost most of the detail in the background highlights.
(https://i.postimg.cc/90jhq9tG/Bryce-190614-1-jpg-1005.jpg)
I changed in the second photo the exposure and cropped in to get closer to the boy.
(https://i.postimg.cc/GtNvQctJ/Bryce-190614-2-jpg-1005.jpg)
He had food all over his face after eating so I had to clean him up.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZYgNX5Y6/Dean-190614-1-jpg-0833.jpg)
This also had to be cleaned up.
(https://i.postimg.cc/0ytKdk46/Dean-190614-2-jpg-0899.jpg)
Before.
(https://i.postimg.cc/XvCNGn66/flower-orig-jpg.jpg)
After adding a background and adjusting the color of the flower and adding a red streaks.
(https://i.postimg.cc/13gs2ytV/flower-editied-jpg.jpg)
Before.
(https://i.postimg.cc/j5x9VhX3/RED-FLOWER-ORIG-jpg.jpg)
After changing the background to look the same on both sides of the flower.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JnzTYzr9/RED-F-PSED-jpg.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 27, 2020, 08:56:59 PM
Post by: LennG on July 27, 2020, 08:56:59 PM
Wonderful shots Frank. I LOVE those close up of young kids. Are they your family?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 27, 2020, 10:13:03 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 27, 2020, 10:13:03 PM
Quote from: LennG on July 27, 2020, 08:56:59 PM
Wonderful shots Frank. I LOVE those close up of young kids. Are they your family?
Yes Lenn. They are my nieces two sons. They were taken about a year ago. I worked on them for several months in Lightroom while learning to use the software to get them where I want them to be. I printed them and gave them to her for Christmas. It's what I enjoy doing and being retired it's a great hobby to have. The only problem that I have is GAS (gear acquisition syndrome). My wife is going to kill me but I'm looking at moving to a mirrorless camera. In fact the entire industry is going mirrorless. Sony right now makes the best and I have my eye set on one of their full frame models. As I said I have a bad case of GAS.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 28, 2020, 11:22:31 AM
Post by: LennG on July 28, 2020, 11:22:31 AM
Todays group. I think I've said it before, but I also like to try to get some pics, out of the norm, that MIGHT be interesting to some, sort of my abstract group. Maybe close ups of unusual things, or just looking at some thing a bit differently.
Here is what I mean
We were riding on those back roads and saw an open barn with bundles of hay. Why not take a pix
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCmx1Ww5/vacation-068-2.jpg)
Walking on a beach somewhere and there was a huge area of rocks that must have been washed up
(https://i.postimg.cc/3RQjnWqj/IMG-9078.jpg)
Just designs on the beach
(https://i.postimg.cc/bw22Wpkm/IMG-8229.jpg)
Lobster buoys in Maine
(https://i.postimg.cc/qvnzQQHY/IMG-3654.jpg)
A wood pile outside some one's cabin
(https://i.postimg.cc/Jn70rLHV/IMG-3570.jpg)
We went to a cigar factory on an excursion off of a cruise. They had all these gigars stacked in huge rows
(https://i.postimg.cc/cLQLfHQG/IMG-5569.jpg)
Ice crystals formed on my car windhsield one morning
(https://i.postimg.cc/4xbXm0gJ/IMG-6218.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on July 28, 2020, 11:28:05 AM
Post by: T200 on July 28, 2020, 11:28:05 AM
PhotoMonster,
You definitely have a photographer's eye.
Keep 'em coming! :ok:
You definitely have a photographer's eye.
Keep 'em coming! :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 28, 2020, 12:10:40 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 28, 2020, 12:10:40 PM
That latest batch is just great, Lenn! Yes, they all look like they could be made into puzzles. I love it!
Glad you explained what the cigars were, I was having a tough time figuring that one out!
I have a similar frost on the windshield picture.
This wasn't on the windshield but the pattern on the hood of my daughters car one frosty morning....
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKVm1w8t/IMG-20150220-114947.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x1Z2dqp6/IMG-20150220-115036.jpg)
Glad you explained what the cigars were, I was having a tough time figuring that one out!
I have a similar frost on the windshield picture.
This wasn't on the windshield but the pattern on the hood of my daughters car one frosty morning....
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKVm1w8t/IMG-20150220-114947.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x1Z2dqp6/IMG-20150220-115036.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 28, 2020, 04:03:33 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 28, 2020, 04:03:33 PM
Here are some of photos I took at a 1 year old birthday party. I hate taken pictures where you have numerous people taken pictures with whatever cameras they have. I changed the background in Photoshop to remove distracting background garbage. The problem that I'm trying to correct but I haven't gotten the hang of it is to make the photo not look like a cardboard cutout but rather become one photo. It's not quit there yet.
Original
(https://i.postimg.cc/kMY9HKfg/Orig.jpg)
Exposure adjustments.
(https://i.postimg.cc/br75hyZ3/Exposure-adj.jpg)
Changed Background to remove distracting garbage.
(https://i.postimg.cc/DZHhSKWb/added-background-2.jpg)
Another changed background.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hP0YwBSb/Added-background.jpg)
Original
(https://i.postimg.cc/kMY9HKfg/Orig.jpg)
Exposure adjustments.
(https://i.postimg.cc/br75hyZ3/Exposure-adj.jpg)
Changed Background to remove distracting garbage.
(https://i.postimg.cc/DZHhSKWb/added-background-2.jpg)
Another changed background.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hP0YwBSb/Added-background.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: MightyGiants on July 28, 2020, 04:04:46 PM
Post by: MightyGiants on July 28, 2020, 04:04:46 PM
Len,
I think you could be a professional photographer. Your pictures are definitely professional quality, in my opinion.
I think you could be a professional photographer. Your pictures are definitely professional quality, in my opinion.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 28, 2020, 05:20:51 PM
Post by: Jim143 on July 28, 2020, 05:20:51 PM
These were taken by my wife on my 50th birthday. Getting scalped by a whale shark and then having a couple of Manta Rays come in to do summersaults in my air bubbles.
(https://i.postimg.cc/FHhxpPB2/1008787-10201466643213297-1921716071-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MvrRKYxD)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MZjtpfBr/1074163-10201466645653358-1666713749-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lh2jyXNz)
This is the rise over Cocoa Beach back in 2009
(https://i.postimg.cc/cJ9TrQTP/1910516-1198118598422-2186211-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
This is the slate alone the road in NY. Both my wife and I completely forgot out these. We dont see it down here. We actually took some and put in the trunk to take home with us.
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6tTzdNt/1918163-1264725863562-7333864-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
This is an old Plane that used to have a ladder and slide. It is part of what we called
(https://i.postimg.cc/FHhxpPB2/1008787-10201466643213297-1921716071-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MvrRKYxD)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MZjtpfBr/1074163-10201466645653358-1666713749-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lh2jyXNz)
This is the rise over Cocoa Beach back in 2009
(https://i.postimg.cc/cJ9TrQTP/1910516-1198118598422-2186211-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
This is the slate alone the road in NY. Both my wife and I completely forgot out these. We dont see it down here. We actually took some and put in the trunk to take home with us.
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6tTzdNt/1918163-1264725863562-7333864-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
This is an old Plane that used to have a ladder and slide. It is part of what we called
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 28, 2020, 05:32:09 PM
Post by: LennG on July 28, 2020, 05:32:09 PM
Frank
That is amazing what one can do. You took just an ordinary pix of family and made it into a professional portrait shot. How long would something like take to do?
That is amazing what one can do. You took just an ordinary pix of family and made it into a professional portrait shot. How long would something like take to do?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 28, 2020, 05:35:33 PM
Post by: LennG on July 28, 2020, 05:35:33 PM
Lou
Great pixs. You just never know where a 'good pix' will appear. Some people couldn't see a good pix if they walked into it.
Myself, I feel I have a pretty good eye for what myself, and others, would see as a good pix. I only wish I had the knowledge that Frank has, and the ambition to take a decent enough pix and take out this, lighten that, and viola, you have an amazing shot.
Keep them coming .
Great pixs. You just never know where a 'good pix' will appear. Some people couldn't see a good pix if they walked into it.
Myself, I feel I have a pretty good eye for what myself, and others, would see as a good pix. I only wish I had the knowledge that Frank has, and the ambition to take a decent enough pix and take out this, lighten that, and viola, you have an amazing shot.
Keep them coming .
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 28, 2020, 05:37:27 PM
Post by: LennG on July 28, 2020, 05:37:27 PM
Jim
Great pix also.
What camera were you using for the underwater shots.
And where are those barracks?
See you had the sot of the Alamo, were you sationed at Lackland?
Great pix also.
What camera were you using for the underwater shots.
And where are those barracks?
See you had the sot of the Alamo, were you sationed at Lackland?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 28, 2020, 05:47:02 PM
Post by: Jim143 on July 28, 2020, 05:47:02 PM
Quote from: LennG on July 28, 2020, 05:37:27 PM
Jim
Great pix also.
What camera were you using for the underwater shots.
And where are those barracks?
See you had the sot of the Alamo, were you sationed at Lackland?
If I remember correctly, my wife was using her iPhone 4. . .maybe 5 (it was 7 years ago - what ever model was out that year - actually the one the year before since this was July and they usually come out in October).
The barracks are Lackland. They are the old barracks that were torn down not to long ago. I remember in boot camp that we were right near the back gate, over looking a 7-11 and Micky-D's. (the smell of the fries were torture).
When I went out for his Tech School graduation, we came back from dinner downtown and I pulled over into that parking lot. I pointed to the dorm and said that's where I was (BMTS 3703) - My son said "That was my dorm too". I looked at the door (each side of the ground floor had a door. 1 was chow hall, 1 was orderly room and 2 were classrooms). I asked him what the door was that we were facing. He said it was the Chow Hall. So I pointed to the first floor up and said "that was my dorm floor (we had females one floor above us on the top floor) and when you walked in, the first bay on the right was where my bunk was.". . . he said - mine too.
That is one thing I will never forget - we shared the same dorm, same floor, same bay, 30 years apart.
As for the Alamo - I was never stationed at Lackland other than bootcamp, but we went down there when I went out for his Tech School graduation. Heidi and I couldn't go together, so she went to his Boot Camp graduation and I went to the tech school since he is law enforcement and I was a deputy, we both wanted me to pin his badge on at graduation.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 28, 2020, 06:55:20 PM
Post by: LennG on July 28, 2020, 06:55:20 PM
I also, was only at Lackland for basic training. At the time I was there, they had narrowed it down to 4 weeks. At the end of our time, we were give a day off and everyone went to San Antonio. I made my trek to the Alamo, among other places. ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
From there I was sent to Amarillo for 'Tech Training' There they taught me how to type, which took 4 months (thats the way the AF does things). I hated Amarillo, it was hot, then it was hotter and then it got even hotter. The saying around there was you could go AWOL and they could still see you running 3 days later (it is flat). :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
From there I was sent to Amarillo for 'Tech Training' There they taught me how to type, which took 4 months (thats the way the AF does things). I hated Amarillo, it was hot, then it was hotter and then it got even hotter. The saying around there was you could go AWOL and they could still see you running 3 days later (it is flat). :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 28, 2020, 07:17:19 PM
Post by: LennG on July 28, 2020, 07:17:19 PM
I have a little time and I wanted to post some pix from a place we were at several years ago. Antelope Canyon in Arizona. It is around Page AZ and Lake Powell. We were there many years ago with our kids and we did this amazing boat ride on Lake Powell and this time we were looking to do the same, but there was a tremendous drought and the lake was down about 90 feet. There wasn't much lake left to ride a row boat. so, we were driving around and we saw this sign to visit Antelope Canyon. I knew something about this place, but never realized the real worth of it.
Maybe you have never heard of it, but once you see pix, you might recognize it. It is NOT a Canyon in the sense, it is a series of cave like formations and tunnels, about 5 stories below the ground. It was formed who knows how many years ago, by an underground river that left these formations and tunnels. You have to go with an Indian guide, who is your personal guidem and they only allow so many people down there at a time. It takes about 2 hours. You have to climb down these ladders to get to the bottom and as you walk along and thru the tunnels you gain altitude until you are about near the regular ground. Most of the walking you do thru the Canyon is by little paths, sometimes just large enough so you can fit thru. there are several openings along the way where one might say, are pix heaven. There are, at times, during the day, when the sun shines thru some of the openings and you get this eeerie effect.
To put it bluntly, this is one of the most amazing places you would ever want to see. If you ever get out West, and into this area, this place is a MUST DO. I can guarantee you will never forget this place.
Ladders going down--5 stories down
(https://i.postimg.cc/Z5cD5Jj8/west12.jpg)
My lovely wife and our guide
(https://i.postimg.cc/pXQssPww/west11.jpg)
Some of the formations and sights along the way. Every turn there is something new, every corner is simply amzing and it never ends
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvJX3VHC/west20.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/K8zttFxr/west19.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SxB743b6/west18.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/2SMLvZHr/west13.jpg)
As I said, you wind your way thru very narrow paths
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xq1YbRm4/west14.jpg)
Which sometime open into room like areas
(https://i.postimg.cc/zD2zV121/west21.jpg)
Truly just another world under our regular one
(https://i.postimg.cc/JzNCcwx0/west22.jpg)
Maybe you have never heard of it, but once you see pix, you might recognize it. It is NOT a Canyon in the sense, it is a series of cave like formations and tunnels, about 5 stories below the ground. It was formed who knows how many years ago, by an underground river that left these formations and tunnels. You have to go with an Indian guide, who is your personal guidem and they only allow so many people down there at a time. It takes about 2 hours. You have to climb down these ladders to get to the bottom and as you walk along and thru the tunnels you gain altitude until you are about near the regular ground. Most of the walking you do thru the Canyon is by little paths, sometimes just large enough so you can fit thru. there are several openings along the way where one might say, are pix heaven. There are, at times, during the day, when the sun shines thru some of the openings and you get this eeerie effect.
To put it bluntly, this is one of the most amazing places you would ever want to see. If you ever get out West, and into this area, this place is a MUST DO. I can guarantee you will never forget this place.
Ladders going down--5 stories down
(https://i.postimg.cc/Z5cD5Jj8/west12.jpg)
My lovely wife and our guide
(https://i.postimg.cc/pXQssPww/west11.jpg)
Some of the formations and sights along the way. Every turn there is something new, every corner is simply amzing and it never ends
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvJX3VHC/west20.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/K8zttFxr/west19.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SxB743b6/west18.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/2SMLvZHr/west13.jpg)
As I said, you wind your way thru very narrow paths
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xq1YbRm4/west14.jpg)
Which sometime open into room like areas
(https://i.postimg.cc/zD2zV121/west21.jpg)
Truly just another world under our regular one
(https://i.postimg.cc/JzNCcwx0/west22.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on July 28, 2020, 07:35:46 PM
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on July 28, 2020, 07:35:46 PM
Wow Lenn, just wow! (https://i.postimg.cc/x8g6N8x6/emoticon-face-emotional-scream-wow-emoticon-emotional-scream-comics-sign-wow-facial-expression-vecto.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 28, 2020, 08:20:25 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 28, 2020, 08:20:25 PM
Jim, great pix. My faves are the air show and the churches. There is just something about church architecture that I find interesting.
Lenn, I'm running out of adjectives to describe how incredible your photos are!!
I have seen pix of Antelope Canyon, but I never knew that was the name of it, so thanks for the education. That place looks like an alien planet.
I would love to visit there one day. It is just stunning!
Lenn, I'm running out of adjectives to describe how incredible your photos are!!
I have seen pix of Antelope Canyon, but I never knew that was the name of it, so thanks for the education. That place looks like an alien planet.
I would love to visit there one day. It is just stunning!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 28, 2020, 09:14:03 PM
Post by: LennG on July 28, 2020, 09:14:03 PM
Quote from: ozzie on July 28, 2020, 08:20:25 PM
Jim, great pix. My faves are the air show and the churches. There is just something about church architecture that I find interesting.
Lenn, I'm running out of adjectives to describe how incredible your photos are!!
I have seen pix of Antelope Canyon, but I never knew that was the name of it, so thanks for the education. That place looks like an alien planet.
I would love to visit there one day. It is just stunning!
Lou
Really, this place is like supernatural. It is truly another world under the one we live in.
Just google Antelope Canyon and you can see this amazing place.
What makes it hard for the photographer is that all the light is natural, from the openings above. Some parts are dark, but not fully dark where you can't see where you are going, but pix taking is a problem. You have to use a flash in certain parts and that does change the dynamic of the colors et al. Overall, it is so immense that taking pics only can capture what you aim at, but in reality, a small part of what you are really seeing, and feeling. There is a complete stillness there, the only sounds are the winds that go thru the canyon, and some of the other people there. When you tour, they give you an assigned time so rarely do you see others there. You do at times, but again, they are never in the way.
I can't say this enough times, this is truly a place you have to experience to really believe it.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 28, 2020, 11:05:00 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 28, 2020, 11:05:00 PM
Quote from: LennG on July 28, 2020, 05:32:09 PM
Frank
That is amazing what one can do. You took just an ordinary pix of family and made it into a professional portrait shot. How long would something like take to do?
Lenn, I started about 10 years with another product from Adobe called Photoshop Elements. At that time Photoshop cost about $600 while Elements cost about $90 so I went with Elements because at the time I was working and really didn't have the time to put into therefore I couldn't justify the cost. Lightroom cost about $300. The problem with Elements is you had to pay for upgrades to the product almost every year. A few years ago Adobe came out with a subscription based product with a photographers bundle which includes Lightroom and the full version of the software at a monthly cost of $10 or $120 a year. This subscription provides you with all of the upgrades from Adobe without any additional cost. As a result I got the subscription in January of 2018 and have been working with the 2 products since then. I had the time and the cost was decent for the two products. Today Adobe only sells the products as a subscription. Lightroom lets you catalog, organize and store all of your Photos as well as perform about 80% of edits that you will need. The remainder needs to be done in Photoshop.
As a result of all of this I'm constantly working on three things cameras and photography as well as Lightroom and Photoshop. I spend hours a day on the 3 and I feel that I just scratched the surface. As I've said this is a passion and I truly enjoy what I've been doing so I feel it is time well spent. I buy digital books, subscribe to You Tube video, attend classes through my local Coastal Camera Club and belong to online groups.
For example, the local camera club had a professional from Strobist an online flash photography, https://strobist.blogspot.com/ for $250 which is a real good price for an all day class. I learned a lot so now I'm starting to get into flash. This was before the shutdown in March. Since then the club has provided to it's members online classes because we can't meet.
One such class was by Matt Kloskowski https://mattk.com/stuck-inside/. Take a look at what he does with a simple picture of a bird and how he can change it to look stunning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0vPofykKck&t=554s.
The method used in the family photo that you referred to is called Texture Blending. It entails taking 2 photos and placing each in a layer in photoshop. you then mask out a part of one of the pictures or layers. Think of layers as two prints, the original one and the textured background one. You then mask out or in the case of the two prints the background garbage and the textured background appears. It's like you cut out the family and paste it on the background. The problem is you need to soften the edges so that the seams where the two meet mesh into one so that they look like one photo. Once you learn what to do you can do the transformation in about 15 to 30 minutes.
One last thing I started with film about 50 years ago. At that time I used a hand held light meter for exposure and had to manually focus all pictures. As a result I had a learn the basics such as the exposure triangle with little or no shortcuts. I also use to have my own darkroom and developed my own black and white photos.
I have just scratched the surface with the two software products and to be honest I probably will never know how to even use half of them but it is fun and it keeps the mind going. My goals over the remainder of the year is to become better at flash photography, learn how to better use brushes in photoshop and if I have time learn how to better use another software product call PhotoPills.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on July 28, 2020, 11:30:06 PM
Post by: T200 on July 28, 2020, 11:30:06 PM
We were down in ShoelessJoe's neighborhood and although I'm not a hockey fan, I had to take this pic!
(https://i.postimg.cc/SsnHtjCS/20200728-195149.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SsnHtjCS/20200728-195149.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 29, 2020, 08:44:43 AM
Post by: ozzie on July 29, 2020, 08:44:43 AM
Quote from: T200 on July 28, 2020, 11:30:06 PM
We were down in ShoelessJoe's neighborhood and although I'm not a hockey fan, I had to take this pic!
(https://i.postimg.cc/SsnHtjCS/20200728-195149.jpg)
HAHA! Now THAT is a great picture! I love it. :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on July 29, 2020, 09:22:28 AM
Post by: T200 on July 29, 2020, 09:22:28 AM
Quote from: ozzie on July 29, 2020, 08:44:43 AMI've had this tag on 6 different vehicles.
HAHA! Now THAT is a great picture! I love it. :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 29, 2020, 12:08:00 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 29, 2020, 12:08:00 PM
Here are a couple for today from perspectives which I find interesting....
Covered bridge in Switzerland..
(https://i.postimg.cc/jSgxLs3g/pix-2-425.jpg)
Austria
(https://i.postimg.cc/dtQcdbyz/pix-2-112.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SRN12pvd/pix-2-440.jpg)
These next few are all among the ruins of Heidleburg Castle in Germany
(https://i.postimg.cc/brBgZSbY/pix-2-628.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pr4QWbbp/pix-2-630.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/prh81Ghx/pix-2-626.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKNp8Qzx/pix-2-632.jpg)
Covered bridge in Switzerland..
(https://i.postimg.cc/jSgxLs3g/pix-2-425.jpg)
Austria
(https://i.postimg.cc/dtQcdbyz/pix-2-112.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SRN12pvd/pix-2-440.jpg)
These next few are all among the ruins of Heidleburg Castle in Germany
(https://i.postimg.cc/brBgZSbY/pix-2-628.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pr4QWbbp/pix-2-630.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/prh81Ghx/pix-2-626.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKNp8Qzx/pix-2-632.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 29, 2020, 03:35:23 PM
Post by: LennG on July 29, 2020, 03:35:23 PM
Great pix Lou. I particularly like the last one. I try and do similar things, take pix of things thru another window et al.
Keep them coming.
Keep them coming.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 29, 2020, 04:08:02 PM
Post by: LennG on July 29, 2020, 04:08:02 PM
Let's see what we can try today
For today, I need opinions.
I was trying different effects on certain photos. So many years ago, when film ruled the photo world, I used to shoot some pix in black and white, but really haven't done that in quite a while. so I took several pix I had taken in both color and then black and white and was wondering what you all thought. I tried for some things where it MIGHT look better in black and white. I have two images of an old farm house and the other two are of winter scenes where it is already almost a black and white shot, but not really.
Tell me what you thing of the differences and which you like better
This was the house originally
(https://i.postimg.cc/fT46j72b/IMG-0272.jpg)
and 2 angles of it in black and white
(https://i.postimg.cc/bvvMNmJm/IMG-0269.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qqpDSw9c/IMG-0273.jpg)
Any opinions on them
Then We were driving after a snow and saw some great images, so I took them in color and then in black and white
(https://i.postimg.cc/rF89kKzJ/IMG-8056a.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tFB3zkx/IMG-8056.jpg)
then this
(https://i.postimg.cc/YSkrnKdh/IMG-8047.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Z5jbMs2H/IMG-8047-2.jpg)
All comments appreciated.
For today, I need opinions.
I was trying different effects on certain photos. So many years ago, when film ruled the photo world, I used to shoot some pix in black and white, but really haven't done that in quite a while. so I took several pix I had taken in both color and then black and white and was wondering what you all thought. I tried for some things where it MIGHT look better in black and white. I have two images of an old farm house and the other two are of winter scenes where it is already almost a black and white shot, but not really.
Tell me what you thing of the differences and which you like better
This was the house originally
(https://i.postimg.cc/fT46j72b/IMG-0272.jpg)
and 2 angles of it in black and white
(https://i.postimg.cc/bvvMNmJm/IMG-0269.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qqpDSw9c/IMG-0273.jpg)
Any opinions on them
Then We were driving after a snow and saw some great images, so I took them in color and then in black and white
(https://i.postimg.cc/rF89kKzJ/IMG-8056a.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tFB3zkx/IMG-8056.jpg)
then this
(https://i.postimg.cc/YSkrnKdh/IMG-8047.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Z5jbMs2H/IMG-8047-2.jpg)
All comments appreciated.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on July 29, 2020, 04:44:55 PM
Post by: T200 on July 29, 2020, 04:44:55 PM
Len,
I like the b&w shots of the shack better than the color. The b&w give it a rustic, nostalgic feel.
The winter scene, IMO, is better in its natural color. Let the natural white color come through to get the feel of the cold.
I like the b&w shots of the shack better than the color. The b&w give it a rustic, nostalgic feel.
The winter scene, IMO, is better in its natural color. Let the natural white color come through to get the feel of the cold.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 29, 2020, 06:04:23 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 29, 2020, 06:04:23 PM
Nice shots, Lenn.
Funny, on the barn I think just the opposite. I like the color shot more. I think the green grass and the foliage creeping up the building are a great contrast to the rust on the roof. I think it's more striking than the b&w.
The winter scene I also go with the color. As T200 said, the natural colors with that blue undertone not only looks cool (no pun intended) but looks cold too.
Obviously, there really is no wrong answer here, but that's the way my eye sees them.
As usual, great pix.
Funny, on the barn I think just the opposite. I like the color shot more. I think the green grass and the foliage creeping up the building are a great contrast to the rust on the roof. I think it's more striking than the b&w.
The winter scene I also go with the color. As T200 said, the natural colors with that blue undertone not only looks cool (no pun intended) but looks cold too.
Obviously, there really is no wrong answer here, but that's the way my eye sees them.
As usual, great pix.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: drakew on July 29, 2020, 06:23:45 PM
Post by: drakew on July 29, 2020, 06:23:45 PM
OK, my turn, lemme see if I can do this:
Cleveland orc hid show:
(https://i.postimg.cc/QCTjQYqv/P1250196.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sG3FycqJ)
Cleveland orc hid show:
(https://i.postimg.cc/QCTjQYqv/P1250196.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sG3FycqJ)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: drakew on July 29, 2020, 06:40:14 PM
Post by: drakew on July 29, 2020, 06:40:14 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/tRNZ72T7/P1250283.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RqqVD1wz)[
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 29, 2020, 06:57:06 PM
Post by: LennG on July 29, 2020, 06:57:06 PM
Thanks guys. Those comments are really great for me. I kind of agree with the snow pix, there is a bit more detail with the color ones, but the old farm house, I think I could go either way. The B/W pix is a lot more 'artsy' and that's why I tried it, but the color one, the colors aren't really loud and it also gives a very rustic feel.
again thanks for the opinions
again thanks for the opinions
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 30, 2020, 07:09:25 AM
Post by: Jim143 on July 30, 2020, 07:09:25 AM
Quote from: LennG on July 29, 2020, 04:08:02 PM
Let's see what we can try today
For today, I need opinions.
I was trying different effects on certain photos. So many years ago, when film ruled the photo world, I used to shoot some pix in black and white, but really haven't done that in quite a while. so I took several pix I had taken in both color and then black and white and was wondering what you all thought. I tried for some things where it MIGHT look better in black and white. I have two images of an old farm house and the other two are of winter scenes where it is already almost a black and white shot, but not really.
Tell me what you thing of the differences and which you like better
This was the house originally
(https://i.postimg.cc/fT46j72b/IMG-0272.jpg)
and 2 angles of it in black and white
(https://i.postimg.cc/bvvMNmJm/IMG-0269.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qqpDSw9c/IMG-0273.jpg)
Any opinions on them
Then We were driving after a snow and saw some great images, so I took them in color and then in black and white
(https://i.postimg.cc/rF89kKzJ/IMG-8056a.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tFB3zkx/IMG-8056.jpg)
then this
(https://i.postimg.cc/YSkrnKdh/IMG-8047.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Z5jbMs2H/IMG-8047-2.jpg)
All comments appreciated.
I learned to develop black and white before I learned to develop color. B&W will always be a favorite of mine. Sadly, some of that is lost with the depth of color and clarity that many digital cameras are capable of.
With that said, I am a big fan of the B&W versions over the color that you posted above
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 30, 2020, 12:56:21 PM
Post by: Jim143 on July 30, 2020, 12:56:21 PM
I am really bummed. . . I had some good photos from the last time I was up in Phily for training. Some good shots down town and since my hotel was on the outskirts of Valley Forge, I had some really good ones from in there. I'll keep looking, but not happy I can't find them
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 30, 2020, 06:26:17 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 30, 2020, 06:26:17 PM
I took a picture of a bird and changed to standard view of the bird to look more like a watercolor. The after file was to large to bring into the posting so I had to change the resolution. I hope it didn't change the colors to much as that is what makes the picture.
Before
(https://i.postimg.cc/Pr5bkvqK/Bird-gone-mad.jpg)
After
(https://i.postimg.cc/YSsZ1BsB/Bird-gone-mad.jpg)
Before
(https://i.postimg.cc/Pr5bkvqK/Bird-gone-mad.jpg)
After
(https://i.postimg.cc/YSsZ1BsB/Bird-gone-mad.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 30, 2020, 06:30:06 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 30, 2020, 06:30:06 PM
OK. It made it smaller but it didn't affect the color. I see what the changes to the settings did to the output.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 30, 2020, 07:03:40 PM
Post by: LennG on July 30, 2020, 07:03:40 PM
Just remarkable Frank. =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 30, 2020, 07:32:40 PM
Post by: LennG on July 30, 2020, 07:32:40 PM
So where are we going today.
I'm sure you can see, one of my biggest likings, when taking pix, are clsoe ups. I just love to get right 'up close and personal' be it a rock, a shell, a flower and animal a butterfly, whatever.
We were cruising a few years ago and were stopped in the Bahamas, Nassau specifically. I have said this many times, I do not beach. I grew up on beaches and really do not like them now. We have been to some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world, we maybe step onto it and then retreat to do other things. I also have had a couple of cases of Melanoma, so I do try and avoid the sun as much as possible. So back to my pixs. Since the Bahamas are beach heaven, we looked for something else to do. We found they have a small zoo there, where they have some animals that are allowed to roam around the grounds, as well as caged ones. They also have a huge cage where you can feed the parrots (they give you apple slices) and another show where they have a sort of parade of flamingos.
It was fun, but I did come away with, what I think, are some great pix.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFdYTPTt/IMG-5445.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvG2wnnS/IMG-5463.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yWqPHc1j/IMG-5490.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/PfLndHfv/IMG-5450.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QM6vr4Rq/IMG-5526.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kMRzkywx/IMG-5478.jpg)
And finally, they have this 'parade pf flamingos' where they encourage anyone to come to the area and intermingle with them. I have to give my darling wife credit, as she had to jump in there and become a flamingo also.
(https://i.postimg.cc/VN5DXYVj/IMG-5547-2.jpg)
I'm sure you can see, one of my biggest likings, when taking pix, are clsoe ups. I just love to get right 'up close and personal' be it a rock, a shell, a flower and animal a butterfly, whatever.
We were cruising a few years ago and were stopped in the Bahamas, Nassau specifically. I have said this many times, I do not beach. I grew up on beaches and really do not like them now. We have been to some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world, we maybe step onto it and then retreat to do other things. I also have had a couple of cases of Melanoma, so I do try and avoid the sun as much as possible. So back to my pixs. Since the Bahamas are beach heaven, we looked for something else to do. We found they have a small zoo there, where they have some animals that are allowed to roam around the grounds, as well as caged ones. They also have a huge cage where you can feed the parrots (they give you apple slices) and another show where they have a sort of parade of flamingos.
It was fun, but I did come away with, what I think, are some great pix.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFdYTPTt/IMG-5445.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvG2wnnS/IMG-5463.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yWqPHc1j/IMG-5490.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/PfLndHfv/IMG-5450.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QM6vr4Rq/IMG-5526.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kMRzkywx/IMG-5478.jpg)
And finally, they have this 'parade pf flamingos' where they encourage anyone to come to the area and intermingle with them. I have to give my darling wife credit, as she had to jump in there and become a flamingo also.
(https://i.postimg.cc/VN5DXYVj/IMG-5547-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 30, 2020, 07:54:50 PM
Post by: LennG on July 30, 2020, 07:54:50 PM
Since we are still cruising, and on that same cruise, we next went to The Virgin Islands, specifically St Thomas. Again, if you love the beach or snorkeling, this IS the place to be, you would be in heaven. So again, we opted for something different. On the island, they have a sort of underwater aquarium, where you go down maybe 3 levels and you can bascially be snorkeling without getting wet. The enclosure (and it is quite large) is all glass and you are basically under the water and dry.
After this, they also have a regular aquarium, stocked with some amazing fish. Which beings me to my next pics. One of the fish what was swiming around was a barracuda. I was taking pixs of fish swimming around and here comes this enormous fish right up to the glass where I am. He basically opens his mouth as far as he could while I was taking pix and I got a pic of him looking down thru his open mouth, as far as one could see. It was truly a once in a lifetime thing.
Take a look
He is swimming to me and he sees me
(https://i.postimg.cc/HxDvmq6X/IMG-9739.jpg)
All of a sudden he opens his mouth as much as he could and I snapped a pic
(https://i.postimg.cc/MTm5SvMJ/IMG-9740.jpg)
Next they were feeding the sting rays. Ever wonder what the bottom side of a sting ray l;looks like--their cute
(https://i.postimg.cc/0QPGcPtW/IMG-9783.jpg)
St Thomas is literally covered with iguana. They are all over the place and most just sit around trying to blend into the landscape, but you really can't go anywhere without seeing them
(https://i.postimg.cc/CKmdp0h6/IMG-9758.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hG5z7nkQ/IMG-9754.jpg)
Getting back to the ship, we had a regular afternoon thunderstorm, but after that, the sun came out and a rainbow lit up the sky. it was so huge I couldn't capture it in one frame. It weent from land right to the middle of the harbor..
(https://i.postimg.cc/qv9HtZmM/IMG-9969.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNnQXBT9/IMG-9975.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 30, 2020, 08:12:39 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 30, 2020, 08:12:39 PM
Stunning as usual, Lenn!
I love the leopard, flamingo & barracuda especially!!
I love the leopard, flamingo & barracuda especially!!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 30, 2020, 08:46:03 PM
Post by: LennG on July 30, 2020, 08:46:03 PM
Quote from: ozzie on July 30, 2020, 08:12:39 PM
Stunning as usual, Lenn!
I love the leopard, flamingo & barracuda especially!!
thanks Lou.
The barracuda shot still amazes me. It's like a one in a million and if I didn't have my camera already shooting, I wouldn't have gotten it.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 30, 2020, 09:16:21 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 30, 2020, 09:16:21 PM
Quote from: LennG on July 30, 2020, 07:03:40 PM
Just remarkable Frank. =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>
Thanks Lenn. I don't even know what I did. I changed a Blending Mode to Difference and I used some artistic brush but I don't have the foggiest idea of which brush or how I did it. I have to write down what I do so that I can go back and replicate it.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 31, 2020, 08:38:57 AM
Post by: Jim143 on July 31, 2020, 08:38:57 AM
I have had my share of run-ins with Barracudas. I learned how fast they can really swim when I saw a literal "silver streak" fly past me. But one of my last dives, I was about 100 feet down kneeling on the ocean floor what was left of a wreck (not much). I look up and I see a large, probably 3 feet, barracuda and three smaller ones looking at me. They were about 15 feet or so above me. I swam to the back of the wreck and they followed. I swam to the other side of the wreck - and they followed again. I went back to where I started, and not only did they follow me, there were about 10 more, all about 15 feet above me, but had me completely "surrounded".
I have seen some crazy things, swam up to a shark, had my breath taken away from a Giant Goliath Grouper (think of being face to face with a Volkswagen with teeth) etc, but I have never been so nervous as I was with that dive. Needless to say, I slowly went up through the middle of them and safely got back on the boat.
I am thankful that I do not wear anything silver or shiny on my gear.
I have seen some crazy things, swam up to a shark, had my breath taken away from a Giant Goliath Grouper (think of being face to face with a Volkswagen with teeth) etc, but I have never been so nervous as I was with that dive. Needless to say, I slowly went up through the middle of them and safely got back on the boat.
I am thankful that I do not wear anything silver or shiny on my gear.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 31, 2020, 08:49:19 AM
Post by: Jim143 on July 31, 2020, 08:49:19 AM
Quote from: LennG on July 30, 2020, 07:32:40 PM
So where are we going today.
I'm sure you can see, one of my biggest likings, when taking pix, are clsoe ups. I just love to get right 'up close and personal' be it a rock, a shell, a flower and animal a butterfly, whatever.
We were cruising a few years ago and were stopped in the Bahamas, Nassau specifically. I have said this many times, I do not beach. I grew up on beaches and really do not like them now. We have been to some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world, we maybe step onto it and then retreat to do other things. I also have had a couple of cases of Melanoma, so I do try and avoid the sun as much as possible. So back to my pixs. Since the Bahamas are beach heaven, we looked for something else to do. We found they have a small zoo there, where they have some animals that are allowed to roam around the grounds, as well as caged ones. They also have a huge cage where you can feed the parrots (they give you apple slices) and another show where they have a sort of parade of flamingos.
It was fun, but I did come away with, what I think, are some great pix.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFdYTPTt/IMG-5445.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvG2wnnS/IMG-5463.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yWqPHc1j/IMG-5490.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/PfLndHfv/IMG-5450.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QM6vr4Rq/IMG-5526.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kMRzkywx/IMG-5478.jpg)
And finally, they have this 'parade pf flamingos' where they encourage anyone to come to the area and intermingle with them. I have to give my darling wife credit, as she had to jump in there and become a flamingo also.
(https://i.postimg.cc/VN5DXYVj/IMG-5547-2.jpg)
We have been there too. I have some pictures from that zoo. Need to go through them. The Marching Flamingos was fun to watch. That was a long day. We got lucky and a storm prevented us from stopping at the private island on the way down, so we went straight to Nassau first. We had a full 24 hours there which gave us all the time we needed.
We got off the boat and walked to Atlantis and went through that aquarium. Honestly, wasn't impressed. Then we walked downtown, got a drink at the Hard Rock and asked where the "Fish Fry" (Arawak Cay) was. We heard much about Goldies and wanted to go there. We were told it's just a short distance. . . yea, about that. We walked there, had lunch (I had Cracked Conch and Heidi had Cracked Lobster) and then walked up to Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre. Watched the Flamingo Parade and then walked back to the ship. All in all - 8 miles in the June sun.
I'll have to see if I can find those pictures.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 31, 2020, 03:46:59 PM
Post by: LennG on July 31, 2020, 03:46:59 PM
Quote from: Jim143 on July 31, 2020, 08:49:19 AM
We have been there too. I have some pictures from that zoo. Need to go through them. The Marching Flamingos was fun to watch. That was a long day. We got lucky and a storm prevented us from stopping at the private island on the way down, so we went straight to Nassau first. We had a full 24 hours there which gave us all the time we needed.
We got off the boat and walked to Atlantis and went through that aquarium. Honestly, wasn't impressed. Then we walked downtown, got a drink at the Hard Rock and asked where the "Fish Fry" (Arawak Cay) was. We heard much about Goldies and wanted to go there. We were told it's just a short distance. . . yea, about that. We walked there, had lunch (I had Cracked Conch and Heidi had Cracked Lobster) and then walked up to Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre. Watched the Flamingo Parade and then walked back to the ship. All in all - 8 miles in the June sun.
I'll have to see if I can find those pictures.
You got it Jim. Don't know if you were there with family. but here, it was just my wife and I, so once we did the Flamingo parade and the feeding the parrots, we just wandered around a bit. Spent about 3 hours there, but most was waitjng for the shows.
BUT, we sort of made the same mistake you did. We were told the Zoo was about a mile from port, and we decided to walk. it wasn't THAT far a walk, but once you get away from the main part of toown, we were basically walking by ourselves and Nassau isn't the best place to be wandering about on your own. We took the bus back and people were just so nice.
Overall, we have been to Nassau so many times, that the least time, we didn't even get off the ship.
Atlantis is magnificent. We went just to see it and didn't pay to use their facilities. We spent some time in the casino, and had a bite to eat. AND, we had heard so much about that Fish Fry, which is on the way to the zoo, but we don't eat most of what is on the menu, so we past. But it was busy as anything.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on July 31, 2020, 04:22:27 PM
Post by: Jim143 on July 31, 2020, 04:22:27 PM
Quote from: LennG on July 31, 2020, 03:46:59 PM
You got it Jim. Don't know if you were there with family. but here, it was just my wife and I, so once we did the Flamingo parade and the feeding the parrots, we just wandered around a bit. Spent about 3 hours there, but most was waitjng for the shows.
BUT, we sort of made the same mistake you did. We were told the Zoo was about a mile from port, and we decided to walk. it wasn't THAT far a walk, but once you get away from the main part of toown, we were basically walking by ourselves and Nassau isn't the best place to be wandering about on your own. We took the bus back and people were just so nice.
Overall, we have been to Nassau so many times, that the least time, we didn't even get off the ship.
Atlantis is magnificent. We went just to see it and didn't pay to use their facilities. We spent some time in the casino, and had a bite to eat. AND, we had heard so much about that Fish Fry, which is on the way to the zoo, but we don't eat most of what is on the menu, so we past. But it was busy as anything.
No, it was just the two of us. It was out 20th anniversary. I think we dropped maybe $5 in the slots in Atlantas, but we absolutely loved Goldies. So much, that when ever I can find conch, I make cracked conch at home.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 31, 2020, 06:25:00 PM
Post by: LennG on July 31, 2020, 06:25:00 PM
OK folks so where would you like to go today?
Since most liked the pics from Antelope Canyon, let's stay out west. I'm pretty sure I mentioned that my brother lives right outside Durango Colorado, so we do try and get out there every so often. We have been to just about every National Park except Yosemite and Glacier, some others, several times, like the Grand Canyon, Zion and Arches. If anyone ever gets the urge to travel west, for me anyway, it is absolutely magnificent. We could just drive all day and never really have a destination, the scenery is superb. (If that is your thing). Both myself and my wife prefer Mountains to beaches, so anytime we can get into the mountainous areas, we go for it.
Personally, I HATE to grab my photos of trips and show them to people until they seem sincere about really wanting to see them,
So, I'll just try a few from several places we have visited.
AS I said, we have had the good fortune to visit the Grand Canyon on 3 different occassions. It is truly a fascinating place and NO we didn't do the burro ride to the floor of the canyon. But we did hike/walk the Canyon rim trail for about a mile or so. Not to put this place down, but after a while it all sorts of looks alike, but the best thing about the Grand Canyon are the colors and the way they change as the day wears on. What you see in the AM might be different than PM and sunset is special.
We were lucky enough to see some eagles and here is a pic, though long range, of an eagle over the Grand Canyon
(https://i.postimg.cc/k5g0c9Pn/west4.jpg)
I thought this a great shot of my darling wife, just resting and taking it all in
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Zf1MQtF/west5.jpg)
Approaching sunset and the reds really come alive
(https://i.postimg.cc/DZgbKqYQ/west7.jpg)
We move on the Canyonlands National park. We had never been here before and this park is simply amazing. The one, what one may call 'money shot' in the park is thru an arch, looking out at the canyon below. It is very hard to get the entire shot in one frame as they must use a special lense to do it, but here is my best shot of it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qqNBZyfv/west1.jpg)
Another place where we never were before was Sedona, AZ. We found this place so facinating that we returned a few days later. This entire area is magical. It is suppose to be a healing area, with what they call Vortexes all around Sedona. We found two of them but really felt nothing, but others do feel some amazing energies from certain places in Sedona. The entire area is just magnificent.
(https://i.postimg.cc/g2mjGw8N/west.jpg)
There are these huge red rock formations all around Sedona, and people look and see what they might resemble. So here is one called Snoopy, see if you can see it
(https://i.postimg.cc/mgLL0vWn/west25.jpg)
If not, here's a closer look
(https://i.postimg.cc/FsmNLMzK/west24.jpg)
and my last shot of Sedona and it's red rock formations. This a very interesting shot. If you look close, in the botom laft, you can see a cross and that is a world famous church that looks as if it was formed right into the rocks. It sits high above the valley, and the two pillars towards the center are 'nuns' If I shot this from the other side, it would look like the Nuns are right beside the church. If anyone is interested, here is the web site for it
https://www.gatewaytosedona.com/sedona-arizona-information/sedona-feature-stories/91-the-chapel-of-the-holy-cross-sedona-architectural-landmark
(https://i.postimg.cc/j2T0yfs1/west26.jpg)
Since most liked the pics from Antelope Canyon, let's stay out west. I'm pretty sure I mentioned that my brother lives right outside Durango Colorado, so we do try and get out there every so often. We have been to just about every National Park except Yosemite and Glacier, some others, several times, like the Grand Canyon, Zion and Arches. If anyone ever gets the urge to travel west, for me anyway, it is absolutely magnificent. We could just drive all day and never really have a destination, the scenery is superb. (If that is your thing). Both myself and my wife prefer Mountains to beaches, so anytime we can get into the mountainous areas, we go for it.
Personally, I HATE to grab my photos of trips and show them to people until they seem sincere about really wanting to see them,
So, I'll just try a few from several places we have visited.
AS I said, we have had the good fortune to visit the Grand Canyon on 3 different occassions. It is truly a fascinating place and NO we didn't do the burro ride to the floor of the canyon. But we did hike/walk the Canyon rim trail for about a mile or so. Not to put this place down, but after a while it all sorts of looks alike, but the best thing about the Grand Canyon are the colors and the way they change as the day wears on. What you see in the AM might be different than PM and sunset is special.
We were lucky enough to see some eagles and here is a pic, though long range, of an eagle over the Grand Canyon
(https://i.postimg.cc/k5g0c9Pn/west4.jpg)
I thought this a great shot of my darling wife, just resting and taking it all in
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Zf1MQtF/west5.jpg)
Approaching sunset and the reds really come alive
(https://i.postimg.cc/DZgbKqYQ/west7.jpg)
We move on the Canyonlands National park. We had never been here before and this park is simply amazing. The one, what one may call 'money shot' in the park is thru an arch, looking out at the canyon below. It is very hard to get the entire shot in one frame as they must use a special lense to do it, but here is my best shot of it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qqNBZyfv/west1.jpg)
Another place where we never were before was Sedona, AZ. We found this place so facinating that we returned a few days later. This entire area is magical. It is suppose to be a healing area, with what they call Vortexes all around Sedona. We found two of them but really felt nothing, but others do feel some amazing energies from certain places in Sedona. The entire area is just magnificent.
(https://i.postimg.cc/g2mjGw8N/west.jpg)
There are these huge red rock formations all around Sedona, and people look and see what they might resemble. So here is one called Snoopy, see if you can see it
(https://i.postimg.cc/mgLL0vWn/west25.jpg)
If not, here's a closer look
(https://i.postimg.cc/FsmNLMzK/west24.jpg)
and my last shot of Sedona and it's red rock formations. This a very interesting shot. If you look close, in the botom laft, you can see a cross and that is a world famous church that looks as if it was formed right into the rocks. It sits high above the valley, and the two pillars towards the center are 'nuns' If I shot this from the other side, it would look like the Nuns are right beside the church. If anyone is interested, here is the web site for it
https://www.gatewaytosedona.com/sedona-arizona-information/sedona-feature-stories/91-the-chapel-of-the-holy-cross-sedona-architectural-landmark
(https://i.postimg.cc/j2T0yfs1/west26.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 31, 2020, 08:05:17 PM
Post by: LennG on July 31, 2020, 08:05:17 PM
I was going thru some of my other pics from the places I just put up shots from.
Just a few of, what I think of as a bit 'unusual'
From Canyonlands, if you wanted to drive down to what is refered to as 'sea level' here is the road. If you notice there are no 'barriers' on the road, so go a bit too far or miss the turn, --"see ya".
(https://i.postimg.cc/vTb4mXN2/west35.jpg)
Same park, there is a mesa, a completely flat area where you could land a helicoptor, but there is nothing by the edge and about a 6,000 ft drop
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxtHpcdD/west34.jpg)
And back to the Grand Canyon--if you have what I would say (something else) but let's just say nerve, try what this dude did, all for a pix.
(https://i.postimg.cc/tJcGc4Wd/west2.jpg)
And, as we approached sunset, anothner guy, just wanting to take it all in (he is sitting in the tree)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DytKdm2n/west8.jpg)
Just a few of, what I think of as a bit 'unusual'
From Canyonlands, if you wanted to drive down to what is refered to as 'sea level' here is the road. If you notice there are no 'barriers' on the road, so go a bit too far or miss the turn, --"see ya".
(https://i.postimg.cc/vTb4mXN2/west35.jpg)
Same park, there is a mesa, a completely flat area where you could land a helicoptor, but there is nothing by the edge and about a 6,000 ft drop
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxtHpcdD/west34.jpg)
And back to the Grand Canyon--if you have what I would say (something else) but let's just say nerve, try what this dude did, all for a pix.
(https://i.postimg.cc/tJcGc4Wd/west2.jpg)
And, as we approached sunset, anothner guy, just wanting to take it all in (he is sitting in the tree)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DytKdm2n/west8.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 31, 2020, 10:53:44 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 31, 2020, 10:53:44 PM
Like you Lenn, I much prefer mountains and canyons to beaches so I really appreciate this latest batch of pix. Just wonderful.
Grand Canyon is probably my #1 "bucket list" destination.
Grand Canyon is probably my #1 "bucket list" destination.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 01, 2020, 11:26:47 AM
Post by: LennG on August 01, 2020, 11:26:47 AM
Quote from: ozzie on July 31, 2020, 10:53:44 PM
Like you Lenn, I much prefer mountains and canyons to beaches so I really appreciate this latest batch of pix. Just wonderful.
Grand Canyon is probably my #1 "bucket list" destination.
Lpu
The Grand Canyon is truly an amazing place. The first time we went, when my wife was pregnant with our first child, so it was 40 years ago. We stayed in a place right outside Flagstaff, the nearest big city to the Canyon. The day we were there it was 105 degrees (as you are over a mile abouve sea level). We went to sleep with the AC on, and overnight they had a 'cold front' come in. it went down to 38 degrees overnight. We got up in the middle of the night freezing and had to figure out how to put the heat on. Turns out on that day, we had the high, and the low, in the entire country, on that same day.
And, on a side note--DO IT. Even if you get to Vegas anytime, the Canyon is just a day trip away, but it is better on your own, as you can go at your own pace, stay for the sunset, and just stop and enjoy the view for as long as you want.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 01, 2020, 11:47:23 AM
Post by: LennG on August 01, 2020, 11:47:23 AM
The 'pix monster' continues
Off another cruise to Eastern Canada, we stopped in Halifax, Nova Scotia. From there we rented a car and drove out to one of the nicer tourist sites away from the city. It is a quaint, old seaside town, called Peggy's Cove. There is an old lighthouse there and just a very, very picturesque little seaport town that attracts thousands of visitors during the summer months. We went a bit off-season, and waited till a bit later in the day to avoid most of the tours and tour buses. Here are a few of the pics I took there. I think Frank could make all of these into beautiful water colors with thr magic he has working with photos.
We happen to be there on a cloudy, gloomy, overcast day. IMVHO it does a lot to the 'mood' of the pix.
The Lighthouse at Peggy's Cove
(https://i.postimg.cc/d0t874kf/IMG-4577.jpg)
Some of the scenes in the small harbor, with fishing boats and old barns for houses and storage
(https://i.postimg.cc/fyZWLgkt/IMG-4567.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cL6xr31m/IMG-4569.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/G2nd7SF7/IMG-4578.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/t41bXHDv/IMG-4581.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jq8BCFDp/IMG-4575.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 01, 2020, 04:28:16 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 01, 2020, 04:28:16 PM
Wow! That must have been a wild day going from 105
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 01, 2020, 05:04:27 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 01, 2020, 05:04:27 PM
Lenn, the shot with the natural arch is famous with many photographers taken its picture. Two ways to take in the full arch the first is to use a wide angle lens with a crop sensor you will need something around 20 MM wide or you can do it the less expensive way by just stepping back until you get the whole arch in the frame. The second option will only work if there is no clif behind you. Make sure to look.
If you want you can email me the lighthouse picture and a few of the small harbor pictures and I'll see what I can do.
If you want you can email me the lighthouse picture and a few of the small harbor pictures and I'll see what I can do.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 01, 2020, 07:36:09 PM
Post by: LennG on August 01, 2020, 07:36:09 PM
Quote from: Shoelessjoe on August 01, 2020, 05:04:27 PM
Lenn, the shot with the natural arch is famous with many photographers taken its picture. Two ways to take in the full arch the first is to use a wide angle lens with a crop sensor you will need something around 20 MM wide or you can do it the less expensive way by just stepping back until you get the whole arch in the frame. The second option will only work if there is no clif behind you. Make sure to look.
If you want you can email me the lighthouse picture and a few of the small harbor pictures and I'll see what I can do.
Frank, there was room on your second suggestion, only problem is, as you moved further awaym you were going downhill a bit, so there was no way to shoot down towards the canyon below that way. You suggestion of that wide angle lenses is probably right on, but alas, I don't have that in my collection.
If you want to use any of the pix and use them for yourself, be my guest. I'm good with just the photos myself. I have no where to hang any more pix.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 02, 2020, 12:35:22 PM
Post by: LennG on August 02, 2020, 12:35:22 PM
Just a few pix that I found interesting along the way
A caterpiller crawling along a branch
(https://i.postimg.cc/4NnssL6d/IMG-0223.jpg)
An open clam on a beach
(https://i.postimg.cc/rmh3HTY9/IMG-2629.jpg)
A very fat, lazy rooster
(https://i.postimg.cc/MHMPrQBW/IMG-2961.jpg)
A frog sitting on a lily pad
(https://i.postimg.cc/MZfJLMqM/IMG-3485.jpg)
Friendly parrots
(https://i.postimg.cc/0Qg02BKq/IMG-0197.jpg)
Bird on a beach at sunset
(https://i.postimg.cc/52YzYmV9/IMG-9182.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 04, 2020, 07:40:32 PM
Post by: LennG on August 04, 2020, 07:40:32 PM
Seems everyone else has given up or run out of pix.
I just don't want to dominate a thread as I can continue to post pix, probably for another month, if I really wanted. I take thousands of pix when we travel and then comes the process of seeing what is good, what I want to save and just tiding up some of the pixs.
As I said in the beginning, you have created a pix monster, am I coming on too strong with all these pix?
I just don't want to dominate a thread as I can continue to post pix, probably for another month, if I really wanted. I take thousands of pix when we travel and then comes the process of seeing what is good, what I want to save and just tiding up some of the pixs.
As I said in the beginning, you have created a pix monster, am I coming on too strong with all these pix?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 04, 2020, 08:12:00 PM
Post by: LennG on August 04, 2020, 08:12:00 PM
I'll post a few more for now, and let me know if you want me to continue.
I am NOT a summer person, would rather be cold than hot, so we love to travel to cold weather places in the winter.
We were up at our favorite destination, New Hampshire a couple of winters ago. We go to NH about 3 times a year but this was the first time we were ever here mid winter. To us, it was magnificent. All the places we used to go to, were closed off by mounds of snow, but it did make for some wonderful pics.
So in mid summer, let's enjoy winter in New Hampshire
Just driving around trhe countryside
(https://i.postimg.cc/m2mPyTLT/IMG-6160.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/K8dv0zdh/IMG-6135.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Yq0rkY7w/IMG-6114.jpg)
This is the Mt Washington Hotel which stands right in front of Mt Washington, This place is magnificent inside and out.
(https://i.postimg.cc/WpWV9zkY/IMG-6182.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HxWGz1sC/IMG-6193.jpg)
And one of my favorite shots
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVXmn2sQ/IMG-6239.jpg)
I am NOT a summer person, would rather be cold than hot, so we love to travel to cold weather places in the winter.
We were up at our favorite destination, New Hampshire a couple of winters ago. We go to NH about 3 times a year but this was the first time we were ever here mid winter. To us, it was magnificent. All the places we used to go to, were closed off by mounds of snow, but it did make for some wonderful pics.
So in mid summer, let's enjoy winter in New Hampshire
Just driving around trhe countryside
(https://i.postimg.cc/m2mPyTLT/IMG-6160.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/K8dv0zdh/IMG-6135.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Yq0rkY7w/IMG-6114.jpg)
This is the Mt Washington Hotel which stands right in front of Mt Washington, This place is magnificent inside and out.
(https://i.postimg.cc/WpWV9zkY/IMG-6182.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HxWGz1sC/IMG-6193.jpg)
And one of my favorite shots
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVXmn2sQ/IMG-6239.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on August 04, 2020, 10:38:08 PM
Post by: T200 on August 04, 2020, 10:38:08 PM
Quote from: LennG on August 04, 2020, 07:40:32 PMLen,
Seems everyone else has given up or run out of pix.
I just don't want to dominate a thread as I can continue to post pix, probably for another month, if I really wanted. I take thousands of pix when we travel and then comes the process of seeing what is good, what I want to save and just tiding up some of the pixs.
As I said in the beginning, you have created a pix monster, am I coming on too strong with all these pix?
I absolutely love your photos. I don't have a problem with you posting pics every day. Keep 'em coming! :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 05, 2020, 06:51:03 AM
Post by: Jim143 on August 05, 2020, 06:51:03 AM
Quote from: LennG on August 04, 2020, 07:40:32 PM
Seems everyone else has given up or run out of pix.
I just don't want to dominate a thread as I can continue to post pix, probably for another month, if I really wanted. I take thousands of pix when we travel and then comes the process of seeing what is good, what I want to save and just tiding up some of the pixs.
As I said in the beginning, you have created a pix monster, am I coming on too strong with all these pix?
Absolutely not. Please keep posting
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 05, 2020, 10:25:36 AM
Post by: ozzie on August 05, 2020, 10:25:36 AM
DEFINITELY KEEP THEM COMING!! :D
Lovely shots of NH Lenn.
Lovely shots of NH Lenn.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 05, 2020, 07:49:50 PM
Post by: LennG on August 05, 2020, 07:49:50 PM
As I have said many times, we LOVE to travel. We LOVE to cruise and I also LOVE to do road trips, so this is our life style. This virus has put a serious crimp in it, but we are hopefully we can get back to our 'ways' very soon.
We have had the very good fortune to have traveled to several places that many people don't get to. We still have many places that we haven't gotten to, like the far east and Austalia and New Zealand. If anyone has been to these places, I would love to hear about it and possibly see some pics.
If anyone desires any info on any of the places we have been to, I love to help friends out with any 'tips' that I can supply.
Again, I surely don't want to come across as I am bragging or anything like that. That is just our thing--traveling. And we do it pretty inexpensively, like on a budget. That's why we love cruising as it takes you to so many places to experience, and they feed you and entertain you also. You don't have to spend a lot on cruising (you can if you wish but you don't).
Anyway, maybe our favorite cruise was what is refered to as a Baltic Cruise, where we visited several of the Baltic Capitals and a couple of days in St Petersburg Russia. For us, this was a dream come true.
Here are a few of my picx from our adventure in St Petersburg
one of many canals in St Petersburg looking down to Church of the Savior on Blood
(https://i.postimg.cc/nhCm0t4f/europe-648.jpg)\
Up close and personal with Church of the Savior on Blood (it is absolute huge and very difficult to get a pix, except from a block away). Long story how I got this pix)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9FzzjYrG/europe-647.jpg)
This is what is refered to as Catherine's Palace, which was where Catherine the Great resided. All was destroyed during the war and rebuilt to, supposedly, exact specs
(https://i.postimg.cc/2ytk5gVn/europe-714.jpg)
Outside Catherine's Palace, you get to be entertained with a Band. Here is one Trumpet player who kind of saw me trying to take a pic of him
(https://i.postimg.cc/6q8KFzYq/europe-672.jpg)
In another part, outside of St Petersburg, you have the palace of what is called Peterhoff (From Peter the Great days) It is most well known for their fountains
(https://i.postimg.cc/JzV8dNJ7/europe-740.jpg)
And this is from the same place, looking out towards the Sea of Finland
(https://i.postimg.cc/0N9s99cL/europe-721.jpg)
Just a side note. You cannot get off the ship without a visa, so there are several private companies that offer temporary visas and they take you on tours of the area and St Petersburg. We met the owner of one of these companies, became good friends thru mail and Skype. She and her husband came to the US for the first time a couple of years ago, and we met them in Manhattan and had a great time. We still correspond with them all the time, so if anyone ever does decide to take a trip there, I'll get you a great rate on tours. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
Hope you enjoy the pics
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 06, 2020, 12:48:22 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 06, 2020, 12:48:22 PM
It's so funny that growing up all I ever heard about Russia was how dark and dank and oppressive it was, but then you see pix like these and you realize that there actually may be more to it than what you thought. Those photos show how beautiful at least some parts of Russia are.
Excellent, as always, Lenn.
Excellent, as always, Lenn.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 06, 2020, 04:36:13 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 06, 2020, 04:36:13 PM
Here are a couple more from the nearby walking path.
I just found this old tree a very interesting subject. Lenn and some of you others could probably get a better shot, but this is my effort...
(https://i.postimg.cc/MTrC6QS1/20160910-105433.jpg)
This branch just seems to be reaching out and defying gravity.
(https://i.postimg.cc/dQZs7qxJ/20160910-105511.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/V6jKT0NY/20180324-133746.jpg)
I just found this old tree a very interesting subject. Lenn and some of you others could probably get a better shot, but this is my effort...
(https://i.postimg.cc/MTrC6QS1/20160910-105433.jpg)
This branch just seems to be reaching out and defying gravity.
(https://i.postimg.cc/dQZs7qxJ/20160910-105511.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/V6jKT0NY/20180324-133746.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 06, 2020, 08:11:57 PM
Post by: LennG on August 06, 2020, 08:11:57 PM
No way Ozzie. That first shot is great and something I would drool over. I love these 'sort of everyday things' that, at times, just make a fantastic pic. You captured it great.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 06, 2020, 10:10:48 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 06, 2020, 10:10:48 PM
Here are two taken on the same day. I went to one of the state parks on 3/28/2019 to capture a sunset by an inlet with my new Nikon D7200 camera. When I got to the park there were a group of surfers on the Atlantic Ocean side. I was so excited that I had this opportunity to capture action shots with the new camera and a 150-600 mm Sigma lens that I forgot to reset my exposure settings to accommodate the motion so some really good shots turned out to be really bad. The picture of the surfer was one that I was able to salvage. I don't think that I will make the mistake again but one never knows. I did get some good shots of the sunset. I think I took over 500 pictures of which I whittled it down to about 200 and then down to about 10. I couldn't do much in post processing with the surfer but I was able to work on the sunset and pop the colors a bit. By the way I'm not finished with the sunset photo there are some lights in the right side of the horizon line that I want to remove and along the railing there are some things on it that I don't think adds to the photo so I'm thinking of removing them.
surfer
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNjpPjT6/surfer.jpg)
Sunset
(https://i.postimg.cc/cC55BTKD/sunset.jpg)
surfer
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNjpPjT6/surfer.jpg)
Sunset
(https://i.postimg.cc/cC55BTKD/sunset.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 06, 2020, 10:33:11 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 06, 2020, 10:33:11 PM
I removed the lights in the background on both sides on the horizon line and if you look closely on the left side of the horizon line you will see that a building was removed. This was all done in Lightroom. The items on the railing will need to be removed in Photoshop as it requires the use of some content aware tools that are pretty sophisticated.
Lightroom Changes
(https://i.postimg.cc/x8kB7WSr/Sunset-2.jpg)
Lightroom Changes
(https://i.postimg.cc/x8kB7WSr/Sunset-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 07, 2020, 08:50:58 AM
Post by: ozzie on August 07, 2020, 08:50:58 AM
I actually like that shot of the surfer. You don't know that he is surfing per se, but you can see speed, movement and action. I think it's an interesting picture.
I can't tell you how many times I've made "mistakes" that turn out to be something good!
I can't tell you how many times I've made "mistakes" that turn out to be something good!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 07, 2020, 11:29:27 AM
Post by: Jim143 on August 07, 2020, 11:29:27 AM
A mixture of trips - from Vegas, to Valley Forge to DC over the last decade
Bellagio
(https://i.postimg.cc/C119W97x/Bellagio.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jWp8fgBp)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bvCqDxFd/Bellagio2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NyH3ZHtw)
Caesars Palace
(https://i.postimg.cc/qvGJ0Vss/Caesars-Palace.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5X6dqrky)
New York, NY
(https://i.postimg.cc/1X6SjLRN/New-York-NY.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/n9HNsSDH)
Paris
(https://i.postimg.cc/k42qx2ks/Paris.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VrPxwks0)
Venetian
(https://i.postimg.cc/13MQ20SM/Venetian.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fV3p09J0)
Venetian, Second Floor
(https://i.postimg.cc/QdjDf42H/Venetian-Second-Floor.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdZ26RL8)
Devils Den (Dive site I like to dive at)
(https://i.postimg.cc/KcdvD5cM/Devils-Den.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DmPT2LXv)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3ryxGqhh/Devils-Den2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F14v5D1C)
(https://i.postimg.cc/V5yT0v8J/Devils-Den3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Washington, DC
I took the pictures of Vietnam Memorial for my Brother-in-Law
(https://i.postimg.cc/YSswqphW/Vietnam-Statute.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z9pQwzPb)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XvJbbZ7W/Vietnam-Wall.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LJr7k81Q)
I took the pictures of Illinois and Pacific for my Father-in-Law (where he grew up and where he served)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5ycdLn59/WWII-Illinois.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hz05q83N)
(https://i.postimg.cc/d1ZchzyS/WWII-Pacific.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JD82gYKb)
I took the pictures of Korean War Memorial for my Wife's Uncle
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqKT57H1/Korean-War-Memoria.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/75dvBNpV)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MTgxtWwS/Korean-War-Memorial-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BL5dnftY)
I took the pictures of Police Memorial for all the police in our family and for the local Deputy who lost his life in the line of duty a few months before this trip. I have a picture of his name etched in the wall, but I did not post it here.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hPWcdPM8/Police-Memorial-Wall.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0rfTgvTr)
Valley Forge
(https://i.postimg.cc/6pKWD5v6/Valley-Forge.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/850xDwXB/Deer.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/05J9jJG2/Washington-Memorial-Chapee.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/c4RZMy5p/Washington-s-Headquarters.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/D04HzstV/Inner-Defense-Lines.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Bellagio
(https://i.postimg.cc/C119W97x/Bellagio.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jWp8fgBp)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bvCqDxFd/Bellagio2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NyH3ZHtw)
Caesars Palace
(https://i.postimg.cc/qvGJ0Vss/Caesars-Palace.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5X6dqrky)
New York, NY
(https://i.postimg.cc/1X6SjLRN/New-York-NY.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/n9HNsSDH)
Paris
(https://i.postimg.cc/k42qx2ks/Paris.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VrPxwks0)
Venetian
(https://i.postimg.cc/13MQ20SM/Venetian.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fV3p09J0)
Venetian, Second Floor
(https://i.postimg.cc/QdjDf42H/Venetian-Second-Floor.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdZ26RL8)
Devils Den (Dive site I like to dive at)
(https://i.postimg.cc/KcdvD5cM/Devils-Den.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DmPT2LXv)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3ryxGqhh/Devils-Den2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F14v5D1C)
(https://i.postimg.cc/V5yT0v8J/Devils-Den3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Washington, DC
I took the pictures of Vietnam Memorial for my Brother-in-Law
(https://i.postimg.cc/YSswqphW/Vietnam-Statute.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z9pQwzPb)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XvJbbZ7W/Vietnam-Wall.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LJr7k81Q)
I took the pictures of Illinois and Pacific for my Father-in-Law (where he grew up and where he served)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5ycdLn59/WWII-Illinois.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hz05q83N)
(https://i.postimg.cc/d1ZchzyS/WWII-Pacific.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JD82gYKb)
I took the pictures of Korean War Memorial for my Wife's Uncle
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqKT57H1/Korean-War-Memoria.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/75dvBNpV)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MTgxtWwS/Korean-War-Memorial-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BL5dnftY)
I took the pictures of Police Memorial for all the police in our family and for the local Deputy who lost his life in the line of duty a few months before this trip. I have a picture of his name etched in the wall, but I did not post it here.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hPWcdPM8/Police-Memorial-Wall.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0rfTgvTr)
Valley Forge
(https://i.postimg.cc/6pKWD5v6/Valley-Forge.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/850xDwXB/Deer.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/05J9jJG2/Washington-Memorial-Chapee.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/c4RZMy5p/Washington-s-Headquarters.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/D04HzstV/Inner-Defense-Lines.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 07, 2020, 12:09:40 PM
Post by: LennG on August 07, 2020, 12:09:40 PM
Jim
Great pics.
As I have said several times, DC is just a remarkable city, especially for a photographer. Everytime we go I always make it a point to visit the Black Wall. I was only in Viet Nam for a very short time (TDY 3 weeks in DaNang) but I did lose a couple of good friends there and always make a point in paying my respects when there. Also love your shots of the Korean War memorial. The fact hat it was a rainy day and the figures are wearing , what appears to be rainwear, even though, I know it's not, just adds something to the pic.
Funny, last time we were in Valley Forge, i was still using film, so whatever pics I have are buried away somewhere. Valley Forge and Gettysburg are two places I have to revisit, in the digital age. It has been a while for both places.
Funny, when my kids were young, we always went to Hershey Amusement Park last week in August, evey year. IN PA, kids went back to school that week, so the park was 1/2 empty. I never realized that Getysburg is only about an hour away form there, so one year we decided to educate the kids and spent a few days there. I immediately fell in love with the Civil War and from then on I just cannot get enough info on it. We have had the good fortune to be able to visit many of the battlefields. Can't say my wife enjoys it too much, but she knows I love it, so she goes along. But Gettysburg started it all. Got to get back.
Keep them coming.
Great pics.
As I have said several times, DC is just a remarkable city, especially for a photographer. Everytime we go I always make it a point to visit the Black Wall. I was only in Viet Nam for a very short time (TDY 3 weeks in DaNang) but I did lose a couple of good friends there and always make a point in paying my respects when there. Also love your shots of the Korean War memorial. The fact hat it was a rainy day and the figures are wearing , what appears to be rainwear, even though, I know it's not, just adds something to the pic.
Funny, last time we were in Valley Forge, i was still using film, so whatever pics I have are buried away somewhere. Valley Forge and Gettysburg are two places I have to revisit, in the digital age. It has been a while for both places.
Funny, when my kids were young, we always went to Hershey Amusement Park last week in August, evey year. IN PA, kids went back to school that week, so the park was 1/2 empty. I never realized that Getysburg is only about an hour away form there, so one year we decided to educate the kids and spent a few days there. I immediately fell in love with the Civil War and from then on I just cannot get enough info on it. We have had the good fortune to be able to visit many of the battlefields. Can't say my wife enjoys it too much, but she knows I love it, so she goes along. But Gettysburg started it all. Got to get back.
Keep them coming.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 07, 2020, 12:12:27 PM
Post by: LennG on August 07, 2020, 12:12:27 PM
Quote from: ozzie on August 07, 2020, 08:50:58 AM
I actually like that shot of the surfer. You don't know that he is surfing per se, but you can see speed, movement and action. I think it's an interesting picture.
I can't tell you how many times I've made "mistakes" that turn out to be something good!
Frank
I am with Ozzie on this, I LOVE the surfer pix. Just looking at it shows action color and just sets the mood. Do you ahve what the original looked like before yoiu made it what it is? Just curious and I am simply amazed what one can do with pics with software and knowledge.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 07, 2020, 01:20:30 PM
Post by: LennG on August 07, 2020, 01:20:30 PM
Lets give you some 'screen savers' today. Something for every season
I always use my own photo's for screen savers, so if you like them, save away.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Wb3FxWN6/IMG-0783.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vmNxY50x/IMG-5598.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jSTFc7Qf/IMG-8053.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/43dw2bKY/IMG-0220.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MGvbm64R/fa-8.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L68q1yGg/IMG-9002.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 07, 2020, 04:05:03 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 07, 2020, 04:05:03 PM
Beautiful Lenn, but I need six more to make a calendar!! ;)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 07, 2020, 04:14:02 PM
Post by: LennG on August 07, 2020, 04:14:02 PM
Quote from: ozzie on August 07, 2020, 04:05:03 PM
Beautiful Lenn, but I need six more to make a calendar!! ;)
=)) =)) =)) =)) =)) =)) =)) Lou
I make up a calendar every year with some of my pix. But lately it has just been pix of me and the missus. But you gave me a good laugh because, as I said, that is exactly what I used to do.
PS. Don't worry, more to follow.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 07, 2020, 11:08:55 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 07, 2020, 11:08:55 PM
Quote from: LennG on August 07, 2020, 12:12:27 PM
Frank
I am with Ozzie on this, I LOVE the surfer pix. Just looking at it shows action color and just sets the mood. Do you have what the original looked like before you made it what it is? Just curious and I am simply amazed what one can do with pics with software and knowledge.
Lenn, I've attached the original picture below (surfer not cropped). I wasn't happy with the results but it was a learning experience. When listening and talking to experienced photographers they all say that they take a lot and out of many they may get only 4 maybe 5 that they are happy with. One man that I respect as a photographer a lot in the camera club that I belong to told me that he went on a photographic trip to Alaska last year and of 6,000 pictures that he took he had a handful, maybe 4 or 5 at the most that he liked.
Let's say on a shoot where I take say 500 pictures the first thing that I do after loading them into Lightroom is rate each photo with a 5 star rating system. One and two stars being bad, 3 star is worth a second look while 4 is worth working on with Lightroom. One and two star are deleted. I almost never get a 5 star photo. The fishing boat is a good example of a 5 star photo. Very rare. The sunset photo above was a 4 star.
Surfer not cropped (3 star).
(https://i.postimg.cc/htysJrJh/surfer-not-croped.jpg)
This is the first picture in a series (3 star).
(https://i.postimg.cc/SKHGdxfh/surfer-1.jpg)
This is a second (3 star).
(https://i.postimg.cc/90hY3gkg/surfer-2.jpg)
Wipe out (4 star).
(https://i.postimg.cc/sD34w87v/surfer-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 08, 2020, 08:18:52 AM
Post by: Jim143 on August 08, 2020, 08:18:52 AM
I know the digital world has changed photography a lot. In the film based world, when I was shooting track meets or anything fast, I would use a faster speed film. In High School, all I knew was 400 iso. I have some good pictures of me pole vaulting (a friend who is now a professional photographer used my camera). I wish is still had it, but last day of senior year for the class two grades ahead of me, some of the guys with muscle cars decided to smoke the tires in the parking lot. I had a great black and white photo of an old GTO, smoke billowing off the back tires, yet the speed of the film stopped the tires to where you could read the white lettering on the tires.
In Japan, I learned that FujiFilm made 800 iso and I learned you could "push" it at higher speeds. I ran 800 iso, pushed to 1200 iso for Air Shows. Those were some great pictures that I wish I could find. They are in a box somewhere in the house. For closeups and portraits, 100 or 200 iso was the best.
So, my question - in the digital world, can you change the iso or does that even exist anymore? I am wondering because in the film world, I would push the iso for a clearer photo on the surfer. This is in NO way a slam on the picture. I know how hard it is to capture a moving target. And the distance from the shore to the wave, and him moving quickly, those are good pictures.
In Japan, I learned that FujiFilm made 800 iso and I learned you could "push" it at higher speeds. I ran 800 iso, pushed to 1200 iso for Air Shows. Those were some great pictures that I wish I could find. They are in a box somewhere in the house. For closeups and portraits, 100 or 200 iso was the best.
So, my question - in the digital world, can you change the iso or does that even exist anymore? I am wondering because in the film world, I would push the iso for a clearer photo on the surfer. This is in NO way a slam on the picture. I know how hard it is to capture a moving target. And the distance from the shore to the wave, and him moving quickly, those are good pictures.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Ron in NJ on August 08, 2020, 09:13:45 AM
Post by: Ron in NJ on August 08, 2020, 09:13:45 AM
Quote from: Jim143 on August 08, 2020, 08:18:52 AM
I know the digital world has changed photography a lot. In the film based world, when I was shooting track meets or anything fast, I would use a faster speed film. In High School, all I knew was 400 iso. I have some good pictures of me pole vaulting (a friend who is now a professional photographer used my camera). I wish is still had it, but last day of senior year for the class two grades ahead of me, some of the guys with muscle cars decided to smoke the tires in the parking lot. I had a great black and white photo of an old GTO, smoke billowing off the back tires, yet the speed of the film stopped the tires to where you could read the white lettering on the tires.
In Japan, I learned that FujiFilm made 800 iso and I learned you could "push" it at higher speeds. I ran 800 iso, pushed to 1200 iso for Air Shows. Those were some great pictures that I wish I could find. They are in a box somewhere in the house. For closeups and portraits, 100 or 200 iso was the best.
So, my question - in the digital world, can you change the iso or does that even exist anymore? I am wondering because in the film world, I would push the iso for a clearer photo on the surfer. This is in NO way a slam on the picture. I know how hard it is to capture a moving target. And the distance from the shore to the wave, and him moving quickly, those are good pictures.
ISO still exists but for the most part it is automatically adjusted as a function of shutter speed and aperture.
On mid level and up digital SLR cameras, You can force the camera to capture at a desired ISO if you want.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 08, 2020, 12:20:01 PM
Post by: LennG on August 08, 2020, 12:20:01 PM
Quote from: Ron in NJ on August 08, 2020, 09:13:45 AM
ISO still exists but for the most part it is automatically adjusted as a function of shutter speed and aperture.
On mid level and up digital SLR cameras, You can force the camera to capture at a desired ISO if you want.
Ron hit it right on. like on my camera. I usually always leave it on auto which sets everything from light to speed including ISO. But I do take that off auto sometimes if I am in very low light and when trying to shoot other things.
Jim
I know exactly what you are talking about with the higher speed films. I usually always used 400, but have used 800 at times, never tried the 1600. It's funny, I am cleaing out my workroom and found about 20 rolls of film that I had put away years ago. Gosh it has to be maybe 10-15 years old if not more. Now they are garbage.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 08, 2020, 01:58:26 PM
Post by: LennG on August 08, 2020, 01:58:26 PM
So let's finish Ozzie's calender
Just a few more, what I like to refer to as 'screen savers'
(https://i.postimg.cc/2jw6T6Wc/IMG-5545.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3xyxKFcV/west23.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5jdn63mg/IMG-0700.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MG3kXCfY/fall13.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zvnPw6v6/IMG-3085.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3xS7D4Pp/IMG-3438.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 08, 2020, 03:43:22 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 08, 2020, 03:43:22 PM
Give me that snow covered house any day over this hell called summer in Florida. I can only take off so much clothing (legally - and still have somewhat nice neighbors) but in snow, I can put on as much as I need. Honestly, it isn't much. I still dont wear a jacket until it's under 30 degrees. . . .
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 08, 2020, 04:37:32 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 08, 2020, 04:37:32 PM
Quote from: Jim143 on August 08, 2020, 08:18:52 AM
I know the digital world has changed photography a lot. In the film based world, when I was shooting track meets or anything fast, I would use a faster speed film. In High School, all I knew was 400 iso. I have some good pictures of me pole vaulting (a friend who is now a professional photographer used my camera). I wish is still had it, but last day of senior year for the class two grades ahead of me, some of the guys with muscle cars decided to smoke the tires in the parking lot. I had a great black and white photo of an old GTO, smoke billowing off the back tires, yet the speed of the film stopped the tires to where you could read the white lettering on the tires.
In Japan, I learned that FujiFilm made 800 iso and I learned you could "push" it at higher speeds. I ran 800 iso, pushed to 1200 iso for Air Shows. Those were some great pictures that I wish I could find. They are in a box somewhere in the house. For closeups and portraits, 100 or 200 iso was the best.
So, my question - in the digital world, can you change the iso or does that even exist anymore? I am wondering because in the film world, I would push the iso for a clearer photo on the surfer. This is in NO way a slam on the picture. I know how hard it is to capture a moving target. And the distance from the shore to the wave, and him moving quickly, those are good pictures.
When I first started ISO was know as ASA or (American Standards Association). That changed to ISO (International Standards Organization) in 1987.
To understand ISO you really need to understand the exposure triangle. There are 3 parts to the photographic exposure triangle Aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
Aperture is the opening of the lens. The larger the aperture the more light is let in however, you sacrifice depth of field (DOF) or the area of the picture that is in focus with a larger aperture lens opening. The smaller the opening the greater the greater the DOF. If you open the aperture you can create an effect know as bokeh which is the blurring of the background. This helps you to direct the viewer to look at a subject that is closer to you such as a person. If you open or close the aperture to the maximum you may see out of focus pictures in the 4 corners while the center may be in focus. As you look to the center of the picture it should be more in focus. Move the aperture to the middle f stops of say f8 or f11 and the edges becomes more in focus. These f stops are the sweet spot of the lens.
Shutter speed is speed at which you expose the sensor to light. The faster the shutter means less light but you can then freeze action. The slower the shutter means more light but action will be blurred like the picture of the surfer that I shot. That was shot at 1/13 of a second while it should have been between 1/500 and 1/1000 of a second at a minimum.
Now for ISO. You can set the ISO to whatever you choose just like your film with an ISO of 400 or pushed to 800. Contrary to some thoughts ISO doesn't allow more or less light onto the sensor. Instead it changes the sensitivity of the sensor and how it reads the light and adjust but the same amount of light is hitting the sensor based on the aperture and shutter. The higher the number the more sensitive which means the less light you need to get detail in shadows. With film, the lower ISO rating meant that the film acetate were very fine, thus producing a smoother, cleaner image. A higher ISO had larger, jagged grains, thus producing
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 08, 2020, 04:45:30 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 08, 2020, 04:45:30 PM
Quote from: Shoelessjoe on August 08, 2020, 04:37:32 PM
When I first started ISO was know as ASA or (American Standards Association). That changed to ISO (International Standards Organization) in 1987.
I got my first real camera - a Yashika from my uncle stationed in Sapporo, Japan in 1977. I honestly dont remember the ASA standard. I upgraded that to an Olympus OM1 in 1980 with a motor drive and two telephoto lenses so I could do sports for the school yearbook. I added a bounce flash for awards ceremonies and other indoor activities for the year book
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 08, 2020, 10:11:01 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 08, 2020, 10:11:01 PM
One thing further if anyone is looking at buying a camera or any gear for that matter be it lens', flashes, tripods or whatever let's discuss it. Someone here might have a different perspective about it. For example, I purchased a used nikon D5300 around 2017 through Amazon. Loved the camera did great with it but I saw a deal for the Nikon D7200 which was a significant upgrade from the D5300. Nikon was closing out the D7200 and had placed a significant reduction on it's price. I went to MPB which is a reputable company that deals with buying and selling of used equipment. They gave me a quote on the D5300 that was good so off went the camera along with an old D60 that I had. They examined it and found the sensor to be scratched which meant that the camera was worthless. They took the D60 off my hands at a decent price but not the D5300. I believe that the camera sensor was scratched when I got it used through Amazon but can't prove it. It was one of those secondary companies that Amazon deals with where you think you are buying online from Amazon but you are not dealing with them directly. From now on I only deal with 2 companies for cameras, B&H Photo and Adorama the official camera store of the NY Giants. The D7200 was new when I got it from B&H and was under warranty when I got it.
Buyer beware. I say all this because if someone here is planing on investing in something that cost a lot maybe someone here has had dealings with whomever and could help and guide in the correct direction. Also, we may have experience with buying certain products and can help so if anyone needs any advice please feel free to raise any questions you may have.
By the way this has not stopped me from looking at equipment. I just got new flash equipment and will be working with that to learn the use of it. Just another fun thing to do. Also, going forward I will be looking to get into full frame mirrorless cameras and may even make a switch to a Sony which is considered to be the best of mirrorless. In the next 5 years most pros and hobbyist will have moved to mirrorless it is not will but when they will make the switch. What can be done with the newer cameras are remarkable and Sony right now has at least a two year advantage over Nikon and Cannon. The Sony auto focus system is some of the most remarkable camera equipment out there. Nikon and Cannon are hurting. They lost out on the low end camera market when the cell phone moved in and took over that part of the market and when Sony came out with the advancements in mirrorless that was another area they lost. There market is being cut at both ends and they may have nowhere to go.
Buyer beware. I say all this because if someone here is planing on investing in something that cost a lot maybe someone here has had dealings with whomever and could help and guide in the correct direction. Also, we may have experience with buying certain products and can help so if anyone needs any advice please feel free to raise any questions you may have.
By the way this has not stopped me from looking at equipment. I just got new flash equipment and will be working with that to learn the use of it. Just another fun thing to do. Also, going forward I will be looking to get into full frame mirrorless cameras and may even make a switch to a Sony which is considered to be the best of mirrorless. In the next 5 years most pros and hobbyist will have moved to mirrorless it is not will but when they will make the switch. What can be done with the newer cameras are remarkable and Sony right now has at least a two year advantage over Nikon and Cannon. The Sony auto focus system is some of the most remarkable camera equipment out there. Nikon and Cannon are hurting. They lost out on the low end camera market when the cell phone moved in and took over that part of the market and when Sony came out with the advancements in mirrorless that was another area they lost. There market is being cut at both ends and they may have nowhere to go.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 09, 2020, 09:05:30 AM
Post by: ozzie on August 09, 2020, 09:05:30 AM
Thanks Lenn. I now have all 12 months represented!! :yes: :laugh:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 09, 2020, 12:32:32 PM
Post by: LennG on August 09, 2020, 12:32:32 PM
Quote from: Shoelessjoe on August 08, 2020, 10:11:01 PM
One thing further if anyone is looking at buying a camera or any gear for that matter be it lens', flashes, tripods or whatever let's discuss it. Someone here might have a different perspective about it. For example, I purchased a used nikon D5300 around 2017 through Amazon. Loved the camera did great with it but I saw a deal for the Nikon D7200 which was a significant upgrade from the D5300. Nikon was closing out the D7200 and had placed a significant reduction on it's price. I went to MPB which is a reputable company that deals with buying and selling of used equipment. They gave me a quote on the D5300 that was good so off went the camera along with an old D60 that I had. They examined it and found the sensor to be scratched which meant that the camera was worthless. They took the D60 off my hands at a decent price but not the D5300. I believe that the camera sensor was scratched when I got it used through Amazon but can't prove it. It was one of those secondary companies that Amazon deals with where you think you are buying online from Amazon but you are not dealing with them directly. From now on I only deal with 2 companies for cameras, B&H Photo and Adorama the official camera store of the NY Giants. The D7200 was new when I got it from B&H and was under warranty when I got it.
Buyer beware. I say all this because if someone here is planing on investing in something that cost a lot maybe someone here has had dealings with whomever and could help and guide in the correct direction. Also, we may have experience with buying certain products and can help so if anyone needs any advice please feel free to raise any questions you may have.
By the way this has not stopped me from looking at equipment. I just got new flash equipment and will be working with that to learn the use of it. Just another fun thing to do. Also, going forward I will be looking to get into full frame mirrorless cameras and may even make a switch to a Sony which is considered to be the best of mirrorless. In the next 5 years most pros and hobbyist will have moved to mirrorless it is not will but when they will make the switch. What can be done with the newer cameras are remarkable and Sony right now has at least a two year advantage over Nikon and Cannon. The Sony auto focus system is some of the most remarkable camera equipment out there. Nikon and Cannon are hurting. They lost out on the low end camera market when the cell phone moved in and took over that part of the market and when Sony came out with the advancements in mirrorless that was another area they lost. There market is being cut at both ends and they may have nowhere to go.
Interesting about SONY. The only problem I see with that is you would have to use it as a secondary camera or go out and start buying a stock of lenses for it. I seriously doubt they would make a camera with an adoptor to use other manufacturers lenses? That's why I stayed with a Canon, even when I went in for a Nikon, because I had a slew of lenses for a Canon and the money saved, there would be minimal differerence between the Nikon and the Canon.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 09, 2020, 12:33:11 PM
Post by: LennG on August 09, 2020, 12:33:11 PM
Quote from: ozzie on August 09, 2020, 09:05:30 AM
Thanks Lenn. I now have all 12 months represented!! :yes: :laugh:
Just make me a copy also. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 09, 2020, 01:55:51 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 09, 2020, 01:55:51 PM
Quote from: LennG on August 09, 2020, 12:32:32 PM
Interesting about SONY. The only problem I see with that is you would have to use it as a secondary camera or go out and start buying a stock of lenses for it. I seriously doubt they would make a camera with an adapter to use other manufacturers lenses? That's why I stayed with a Canon, even when I went in for a Nikon, because I had a slew of lenses for a Canon and the money saved, there would be minimal difference between the Nikon and the Canon.
You are correct about the Nikon and Canon brand and the fact that there are millions of users of each brand that have lens and other accessories that users will not want to change because of the cost. I fall under that category. Keep in mind, the lens mount is different for a DSLR and a mirrorless so much of the old lens will no longer be transferable without an adapter and people might not want to go that route.
I currently have 3 lens' that fit the nikon f mount. I've already looked into a trade in for my D7200 camera ($380) and ($615) for a Sigma 150-600 mm lens. Thats close to $1000 to be applied to my next camera. The Sony A7R II camera body can be bought for $1,398 today. I've been looking at a Tamron 28-75 mm f2.8 for between $750 to $850. Changing moves me to not only the mirrorless body but also to a full frame system. I'm waiting for the holidays when camera companies have special sales. If the price is right I might make the move.
The camera market is shrinking for both Nikon and Canon but more so nikon as Canon has other businesses that can pump up the bottom line. Nikon might not have any other alternative but to sell or merge their brand with another company. Don't be surprised if you see a take over of Nikon by a company like Samsung. Either way I don't see Nikon as a viable player in the camera market for much longer. They are projected to be in the red for this year before the pandemic and who knows where there future now lies. Out of the top 3 of Canon, Nikon and Sony it is Sony with its diversified business lines that can absorb a shrinking camera market and stay viable.
One last thought, the first thing that a company that is in the red does is cut cost and that normally translates into cutting staff and also R&D. If you cut these two things you decrease your chances of coming out with new and creative ideas that allow you to catch up or move ahead of your competition.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 09, 2020, 02:06:10 PM
Post by: LennG on August 09, 2020, 02:06:10 PM
Today's group of pic are of sunsets, where I can fill a decade worth of calendars. There is simply nothing better than a great sunset to get a photographers juices flowing (and anyone else, for that matter). As I have said, since we do cruise a lot, being on a ship in the middle of an ocean, or where ever, can create some amazing sunsets, as it is so easy to watch the sun set right on the horizen. But also, the way the sun goes behind clouds, the cloud formations and the type of clouds, all can make a good sunset, a truly memoribale one. The colors change so much as the sun sets, giving off a palete of colors. If anyone has ever seen the movie 'Teahouse of the August Moon', it is about people wanting to build a Teashouse so they can watch the sunset every night. That is exactly how my wife and I feel. If it is possible to watch a sunset, we will do whatever is necessary to make that happen. WE LOVE sunsets.
As I said, I can fill 20 books of pixs with sunsets, so here are just a few,
(https://i.postimg.cc/6Q9VNYrX/IMG-2554.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XYgHFZxn/IMG-2864.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9M1CnFW2/IMG-7045.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bv9hZNSn/IMG-6921.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bvqzw5t8/IMG-6847.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJZ6QKDf/IMG-8197.jpg)
As I said, I can fill 20 books of pixs with sunsets, so here are just a few,
(https://i.postimg.cc/6Q9VNYrX/IMG-2554.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XYgHFZxn/IMG-2864.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9M1CnFW2/IMG-7045.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bv9hZNSn/IMG-6921.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bvqzw5t8/IMG-6847.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJZ6QKDf/IMG-8197.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 09, 2020, 02:10:47 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 09, 2020, 02:10:47 PM
I just hate when you
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 09, 2020, 02:13:19 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 09, 2020, 02:13:19 PM
8 and a half of the 11 jars of Peach Jam I made this morning. I have peach cobbler cookies waiting to go in the oven as soon as the Swedish Meatballs come out
(https://i.postimg.cc/3rvmJ8nQ/IMG-9005.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jCRLMrpM)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CLpDR3QB/IMG-9006.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yWnW5bBs)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3rvmJ8nQ/IMG-9005.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jCRLMrpM)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CLpDR3QB/IMG-9006.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yWnW5bBs)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 09, 2020, 02:15:11 PM
Post by: LennG on August 09, 2020, 02:15:11 PM
Quote from: Shoelessjoe on August 09, 2020, 01:55:51 PM
You are correct about the Nikon and Canon brand and the fact that there are millions of users of each brand that have lens and other accessories that users will not want to change because of the cost. I fall under that category. Keep in mind, the lens mount is different for a DSLR and a mirrorless so much of the old lens will no longer be transferable without an adapter and people might not want to go that route.
I currently have 3 lens' that fit the nikon f mount. I've already looked into a trade in for my D7200 camera ($380) and ($615) for a Sigma 150-600 mm lens. Thats close to $1000 to be applied to my next camera. The Sony A7R II camera body can be bought for $1,398 today. I've been looking at a Tamron 28-75 mm f2.8 for between $750 to $850. Changing moves me to not only the mirrorless body but also to a full frame system. I'm waiting for the holidays when camera companies have special sales. If the price is right I might make the move.
The camera market is shrinking for both Nikon and Canon but more so nikon as Canon has other businesses that can pump up the bottom line. Nikon might not have any other alternative but to sell or merge their brand with another company. Don't be surprised if you see a take over of Nikon by a company like Samsung. Either way I don't see Nikon as a viable player in the camera market for much longer. They are projected to be in the red for this year before the pandemic and who knows where there future now lies. Out of the top 3 of Canon, Nikon and Sony it is Sony with its diversified business lines that can absorb a shrinking camera market and stay viable.
One last thought, the first thing that a company that is in the red does is cut cost and that normally translates into cutting staff and also R&D. If you cut these two things you decrease your chances of coming out with new and creative ideas that allow you to catch up or move ahead of your competition.
I agree Frank, but I would attribute the decline in these cameras with the fact that phones and tablets have improved so much. For the average picture takers, a good phone will do the trick, They take remarkable pix when you consider people are using their phones. AND as the dinosaurs like us leave this planet, do we really think the younger gneration will spend the money on these type of cameras, unless they are truly serious into photography. There will always be a market for 'real' cameras' but it will get less and less as phones improve more and more.
When I ask some one to take a pix of me and the missus, I always look for someone with what I call a 'real' camera and not a phone. When I take pix I always look thru the eyepiece, as I'm sure you do also,. I have seen some people I have asked before, to take a pix of us, looking at the screen, not understanding that they have to look thru the eye piece and not even knowing where to look.
That's why I usually carry a tripod with me.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 09, 2020, 02:17:16 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 09, 2020, 02:17:16 PM
This came up in a Facebook memory today. This is Moses. We lost him almost 2 years ago. He is in his cage because he stole (and ate) an entire plate of a new chocolate chip cookie recipe I was trying. Sadly, for the life of me, I can not remember what recipe it was. . .I miss this dog. He was a recuse that was severely abused, obviously by women. We thought he was about a year of so when we recused him. He was actually about 3 1/2. The reason I say "obviously by women" - I could do anything I wanted to him. My wife, even with a mild child like voice, he would cower and pee. I just hope he knows he was loved and had a good home for his last 5 years or so.
(https://i.postimg.cc/vB6gBh7t/IMG-9004.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ftDTqxrV)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vB6gBh7t/IMG-9004.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ftDTqxrV)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 09, 2020, 02:24:24 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 09, 2020, 02:24:24 PM
5 weeks after we lost Moses, we lost Sophie, our other GSD. I wasn't ready to get another, but I needed to be around them. We still had Ginger, but she is a couch potato (other than Ball Play). She doesn't really like to go on walking adventures like Moses did. So, I volunteered at the local Animal Control, walking dogs, playing with them and getting their pictures out so someone could rescue them.
Here are some of the ones I worked with and have since been rescued:
(https://i.postimg.cc/1tg6FsS6/IMG-7456.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/njJCb8Cc)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MH2cjBd2/IMG-7462.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzs4kfkp)
(https://i.postimg.cc/JhFHMvXh/IMG-7465.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yJF8Tfvq)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mg8F6t2C/IMG-7470.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TK5wK2b3)
Here are some of the ones I worked with and have since been rescued:
(https://i.postimg.cc/1tg6FsS6/IMG-7456.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/njJCb8Cc)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MH2cjBd2/IMG-7462.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzs4kfkp)
(https://i.postimg.cc/JhFHMvXh/IMG-7465.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yJF8Tfvq)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mg8F6t2C/IMG-7470.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TK5wK2b3)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 09, 2020, 02:37:06 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 09, 2020, 02:37:06 PM
Here are more puppies I worked with:
(https://i.postimg.cc/qRfn2Wv5/57484624-10218497360490585-3220458554049691648-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v1zcsq9r)
(https://i.postimg.cc/15Wqv8z6/57503072-10218482164070684-7866534014838898688-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZCdnRKpK)
Ginger - I would have taken her home in a heartbeat but she did not like cats. I pray I never find her abuser. . .he/she cut off her ears!!!
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxmDyKLr/57548359-10218482164230688-2050199129757319168-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qhvgMsX9)
Emmett Gray was awesome. Always had to have a ball. If one was not in his kennel, he would find one outside and take it everywhere with him
(https://i.postimg.cc/vTbVN997/57798892-10218492242962650-4873700717363200000-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62bq78MT)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cLr82dKz/60123723-10218664991641259-9058182178696855552-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MnJTj2m0)
Hawaii - He didnt last long. He was as gentle a Dobie as I ever saw. He was scooped up by a Dobie rescue group.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7YPz13qw/61193345-10218785716179297-860897654425518080-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/c6j608Kb)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Sx3zpHCx/61236625-10218785712979217-124993160450408448-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/180zGCvk)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nVG7QRb3/61346142-10218785713739236-1700416198602129408-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/s111kJ2W)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VvgCQ6Bx/61565797-10218785715819288-9088590572922339328-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FkfR0h6p)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tzQ9pSq/61682038-10218785716739311-6157487569081729024-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rd8wQ1bK)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qRfn2Wv5/57484624-10218497360490585-3220458554049691648-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v1zcsq9r)
(https://i.postimg.cc/15Wqv8z6/57503072-10218482164070684-7866534014838898688-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZCdnRKpK)
Ginger - I would have taken her home in a heartbeat but she did not like cats. I pray I never find her abuser. . .he/she cut off her ears!!!
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxmDyKLr/57548359-10218482164230688-2050199129757319168-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qhvgMsX9)
Emmett Gray was awesome. Always had to have a ball. If one was not in his kennel, he would find one outside and take it everywhere with him
(https://i.postimg.cc/vTbVN997/57798892-10218492242962650-4873700717363200000-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62bq78MT)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cLr82dKz/60123723-10218664991641259-9058182178696855552-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MnJTj2m0)
Hawaii - He didnt last long. He was as gentle a Dobie as I ever saw. He was scooped up by a Dobie rescue group.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7YPz13qw/61193345-10218785716179297-860897654425518080-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/c6j608Kb)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Sx3zpHCx/61236625-10218785712979217-124993160450408448-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/180zGCvk)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nVG7QRb3/61346142-10218785713739236-1700416198602129408-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/s111kJ2W)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VvgCQ6Bx/61565797-10218785715819288-9088590572922339328-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FkfR0h6p)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tzQ9pSq/61682038-10218785716739311-6157487569081729024-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rd8wQ1bK)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 09, 2020, 02:42:43 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 09, 2020, 02:42:43 PM
Which brings us to Odin. He was about 9 months old and it was "puppy season". Heidi came with me a few times and sit with and help puppies socialize. He came over and just put his head on her leg. So the next week, I went and sat with him.
Now a little over a year, he go everywhere together. He loves riding in the vehicles, we walk down the little main street of town, down to the pier and when we aren't out on an adventure, we usually walk 2 - 3 miles a day around the neighborhood.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qB2fcKjb/IMG-1815.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WtpfTdRg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CxP9Msx1/IMG-4345.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fVd8BXXn)
I just wish he felt comfortable in the house:
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kv5dw2Xt/IMG-8070.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CxLWVQYX/IMG-8071.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYxztPsR/IMG-8659.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Now a little over a year, he go everywhere together. He loves riding in the vehicles, we walk down the little main street of town, down to the pier and when we aren't out on an adventure, we usually walk 2 - 3 miles a day around the neighborhood.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qB2fcKjb/IMG-1815.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WtpfTdRg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CxP9Msx1/IMG-4345.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fVd8BXXn)
I just wish he felt comfortable in the house:
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kv5dw2Xt/IMG-8070.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CxLWVQYX/IMG-8071.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYxztPsR/IMG-8659.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 09, 2020, 03:02:05 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 09, 2020, 03:02:05 PM
Quote from: LennG on August 09, 2020, 02:15:11 PM
I agree Frank, but I would attribute the decline in these cameras with the fact that phones and tablets have improved so much. For the average picture takers, a good phone will do the trick, They take remarkable pix when you consider people are using their phones. AND as the dinosaurs like us leave this planet, do we really think the younger gneration will spend the money on these type of cameras, unless they are truly serious into photography. There will always be a market for 'real' cameras' but it will get less and less as phones improve more and more.
When I ask some one to take a pix of me and the missus, I always look for someone with what I call a 'real' camera and not a phone. When I take pix I always look thru the eyepiece, as I'm sure you do also,. I have seen some people I have asked before, to take a pix of us, looking at the screen, not understanding that they have to look thru the eye piece and not even knowing where to look.
That's why I usually carry a tripod with me.
Lenn, I feel that the cell phone camera is the perfect camera for the portion of the public that doesn't want to get into or understand the art and science of camera. They get a phone and they don't have to buy a camera. It makes perfect sense to me. I could go into the differences but it doesn't make any sense to do so. I like to print my better photos. To me it is more of what I like to do. If you print the quality of the picture matters. If you post online like here or on social media then the resolution isn't as important. The point is cameras are becoming a smaller specialty consumer product industry and the players are going to be fewer and fewer. In my opinion, less competition results in higher prices and less innovation which is bad for the consumer.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 10, 2020, 04:49:34 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 10, 2020, 04:49:34 PM
Here are some more
(https://i.postimg.cc/KvnMRs5Y/IMG-9007.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gh0D31GN/IMG-9008.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fRD0XjHf/IMG-9009.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Z9JNGd8/IMG-9010.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/59QvMtYL/IMG-9011.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/KvnMRs5Y/IMG-9007.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gh0D31GN/IMG-9008.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fRD0XjHf/IMG-9009.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Z9JNGd8/IMG-9010.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/59QvMtYL/IMG-9011.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 10, 2020, 06:11:36 PM
Post by: LennG on August 10, 2020, 06:11:36 PM
I have said this over and over, that we live to travel. We do many 'road trips' each year, spending a week here and there all the time. BUT, where ever we travel we have one commandment, enjoy where we are. Where ever we are, we always take the time to what I call 'stop and smell the roses' even if it is in winter. When we do road trips, we load up the car and always travel with a couple of chairs, so when we feel the need to stop and jist gaze at where we are, we do just that. It could be a picnic lunch, or just a break to sit for an hour and take in where we are and 'smell those roses'. Sometimes it is with our chairs, sometimes a bench in a park, by the side of the road, or anywhere we can just get out of the car and enjoy where we are.
With that said, I thought maybe you might enjoy smelling those roses with us. I know most know what I look like but here we are enjoying the 'good' life
We stopped at this wonderful lake in New Hampshire
(https://i.postimg.cc/gc5ZwCJ2/IMG-3094.jpg)
Riding along the coast of Maine, a great bench for lunch and a view
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZX9mcxp/IMG-3230.jpg)
At just a great place in the Shenandoah Mountains, a stop at an overlook for lunch and a view
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFJnGdpB/IMG-4163.jpg)
A bench on a mountain overlook, a great chance to just chill out
(https://i.postimg.cc/jSCqz5FV/IMG-6082.jpg)
Hey we aren't afraid to get our feet wet at a great spot along a river
(https://i.postimg.cc/fR3ZVPVD/IMG-5941.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zGw7Fzbj/IMG-3185.jpg)
And we were walking in Newport RI, and along the Cliff Walk they have all these mansions. Well one had some chairs out and we took advantage of them
(https://i.postimg.cc/fbBv18vS/IMG-9300.jpg)
Come on and join us next time
With that said, I thought maybe you might enjoy smelling those roses with us. I know most know what I look like but here we are enjoying the 'good' life
We stopped at this wonderful lake in New Hampshire
(https://i.postimg.cc/gc5ZwCJ2/IMG-3094.jpg)
Riding along the coast of Maine, a great bench for lunch and a view
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZX9mcxp/IMG-3230.jpg)
At just a great place in the Shenandoah Mountains, a stop at an overlook for lunch and a view
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFJnGdpB/IMG-4163.jpg)
A bench on a mountain overlook, a great chance to just chill out
(https://i.postimg.cc/jSCqz5FV/IMG-6082.jpg)
Hey we aren't afraid to get our feet wet at a great spot along a river
(https://i.postimg.cc/fR3ZVPVD/IMG-5941.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zGw7Fzbj/IMG-3185.jpg)
And we were walking in Newport RI, and along the Cliff Walk they have all these mansions. Well one had some chairs out and we took advantage of them
(https://i.postimg.cc/fbBv18vS/IMG-9300.jpg)
Come on and join us next time
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 10, 2020, 10:31:15 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 10, 2020, 10:31:15 PM
Lenn, who has it better? You have a cold shocking look on you with your feet in the water. I really enjoy catching up with both you and your better half when you guys come down. I really enjoyed this past January when you and your wife and Tim (T200) and his wife and my wife, my son and I were able to have dinner together.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on August 10, 2020, 11:03:03 PM
Post by: T200 on August 10, 2020, 11:03:03 PM
Quote from: Shoelessjoe on August 10, 2020, 10:31:15 PMFrank,
Lenn, who has it better? You have a cold shocking look on you with your feet in the water. I really enjoy catching up with both you and your better half when you guys come down. I really enjoyed this past January when you and your wife and Tim (T200) and his wife and my wife, my son and I were able to have dinner together.
Len said he's taking all of us out when we head up to LI. Let's pick a date!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 11, 2020, 10:53:35 AM
Post by: LennG on August 11, 2020, 10:53:35 AM
Quote from: T200 on August 10, 2020, 11:03:03 PM
Frank,
Len said he's taking all of us out when we head up to LI. Let's pick a date!
Come on up guys. NY is about as safe as a state can be these days.
We have the best Jewish deli a few miles from home. Corned beef and Pastrami, you can die for. We will have to eat outdoors, but I will treat. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
Hey bring Ozzie also, he still has family here on Long Island, :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 11, 2020, 11:09:29 AM
Post by: LennG on August 11, 2020, 11:09:29 AM
I hope you guys don't mind, but, since Frank brought it up, and maybe some ot the others want to know what we ALL look like
(https://i.postimg.cc/T29KrwJQ/delaware-dinner.jpg)
Just a couple of others of our long time members who I always try and meet whenever we are in their neighborhoods
We go up to Maine all the time and it wouldn't be a successful trip without a visit with my good friend JimV and his lovely misses.
(https://i.postimg.cc/q7RPZ1Pz/IMG-6444.jpg)
And, some of you know our good friend Joey, who lives some where around Scranton, PA. He took us out to this terrific Italian eatery.
(https://i.postimg.cc/25QZMxnN/IMG-6652.jpg)
I have many others, but I need time to dig them up.
So everyone beware, you never know when I may call and say, hey, we're in the neighborhood, lets go out and eat. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 11, 2020, 11:12:27 AM
Post by: LennG on August 11, 2020, 11:12:27 AM
Quote from: Shoelessjoe on August 10, 2020, 10:31:15 PM
Lenn, who has it better? You have a cold shocking look on you with your feet in the water. I really enjoy catching up with both you and your better half when you guys come down. I really enjoyed this past January when you and your wife and Tim (T200) and his wife and my wife, my son and I were able to have dinner together.
We are looking to do it again, if not the end of this year, then sometime during the beginning of next year. Hope we are all well and can do it all over again.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 11, 2020, 02:47:03 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 11, 2020, 02:47:03 PM
Worked on this photo taken on 1/21/20 at 2:54 at Broadkill Beach which is on the Delaware River bay. The first is is the original or before and the second was after I worked on it in Lightroom. The picture was taken in the raw format so all of the pixels were as recorded by the camera. As part of my workflow I tweaked the white balance or temperature, tint, vibrance and exposure. This first set of steps ensure that you have the right exposure. I also adjusted the exposure for the green channel. The next step is to adjust the color to bring them out so that it looks more like what I saw. I calibrated the red, blue, and green pixels to allow the next step of adjusting the colors work better. I then adjusted the horizon where the water meets the Jersey shore across the bay. If you look it is now more of a straight line. I then used a graduated filter that allows me to address a portion of the photo only. This allows me to target specific area for Hue or color, saturation or the intensity of the color and the luminance or the brightness of the color. This method allows me to address one color while not affecting another. At a certain point I leave the picture for a few days and them will come back to see if any other adjustments might be needed. That's where I am now.
take a close look at the horizon line in each photo.
Before
(https://i.postimg.cc/0yGQ9tY4/Broadkill-Beach-before.jpg)
After
(https://i.postimg.cc/NjxHdGzL/Broadkill-Beach-edited.jpg)
take a close look at the horizon line in each photo.
Before
(https://i.postimg.cc/0yGQ9tY4/Broadkill-Beach-before.jpg)
After
(https://i.postimg.cc/NjxHdGzL/Broadkill-Beach-edited.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 11, 2020, 04:57:39 PM
Post by: LennG on August 11, 2020, 04:57:39 PM
It is truly amazing what you can do Frank,
Serious kudos to you.
Serious kudos to you.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 11, 2020, 05:16:33 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 11, 2020, 05:16:33 PM
Quote from: LennG on August 11, 2020, 04:57:39 PM
It is truly amazing what you can do Frank,
Serious kudos to you.
thank you Lenn.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 11, 2020, 06:39:42 PM
Post by: LennG on August 11, 2020, 06:39:42 PM
Today's grouping came to me by sheer luck.
We have been on 3 cruises to Alaska. On EVERY cruise, one day, they visit a glacier and they do try and get as close to it as possible for a huge ship. As many people as can, go up on deck to view this, and hopefully, to see a piece break off, known as 'calving'. I tell you this, the sound that the glacier makes when a piece falls into the sea, 'calving' is usually a huge cracking sound, and I can attest, one you will never forget, it is that unusual. Anyway, on our first two trips there, we never really got a good calving, let alone pix of it. But, on our last voyage, it was exremely warm and the glacier was loosing chunks left and right. I happen to hvve my camera pointed at a particular section and heard the cracking sound and there it was, a HUGE section of the glacier went right into the sea and I got it all on camera. This alone, made our trip a success.
So here are the pix of the glacier in the process of calving
You can see that huge wall of ice starting the break away. Now this may look small, but this piece of ice was as large as a 3 story house, and the splash it makes falling into the water is enormous.
(https://i.postimg.cc/FRzsYfQB/IMG-7271.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XYgCFyTj/IMG-7273.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/q7b6DHJW/IMG-7274.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vBFZV0gT/IMG-7275.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zvLQp6jn/IMG-7276.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/j2V5BsG3/IMG-7278.jpg)
We have been on 3 cruises to Alaska. On EVERY cruise, one day, they visit a glacier and they do try and get as close to it as possible for a huge ship. As many people as can, go up on deck to view this, and hopefully, to see a piece break off, known as 'calving'. I tell you this, the sound that the glacier makes when a piece falls into the sea, 'calving' is usually a huge cracking sound, and I can attest, one you will never forget, it is that unusual. Anyway, on our first two trips there, we never really got a good calving, let alone pix of it. But, on our last voyage, it was exremely warm and the glacier was loosing chunks left and right. I happen to hvve my camera pointed at a particular section and heard the cracking sound and there it was, a HUGE section of the glacier went right into the sea and I got it all on camera. This alone, made our trip a success.
So here are the pix of the glacier in the process of calving
You can see that huge wall of ice starting the break away. Now this may look small, but this piece of ice was as large as a 3 story house, and the splash it makes falling into the water is enormous.
(https://i.postimg.cc/FRzsYfQB/IMG-7271.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XYgCFyTj/IMG-7273.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/q7b6DHJW/IMG-7274.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vBFZV0gT/IMG-7275.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zvLQp6jn/IMG-7276.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/j2V5BsG3/IMG-7278.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 12, 2020, 05:38:56 PM
Post by: LennG on August 12, 2020, 05:38:56 PM
Lets get back into the flow with a few more of what I call, my screen savers.
Ozzie can start a new calender
This is what I have on computer right now, just dreaming of it
(https://i.postimg.cc/FRRG4KRj/IMG-2999.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/909n6f8L/fall15.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xTRRcHzK/IMG-3088.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4NJvkdSn/IMG-3422.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/2Sy4ytmD/IMG-8063.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nhqFtvwt/IMG-6522.jpg)
Ozzie can start a new calender
This is what I have on computer right now, just dreaming of it
(https://i.postimg.cc/FRRG4KRj/IMG-2999.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/909n6f8L/fall15.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xTRRcHzK/IMG-3088.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4NJvkdSn/IMG-3422.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/2Sy4ytmD/IMG-8063.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nhqFtvwt/IMG-6522.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 13, 2020, 07:21:52 AM
Post by: Jim143 on August 13, 2020, 07:21:52 AM
Love the water fall picture. And, I want to know where the Maple Museum is so I can volunteer there when I retire (if they give out samples) :)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 13, 2020, 02:34:03 PM
Post by: LennG on August 13, 2020, 02:34:03 PM
Quote from: Jim143 on August 13, 2020, 07:21:52 AM
Love the water fall picture. And, I want to know where the Maple Museum is so I can volunteer there when I retire (if they give out samples) :)
=)) =)) =)) =)) =)) =)) =)) =)) =))
Jim
The Maple Museum is in Vermont, about 20 miles north of Rutland. We have been going there for I can't tell you how many years because of just what you said, free samples of all types of Maple syrup. In fact, I don't know if I have ever been to the Museum part, but we must have when our kids were young. But alas, we went there last year and it was sold to new owners and they completely rearranged everything, including, doing away with the sample room. :boooo: :boooo: :boooo: :boooo:
Funny thing is, if you are a maple syrup guy, there are many small farms that sell Maple syrup by the gallon for about what you would pay for 1/2 gallon in any of the stores. We always do this, then fill up smaller containers and give them away as gifts, and, of course, some for ourselves.
We are supposed to do a week in Vermont at the end of this month and if so, we'll pay another visit there and I'll let you know.
Not knowing if they give out any more samples, you might want to check out The Vermont Country Store. It is a HUGE store where they give out samples of so many things, from Maple syrup, to Vermont cheeses, to cookies, outdoor type balms, aftershaves. There are 2 of them in Vermont and we love this place.
(https://i.postimg.cc/fbMS2mY8/IMG-3424.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/B6V8nzkz/IMG-0634.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 13, 2020, 03:00:54 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 13, 2020, 03:00:54 PM
Quote from: LennG on August 13, 2020, 02:34:03 PM
Funny thing is, if you are a maple syrup guy, there are many small farms that sell Maple syrup by the gallon for about what you would pay for 1/2 gallon in any of the stores. We always do this, then fill up smaller containers and give them away as gifts, and, of course, some for ourselves.
My wife and I joke - she needs Alfredo hooked up intravenously and I need maple syrup hooked up that way :)
Growing up, my uncle lived in Burlington. In fact, a few cousins still live there. I remember visiting when I was young and helping him "tap" his trees. Maybe that's where my love of it comes from, who knows.
I do know that when my cousin was passing through, he and his wife stayed with us for a day or so and about two weeks later, we receive a "thank you" in the mail - a huge jug of Vermont Maple Syrup.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 13, 2020, 03:55:01 PM
Post by: LennG on August 13, 2020, 03:55:01 PM
Boy I sure don't want to hijack this thread, but when you mentioned the maple syrup, a few years ago they changed the entire grading system that they used for, God knows how long.
I looked up a couple of charts, if you are interested.
I looked up a couple of charts, if you are interested.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 14, 2020, 01:22:21 PM
Post by: LennG on August 14, 2020, 01:22:21 PM
Lets finish another calender of what I like to think are pretty good screen savers.
(https://i.postimg.cc/76D8zHvJ/IMG-3436.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/43xFRYT5/IMG-5836.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y2RGhjcg/IMG-6438.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/2ytChs7p/IMG-6771.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tfWY9WY/IMG-7683.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1t29qxKk/IMG-9595.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 14, 2020, 02:12:08 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 14, 2020, 02:12:08 PM
Love the covered bridge and the houses from across the water
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 14, 2020, 03:28:58 PM
Post by: LennG on August 14, 2020, 03:28:58 PM
Quote from: Jim143 on August 14, 2020, 02:12:08 PM
Love the covered bridge and the houses from across the water
thanks Jim
As I have said several times thru out this thread, I LOVE those pix where you see the refelctions in a lake, river, stream or whatever. it has to be timed right, usually early in the day or later in the day when there are just no ripples in the water.
As you can guess, what is one persons treat may well be anothers poison. I look for, and like, certain things when I photograph something, that is just not a touristy pix. We can all take a pix of some attraction, but what I like to think would just make a great pic, like a waterfall, or a small stream going over rocks, ot the solitude of a horse in an open field, may bore others. We each have our likes, just like with the foods that we have been talking about.
Glad you did like those two pixs in particular.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 14, 2020, 05:41:17 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 14, 2020, 05:41:17 PM
ok Lenn, your covered bridges have inspired me to share my covered bridge shot. I posted one earlier looking into the bridge, here are a couple from the outside of the same bridge which is in Switzerland.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGGYDqfJ/pix-2-418.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wTdbtN1Y/pix-2-421.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Cxcv66mw/pix-2-431.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGGYDqfJ/pix-2-418.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wTdbtN1Y/pix-2-421.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Cxcv66mw/pix-2-431.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 14, 2020, 05:44:04 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 14, 2020, 05:44:04 PM
Quote from: ozzie on August 14, 2020, 05:41:17 PM
ok Lenn, your covered bridges have inspired me to share my covered bridge shot. I posted one earlier looking into the bridge, here are a couple from the outside of the same bridge which is in Switzerland.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGGYDqfJ/pix-2-418.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wTdbtN1Y/pix-2-421.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Cxcv66mw/pix-2-431.jpg)
Seeing these really makes me wish I still had my photos from Amsterdam . . .
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 14, 2020, 07:19:05 PM
Post by: LennG on August 14, 2020, 07:19:05 PM
Magnificent Lou =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 14, 2020, 09:47:40 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on August 14, 2020, 09:47:40 PM
Great shots of the covered bridge Ozzie. :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 15, 2020, 01:15:23 PM
Post by: LennG on August 15, 2020, 01:15:23 PM
As you can see, I LOVE covered bridges and lighthouses --- all different shapes and sizes, makes no difference.
We go to Cape Cod every January where there are several nice ones, up and down the Maine coastline there are many wonderful lighthouses and we also have been to the Outer Banks several times where there are 5 great lighthouses
So, todays grouping is from some of these places and my lighthouse calendar
This is the Cape Hatteras Light, the oldest brick lighthouse in the country
(https://i.postimg.cc/90sZcfRk/IMG-3375.jpg)
This is the Fire Island Lighthouse off of Long Island, NY
(https://i.postimg.cc/j5m4ScBv/IMG-4367.jpg)
This is the West Quoddy Head Light in Maine
(https://i.postimg.cc/PfMqhJZv/IMG-3602.jpg)
This is one from Cape Cod, the Nabska Point Lighthouse
(https://i.postimg.cc/sDw9BVFv/IMG-6925.jpg)
This is Bodie Lighthouse on the Outer Banks of NC. If you can believe it, we were here and the sun was out and then the fog rolled in. This was at 3PM and it was amazing how the fog blotted out everything.
(https://i.postimg.cc/vHgfm5vS/IMG-3102.jpg)
And last this is Ocracoke Light. It is on a small island, only serviced by ferry boat from Cape Hatterus.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wBvsSJ3V/IMG-3369.jpg)
We go to Cape Cod every January where there are several nice ones, up and down the Maine coastline there are many wonderful lighthouses and we also have been to the Outer Banks several times where there are 5 great lighthouses
So, todays grouping is from some of these places and my lighthouse calendar
This is the Cape Hatteras Light, the oldest brick lighthouse in the country
(https://i.postimg.cc/90sZcfRk/IMG-3375.jpg)
This is the Fire Island Lighthouse off of Long Island, NY
(https://i.postimg.cc/j5m4ScBv/IMG-4367.jpg)
This is the West Quoddy Head Light in Maine
(https://i.postimg.cc/PfMqhJZv/IMG-3602.jpg)
This is one from Cape Cod, the Nabska Point Lighthouse
(https://i.postimg.cc/sDw9BVFv/IMG-6925.jpg)
This is Bodie Lighthouse on the Outer Banks of NC. If you can believe it, we were here and the sun was out and then the fog rolled in. This was at 3PM and it was amazing how the fog blotted out everything.
(https://i.postimg.cc/vHgfm5vS/IMG-3102.jpg)
And last this is Ocracoke Light. It is on a small island, only serviced by ferry boat from Cape Hatterus.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wBvsSJ3V/IMG-3369.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 15, 2020, 04:11:18 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 15, 2020, 04:11:18 PM
Beautiful, Lenn!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 16, 2020, 09:36:45 AM
Post by: Jim143 on August 16, 2020, 09:36:45 AM
Lenn
I might need to appropriate these lighthouses. My wife absolutely loves Lighthouses. Her favorite is the old Minot's Ledge Light near Scituate, Massachusetts, not far from where she spent the first few years of her life and then all her high school years. (the time in between was just north of Atlanta).
She loves the story that goes along with this light house: "When, in 1894, a new flashing lantern was installed in the 34-year-old lighthouse it had a 1-4-3 sequence and very soon the number sequence was taken to represent 'I Love You' or 'I Miss You' (I /1 flash, Love /4 flashes, You /3 flashes). Over the years this simple lighthouse code has been a comfort to sailors from the area, their sweethearts and families. The story is now widely known and the code is much loved for itself."
https://h2g2.com/edited_entry/A22808162 (https://h2g2.com/edited_entry/A22808162)
While it's not my photo, I was able to take this picture and make it into a Tervis Tumbler for her.
(https://i.postimg.cc/B6300z3y/tumblr-p54nw6kb4o1v14rjio1-1280.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
I might need to appropriate these lighthouses. My wife absolutely loves Lighthouses. Her favorite is the old Minot's Ledge Light near Scituate, Massachusetts, not far from where she spent the first few years of her life and then all her high school years. (the time in between was just north of Atlanta).
She loves the story that goes along with this light house: "When, in 1894, a new flashing lantern was installed in the 34-year-old lighthouse it had a 1-4-3 sequence and very soon the number sequence was taken to represent 'I Love You' or 'I Miss You' (I /1 flash, Love /4 flashes, You /3 flashes). Over the years this simple lighthouse code has been a comfort to sailors from the area, their sweethearts and families. The story is now widely known and the code is much loved for itself."
https://h2g2.com/edited_entry/A22808162 (https://h2g2.com/edited_entry/A22808162)
While it's not my photo, I was able to take this picture and make it into a Tervis Tumbler for her.
(https://i.postimg.cc/B6300z3y/tumblr-p54nw6kb4o1v14rjio1-1280.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 16, 2020, 11:20:27 AM
Post by: LennG on August 16, 2020, 11:20:27 AM
Quote from: Jim143 on August 16, 2020, 09:36:45 AM
Lenn
I might need to appropriate these lighthouses. My wife absolutely loves Lighthouses. Her favorite is the old Minot's Ledge Light near Scituate, Massachusetts, not far from where she spent the first few years of her life and then all her high school years. (the time in between was just north of Atlanta).
She loves the story that goes along with this light house: "When, in 1894, a new flashing lantern was installed in the 34-year-old lighthouse it had a 1-4-3 sequence and very soon the number sequence was taken to represent 'I Love You' or 'I Miss You' (I /1 flash, Love /4 flashes, You /3 flashes). Over the years this simple lighthouse code has been a comfort to sailors from the area, their sweethearts and families. The story is now widely known and the code is much loved for itself."
https://h2g2.com/edited_entry/A22808162 (https://h2g2.com/edited_entry/A22808162)
While it's not my photo, I was able to take this picture and make it into a Tervis Tumbler for her.
(https://i.postimg.cc/B6300z3y/tumblr-p54nw6kb4o1v14rjio1-1280.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
WOW, what a great pix. I took the time to look this lighthouse up and saw it is not accessable to the public, but this is just a magnificent pix of it.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 16, 2020, 12:59:42 PM
Post by: LennG on August 16, 2020, 12:59:42 PM
Todays crop is a bit different, maybe not to everyone's taste, but I try everything and anything for a pix, so lets try leaves. I find leaves fascinating in some respects and I am always taking pixs of them, on trees, on the ground, on plants and in all colors.
See what you think
(https://i.postimg.cc/Fz85yRHN/IMG-5992.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJ2f1RwG/IMG-5989.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/dQXzShJK/fall3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8C13rWmL/fall4.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nzWw5Wb1/fall10.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/y6gVd4ds/IMG-7550.jpg)
See what you think
(https://i.postimg.cc/Fz85yRHN/IMG-5992.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJ2f1RwG/IMG-5989.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/dQXzShJK/fall3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8C13rWmL/fall4.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nzWw5Wb1/fall10.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/y6gVd4ds/IMG-7550.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 16, 2020, 05:05:30 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 16, 2020, 05:05:30 PM
Jim, that photo is just AWESOME! What a great shot.
Lenn, Love the leaves. I find them so much more complex and interesting than most people I know.
I love the group in the last pic with the purple veins against the green / white leaves.
Lenn, Love the leaves. I find them so much more complex and interesting than most people I know.
I love the group in the last pic with the purple veins against the green / white leaves.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 16, 2020, 05:30:18 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 16, 2020, 05:30:18 PM
Lenn
Here is the Tervis Tumbler I made from that photo
(https://i.postimg.cc/Yq9RQLhy/IMG-9042.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rzB5kmGS)
Here is the Tervis Tumbler I made from that photo
(https://i.postimg.cc/Yq9RQLhy/IMG-9042.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rzB5kmGS)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 17, 2020, 12:13:51 PM
Post by: LennG on August 17, 2020, 12:13:51 PM
Quote from: Jim143 on August 16, 2020, 05:30:18 PM
Lenn
Here is the Tervis Tumbler I made from that photo
(https://i.postimg.cc/Yq9RQLhy/IMG-9042.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rzB5kmGS)
Where did you get that tumbler made? I know sites like Shutterfly etc. do things like that. I tried them once and wasn't too thrilled with their work, though I have used them for photo books. anayway, just curious?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 17, 2020, 12:24:33 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 17, 2020, 12:24:33 PM
Quote from: LennG on August 17, 2020, 12:13:51 PM
Where did you get that tumbler made? I know sites like Shutterfly etc. do things like that. I tried them once and wasn't too thrilled with their work, though I have used them for photo books. anayway, just curious?
Tevis (https://www.tervis.com/create (https://www.tervis.com/create)). We have had many created by them. I have 2 that I split my time with - both 30oz Stainless. One has the two German Shepard we lost almost 2 years ago and the other has the two current puppies we have. Heidi has one with the pictures of all the cats. I also had one created for her of Dogwood Blossoms, for her love of Dogwood Plants.
What is awesome about Tervis - they are a Florida Company and all their products, short of the stainless are made right there in Florida. To meet the Stainless demand, they partnered with another company for the cup and customize it in their Florida Plant.
They also have a no-questions asked lifetime warranty, which I have used and it is awesome. I had a small 16oz tumbler that started to get condensation inside the insulated walls. It was an "off the shelf" design and I took it to Bed Bath and Beyond (a Tervis Reseller) and they looked at it, said "no problem, go grab another one" and I walked out a happy customer. Right now, they are one of three companies that have gone over and above with their warranties.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 17, 2020, 12:28:57 PM
Post by: LennG on August 17, 2020, 12:28:57 PM
Going thru some of my pics on a rainy Sunday, I came uop with another set of leaves. Hope you like
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCwsmMgR/IMG-7685.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/gknJjhQ5/IMG-7717.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pXzdKvVY/IMG-7704.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/j2NR66Td/IMG-7699.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HLyH14J0/IMG-7714.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCwsmMgR/IMG-7685.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/gknJjhQ5/IMG-7717.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pXzdKvVY/IMG-7704.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/j2NR66Td/IMG-7699.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HLyH14J0/IMG-7714.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 17, 2020, 12:31:03 PM
Post by: LennG on August 17, 2020, 12:31:03 PM
Quote from: Jim143 on August 17, 2020, 12:24:33 PM
Tevis (https://www.tervis.com/create (https://www.tervis.com/create)). We have had many created by them. I have 2 that I split my time with - both 30oz Stainless. One has the two German Shepard we lost almost 2 years ago and the other has the two current puppies we have. Heidi has one with the pictures of all the cats. I also had one created for her of Dogwood Blossoms, for her love of Dogwood Plants.
What is awesome about Tervis - they are a Florida Company and all their products, short of the stainless are made right there in Florida. To meet the Stainless demand, they partnered with another company for the cup and customize it in their Florida Plant.
They also have a no-questions asked lifetime warranty, which I have used and it is awesome. I had a small 16oz tumbler that started to get condensation inside the insulated walls. It was an "off the shelf" design and I took it to Bed Bath and Beyond (a Tervis Reseller) and they looked at it, said "no problem, go grab another one" and I walked out a happy customer. Right now, they are one of three companies that have gone over and above with their warranties.
Thanks so much Jim. I will check them out. I am definitely looking for something other than plastic and the stainless sound intriguing.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 17, 2020, 01:57:40 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 17, 2020, 01:57:40 PM
More puzzle boxes, Lenn. And I say that as a compliment. Beautiful shots. I love the closeups capturing the natural patterns and the water droplets.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on August 17, 2020, 03:28:59 PM
Post by: T200 on August 17, 2020, 03:28:59 PM
Quote from: ozzie on August 17, 2020, 01:57:40 PMI agree - those would make awesome puzzles, especially the 2nd and 3rd ones.
More puzzle boxes, Lenn. And I say that as a compliment. Beautiful shots. I love the closeups capturing the natural patterns and the water droplets.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 18, 2020, 08:08:36 AM
Post by: Jim143 on August 18, 2020, 08:08:36 AM
Two "sunrise" photos this morning. The first, I saw after getting out of the vet's office and the second was at the poling site for voting this morning (they are less than mile apart and walking distance to from the house)
(https://i.postimg.cc/j5nsBBqw/IMG-9044.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzgWdydc)
(https://i.postimg.cc/C5yF0Jdv/IMG-9045.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9bLkQQ5)
(https://i.postimg.cc/j5nsBBqw/IMG-9044.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzgWdydc)
(https://i.postimg.cc/C5yF0Jdv/IMG-9045.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9bLkQQ5)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 18, 2020, 04:20:20 PM
Post by: LennG on August 18, 2020, 04:20:20 PM
Great pix Jim. I LOVE pix like that, when the sun is behind a cloud but you can still see the 'rays' shining out.
What are you using to take these?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 18, 2020, 05:02:33 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 18, 2020, 05:02:33 PM
Quote from: LennG on August 18, 2020, 04:20:20 PM
Great pix Jim. I LOVE pix like that, when the sun is behind a cloud but you can still see the 'rays' shining out.
What are you using to take these?
My iPhone (iPhone X)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 18, 2020, 06:08:31 PM
Post by: LennG on August 18, 2020, 06:08:31 PM
Quote from: Jim143 on August 18, 2020, 05:02:33 PM
My iPhone (iPhone X)
Those things do a remarkable job. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 19, 2020, 02:06:59 PM
Post by: LennG on August 19, 2020, 02:06:59 PM
Today we are going for flowers, instead of leaves. This time of year flowers are all over the place. Find a good botanical gardens and a photogrpaher is in pix heaven. No matter what type of camera you use, those close ups of some amazing flowers, well you can start your greeting card collection from them. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
(https://i.postimg.cc/65kKVBTw/IMG-3474.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vmMdjXWN/IMG-2882.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/t4G0ZDm4/IMG-6890.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QNBxc4SQ/IMG-6897.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HktpTfsg/IMG-6936.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Sxmh1DLt/IMG-7707.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 20, 2020, 05:31:42 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 20, 2020, 05:31:42 PM
Lenn, you keep topping yourself every time you post something!!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 20, 2020, 08:06:13 PM
Post by: LennG on August 20, 2020, 08:06:13 PM
As I have said numerous times, we have been lucky enough to have traveled to many places that some only dream about. I wish I could put up some of our pix from Hawaii, but I was using a different camera there and most of the pix came out small and just don't have that 'zip' that I feel makes them good pixs. We have traveled to most of the major cities in Europe and not to make this a travelogue, I just want to put up a few for you to see some of our travels.
In London, to me, a great pix at dusk
(https://i.postimg.cc/bJ7HVvBH/europe-139.jpg)
A Guard in the Tower of London
(https://i.postimg.cc/FFSxdjYP/europe-025.jpg)
I think you know what this is
(https://i.postimg.cc/DmVjG6hh/europe-pt-2-382.jpg)
We did a boat ride on the Seine and this is from the deck of the boat
(https://i.postimg.cc/W1YZf3DF/europe-pt-2-488.jpg)
We waited hours for the sunset to get a pix of the Colosseum at night
(https://i.postimg.cc/BbCL5Q9v/IMG-1459.jpg)
And you need to see how crazy people get when they try to take pix of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. For me, this is normal. people lieterally lay in the street trying to get their feet to 'balance' the Tower. It was fun just to sit and watch some of them.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nzbC6Qnz/IMG-4997.jpg)
Last one is from Tallinn Estonia. Estonia used to be part of the USSR but gained it's independence but Tallinn, has much Russian influence all over the city.
(https://i.postimg.cc/vm1nRs9P/europe-566.jpg)
In London, to me, a great pix at dusk
(https://i.postimg.cc/bJ7HVvBH/europe-139.jpg)
A Guard in the Tower of London
(https://i.postimg.cc/FFSxdjYP/europe-025.jpg)
I think you know what this is
(https://i.postimg.cc/DmVjG6hh/europe-pt-2-382.jpg)
We did a boat ride on the Seine and this is from the deck of the boat
(https://i.postimg.cc/W1YZf3DF/europe-pt-2-488.jpg)
We waited hours for the sunset to get a pix of the Colosseum at night
(https://i.postimg.cc/BbCL5Q9v/IMG-1459.jpg)
And you need to see how crazy people get when they try to take pix of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. For me, this is normal. people lieterally lay in the street trying to get their feet to 'balance' the Tower. It was fun just to sit and watch some of them.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nzbC6Qnz/IMG-4997.jpg)
Last one is from Tallinn Estonia. Estonia used to be part of the USSR but gained it's independence but Tallinn, has much Russian influence all over the city.
(https://i.postimg.cc/vm1nRs9P/europe-566.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 21, 2020, 08:56:20 AM
Post by: ozzie on August 21, 2020, 08:56:20 AM
Incredible, Lenn. Love the shot of Big Ben!!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 21, 2020, 02:10:15 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 21, 2020, 02:10:15 PM
Here are some more shots from our trip to Europe that I've dug up..
This was in Austria.
(https://i.postimg.cc/s253n4Ly/pix-2-053.jpg)
These are some shots of where part of "Sound of Music" was filmed
(https://i.postimg.cc/htcFDRZF/pix-2-139.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FKzBzrj6/pix-2-128.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x8Dx6LWr/pix-2-130.jpg)
And my favorite stop on the trip....The castle that was the inspiration for Disney's Cinderella's Castle....Neuschwanstein
(https://i.postimg.cc/8cpWk5vJ/pix-2-287.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6Qx85qJW/pix-2-258.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x8ZCrT3S/pix-2-259.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SNzQ24GJ/pix-2-296.jpg)
And finally, this may not appeal to everyone, but this is one of my favorite photos I've ever taken.
Looking out one of the windows of Neuschwanstein down to the valley below. What a great view King Lugwig had!!
(https://i.postimg.cc/1XsT9pMG/pix-2-280.jpg)
This was in Austria.
(https://i.postimg.cc/s253n4Ly/pix-2-053.jpg)
These are some shots of where part of "Sound of Music" was filmed
(https://i.postimg.cc/htcFDRZF/pix-2-139.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FKzBzrj6/pix-2-128.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x8Dx6LWr/pix-2-130.jpg)
And my favorite stop on the trip....The castle that was the inspiration for Disney's Cinderella's Castle....Neuschwanstein
(https://i.postimg.cc/8cpWk5vJ/pix-2-287.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6Qx85qJW/pix-2-258.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x8ZCrT3S/pix-2-259.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SNzQ24GJ/pix-2-296.jpg)
And finally, this may not appeal to everyone, but this is one of my favorite photos I've ever taken.
Looking out one of the windows of Neuschwanstein down to the valley below. What a great view King Lugwig had!!
(https://i.postimg.cc/1XsT9pMG/pix-2-280.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 21, 2020, 02:10:20 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 21, 2020, 02:10:20 PM
I love the Eastern Bloc architecture. Someday, I will make it to Red Square and St. Basile's Basilica
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jim143 on August 21, 2020, 02:18:12 PM
Post by: Jim143 on August 21, 2020, 02:18:12 PM
Lenn
Back to Tervis real quick. Watch for their sales. On occasion, they have a buy one, get one.
Here are two of the 30oz Stainless that I had them make for me. One has both our Shepards on it that we lost 5 weeks apart and the other one has both our current puppies
(https://i.postimg.cc/jdG1208q/IMG-9069.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4mQP2Mkj)
(https://i.postimg.cc/442qChV9/IMG-9070.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/grRN8jMz)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jdW9Rd4k/IMG-9071.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qzTQLrY8)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Z0WTsc3/IMG-9072.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/87kH2HTc)
Back to Tervis real quick. Watch for their sales. On occasion, they have a buy one, get one.
Here are two of the 30oz Stainless that I had them make for me. One has both our Shepards on it that we lost 5 weeks apart and the other one has both our current puppies
(https://i.postimg.cc/jdG1208q/IMG-9069.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4mQP2Mkj)
(https://i.postimg.cc/442qChV9/IMG-9070.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/grRN8jMz)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jdW9Rd4k/IMG-9071.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qzTQLrY8)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Z0WTsc3/IMG-9072.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/87kH2HTc)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 21, 2020, 05:52:32 PM
Post by: LennG on August 21, 2020, 05:52:32 PM
Thanks for the heads up Jim. My darling wife would love something like that, only with the grandkids on it. I'll keep an eye open for that sale. If you hear of anything, give me a heads up.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 21, 2020, 06:00:57 PM
Post by: LennG on August 21, 2020, 06:00:57 PM
Great pixs Lou. I have been to all those places, but it was when I was in the service and stationed in Germany.
That pix from Mad King Ludwigs's tower is remarkable. We went to the castle but on a tour and it was raining the day we were there, so everything was in a cloud. Great to see it again.
Funny story, we also went to Salzburg and tried to find some of the places from the Sound of Music. We went to the Abbey and from there you are able to look out at all of Salzburg. We saw the mansion that was used as the Von Trapp house, but everytime we tried to find it, we kept getting lost, so back to the Abby and restart. it took us about 3 trips before we finally found the house, not realizing it was a private house that they just used for the movie. Couldn't see anything behind those walls, but we did get to the other side of the lake where you could see the house across. The pixs that I still have of my adventures were basically taken by a brownie (we all remember brownies) and are so small, like 2x3, that even if I scanned them, they wouldn't come out well. Got to remember, I was young, and with a group of guys and pix taking wasn't the main thing on our minds. ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
Thanks for bringing back some truly great memories.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 22, 2020, 12:28:27 PM
Post by: LennG on August 22, 2020, 12:28:27 PM
Todays's group has no real theme, just some of my pix that, I feel, are just great to look at and again, would make great screen savers (or calenders :laugh: :laugh:)
Monument Valley-- a place everyone, who ever enjoyed a western on TV or in the movies, MUST visit
(https://i.postimg.cc/kGY0963h/IMG-2062.jpg)
At the opposite end of the country, this is in Rockport, MASS. The red structure is called Motif #1 and it is advertised as the most painted building in the world. Why, I have no idea but the entire area is a typical New England sea village and a picture postcard waiting to happen
(https://i.postimg.cc/4dmMP4h6/IMG-8075.jpg)
This is the Castle Hill Lighthouse in Newport, RI
(https://i.postimg.cc/hPqyz1Mb/IMG-9339.jpg)
Taken thru the slats of a covered bridge in Hew Hampshire
(https://i.postimg.cc/NjjxmJXT/IMG-3743.jpg)
Our kids bought us a sunset cruise around Manhattan for our anniversary--sailing under the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset
(https://i.postimg.cc/MpgjHdmz/IMG-6137.jpg)
Stopping at a lake somehwere in Vermont, having lunch and saw this great pix with the sky and clouds reflecting in the water of the lake.
(https://i.postimg.cc/MZ4whN6Z/IMG-6824.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 23, 2020, 09:16:24 AM
Post by: ozzie on August 23, 2020, 09:16:24 AM
Each one better than the last but I love the covered bridge shot, Lenn!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 23, 2020, 03:23:00 PM
Post by: LennG on August 23, 2020, 03:23:00 PM
As I said before, when we traveled to Hawaii, I had a different camra and for some reason, it took smaller pix. I tried to enlarge them but they must have been taken at a minimum resolution, so they just don't hold up. I did my best on them though. The quality is no where near what I would want, but on these, I just couldn't control it.
I'm posting a few and let's see how they come out here. I'm sure several of you have been to Hawaii. Just another place where you can point a camera and you have wonderful pix.
View of Honolulu from the top of Diamond Head (which we 'hiked' up)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Qdjj2Qjx/Dsc00021.jpg)
This is the double waterfall in Kauai-- Wailua Falls, Kauai
(https://i.postimg.cc/NfkckKRh/Dsc00824a.jpg)
This is taken on the Road To Hana, at a pull off. Notice the black sand beach that are common all over Hawaii
(https://i.postimg.cc/3Jnqwmgw/Dsc00698-2-aa.jpg)
Strolling along Wakaki Beach in Honolulu at dusk
(https://i.postimg.cc/fbX5Y90m/Dsc00343a.jpg)
Picture of Diamond Head in Honululu seen framed by a couple of palm trees
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRn8VvWw/Dsc00228a.jpg)
We went to on eof those 'touristy' luau's on a beach on Maui. After the sun set, the colors of the sky were just incredible
(https://i.postimg.cc/d3QzWB8z/Dsc00187a.jpg)
I'm posting a few and let's see how they come out here. I'm sure several of you have been to Hawaii. Just another place where you can point a camera and you have wonderful pix.
View of Honolulu from the top of Diamond Head (which we 'hiked' up)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Qdjj2Qjx/Dsc00021.jpg)
This is the double waterfall in Kauai-- Wailua Falls, Kauai
(https://i.postimg.cc/NfkckKRh/Dsc00824a.jpg)
This is taken on the Road To Hana, at a pull off. Notice the black sand beach that are common all over Hawaii
(https://i.postimg.cc/3Jnqwmgw/Dsc00698-2-aa.jpg)
Strolling along Wakaki Beach in Honolulu at dusk
(https://i.postimg.cc/fbX5Y90m/Dsc00343a.jpg)
Picture of Diamond Head in Honululu seen framed by a couple of palm trees
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRn8VvWw/Dsc00228a.jpg)
We went to on eof those 'touristy' luau's on a beach on Maui. After the sun set, the colors of the sky were just incredible
(https://i.postimg.cc/d3QzWB8z/Dsc00187a.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 24, 2020, 08:57:19 AM
Post by: ozzie on August 24, 2020, 08:57:19 AM
Your Hawaii pix bring back some great memories for me, Lenn. My wife and I honeymooned in Hawaii.
We hiked up Diamond Head too!! What a great view!
The pix I took from that trip were all with a film camera. I will have to dig them out and see if there is anything worth scanning and posting.
We hiked up Diamond Head too!! What a great view!
The pix I took from that trip were all with a film camera. I will have to dig them out and see if there is anything worth scanning and posting.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 24, 2020, 11:52:34 AM
Post by: LennG on August 24, 2020, 11:52:34 AM
Quote from: ozzie on August 24, 2020, 08:57:19 AM
Your Hawaii pix bring back some great memories for me, Lenn. My wife and I honeymooned in Hawaii.
We hiked up Diamond Head too!! What a great view!
The pix I took from that trip were all with a film camera. I will have to dig them out and see if there is anything worth scanning and posting.
We were there for a cruise and spent 6 days in Honolulu pre cruise. The cruise overnited on Maui and Kauai so we were able to do things at night and still go back to the ship at night. We rented cars in every port and hit all the highlites and many other things also. I think we are the only ones who've been to Hawaii and never set foot on a beach or went into those inviting waters. We don't beach, anywhere, even Hawaii. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
We had a ball though. In most ports, we rented convertibles, and we brought along some CD's, and, as I said, in another thread, Roy Orbison was our favorite, so here are these two 'older' people, riding around in a convertible with Roy Orbison blasting on the radio. We got many looks and lots of 'thumbs up'. We ended up forgetting to take the darn CD out of the player so we lost it there.
When we were there, I was probably using some of the early point and shoot camera going digital. Can't say for sure which one.
What a difference to modern-day digitals. They didn't have the option to increase the resolution so when you tried to blow them up they just don't hold up.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 25, 2020, 11:15:40 AM
Post by: LennG on August 25, 2020, 11:15:40 AM
I have mentioned several times, that my brother lives outside Durango, Colorado. We have been 'out west' a number of times, to visit and to tour. For us 'Easterners' out west means those amazing lands of red sand, huge mountains and glorious vistas.
Anyway, I have already shown a few pixs from Monument Valley, but I thought I would show a few others from different places we have been.
Arches National Park
(https://i.postimg.cc/7hSf0scy/IMG-1768.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/N0WsD8RG/IMG-1788.jpg)
from the Painted Dessert National Park
(https://i.postimg.cc/0jyBJFrz/west31.jpg)
You heard the line from the song, Purple Mountains Magesty, well this is what they were talking about, at sunset, a part of the Rockies
(https://i.postimg.cc/ydkf19GR/west33.jpg)
Another, lesser seen part of Monument Valley
(https://i.postimg.cc/PqF4RJq5/IMG-1696.jpg)
shpts, I just can't seem to get enough of
I know I have posted some of these shots a few times, but I just can't seem to get enough of
(https://i.postimg.cc/vTmGHPsz/IMG-2059.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 28, 2020, 12:58:08 PM
Post by: LennG on August 28, 2020, 12:58:08 PM
Taken a pause for a few days, but I still have some more pix to post, if we are still interested.
Let's try some flowers today, as I have loads of them. Again, I mentioned before, we visit this place in Shelbourne, MASS, where they have this old trolley bridge that isn't used anymore, so they converted it into what they call 'The Bridge of Flowers'', as it is all flowers, trees and shrubs that is maintained every day. There are some of the best displays of outdoor flowers we have ever seen and every time we go, there are new and more amazing flwoers to see. And whatever time of year you visit, you will get different flowers as certain flowers bloom at different times of the year. It is a very small town not far off of INT 91 in the upper west hand corner of Mass, about 15 minutes from the Vermont border. Even if you don't like to take pix it is a wonderful little place to just wander in, sit for a while and just marvel at nature and flowers.
The Bridge of Flowers
(https://i.postimg.cc/TPyhvmTN/IMG-6963.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/KvvGyLN7/IMG-3524a.jpg)
Some of the amazing flowers
(https://i.postimg.cc/fWP2wQ7H/IMG-3482.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/850HPLvF/IMG-5516.jpg)
A flower opening up to full bloom
(https://i.postimg.cc/DzCDLJsh/IMG-3507.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qM85QZnj/IMG-3508.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7hrN2wBD/IMG-3509.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MZdprdSb/IMG-6930.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MGSwGQwp/IMG-6938.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 29, 2020, 09:42:20 AM
Post by: ozzie on August 29, 2020, 09:42:20 AM
Still interested?? You bet I am!
As usual, Great shots, Lenn. Love that the bridge has been "repurposed" like that. That must be a beautiful place to spens sometime.
What was the time frame for that yellow beauty opening up?
As usual, Great shots, Lenn. Love that the bridge has been "repurposed" like that. That must be a beautiful place to spens sometime.
What was the time frame for that yellow beauty opening up?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 29, 2020, 11:57:50 AM
Post by: LennG on August 29, 2020, 11:57:50 AM
Quote from: ozzie on August 29, 2020, 09:42:20 AM
Still interested?? You bet I am!
As usual, Great shots, Lenn. Love that the bridge has been "repurposed" like that. That must be a beautiful place to spens sometime.
What was the time frame for that yellow beauty opening up?
LOu
There were many such flowers on the bridge so I just took different shots of them in that order. I have about 6 from true bud till complete flower but this group made the point.
As for the Bridge, it is maintained by volunteers, who, at certain times of the day, will sit and answer horiculture questions for you, about these flowers, or any that you may have questions on. The Bridge is free to visit but they do have a 'collection box' if you wish to contribute to its maintenance
PS. If anyone ever wants to visit, as I said it is a small town, many 3 main blocks of shops etc, but when we go we ALWAYS stop at the pharmacy where they have a real old time soda fountain, with some of the best ice cream around and pretty cheap also. Right in the middle of main street. :ok: :ok: :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 29, 2020, 12:11:41 PM
Post by: LennG on August 29, 2020, 12:11:41 PM
Saturdays I usually have a lot of time to go thru some pix and post them.
Today's group are some interesting animals, insects, or whatever, I have encountered in my travels, or running loose thru my home :laugh: :laugh:
We went to a turtle farm and saw Ike (I think that was his name)
(https://i.postimg.cc/h49FcfkG/IMG-5434.jpg)
Look close and see it
(https://i.postimg.cc/8PjhL6Tp/IMG-8059.jpg)
We were in Bar Harbor Maine, and in certain spots the tide goes out and you can walk on the sea floor, where we discovered a star fish
(https://i.postimg.cc/Jz3tXrH7/IMG-3469.jpg)
I ahve no idea what this is or where I got it, but he/she is cute?????
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCvGmL0d/IMG-6408.jpg)
This may not be the best pix, but on our last trip to Alaska, we were driving and saw these moose, a mother and her cub. I used my 300MM lense and was able to get some good enough shots. You know they scare easily and don't pose for pix. It is rare to see them like this.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ydG0G1P4/IMG-7132.jpg)
Also in Maine, we passed by this lobster farm and saw Maisy (I love to name my subjects)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zX8TPcwf/IMG-2225.jpg)
Today's group are some interesting animals, insects, or whatever, I have encountered in my travels, or running loose thru my home :laugh: :laugh:
We went to a turtle farm and saw Ike (I think that was his name)
(https://i.postimg.cc/h49FcfkG/IMG-5434.jpg)
Look close and see it
(https://i.postimg.cc/8PjhL6Tp/IMG-8059.jpg)
We were in Bar Harbor Maine, and in certain spots the tide goes out and you can walk on the sea floor, where we discovered a star fish
(https://i.postimg.cc/Jz3tXrH7/IMG-3469.jpg)
I ahve no idea what this is or where I got it, but he/she is cute?????
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCvGmL0d/IMG-6408.jpg)
This may not be the best pix, but on our last trip to Alaska, we were driving and saw these moose, a mother and her cub. I used my 300MM lense and was able to get some good enough shots. You know they scare easily and don't pose for pix. It is rare to see them like this.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ydG0G1P4/IMG-7132.jpg)
Also in Maine, we passed by this lobster farm and saw Maisy (I love to name my subjects)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zX8TPcwf/IMG-2225.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 30, 2020, 11:00:57 AM
Post by: ozzie on August 30, 2020, 11:00:57 AM
That Mantis picture is just incredible!
I had a very similar pic ture to the lizard you posted. We had a little guy on our fence who would puff out his throat like that every 5 steps or so. It was funny to watch. He would scurry about 5 or 10 steps, stop and puff out his throat, wait a few seconds, look around then and repeat the process....all the way down the length of the backyard.
Here are a couple of birds/critters I have captured on film..
(https://i.postimg.cc/J4kFrvNY/DSCN0942.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1t8kptFs/DSCN0946.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mgr8cnCG/DSCN2368.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MHxYz3qN/DSCN2383.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qRc8DcyL/DSCN1260.jpg)
This little bugger got in the house and we found him hiding between the blinds
(https://i.postimg.cc/VLZXhkr3/DSCN0441.jpg)
I had a very similar pic ture to the lizard you posted. We had a little guy on our fence who would puff out his throat like that every 5 steps or so. It was funny to watch. He would scurry about 5 or 10 steps, stop and puff out his throat, wait a few seconds, look around then and repeat the process....all the way down the length of the backyard.
Here are a couple of birds/critters I have captured on film..
(https://i.postimg.cc/J4kFrvNY/DSCN0942.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1t8kptFs/DSCN0946.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mgr8cnCG/DSCN2368.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MHxYz3qN/DSCN2383.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qRc8DcyL/DSCN1260.jpg)
This little bugger got in the house and we found him hiding between the blinds
(https://i.postimg.cc/VLZXhkr3/DSCN0441.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 30, 2020, 01:05:02 PM
Post by: LennG on August 30, 2020, 01:05:02 PM
Great shots Lou. I especially love the one of the bird about to peck/eat some of the flower he is resting on. You can see his little mouth about to 'go for it' :ok: :ok: :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 02, 2020, 05:19:14 PM
Post by: LennG on September 02, 2020, 05:19:14 PM
So time for the Front Porch to get back to what it always was, a great place to just stop in a while and chat about all those friendly issues.
So where are we with pixs. I have give you all time to digest some of the past ones, but there is always time for new ones. Let me dip into my basket and see what pops out.
Today let's try some more puzzle boxes or just a few things I thought, in my travels, might make a sort of quirky pix. I have posted some similar ones before, but I take a lot of pix of certain things (shells, stones, leaves) that they are all over my travels. Hope you enjoy.
This is a shot of ropes usd for lobster traps and buoys
(https://i.postimg.cc/FHbQhp3F/IMG-2053.jpg)
On Cape Cod in the middle of winter, snow on these lobster buoys
(https://i.postimg.cc/Zq92CLyy/IMG-3074.jpg)
My ever famous jigsaw puzzle assorted rocks on a beach shot
(https://i.postimg.cc/L8W0KZ04/IMG-5907.jpg)
And let's not forget those broken shells that also make a great puzzle shot
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMk5g25L/IMG-9070-2.jpg)
Don't know why but I am facinated by the way water makes designs on a beach.
(https://i.postimg.cc/HxvrBdkN/IMG-2007.jpg)
And my last one, see if you can figure out what these are
(https://i.postimg.cc/ryv1kNqP/IMG-2058.jpg)
So where are we with pixs. I have give you all time to digest some of the past ones, but there is always time for new ones. Let me dip into my basket and see what pops out.
Today let's try some more puzzle boxes or just a few things I thought, in my travels, might make a sort of quirky pix. I have posted some similar ones before, but I take a lot of pix of certain things (shells, stones, leaves) that they are all over my travels. Hope you enjoy.
This is a shot of ropes usd for lobster traps and buoys
(https://i.postimg.cc/FHbQhp3F/IMG-2053.jpg)
On Cape Cod in the middle of winter, snow on these lobster buoys
(https://i.postimg.cc/Zq92CLyy/IMG-3074.jpg)
My ever famous jigsaw puzzle assorted rocks on a beach shot
(https://i.postimg.cc/L8W0KZ04/IMG-5907.jpg)
And let's not forget those broken shells that also make a great puzzle shot
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMk5g25L/IMG-9070-2.jpg)
Don't know why but I am facinated by the way water makes designs on a beach.
(https://i.postimg.cc/HxvrBdkN/IMG-2007.jpg)
And my last one, see if you can figure out what these are
(https://i.postimg.cc/ryv1kNqP/IMG-2058.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 02, 2020, 06:46:43 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 02, 2020, 06:46:43 PM
Great shots as always, Lenn! Love the designs in the sand. Just beautiful random patterns. Ain't nature great!?
I'm going to guess those are either buoys or boat bumpers lying on top of each other. :-??
I'm going to guess those are either buoys or boat bumpers lying on top of each other. :-??
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 04, 2020, 01:38:33 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 04, 2020, 01:38:33 PM
OK, I've been driving around in a 2002 Toyota Tacoma for the past 18 years! Bought it new and certainly got our money's worth out of it. Still have it, but handed it down to my daughter.
Just figured it was time for something new and inspired by T200's Jeep pix on page 2, here's my new ride. Nothing artisic, just phone pix, but here's my 2020 Subaru Forester Sport.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Pf6pz87n/Sport1.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HWKWk0Kn/Sport2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YCBp1rtw/Sport3.jpg)
Just figured it was time for something new and inspired by T200's Jeep pix on page 2, here's my new ride. Nothing artisic, just phone pix, but here's my 2020 Subaru Forester Sport.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Pf6pz87n/Sport1.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HWKWk0Kn/Sport2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YCBp1rtw/Sport3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 04, 2020, 02:40:28 PM
Post by: LennG on September 04, 2020, 02:40:28 PM
Lou
Boy we could be brothers, or, at least cousins.
I am also riding a Subaru Forrester, 2016 though, basically the same exact color. We bought it used with 10,000 miles and have about 55,000 now and we just love this car.
Last time we were out West, I rented a car, which was suppose to be a Ford Escape, but they gave me a Forrester instead. We drove it for just under 3 weeks, put almost 9,000 miles on it during that time (yes, we did a lot of driving) and I fell in love with this car. We currently had a PT Cruiser. My wife had just retired and we knew we woul;d be doing a lot of traveling and the Forrester would work our great. As soon as we got home, we went out looking and found our current car.
I'm sure mine is dated compared to what you now have, but I hope to have my little Forrester for years to come.
Funny but I don't have a good pix of it as I try to get it out of the frame when I'm taking pix. In fact Tim had a great shot of my rear, along with his, when we met up, early this year.
Boy we could be brothers, or, at least cousins.
I am also riding a Subaru Forrester, 2016 though, basically the same exact color. We bought it used with 10,000 miles and have about 55,000 now and we just love this car.
Last time we were out West, I rented a car, which was suppose to be a Ford Escape, but they gave me a Forrester instead. We drove it for just under 3 weeks, put almost 9,000 miles on it during that time (yes, we did a lot of driving) and I fell in love with this car. We currently had a PT Cruiser. My wife had just retired and we knew we woul;d be doing a lot of traveling and the Forrester would work our great. As soon as we got home, we went out looking and found our current car.
I'm sure mine is dated compared to what you now have, but I hope to have my little Forrester for years to come.
Funny but I don't have a good pix of it as I try to get it out of the frame when I'm taking pix. In fact Tim had a great shot of my rear, along with his, when we met up, early this year.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 04, 2020, 03:48:17 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 04, 2020, 03:48:17 PM
I guess it's true then.....Great minds really do think alike, Brother Lenn!!
If you think your forester may be dated compared to mine, think about what driving the Tacoma was like. That Tacoma I just handed down has a cassette deck in it!!
At this point I am a bit overwhelmed by all the technology and upgrades, but what did I expect....18 years is a lifetime in the tech world.
It's funny, you were given given that rental Forester and fell in love with it after driving it. I didn't even have Subaru on my radar, but test drove one and like you, fell in love. Roomy, great sight lines and very versatile. Continued success with yours. I hope mine turns out to be as great and reliable as the Toyota was.
If you think your forester may be dated compared to mine, think about what driving the Tacoma was like. That Tacoma I just handed down has a cassette deck in it!!
At this point I am a bit overwhelmed by all the technology and upgrades, but what did I expect....18 years is a lifetime in the tech world.
It's funny, you were given given that rental Forester and fell in love with it after driving it. I didn't even have Subaru on my radar, but test drove one and like you, fell in love. Roomy, great sight lines and very versatile. Continued success with yours. I hope mine turns out to be as great and reliable as the Toyota was.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: philo43 on September 04, 2020, 04:53:13 PM
Post by: philo43 on September 04, 2020, 04:53:13 PM
Funny story (still not to this day for my wife) about Subaru's. In 1989 I had, I think, a GL wagon, 4 WD. On July 4th (in Ft Jackson, SC), we had a get together, had many beers, played a lot of volley ball and when it started to get dark, the guys decided to go 4 wheeling on the back end of the fort. We took all the kids with us. Had a Jeep, a Blazer with monster tires and me. Got way out and the Jeep got stuck in the mud, the GMC went around it and hit a deeper mud hole, They waved me on, I made it 7 feet from the edge - we couldn't push it out at that point. One of my buddy's and I walked over 10 miles out of the woods to get a tow truck. Once he got me out, I was able to tow the other 2 out. It cost me over $150 for the one tow.
Should I mention my wife was 9 months pregnant at the time - gave birth on the 11th - needless to say - 30 years later, I still get sh!t about it, but the kids loved it, heard great reviews for over 20 years. Took me 2 weeks to completely get the car cleaned out from the mud I had left in it
Should I mention my wife was 9 months pregnant at the time - gave birth on the 11th - needless to say - 30 years later, I still get sh!t about it, but the kids loved it, heard great reviews for over 20 years. Took me 2 weeks to completely get the car cleaned out from the mud I had left in it
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 05, 2020, 01:04:41 PM
Post by: LennG on September 05, 2020, 01:04:41 PM
I think it was Ozzie who put up a few great pix of a covered bridge he visited. We LOVE covered bridges and when ever we travel thru New England, or anywhere for that matter, if there are covered bridges there, we will find them. Vermont is known for them, but they make you find them on your own. In New Hampshire, they have them numbered and will put up even a small sign to let you know there is one in the area. I have photographed the same covered bridge thru different seasons, sometimes getting good shots and other times, not so good shots, but all still make for good pix.
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVQj611v/IMG-3329.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VkT0tL0K/IMG-5970.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jj4KbMTy/IMG-3156.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fy61XdZw/fall14.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/50HVCbvS/IMG-0695.jpg)
This one was a bit different. It was in Virginia and one of the few covered bridges that isn't level
(https://i.postimg.cc/yYsGq7dp/vacation-139.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVQj611v/IMG-3329.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VkT0tL0K/IMG-5970.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jj4KbMTy/IMG-3156.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fy61XdZw/fall14.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/50HVCbvS/IMG-0695.jpg)
This one was a bit different. It was in Virginia and one of the few covered bridges that isn't level
(https://i.postimg.cc/yYsGq7dp/vacation-139.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 05, 2020, 04:30:06 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 05, 2020, 04:30:06 PM
Just great as always, Lenn. I especially like the first shot with the petunias in the foreground.
That one in Virginia is neat. I've never seen one constructed like that and not level.
That one in Virginia is neat. I've never seen one constructed like that and not level.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 06, 2020, 05:13:01 PM
Post by: LennG on September 06, 2020, 05:13:01 PM
Today's pix are of us, myself and my darling wife, as we enjoy many of the places we go to. As I said in a previuous post, we always try and find some spot and just take in the beauty of where we are, just stop and 'smell the roses' as they say. We do this all the time, so I hope you don't mind us getting into our own pixs.
(That's what tripods are for)
In the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Fall, and this is 'OUR' place. It is a little turnoff that is hard to find so we enjoy a lot of privacy there, with just a spectacular view
(https://i.postimg.cc/8ky0QKyg/fall11.jpg)
We found a spot along a stream where we just wanted to eat some lunch and chill out for a while (do theys till say -'chill out'?)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pLKCTqBT/IMG-3261.jpg)
In Vermont, we found a nice porch with great rocking chairs to just enjoy some ice cream and watch the world go by
(https://i.postimg.cc/TPwc9f6y/IMG-3298.jpg)
Stopped by a lake while we were touring Tennessee
(https://i.postimg.cc/G23nzBpF/IMG-8103.jpg)
Since we do cruise a lot, this wasn't a relaxation thing, but we tried one of those segways on a tropical beach
(https://i.postimg.cc/N0pzsdgX/IMG-5589-2.jpg)
And our love, sitting on the deck of a cruise ship, with nothing to do but just watch the ocean
(https://i.postimg.cc/s2q0Gvhf/IMG-8409.jpg)
(//)
(That's what tripods are for)
In the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Fall, and this is 'OUR' place. It is a little turnoff that is hard to find so we enjoy a lot of privacy there, with just a spectacular view
(https://i.postimg.cc/8ky0QKyg/fall11.jpg)
We found a spot along a stream where we just wanted to eat some lunch and chill out for a while (do theys till say -'chill out'?)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pLKCTqBT/IMG-3261.jpg)
In Vermont, we found a nice porch with great rocking chairs to just enjoy some ice cream and watch the world go by
(https://i.postimg.cc/TPwc9f6y/IMG-3298.jpg)
Stopped by a lake while we were touring Tennessee
(https://i.postimg.cc/G23nzBpF/IMG-8103.jpg)
Since we do cruise a lot, this wasn't a relaxation thing, but we tried one of those segways on a tropical beach
(https://i.postimg.cc/N0pzsdgX/IMG-5589-2.jpg)
And our love, sitting on the deck of a cruise ship, with nothing to do but just watch the ocean
(https://i.postimg.cc/s2q0Gvhf/IMG-8409.jpg)
(//)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 07, 2020, 09:47:57 AM
Post by: ozzie on September 07, 2020, 09:47:57 AM
Sit back, relax & enjoy your surroundings.
It doesn't get much better than that.
It doesn't get much better than that.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on September 07, 2020, 04:49:15 PM
Post by: T200 on September 07, 2020, 04:49:15 PM
Len, I'm surprised you didn't have a GIANTS helmet with you on that Segway! =)) =)) =))
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 08, 2020, 12:01:40 PM
Post by: LennG on September 08, 2020, 12:01:40 PM
Quote from: T200 on September 07, 2020, 04:49:15 PMTim
Len, I'm surprised you didn't have a GIANTS helmet with you on that Segway! =)) =)) =))
I beleive I had my NY cap with me then, but they made me trade it in for that helmet. Next time, I'll bring some stickers for the sides. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 08, 2020, 12:40:03 PM
Post by: LennG on September 08, 2020, 12:40:03 PM
I have posted a couple of pix (I think) of butterflies. Another of my favorite subjects. The problem is them don't sit still long enough for some good shots. Now I am relentless and when I see a field of wildflowers expecially during the summer months, and there are butterflies all over the place, watch me go at them. Most of the time I am just using my regular lens on the camera and I try and 'sneak' up on them while they are landing somewhere. Most times, they fly away before I can get too close, but again, being relentless, I persist and eventually, come away with some great pix. I have, on occassion, used my telephoto lens, usually my 200Mm as the larger one is heavy and images tend to blur.
So here are several shots of those lovely butterflies and my persistence paid off. I have literanlly 'tons' of pixs like these. I just snap away like there is no tomorrow.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ryY2NVVd/IMG-7890.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wxtgPyb5/vacation-166.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vBCFMhSr/IMG-7945.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vBJjCBcX/IMG-7923.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kGM8JN65/IMG-6582.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/X7GqwDbb/IMG-7915.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 08, 2020, 01:34:05 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 08, 2020, 01:34:05 PM
These are just stunning Lenn!
Every one of them is great, but I love the fourth one from the top (the orange / yellow one on the pink flower). If you look closely at the butterfly's head it look like a little "smiley face" glancing back at you! :greetings:
Every one of them is great, but I love the fourth one from the top (the orange / yellow one on the pink flower). If you look closely at the butterfly's head it look like a little "smiley face" glancing back at you! :greetings:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 09, 2020, 04:12:21 PM
Post by: LennG on September 09, 2020, 04:12:21 PM
LOu
Just for you, going thru some of my 'older' pix I finally found a couple of shots of my Forrester. Not that it makes a big difference, but I just wanted you to know who your car's Daddy, is. =)) =)) =)) =)) =)) =))
(https://i.postimg.cc/q7LRrPxy/IMG-6588.jpg)
A bit dirtier, but it loves the snow.
(https://i.postimg.cc/MpYMZfWn/IMG-6272.jpg)
Just for you, going thru some of my 'older' pix I finally found a couple of shots of my Forrester. Not that it makes a big difference, but I just wanted you to know who your car's Daddy, is. =)) =)) =)) =)) =)) =))
(https://i.postimg.cc/q7LRrPxy/IMG-6588.jpg)
A bit dirtier, but it loves the snow.
(https://i.postimg.cc/MpYMZfWn/IMG-6272.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 10, 2020, 08:55:58 AM
Post by: ozzie on September 10, 2020, 08:55:58 AM
Well Lenn, we're brothers, so makes sense that our cars should be related too!
Lookin' good, I love it!
Lookin' good, I love it!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 12, 2020, 12:35:44 PM
Post by: LennG on September 12, 2020, 12:35:44 PM
Today's group are just some random shots of pix I've collected over time
A sunset off Cape Cod
(https://i.postimg.cc/Qdk0BZM8/IMG-2270.jpg)
In Curaco, the area is known for it's abundence of pastel-colored buildings
(https://i.postimg.cc/Z57vsw7P/IMG-2361.jpg)
On a hilltop, overlooking the harbor, somewhere in the Caribbean
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNX106CS/IMG-2485.jpg)
An empty park bench in the snow, again in Cape Cod
(https://i.postimg.cc/85CKQXN1/IMG-2677.jpg)
Another shot from one of our favorite places, the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Mass
(https://i.postimg.cc/WbV9s42W/IMG-3479.jpg)
Atop a mountain in the Great Smokey Mountian National Park. We were there a week too early to get the real fall foliage as trees where just starting to change, but the views were magnificent
(https://i.postimg.cc/R01h5GGb/IMG-4168.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 12, 2020, 03:22:59 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 12, 2020, 03:22:59 PM
Here are a few flower / foliage shots, with a couple of "puzzle box" shots included....
(https://i.postimg.cc/6p0Jp3xV/DSCN2388-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pXbgQ82Y/DSCN2388.jpg)
(http://[dscn2398.jpg](https://postimg.cc/64phyh4T))
This one didn't come out as clear as I'd wished, but I included it anyway..
(https://i.postimg.cc/wxJrBvht/DSCN2403.jpg)
Look closely and you can see a tiny ant making his way across the bloom
(https://i.postimg.cc/43q8fkyb/DSCN2406.jpg)
And now the puzzle boxes...
Looking down on a foxtail fern
(https://i.postimg.cc/2j4HDtDh/DSCN2433.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fRgCCncn/DSCN2434.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Px1MdCBT/DSCN2437.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8cDmc1SW/RSCN2446.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6p0Jp3xV/DSCN2388-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pXbgQ82Y/DSCN2388.jpg)
(http://[dscn2398.jpg](https://postimg.cc/64phyh4T))
This one didn't come out as clear as I'd wished, but I included it anyway..
(https://i.postimg.cc/wxJrBvht/DSCN2403.jpg)
Look closely and you can see a tiny ant making his way across the bloom
(https://i.postimg.cc/43q8fkyb/DSCN2406.jpg)
And now the puzzle boxes...
Looking down on a foxtail fern
(https://i.postimg.cc/2j4HDtDh/DSCN2433.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fRgCCncn/DSCN2434.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Px1MdCBT/DSCN2437.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8cDmc1SW/RSCN2446.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 12, 2020, 07:42:43 PM
Post by: LennG on September 12, 2020, 07:42:43 PM
Great pix Lou. I LOVED the Foxtail fern as that is exavtly what I would look for when looking at it.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 12, 2020, 10:15:13 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 12, 2020, 10:15:13 PM
Thanks Lenn, that pic reminds me of being above the trees and looking down on the forest canopy.
Meanwhile, it's only about two feet off the ground! 😊
Meanwhile, it's only about two feet off the ground! 😊
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 16, 2020, 06:12:53 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 16, 2020, 06:12:53 PM
Here's some close up work of a hornet/wasp that was on our wildflowers last evening...
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMWcGkRd/DSCN2455.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MHtQbsjd/DSCN2458.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9F89Dn2f/DSCN2452-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMWcGkRd/DSCN2455.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MHtQbsjd/DSCN2458.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9F89Dn2f/DSCN2452-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 16, 2020, 07:37:26 PM
Post by: LennG on September 16, 2020, 07:37:26 PM
Just great shots Lou. You are braver than me, I don't know if I would have tried to get that close to a wasp/hornet. I'm still a buttefly type guy. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 18, 2020, 06:03:31 PM
Post by: LennG on September 18, 2020, 06:03:31 PM
Since the Jewish Holidays are this weekend and I doubt if I'll be on line, I wanted to put up a few pixs for my usual weekend psots.
T hese are just some assorted pix from some of our travels
Newport RI. If you want to get the best view of the Newport Bay Bridge, it is from Goat Island. A couple of empty chairs in the winter with a great view
(https://i.postimg.cc/MGg9Xvkr/IMG-5993.jpg)
On a beach somewhere. I saw a pix like this at a studio and have tried to duplicate it whenever I go to a beach with some dunes. I ahve several really nice ones
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxjhhN5K/IMG-2124.jpg)
We did a sundet cruise to the Staue of Liberty. I thought this shot came out nice. just not as sharp as I would like (didn't ahve my trusty tripod)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ncwBnNf3/IMG-4808.jpg)
A small waterfall in Hew Hampshire, jsut as the elaves were starting to turn. I slowed the shutter speed to blur the water.
(https://i.postimg.cc/HsfnZmg1/IMG-7844.jpg)
I am a huge Civil War buff and if I can visit a battlefield, I always try and do that. This one is from Antietam Battlefield in Maryland
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZsg8ySL/IMG-7838.jpg)
I always try and look for the unusual and I saw this old truck that was converted into a flower garden, I knew I ahd to take a pix of it
(https://i.postimg.cc/W1TzLnh5/IMG-6799.jpg)
T hese are just some assorted pix from some of our travels
Newport RI. If you want to get the best view of the Newport Bay Bridge, it is from Goat Island. A couple of empty chairs in the winter with a great view
(https://i.postimg.cc/MGg9Xvkr/IMG-5993.jpg)
On a beach somewhere. I saw a pix like this at a studio and have tried to duplicate it whenever I go to a beach with some dunes. I ahve several really nice ones
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxjhhN5K/IMG-2124.jpg)
We did a sundet cruise to the Staue of Liberty. I thought this shot came out nice. just not as sharp as I would like (didn't ahve my trusty tripod)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ncwBnNf3/IMG-4808.jpg)
A small waterfall in Hew Hampshire, jsut as the elaves were starting to turn. I slowed the shutter speed to blur the water.
(https://i.postimg.cc/HsfnZmg1/IMG-7844.jpg)
I am a huge Civil War buff and if I can visit a battlefield, I always try and do that. This one is from Antietam Battlefield in Maryland
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZsg8ySL/IMG-7838.jpg)
I always try and look for the unusual and I saw this old truck that was converted into a flower garden, I knew I ahd to take a pix of it
(https://i.postimg.cc/W1TzLnh5/IMG-6799.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 20, 2020, 09:17:01 AM
Post by: ozzie on September 20, 2020, 09:17:01 AM
Beautiful shots, Lenn. Each one better than the last! LOVE the Statue of Liberty shot, the golden glow of the statue against the pink sky, just brilliant.
Enjoy your Holidays.
Enjoy your Holidays.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 22, 2020, 04:47:29 PM
Post by: LennG on September 22, 2020, 04:47:29 PM
Fall has finally arrived and I have been waiting for it, to put up some of my pixs of Fall. Autumn is my overwhelmingly favorite season. We love that cool chill in the air on Autumn nights, lighting the fireplace and just the sounds, smells and colors of Autumn, well we love it.
We try and get somehwere where we can enjoy the Fall colors. Some years we are a bit too early and some years a bit too late, but when we hit is exact, it is truly a spectacular thing to view.
A couple of years ago, we did one of our treks to New Hampshire and happen to hit the colors perfectly. One of our stops was by a lake that was perfectly still and the reflection of colors in that lake made for picture postcard pix. It wouldn't matter what kind of cameras you had, just point and shoot and you were assured of a apectacular shot.
(https://i.postimg.cc/T15nry5N/fall6.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xjNsGqQS/fsll7.jpg)
When we travel we always try to drive back roads, going thru small towns and enjoyi9ng that slower pave of life. In the Fall, some of those back roads are truly magnicicent
(https://i.postimg.cc/BvdFJSVx/fall12.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sxnDDKgt/fall2.jpg)
Just some other shots as we just enjoy this magical time of eyar
(https://i.postimg.cc/tTk92DWY/fall11a.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CL3pC9Xc/IMG-7831.jpg)
We try and get somehwere where we can enjoy the Fall colors. Some years we are a bit too early and some years a bit too late, but when we hit is exact, it is truly a spectacular thing to view.
A couple of years ago, we did one of our treks to New Hampshire and happen to hit the colors perfectly. One of our stops was by a lake that was perfectly still and the reflection of colors in that lake made for picture postcard pix. It wouldn't matter what kind of cameras you had, just point and shoot and you were assured of a apectacular shot.
(https://i.postimg.cc/T15nry5N/fall6.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xjNsGqQS/fsll7.jpg)
When we travel we always try to drive back roads, going thru small towns and enjoyi9ng that slower pave of life. In the Fall, some of those back roads are truly magnicicent
(https://i.postimg.cc/BvdFJSVx/fall12.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sxnDDKgt/fall2.jpg)
Just some other shots as we just enjoy this magical time of eyar
(https://i.postimg.cc/tTk92DWY/fall11a.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CL3pC9Xc/IMG-7831.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 22, 2020, 05:32:44 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 22, 2020, 05:32:44 PM
Those are just wonderful, Lenn. Autumn is my favorite time of year too, but living in Dallas we really don't get that much of a colorful fall season. We have some color but mostly things seem to go from green to brown in the blink of an eye. I do appreciate what short autumn we do get though.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on September 23, 2020, 08:25:58 AM
Post by: T200 on September 23, 2020, 08:25:58 AM
Those are some great fall shots, Len! My wife and I love the fall colors as well. Keep 'em coming! :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: philo43 on September 23, 2020, 02:13:40 PM
Post by: philo43 on September 23, 2020, 02:13:40 PM
Quote from: ozzie on September 22, 2020, 05:32:44 PM
Those are just wonderful, Lenn. Autumn is my favorite time of year too, but living in Dallas we really don't get that much of a colorful fall season. We have some color but mostly things seem to go from green to brown in the blink of an eye. I do appreciate what short autumn we do get though.
I hear you. I met my wife in the military, she is from Garland. When I was discharged in 1996. we ended up in Garland. The three years we were there I had to mow on Thanksgiving twice as the last one and the first week of December for the last one the other year. No Fall not much spring - basically summer for 7 months.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 26, 2020, 12:24:24 PM
Post by: LennG on September 26, 2020, 12:24:24 PM
A few more pixs of Autumn. If you do hit the fall colors just right, there are no bad pix, just point and shoot. One of our favorite roads in New Hampshire is the Kancamagus Highway that cuts right thru the White Mountains. It has been rated as one of the top roads in the country for Fall colors. Also, Rt 100 in Vermont, which is a sort of 2 lane road that goes thru the entire state. Also, always rated in the top 10 roads to travel in the country.
(https://i.postimg.cc/HWwBf434/IMG-0557.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jj8LW9sQ/IMG-0755.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cCcHS55n/IMG-0640.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HLJC2Pwt/IMG-0801.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6qpcrFRW/IMG-7683.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/B6McnNzd/IMG-7727.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HWwBf434/IMG-0557.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jj8LW9sQ/IMG-0755.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cCcHS55n/IMG-0640.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HLJC2Pwt/IMG-0801.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6qpcrFRW/IMG-7683.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/B6McnNzd/IMG-7727.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 26, 2020, 01:46:24 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 26, 2020, 01:46:24 PM
I love those shots with the water reflecting all those beautiful colors back up into a mirror image.
Especially the 5th one down from the top with that striking red tree in the middle and the foliage in the foreground.
You've captured nature at it's best once again Lenn. :ok:
Especially the 5th one down from the top with that striking red tree in the middle and the foliage in the foreground.
You've captured nature at it's best once again Lenn. :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 30, 2020, 12:33:01 PM
Post by: LennG on September 30, 2020, 12:33:01 PM
Let's take a break from Autumn.
I have a few pix, what I call 'odds and ends', of things I found amusing in our travels. Just a sort of humorous look, or just for fun
Psssing a cemetery somewhere, a sign for 'free parking'
(https://i.postimg.cc/4dpQ88Gm/IMG-3451.jpg)
We were driving up some mountain and saw this sign
(https://i.postimg.cc/MG9SnYNf/IMG-6427.jpg)
My wife saw this sign and though who better to pose in from of it
(https://i.postimg.cc/2jFPyGWk/IMG-6067.jpg)
Another cemetery where they get mail delivered
(https://i.postimg.cc/cLV3VQXY/vacation-184.jpg)
When we were out west, we went to Fort Apache, which is a real town so we had to take a pix, especially for my friend Jim
(https://i.postimg.cc/pr6Qr3Yc/west27.jpg)
And my final shot and I put it here as I feel it is very unusual. We were in Victoria, Brithish Columbia, on a stop off a cruise. My wife LOVES Ghost tours, and we do them whenever and wherever we are. So we did this Ghost tour in Victoria. The story here was a young boy fell down this well and his spirit has been known to rise up from the well at times, calling for help. The tour guide says that people have captured this image in photo's. Well, you know me, I had to take several pixs of everything and in one of my pix, I got a strange 'glow' in the pix. I showed it to the guide and he said it was a reflection, but I wasn't using a flash and I know how to stand so I do not get reflections. So you be the judge
(https://i.postimg.cc/GmWr0jVk/alaska-main-695.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on October 01, 2020, 08:56:07 AM
Post by: ozzie on October 01, 2020, 08:56:07 AM
HAHA! GREAT group of pix Lenn!
As far as your well shot goes......you never know. I have heard too many stories of folks seeing / feeling a presence in certain situations. I've never experienced it myself, but people I know and trust swear they were visited and I'm not one to doubt.
As far as your well shot goes......you never know. I have heard too many stories of folks seeing / feeling a presence in certain situations. I've never experienced it myself, but people I know and trust swear they were visited and I'm not one to doubt.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on October 01, 2020, 05:25:08 PM
Post by: LennG on October 01, 2020, 05:25:08 PM
Lou
Don't want to change the theme of this thread, but my wife is a true believer. Myself, not so much, but we have lived in our house for about 25 years and we both swear it is haunted. We both hear noises in the attic when we are in our bedroom, like some one walking in the room above us. My wife has thought she saw someone standing in front of our fireplace one day when she came downstairs. We find cabinets open when no one will admit to opening them and we have a tension rod shower curtain holder in our bathroom. This bar has been up for God knows how long, then one day I go in the bathroom and it is down. I put it back up and 2 days later it is down gain, same thing happens for about 2 weeks and after that it has stayed up for another 5 years then the same thing happened again. Call it anything you want, but we truly believe our house is haunted. No one has ever bothered us, so we just ignore it and live with it.
Don't want to change the theme of this thread, but my wife is a true believer. Myself, not so much, but we have lived in our house for about 25 years and we both swear it is haunted. We both hear noises in the attic when we are in our bedroom, like some one walking in the room above us. My wife has thought she saw someone standing in front of our fireplace one day when she came downstairs. We find cabinets open when no one will admit to opening them and we have a tension rod shower curtain holder in our bathroom. This bar has been up for God knows how long, then one day I go in the bathroom and it is down. I put it back up and 2 days later it is down gain, same thing happens for about 2 weeks and after that it has stayed up for another 5 years then the same thing happened again. Call it anything you want, but we truly believe our house is haunted. No one has ever bothered us, so we just ignore it and live with it.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on October 02, 2020, 05:14:12 PM
Post by: ozzie on October 02, 2020, 05:14:12 PM
Very interesting, Lenn. Like I said, I am not one to doubt.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on October 03, 2020, 01:21:54 PM
Post by: LennG on October 03, 2020, 01:21:54 PM
From what I hear the Fall colors are already happening in many of the New England states. We are scheduled to do a trip to New Hampshire in a couple of weeks and I fear we will have missed this event. It is so hit and miss, but because we have been so dry, the colors came early.
So I have a few more Autum pixs from previous trips
Driving on the Kanc (Kancamagus Highway) in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
(https://i.postimg.cc/cJF3VCsw/fall5.jpg)
The Golden colors of Autumn
(https://i.postimg.cc/qMKFchrm/IMG-0733.jpg)
Driving along back roads and finding these cute Fall decorations
(https://i.postimg.cc/y6MQN1R0/IMG-0775.jpg)
In the Berkshire Mountains of Mass
(https://i.postimg.cc/63D0Tc8B/IMG-7649.jpg)
I have put up many pixs of flowers from open of our favorite places, the bridge of Flowers in Shelbournes Mass. But he Bridge is also alive and well in the Fall with another show of Autumn colors
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFT1bKWZ/IMG-7731.jpg)
And what would Autumn be without all those gourds?
(https://i.postimg.cc/g2jrxW8H/IMG-7798.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on October 07, 2020, 04:26:22 PM
Post by: LennG on October 07, 2020, 04:26:22 PM
I was going thru some of my 'older' pix and I found a group that might interest some.
We did a cruise to Alaska from Seattle. We went a week early and used that week to tour around the Pacific Northwest, an area where we had never been before. If memory holds, I think Ozzie was there also. It is truly like another world, especially for those from the Eastern part of the Country.
We went from Seattle, up thru the Cascades then down and around thru the Columbia River Gorge and back to Seattle. Truly one of our favorite road trips.
Some pics along the way
Mt Rainier National Park
(https://i.postimg.cc/76B6Ld1b/alaska-main-262.jpg)
In our travels, we drove up Mt St Helens. Myself, I don't mind driving up and down mountains, but this particular road was extremely narrow and whenever I could, we tried to drive in the middle of the road. Just scary. Where we were, I was shooting almost right into the sun, but, if you remember when this volcano erupted, about half the face of it blew up and off. You can see the crater better in real life. So much destruction. While riding up, all the trees that were uprooted, all still lay, like thousands of matchsticks, along the road.
(https://i.postimg.cc/9Mfms132/alaska-main-195.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8zPZJn6M/alaska-main-202.jpg)
Driving along, there was a spot where I got a great shot of Mt Hood in Oregon
(https://i.postimg.cc/Sxrj5nXW/alaska-main-081.jpg)
We tried to do a hike up Mt Ranier, but the trail was a bit too steep for us. We got a bit of the way there, but after that, we decided to drive around it instead.
(https://i.postimg.cc/63VPLxb5/alaska-main-245.jpg)
Wherever you looked, just marvelous scenery
(https://i.postimg.cc/7LHmztJS/alaska-main-003.jpg)
I'm pretty sure I already put up a pix of one of the most famous waterfalls in the USA, Multnomah Falls, here is another shot. We wanted to get to the bridge, but we were on our way back to Seattle to catch our cruise, and time didn't let us. A good reason to go back. This is truly a remarkable place.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGNQnfnh/alaska-main-174.jpg)
We did a cruise to Alaska from Seattle. We went a week early and used that week to tour around the Pacific Northwest, an area where we had never been before. If memory holds, I think Ozzie was there also. It is truly like another world, especially for those from the Eastern part of the Country.
We went from Seattle, up thru the Cascades then down and around thru the Columbia River Gorge and back to Seattle. Truly one of our favorite road trips.
Some pics along the way
Mt Rainier National Park
(https://i.postimg.cc/76B6Ld1b/alaska-main-262.jpg)
In our travels, we drove up Mt St Helens. Myself, I don't mind driving up and down mountains, but this particular road was extremely narrow and whenever I could, we tried to drive in the middle of the road. Just scary. Where we were, I was shooting almost right into the sun, but, if you remember when this volcano erupted, about half the face of it blew up and off. You can see the crater better in real life. So much destruction. While riding up, all the trees that were uprooted, all still lay, like thousands of matchsticks, along the road.
(https://i.postimg.cc/9Mfms132/alaska-main-195.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8zPZJn6M/alaska-main-202.jpg)
Driving along, there was a spot where I got a great shot of Mt Hood in Oregon
(https://i.postimg.cc/Sxrj5nXW/alaska-main-081.jpg)
We tried to do a hike up Mt Ranier, but the trail was a bit too steep for us. We got a bit of the way there, but after that, we decided to drive around it instead.
(https://i.postimg.cc/63VPLxb5/alaska-main-245.jpg)
Wherever you looked, just marvelous scenery
(https://i.postimg.cc/7LHmztJS/alaska-main-003.jpg)
I'm pretty sure I already put up a pix of one of the most famous waterfalls in the USA, Multnomah Falls, here is another shot. We wanted to get to the bridge, but we were on our way back to Seattle to catch our cruise, and time didn't let us. A good reason to go back. This is truly a remarkable place.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGNQnfnh/alaska-main-174.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on October 13, 2020, 12:41:00 PM
Post by: ozzie on October 13, 2020, 12:41:00 PM
I thought I was all caught up on this thread, but I somehow missed your latest offerings, Lenn. Once again, just beautiful!
Yes, I have a sister in law used to live in Oregon, but now she's in Washington. Her Oregon house had a view of Mt. Hood. The scenery in the Pacific NW is just stunning!
Yes, I have a sister in law used to live in Oregon, but now she's in Washington. Her Oregon house had a view of Mt. Hood. The scenery in the Pacific NW is just stunning!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: philo43 on October 13, 2020, 03:54:12 PM
Post by: philo43 on October 13, 2020, 03:54:12 PM
Quote from: ozzie on October 13, 2020, 12:41:00 PM
I thought I was all caught up on this thread, but I somehow missed your latest offerings, Lenn. Once again, just beautiful!
Yes, I have a sister in law used to live in Oregon, but now she's in Washington. Her Oregon house had a view of Mt. Hood. The scenery in the Pacific NW is just stunning!
You are correct about the Pacific NW and the stunning views. I was stationed in Ft Lewis (Tacoma) for about 2 years. Unfortunately many of the views of Puget Sound are limited unless you take a boat into the Sound. Alot of the great views are from the military reservation.
I learned to repel in the Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs - next to AF Academy), but took it to the next level repelling down the 100' cliffs on Ft Lewis to the Puget Sound. None of this was military related.
This was very beneficial to me. A few years later I was a Drill Sergeant at FT Jackson SC and the Trainees had to be taught to repel off off Victory Tower (40 feet). There were a bunch of rope bridges etc, they had to navigate before going up the tower. 2 side were open and one with a wall, they repelled down. A fellow DS of mine and me would go straight to the tower to get everything set up. We then laid down on top of the platform (no one could see us), anchored in waiting for the company to arrive. Once they assembled around the tower and the explanation of what the training was going to be. Dan and I would jump up and Australian repel (face first) over the free side they were assembled on. One day Dan braked a second late and got the wind knocked out of him. We usually stopped our free fall 2 - 3 feet above the ground.
I traveled the entire area extensively on our time off, just beautiful. Even western WA (Yakima) is beautiful - high desert country. Different story.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on October 15, 2020, 05:44:26 PM
Post by: LennG on October 15, 2020, 05:44:26 PM
We are finally going out on a road trip to our favorite place, the White Mountains of NH. From what I have read, seems we already missed peak foliage, so we will have to settle for scraps, but I find good shots everywhere, you just have to know where to look. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I'll post more Fall shots as I go, but I just wanted to continue on our Alaska adventure that we went on after our time in the Pacific Northwest.
We have had the great fortune to have visited Alaska 3 times now, all on cruises. The pixs I am going to put up are from our second trip, and, as I said, right after we toured the Northwest.
If anyone does do a cruise to Alaska try to do one that cruises to Glacial Bay National Park. Every cruise does have a stop at a glacier, but Glacial Bay is simply spectacular. At one time only a few crusie lines were able to go there, now I'm not sure, but they only allow 2 or 3 ships in at a time. Again, truly just a spectacular place
(https://i.postimg.cc/q7BKG7Wx/alaska-main-499.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sXqZy4xT/alaska-main-500.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/JzxDtLtD/alaska-main-492.jpg)
This is Mendenhall Glacier, right in the city of Juneau
(https://i.postimg.cc/0j12cWb1/alaska-main-358.jpg)
One of the ports we stopped at Ketchikan, Alaska, there was a small animal shelter where they helped animals that were injured. They had several eagles there which were more than happy to pose for me
(https://i.postimg.cc/Mp36hKvD/alaska-main-594.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nzBnj4TR/alaska-main-593.jpg)
And Mr Owl
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZK7zqs4Y/alaska-main-595.jpg)
And our last port, was Victoria, British Columbia. We stopped there just before dark and stayed until late, but this is their like Parliment building, lit up at twilight
(https://i.postimg.cc/D073StS0/alaska-main-673.jpg)
More when we get back.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on October 15, 2020, 08:19:24 PM
Post by: ozzie on October 15, 2020, 08:19:24 PM
Wonderful, Lenn.
Have a great trip. I look forward to see what gems you will post from your travels!
Have a great trip. I look forward to see what gems you will post from your travels!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on October 15, 2020, 10:27:16 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on October 15, 2020, 10:27:16 PM
Gentlemen, I haven't posted in a while to to this thread as I have been busy working in lightroom and Photoshop. So here goes some of that work.
This image of a lighthouse with the sun directly behind it bother me. I knew that I wanted to remove the windmill and some of the artifacts next to the Lighthouse. So I used it as an example in a workshop that I attend once a month and opened it up for ideas about how to improve it. One of the suggestions was to make it vertical or portrait which I did and I think it looks much better in the second photo below. Notice that the windmill and the garbage on the island is now gone.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RCLRK909/LH-2212018.jpg)
vertical orientation and cleaned up photo.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rwKCBrNF/LH-2212018-Vert.jpg)
These photos were were taken at my nephews 4th birthday party on a pirate ship. I had two phots were one of the boys looked good and the another photo where the other boy look good. I'm sure we have all come across this situation. I took both phots and opened them as layers in Photoshop, masked out all but one of the people in the picture and came up with a decent picture of both kids. Because you and the subjects will move between photos I had to align both photo before I did this. This is not done as I'm going to replace the sky with a new Adobe tool for sky replacement that is coming out in the next few weeks. When I do it I will post the new photo.
The kid on the left looks good.
(https://i.postimg.cc/050TQTRK/Before-Replacement-1.jpg)
The one on the right looks good.
(https://i.postimg.cc/brmVTjp6/Before-Replacement-2.jpg)
Replacement image.
(https://i.postimg.cc/PJ1YXWF1/Replacement.jpg)
There are some things wrong with the replacement. See if you can identify it.
This image of a lighthouse with the sun directly behind it bother me. I knew that I wanted to remove the windmill and some of the artifacts next to the Lighthouse. So I used it as an example in a workshop that I attend once a month and opened it up for ideas about how to improve it. One of the suggestions was to make it vertical or portrait which I did and I think it looks much better in the second photo below. Notice that the windmill and the garbage on the island is now gone.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RCLRK909/LH-2212018.jpg)
vertical orientation and cleaned up photo.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rwKCBrNF/LH-2212018-Vert.jpg)
These photos were were taken at my nephews 4th birthday party on a pirate ship. I had two phots were one of the boys looked good and the another photo where the other boy look good. I'm sure we have all come across this situation. I took both phots and opened them as layers in Photoshop, masked out all but one of the people in the picture and came up with a decent picture of both kids. Because you and the subjects will move between photos I had to align both photo before I did this. This is not done as I'm going to replace the sky with a new Adobe tool for sky replacement that is coming out in the next few weeks. When I do it I will post the new photo.
The kid on the left looks good.
(https://i.postimg.cc/050TQTRK/Before-Replacement-1.jpg)
The one on the right looks good.
(https://i.postimg.cc/brmVTjp6/Before-Replacement-2.jpg)
Replacement image.
(https://i.postimg.cc/PJ1YXWF1/Replacement.jpg)
There are some things wrong with the replacement. See if you can identify it.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on October 15, 2020, 10:37:05 PM
Post by: T200 on October 15, 2020, 10:37:05 PM
Quote from: Shoelessjoe on October 15, 2020, 10:27:16 PMThe kid on the right:
There are some things wrong with the replacement. See if you can identify it.
1) collar is too squared and doesn't match either of the original shots
2) some kind of weird shadow between his eye patch and his dad's hat
3) stripes on his shirt below his neckline don't match up
Great job on the lighthouse :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on October 15, 2020, 10:38:26 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on October 15, 2020, 10:38:26 PM
I posted the wrong finished picture. The final is the one below where I whitened the adults teeth and removed a red mark on the fathers face.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7hLrD9LW/Replacement-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7hLrD9LW/Replacement-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on October 15, 2020, 10:50:03 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on October 15, 2020, 10:50:03 PM
Quote from: T200 on October 15, 2020, 10:37:05 PM
The kid on the right:
1) collar is too squared and doesn't match either of the original shots
2) some kind of weird shadow between his eye patch and his dad's hat
3) stripes on his shirt below his neckline don't match up
Great job on the lighthouse :ok:
Tim you got some of it. I fixed the weird shadow between his eye patch and his dad's hat it in the new post. That was bleeding from the bottom layer. Take a look at the father's hat by the kid. there is a line which is the border between what I cut the two together. The shirt on the kid is what I was talking about and you got it.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on October 19, 2020, 01:33:55 PM
Post by: ozzie on October 19, 2020, 01:33:55 PM
Great shot of the lighthouse, Joe.
I actually didn't think there was a problem with the first (horizontal) shot, but after seeing the vertical shot all cleaned up, I stand corrected. Nicely done.
I actually didn't think there was a problem with the first (horizontal) shot, but after seeing the vertical shot all cleaned up, I stand corrected. Nicely done.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on October 19, 2020, 08:02:12 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on October 19, 2020, 08:02:12 PM
Quote from: ozzie on October 19, 2020, 01:33:55 PM
Great shot of the lighthouse, Joe.
I actually didn't think there was a problem with the first (horizontal) shot, but after seeing the vertical shot all cleaned up, I stand corrected. Nicely done.
Ozzie, thanks. I more then 9 times out of 10 shoot landscapes as landscape orientation and when one of the people on the zoom call stated that we should make it portrait. The instructor cropped it like I have it in the second photo and we all liked it better. In the first there is to much wasted space to the left and once we changed it the lighthouse became more prominent which is what the photo is about. I learned a lot from that session.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on October 19, 2020, 10:34:27 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on October 19, 2020, 10:34:27 PM
Here is one that the group liked and didn't have much in the way of suggestions. The subject with the group was light thus the sun backlighting the lighthouse and this one. In this one I use a single flash off camera to the left at a 45 degree angle above the subject and shot the flash through an umbrella to diffuse the light and soften the effect on the subject. Notice how the light shapes the face with contrast and deep shadows. If I wanted I could have used a second flash to the right at a lesser power outage then the main flash for some fill light which would have made the face look a little lighter on the subjects left. Look at the background. It is in a corner of the room and the light from the flash hits the one wall on the side more then the wall in the back which is darker.
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tbSrHW9/Luke-Portrait.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tbSrHW9/Luke-Portrait.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on October 20, 2020, 10:30:09 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on October 20, 2020, 10:30:09 PM
Here is the photo posted earlier with the sky being replaced and the ropes removed. Also fixed the hat and removed a label or tag on the back of one of the pirate costumes.
(https://i.postimg.cc/3wJCTPqp/Sky-Replacement.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3wJCTPqp/Sky-Replacement.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on October 22, 2020, 05:30:51 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on October 22, 2020, 05:30:51 PM
Here is another sky replacement.
Before
(https://i.postimg.cc/jjvjKY6y/Broadkill-Beach-before.jpg)
After image before sky replacement with edits. I felt the changes were not realistic.
(https://i.postimg.cc/GpnMRZ33/Broadkill-Beach-edited.jpg)
Original image with a new sky.
(https://i.postimg.cc/W4sMXjbZ/Sky-Replacement-2.jpg)
Before
(https://i.postimg.cc/jjvjKY6y/Broadkill-Beach-before.jpg)
After image before sky replacement with edits. I felt the changes were not realistic.
(https://i.postimg.cc/GpnMRZ33/Broadkill-Beach-edited.jpg)
Original image with a new sky.
(https://i.postimg.cc/W4sMXjbZ/Sky-Replacement-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on October 27, 2020, 05:51:15 PM
Post by: LennG on October 27, 2020, 05:51:15 PM
Well we are back from New Hampshire and give me a few days to go thru my pix and I'll put up some, I think, are really nice. We had sort of terrible weather, with rain some snow and lot's of fog, which made for some trying pixs as things always look better with a nice blue sky. That said, where we stayed, most of the color was past peak, but once we headed to the other side of the mountain, in places it was spectacular and as we drove south seemed every tree was in color. Overall, it is so hard to capture what the eye sees, but I took hundreds of pix so let me sort them out and post some for you all.
In the meantime, here are a few other pixs that I had in my folder.
Sunset in Newport, RI
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6yR529N/IMG-9595.jpg)
In Maine, they light up the Nubel LightHouse for the Holidays
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMfcnBhc/IMG-7946-2.jpg)
In Rockport, Mass, Motif #1, they say the most painted scene in America.
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYc1HPxx/IMG-8094.jpg)
In Stockbridge, Mass, a house where Norman Rockwell spent some of his life.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QtqvZvdF/IMG-3402.jpg)
Once again in Newport, RI (truly one of our favorite cities in the entire USA, really a great town)
Trinity Church with a full moon
(https://i.postimg.cc/W3KYVjPb/xxxnewport-321.jpg)
In the meantime, here are a few other pixs that I had in my folder.
Sunset in Newport, RI
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6yR529N/IMG-9595.jpg)
In Maine, they light up the Nubel LightHouse for the Holidays
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMfcnBhc/IMG-7946-2.jpg)
In Rockport, Mass, Motif #1, they say the most painted scene in America.
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYc1HPxx/IMG-8094.jpg)
In Stockbridge, Mass, a house where Norman Rockwell spent some of his life.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QtqvZvdF/IMG-3402.jpg)
Once again in Newport, RI (truly one of our favorite cities in the entire USA, really a great town)
Trinity Church with a full moon
(https://i.postimg.cc/W3KYVjPb/xxxnewport-321.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on October 29, 2020, 09:11:09 AM
Post by: ozzie on October 29, 2020, 09:11:09 AM
Love that Lighthouse pic. Can't wait to see wh at kind of shots you share from your trip!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on November 07, 2020, 12:08:43 PM
Post by: LennG on November 07, 2020, 12:08:43 PM
I am still working on some of my pixs from our time in New Hampshire so let me post a few others from my files.
Let's just call these 'nature' I hope I have posted any of these before. Many of my shots are similar as I try and look for certain things when we travel and when I look for, what I consider a 'good shot'. As you know from past shoots, I love close-ups of flowers, seashores, sunsets, and covered bridges. I also love seasonal shots that depict some of the seasons.
Try these out for now
(https://i.postimg.cc/XNPDcXC4/IMG-0774.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nLV6SgcJ/IMG-3510.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJCtpTdr/IMG-1802.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3xtLNR7s/IMG-2884.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/05C7P493/IMG-3456.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hPkDwSHq/IMG-6964.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on November 14, 2020, 12:17:38 PM
Post by: LennG on November 14, 2020, 12:17:38 PM
For some reason I cannot see any of the pix that anyone put up. What has happened?????????????.
Can anyone else see any of the pix?
I went to the site to try and post a pix but I cannot get into it. What's going on here?
Can anyone else see any of the pix?
I went to the site to try and post a pix but I cannot get into it. What's going on here?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on November 15, 2020, 02:17:53 PM
Post by: ozzie on November 15, 2020, 02:17:53 PM
I'm not having any problems see the pix. I wonder what's up?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on November 15, 2020, 05:15:24 PM
Post by: T200 on November 15, 2020, 05:15:24 PM
I see them as well.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on November 15, 2020, 05:43:23 PM
Post by: LennG on November 15, 2020, 05:43:23 PM
Believe me they weren't there for 2 days and the site that we use to put them up was down.
Glad things are back to normal.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on November 16, 2020, 09:55:35 AM
Post by: ozzie on November 16, 2020, 09:55:35 AM
Let's see if we can get this whole photo thing working again...
Here are some pix from my local trip to Winfrey Point in Dallas yesterday..
(https://i.postimg.cc/nhXzhz7H/DSCN2496.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xThQgPJ2/DSCN2517.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HWP1stty/DSCN2527.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/GmFfYPvz/DSCN2536.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/23pHL36P/DSCN2542.jpg)
Unfortunately, this is about all we get for "Fall Color". It's a really small window and if you don't time it right this is about all you're left with.
Here are some pix from my local trip to Winfrey Point in Dallas yesterday..
(https://i.postimg.cc/nhXzhz7H/DSCN2496.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xThQgPJ2/DSCN2517.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HWP1stty/DSCN2527.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/GmFfYPvz/DSCN2536.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/23pHL36P/DSCN2542.jpg)
Unfortunately, this is about all we get for "Fall Color". It's a really small window and if you don't time it right this is about all you're left with.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on November 16, 2020, 10:01:47 AM
Post by: ozzie on November 16, 2020, 10:01:47 AM
Here are just a couple more of some "Close up" shots.
(https://i.postimg.cc/3Jn1HLjs/DSCN2515.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/63t4qKtY/DSCN2546.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9FrRrJH5/DSCN2551.jpg)
And are two inspired by Lenn's "Puzzle Boxes"
(https://i.postimg.cc/DzFwdcHz/DSCN2505.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QNBKMf3L/DSCN2552.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3Jn1HLjs/DSCN2515.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/63t4qKtY/DSCN2546.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9FrRrJH5/DSCN2551.jpg)
And are two inspired by Lenn's "Puzzle Boxes"
(https://i.postimg.cc/DzFwdcHz/DSCN2505.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QNBKMf3L/DSCN2552.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on November 16, 2020, 04:28:33 PM
Post by: LennG on November 16, 2020, 04:28:33 PM
GREAT pix Lou. I could be looking at my own pix with them.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on November 17, 2020, 08:59:09 AM
Post by: ozzie on November 17, 2020, 08:59:09 AM
Thank you, Lenn. I take that very much as a compliment!
Glad this thread is back to veiwing mode for everyone.
Glad this thread is back to veiwing mode for everyone.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on November 18, 2020, 11:53:21 AM
Post by: LennG on November 18, 2020, 11:53:21 AM
I am still working on my pixs from our week in New Hampshire, so it will be a bit longer before I can post what I feel are a few good pix. Problem was it was overcast for most of our week and it rained 4 out of the 7 days which inhibits many pix from outstanding to OK. Nothing beats that clear blue sky.
So let me post a few other pixs I have laying around from our previous summer trip to Maine
(https://i.postimg.cc/zGrH8kP5/IMG-3737.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nc8CGkx7/IMG-5843.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/P5SX9bgS/IMG-1990.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mrrDgp3x/IMG-3713.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1twZmDdh/IMG-3311.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/2jt4RhD8/IMG-4492.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on November 18, 2020, 06:23:28 PM
Post by: ozzie on November 18, 2020, 06:23:28 PM
Photo #2 is just wonderful, Lenn. The way the boat is framed between those beautiful flowers is just perfect!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on November 18, 2020, 07:07:44 PM
Post by: LennG on November 18, 2020, 07:07:44 PM
Thanks, Lou. I'm glad you liked it.
It was taken off a small bridge in Kennebunkport, Maine a couple of years ago.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on November 21, 2020, 12:28:29 PM
Post by: LennG on November 21, 2020, 12:28:29 PM
So, I've made decent enough progress with my pix from New Hampshire. As I said, we had basically terrible weather most of the days, many spent running around in the rain, and that does affect how many pix come out. Never-the-less, we preserved, so let me post some of what I feel are good enough. Our resort was in a perfect location. A good deal of the color to the north of where we were, was past peak, around where we were is was OK, but once we traveled East and south, the color, was, well, just amazing. You could literally point your camera at a view and you have great pix. I did my best to try and capture the feel of Fall in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
This was from our balcony, of our unit in the resort
(https://i.postimg.cc/XqSmfhPz/IMG-8785.jpg)
The day we got there, it was raining, but in the higher elevations, it snowed about 4 inches. ( a couple of days later it was 60, so it all melted)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kXDKN4xL/IMG-8958.jpg)
Just riding around, enjoying this just amazing display
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gt62xcR1/IMG-8838.jpg)
When it wasn't raining, most things were wet though. We did try and do a few 'easy' hikes which get you off the road and into some amazing views.
(https://i.postimg.cc/LssJSQNw/IMG-8892.jpg)
We very rarely take any major roads and just try and find some back roads and just drive. We ALWAYS find places, sort of 'off the beaten path' to stop and just admire what beauty nature really is
(https://i.postimg.cc/5yygFm4R/IMG-9144.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sg4TqxNK/IMG-8974.jpg)
This was from our balcony, of our unit in the resort
(https://i.postimg.cc/XqSmfhPz/IMG-8785.jpg)
The day we got there, it was raining, but in the higher elevations, it snowed about 4 inches. ( a couple of days later it was 60, so it all melted)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kXDKN4xL/IMG-8958.jpg)
Just riding around, enjoying this just amazing display
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gt62xcR1/IMG-8838.jpg)
When it wasn't raining, most things were wet though. We did try and do a few 'easy' hikes which get you off the road and into some amazing views.
(https://i.postimg.cc/LssJSQNw/IMG-8892.jpg)
We very rarely take any major roads and just try and find some back roads and just drive. We ALWAYS find places, sort of 'off the beaten path' to stop and just admire what beauty nature really is
(https://i.postimg.cc/5yygFm4R/IMG-9144.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sg4TqxNK/IMG-8974.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on November 21, 2020, 10:23:23 PM
Post by: ozzie on November 21, 2020, 10:23:23 PM
Beautiful as always Lenn. That first picture is absolutely stunning!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on November 22, 2020, 11:59:19 AM
Post by: LennG on November 22, 2020, 11:59:19 AM
Thanks, Lou.
It's funny, where we are on Long Island, the trees didn't start to change until maybe Nov 1, but, it seemed, as it was gone in less than a week. We have sort of a lake/reservoir near where we live and I try and go there to take some pix of the color, hopefully reflecting in the water. I looked one day it is was changing and when I looked a few days later, it was almost gone. We did have a major Nor'Easter during that time and I'm sure it affected the change, but time-wise it was just way too brief.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on November 22, 2020, 12:08:43 PM
Post by: LennG on November 22, 2020, 12:08:43 PM
So let's try a few more. As you know, I am a nut for covered bridges. When we go to New Hampshire, we seem to take pix of the same covered bridges all the time, but the different seasons make for some different views.
So here are several of New Hampshire's covered bridges with Autumn colors around. I wait all year to be able to capture some of these bridges with full color all around. This year was one of the best.
(https://i.postimg.cc/T2snrSc0/IMG-8756.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/766TzMGj/IMG-8775.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4xgP9qJM/IMG-8877.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3Nr7NnkD/IMG-8970.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cCJy0CzR/IMG-8996.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CKwcWtXD/IMG-9032.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on November 28, 2020, 12:18:28 PM
Post by: LennG on November 28, 2020, 12:18:28 PM
Let's try a few more pix other than just scenery
(https://i.postimg.cc/SNVW3LZf/IMG-8803.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/G2VcHfhx/IMG-8807.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DzmkLcNj/IMG-8809.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YCKhXv7z/IMG-9177.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NfV1QGcK/IMG-9040.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nLMKxss9/IMG-9063.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 01, 2020, 01:09:41 AM
Post by: Moose135 on December 01, 2020, 01:09:41 AM
I haven't spent much time in the Front Porch, so I hadn't seen this thread before. There's some great work here, well done! Let me share a sampling of my work, and I'll be sure to be back with more.
My first love is aviation - I grew up around airplanes, and was a KC-135 pilot in a prior lifetime, so airplanes are one of my favorite subjects to shoot.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2009/i-cCkxtkJ/4/7b8f3025/XL/JM_2009_05_19_T-Bird_Diamond_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Charlotte-Douglas-Airport/i-LXvFCmM/2/d0280d31/XL/JM_2016_06_14_CLT_Ramp_004-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Space-Shuttle-Enterprise/i-pQFNMLL/2/12fc793a/XL/JM_2012_04_27_Shuttle_Enterprise_001-XL.jpg)
I like to shoot race cars too...
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/NASCAR/Pocono-July-2017/i-drf3kdv/3/af6e2932/XL/JM_2017_07_29_Pocono_Cup_Series_Keselowski_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/NASCAR/Martinsville-October-2018/i-7FQgPcK/2/8cbf88b8/XL/JM_2018_10_28_Martinsville_Cup_Series_012-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/Rolex-24/Rolex-24-Hours-of-Daytona-2019/i-wPbpvNJ/2/7ae0976f/XL/JM_2019_01_26_Rolex24_024-XL.jpg)
And I love shooting at night, especially the night sky.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/New-York-City/Around-The-City/i-H8TBnZs/0/2c08def8/XL/JM_2019_12_12_New_York_City_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Arizona/Grand-Canyon/i-b8pxV87/2/f41f5d36/XL/2015_09_24_Road_Trip_Grand_Canyon_Star_Trails_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-Xmmz5ct/2/4d010b36/XL/JM_2017_09_23_Bodie_Island_Lighthouse_Milky_Way_003-XL.jpg)
My first love is aviation - I grew up around airplanes, and was a KC-135 pilot in a prior lifetime, so airplanes are one of my favorite subjects to shoot.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2009/i-cCkxtkJ/4/7b8f3025/XL/JM_2009_05_19_T-Bird_Diamond_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Charlotte-Douglas-Airport/i-LXvFCmM/2/d0280d31/XL/JM_2016_06_14_CLT_Ramp_004-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Space-Shuttle-Enterprise/i-pQFNMLL/2/12fc793a/XL/JM_2012_04_27_Shuttle_Enterprise_001-XL.jpg)
I like to shoot race cars too...
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/NASCAR/Pocono-July-2017/i-drf3kdv/3/af6e2932/XL/JM_2017_07_29_Pocono_Cup_Series_Keselowski_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/NASCAR/Martinsville-October-2018/i-7FQgPcK/2/8cbf88b8/XL/JM_2018_10_28_Martinsville_Cup_Series_012-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/Rolex-24/Rolex-24-Hours-of-Daytona-2019/i-wPbpvNJ/2/7ae0976f/XL/JM_2019_01_26_Rolex24_024-XL.jpg)
And I love shooting at night, especially the night sky.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/New-York-City/Around-The-City/i-H8TBnZs/0/2c08def8/XL/JM_2019_12_12_New_York_City_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Arizona/Grand-Canyon/i-b8pxV87/2/f41f5d36/XL/2015_09_24_Road_Trip_Grand_Canyon_Star_Trails_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-Xmmz5ct/2/4d010b36/XL/JM_2017_09_23_Bodie_Island_Lighthouse_Milky_Way_003-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on December 01, 2020, 09:52:02 AM
Post by: T200 on December 01, 2020, 09:52:02 AM
Great pics, Moose!
Love the action shots - so much clarity. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to more awesome shots :ok:
Love the action shots - so much clarity. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to more awesome shots :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on December 01, 2020, 01:30:15 PM
Post by: ozzie on December 01, 2020, 01:30:15 PM
Fantastic shots, Moose. Welcome to the thread. I'm looking forward to more of your pix.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 01, 2020, 03:23:57 PM
Post by: LennG on December 01, 2020, 03:23:57 PM
Wonderful pix Moose and welcome to this thread.
Your pix of the night sky over the Grand Canyon is fantastic. How did you achieve that effect?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 01, 2020, 03:42:38 PM
Post by: Moose135 on December 01, 2020, 03:42:38 PM
Quote from: LennG on December 01, 2020, 03:23:57 PM
Wonderful pix Moose and welcome to this thread.
Your pix of the night sky over the Grand Canyon is fantastic. How did you achieve that effect?
Thank you! That was a "star trails" shot. The camera is set up on a tripod, pointed towards the North Star - that's the one fixed star in the upper left. I use an intervalometer to take a series of shots - this about 90 shots, 60 second exposure each, shot one after another. I have a free program that lets me stack and merge them in Photoshop.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 05, 2020, 11:59:34 AM
Post by: LennG on December 05, 2020, 11:59:34 AM
Let's try a few more pix of Fall in New Hampshire
(https://i.postimg.cc/SshNJpF8/IMG-8760.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/W4tfgDjc/IMG-9153.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9FJpbWLm/IMG-9091.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRWRGLSs/IMG-9200.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YS9qFxh2/IMG-9241.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VL8fgwdV/IMG-9243.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hjByw2Tc/IMG-9195.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6Lrygrt/IMG-9143.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on December 05, 2020, 06:45:34 PM
Post by: ozzie on December 05, 2020, 06:45:34 PM
WOW! What color!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 05, 2020, 07:12:17 PM
Post by: LennG on December 05, 2020, 07:12:17 PM
Quote from: ozzie on December 05, 2020, 06:45:34 PM
WOW! What color!
As I said before, where we were staying, more on the north side of the mountains, most peak color was gone, but as we headed to the southern side and a bit further south, it was truly amazing. You could just point your camera anywhere and have a great shot. My only regret was hardly any sun, just a good deal of rain.
Many of these shots were on, or right off, THE KANCAMAGUS HIGHWAY. always voted one of the top 10 roads, in the fall, in the entire country.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 08, 2020, 05:37:18 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 08, 2020, 05:37:18 PM
Quote from: Moose135 on December 01, 2020, 03:42:38 PM
Thank you! That was a "star trails" shot. The camera is set up on a tripod, pointed towards the North Star - that's the one fixed star in the upper left. I use an intervalometer to take a series of shots - this about 90 shots, 60 second exposure each, shot one after another. I have a free program that lets me stack and merge them in Photoshop.
Moose, those night shots especially the one with the light house and the Milky Way is great. You have little to no noise. What was your gear, camera and lens, and what were your settings. There are astronomical and night photographers that try to do this with less success then you.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 08, 2020, 06:03:16 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 08, 2020, 06:03:16 PM
Lenn, I just traded in my old gear and purchased a new camera and lens. I got a great deal from Adorama, the official camera store of the NY Giants. I had been looking at the Sony Alpha A7RII 42 MP camera for awhile but when they came across with this deal I couldn't turn it down. The deal was $898.00 for the camera and a sony 28 - 70 F3.5 - F5.6 E mount lens for $398. So I'm now in the full frame mirrorless world which we discussed awhile ago. The trade in of three lenses and a nikon D7200 crop camera was about $1,000 so it came to a net of $300.00. In addition, it came with a Vivitar ND Filter set (3 in the set), a shoulder bag, 1 Extreme Pro 128 GB San Disk card, an Optical Care and Cleaning Kit, and Corel PC-Photo-Video-Art Software Suite.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 08, 2020, 06:40:36 PM
Post by: LennG on December 08, 2020, 06:40:36 PM
Quote from: Shoelessjoe on December 08, 2020, 06:03:16 PM
Lenn, I just traded in my old gear and purchased a new camera and lens. I got a great deal from Adorama, the official camera store of the NY Giants. I had been looking at the Sony Alpha A7RII 42 MP camera for awhile but when they came across with this deal I couldn't turn it down. The deal was $898.00 for the camera and a sony 28 - 70 F3.5 - F5.6 E mount lens for $398. So I'm now in the full frame mirrorless world which we discussed awhile ago. The trade in of three lenses and a nikon D7200 crop camera was about $1,000 so it came to a net of $300.00. In addition, it came with a Vivitar ND Filter set (3 in the set), a shoulder bag, 1 Extreme Pro 128 GB San Disk card, an Optical Care and Cleaning Kit, and Corel PC-Photo-Video-Art Software Suite.
Frank
Sounds exciting. Enjoy the new toys. I am nowhere near that point yet so I'll have to 'suffer' with my Canon.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 08, 2020, 08:15:35 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 08, 2020, 08:15:35 PM
This was my Christmas gift to myself. I earned it. I don't want anything else.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 08, 2020, 11:47:10 PM
Post by: Moose135 on December 08, 2020, 11:47:10 PM
Quote from: Shoelessjoe on December 08, 2020, 05:37:18 PM
Moose, those night shots especially the one with the light house and the Milky Way is great. You have little to no noise. What was your gear, camera and lens, and what were your settings. There are astronomical and night photographers that try to do this with less success then you.
Thank you so much! I shoot with a Canon 5D3. I used a Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 lens. The shot was 15 seconds, f/2.8, ISO 3200. The 5D3 does well in low light, but I did use some noise reduction in post processing. Processing Milky Way photos is something of an art form to bring out the colors.
That's the Bodie Island Lighthouse in the NC Outer Banks. I've shot it a bunch of times, and it's really ideal for night photography. Unlike most lighthouses where the beacon rotates, this one illuminates two times for about two seconds, then is off for a little over 20, which is just about perfect for capturing the stars. I trip the shutter (with a remote) just as the light is dimming, and leave it open for 12 - 20 seconds. That gets some light in the beacon without blowing it out.
On the other hand, this photo had the same settings, but I timed it to get more light from the beacon.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-Gt2RtqW/2/9db6e92b/X2/JM_2017_09_22_Bodie_Island_Lighthouse_Milky_Way_002-X2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 09, 2020, 11:25:18 AM
Post by: LennG on December 09, 2020, 11:25:18 AM
Just a magnificent shot Moose.
We know that lighthouse very well from our few times on OBX.
We were driving back from Cape Hatteras about 3 in the afternoon when the fog just rolled in in seconds. I couldn't believe how dark it got really, in a matter of minutes.
We stopped at Bodie Light and I took a few pix. Nothing like yours, but I always thought it was a good shot.
(http://just%20a%20magnificent%20shot%20moose.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Sxx7S31Y/IMG-3102.jpg)
Another time we went to this lighthouse for a few pix at sunset.
(https://i.postimg.cc/tT3VtNmH/IMG-3438.jpg)
Funny story about this last shot. We were walking along the boardwalk,. back to our car when this huge possum ran out on the boardwalk and literally scared the you know what out of us. Being city folk, we haven't had many encounters with possums.
We know that lighthouse very well from our few times on OBX.
We were driving back from Cape Hatteras about 3 in the afternoon when the fog just rolled in in seconds. I couldn't believe how dark it got really, in a matter of minutes.
We stopped at Bodie Light and I took a few pix. Nothing like yours, but I always thought it was a good shot.
(http://just%20a%20magnificent%20shot%20moose.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Sxx7S31Y/IMG-3102.jpg)
Another time we went to this lighthouse for a few pix at sunset.
(https://i.postimg.cc/tT3VtNmH/IMG-3438.jpg)
Funny story about this last shot. We were walking along the boardwalk,. back to our car when this huge possum ran out on the boardwalk and literally scared the you know what out of us. Being city folk, we haven't had many encounters with possums.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 09, 2020, 08:27:16 PM
Post by: Moose135 on December 09, 2020, 08:27:16 PM
Very nice, Lenn! I love that sunset shot.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 10, 2020, 12:44:30 PM
Post by: LennG on December 10, 2020, 12:44:30 PM
Out of all the lighthouses on OBX, Bodie is just so much more photogenic than the others.
I am just an amateur compared to some others. I know nothing of photoshop and usually just try and enhance the pics just a bit. Frank has done some amazing things with these 'tools. I also don't get very technical. I know some, but usually shoot on automatic unless I am in low light where I will try and open things up a bit longer. I just LOVE to look at other people's work and get ideas for myself. Your night shots are simply amazing and I would love to even get neat that.
My biggest challenge is trying to shoot lightning strikes. I just can't seem to get that at all. Have you done that and any hints would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 11, 2020, 12:27:59 PM
Post by: Moose135 on December 11, 2020, 12:27:59 PM
Quote from: LennG on December 10, 2020, 12:44:30 PMMy biggest challenge is trying to shoot lightning strikes. I just can't seem to get that at all. Have you done that and any hints would be appreciated.
I had one really good session photographing lightning a number of years ago - I've tried a couple other times, but never had the same conditions. I was still living in Syosset, and one night I was putting out the garbage and heard thunder coming from the North Shore. I checked the weather radar and saw a line of strong storms along the Connecticut coast of the LI Sound. I threw my gear in the car and headed up to a beach in Bayville.
I had the camera on a tripod - I was shooting with my old Canon 40D DSLR at the time. I set the camera at f/7.1, ISO 100, and used a remote to operate the shutter. I just kept popping off shots, varying anywhere from 15 to 40 seconds, as the lightning did its thing. It was a big storm with plenty of lightning, and I ended up with a bunch of decent shots. If there isn't a lot of lightning, it can be hit or miss on what you get. You can get a lightning-activated trigger for the camera, which will automatically fire a shot when it senses lightning, but I've never done enough of it to bother looking in to those.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Long-Island/Lightning/i-tHBq5Pw/3/b3490bea/XL/JM_2009_07_25_Bayville_Lightning_005-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Long-Island/Lightning/i-pZqCMLz/3/60981018/XL/JM_2009_07_25_Bayville_Lightning_002-XL.jpg)
This one is my favorite. In the upper left, you can see the light trails of a jet turning in towards LGA. If you look close, you can see the silhouette of the aircraft against the clouds which were lit by the lightning!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Long-Island/Lightning/i-vVpJTDD/3/8b0fa8df/XL/JM_2009_07_25_Bayville_Lightning_006-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on December 11, 2020, 03:11:50 PM
Post by: ozzie on December 11, 2020, 03:11:50 PM
Much like Lenn, I have always wanted to get a great shot of lightning but it has yet to happen.
Those pictures of yours are just phenomenal, Moose!!
Those pictures of yours are just phenomenal, Moose!!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 11, 2020, 04:27:21 PM
Post by: LennG on December 11, 2020, 04:27:21 PM
Quote from: ozzie on December 11, 2020, 03:11:50 PM
Much like Lenn, I have always wanted to get a great shot of lightning but it has yet to happen.
Those pictures of yours are just phenomenal, Moose!!
I agree Moose, just amazing shots.
BTW, where are you now. I live in West Hempstead for the past 25 years.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 11, 2020, 09:34:26 PM
Post by: Moose135 on December 11, 2020, 09:34:26 PM
I
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 12, 2020, 12:24:16 PM
Post by: LennG on December 12, 2020, 12:24:16 PM
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 12, 2020, 12:36:55 PM
Post by: LennG on December 12, 2020, 12:36:55 PM
Let's try a few 'close-ups' today
(https://i.postimg.cc/J4rxz9QX/IMG-3434.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Wb1mv026/IMG-5716.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QxC7Psbf/IMG-9148.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/50pH7kFc/IMG-9828.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1tRXqc7v/west28.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sXBXmDyW/IMG-7873.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/J4rxz9QX/IMG-3434.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Wb1mv026/IMG-5716.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QxC7Psbf/IMG-9148.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/50pH7kFc/IMG-9828.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1tRXqc7v/west28.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sXBXmDyW/IMG-7873.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 16, 2020, 01:43:29 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 16, 2020, 01:43:29 PM
To all you night photographers or those who would like to delve into this area the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn will happen again on December 21st.
Both planets will appear in the sky just 0.1 degrees apart... Super, super close!
We
Both planets will appear in the sky just 0.1 degrees apart... Super, super close!
We
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 16, 2020, 05:56:02 PM
Post by: Moose135 on December 16, 2020, 05:56:02 PM
Hope we get some good weather. A few of us are making plans for a relatively dark spot near Charlotte. Fortunately, it will be visible shortly after sunset, so we won't have to be out all night to catch it.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 17, 2020, 03:52:47 PM
Post by: LennG on December 17, 2020, 03:52:47 PM
What is the best time to shoot a night sky, like is the winter a better time because of the colder weather might make the sky a bit clearer?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 17, 2020, 06:22:42 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 17, 2020, 06:22:42 PM
Quote from: LennG on December 17, 2020, 03:52:47 PM
What is the best time to shoot a night sky, like is the winter a better time because of the colder weather might make the sky a bit clearer?
Actually it's not all about the time but also where you shoot because of light pollution. The best time to get the milky way is in February and July or August. To shoot the moon or the sun it will depend on where you are. Let's take the moon. The full obviously occurs once a month but it will rise differently depending on your location and the time of the year. The tool Photo Pills that I talked about will tell you where the moon will be at a given location at a given date and time. So say you are or will be at the famous lighthouse in Maine that you showed photos of earlier. The tool can tell you exactly where the moon will be so that you can track it and catch it behind the lighthouse. You don't have to guess where or when it will be in relation to where you are. The tool will provide you with exacts days, times at the exact elevation when and where the moon or the sun will be. It does the same for the milky way which is best viewed in the early morning hours usually about 2 to 4 am.
Also, you will be given the exact times of the golden hour and the blue hour which gives you those beautiful soft magenta skies. The blue hour isn't really and hour. If you are on the equator there will no blue hour just the golden hour. The further away from the equator you get the longer the blue hour. For example where I am the blue hour is at 6:43AM and the golden hour is at 6:55AM with sunrise at 7:13. In the evening the golden hour is at 4:40 PM and the blue hour 4:59PM. The galactic center is not visible until Saturday 1/16/21.
Light pollution is the night light created by humans. It show itself as a light on the horizon and will prevent you from seeing stars at that level. It is difficult to avoid in the US east of the Mississippi.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 18, 2020, 09:24:45 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 18, 2020, 09:24:45 PM
This is a rather long presentation, 1 hour and 21 minutes, by Jennifer Khordi who is a professional photographer who specializes on photographing the moon. The Statue of Liberty is an absolutely amazing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGn_ShntWtc&list=PLI-0nYk64zjr3Z8BuNc5txBYbHoMD3NIV&index=5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGn_ShntWtc&list=PLI-0nYk64zjr3Z8BuNc5txBYbHoMD3NIV&index=5
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 19, 2020, 11:54:07 AM
Post by: LennG on December 19, 2020, 11:54:07 AM
OK first snow of the season and that usually makes for some great pix. (If you are into things like that)
Looking thru some of my 'snow' pixs here's what I came up with
(https://i.postimg.cc/k41sbzNc/IMG-8047.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gt6jMD5T/IMG-8028.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pLJ6d0S0/IMG-8063.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5067nf2G/IMG-3099.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pXNGJbbG/IMG-8056a.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zfPpL4Fk/IMG-3093.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 20, 2020, 07:52:41 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 20, 2020, 07:52:41 PM
From - https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/1615/how-to-photograph-the-conjunction-of-saturn-and-jupiter/
The 2020
The 2020
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 21, 2020, 01:17:36 PM
Post by: LennG on December 21, 2020, 01:17:36 PM
I would LOVE to be able to photograph this event. My longest lenses is a 300MM, but listening to the weather forecast for the week, they say cloudy most days. Don't know if we will even be able to see this.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on December 21, 2020, 02:07:12 PM
Post by: ozzie on December 21, 2020, 02:07:12 PM
Don't know that I'll be able to photograph it, but our skies are supposed to be pretty clear tonight so I'm hoping to at least be able to see it.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 21, 2020, 04:52:41 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 21, 2020, 04:52:41 PM
At least try to see it. I probably will not be able photograph it but will try.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 21, 2020, 10:39:22 PM
Post by: Moose135 on December 21, 2020, 10:39:22 PM
I haven't gone through my photos yet, but I don't know that I got much. We were in a local park, at a beachfront on a large lake, and the wind was blowing something awful. I did get some wide shots, but my big lens (Canon 100-400mm with a 1.6x teleconverter) was acting like a sail, and even on the tripod I was having trouble keeping it steady. We tried a couple of different spots, but couldn't find anywhere out of the wind with a view of the sky.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 22, 2020, 04:19:00 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on December 22, 2020, 04:19:00 PM
I couldn't see it last night with a heavy overcast sky. By the way, if you go to the video that I posted earlier, which is over an hour long, the speaker, Jennifer Khordi, talks about wind and the problems that it presents. Some tripods have a hook on the center pipe at the bottom that you can attach a weight with a rope to it to weigh it down. She said it is a big problem in Manhattan. I can attest to that from working in lower Manhattan for 16 years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGn_ShntWtc&list=PLI-0nYk64zjr3Z8BuNc5txBYbHoMD3NIV&index=5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGn_ShntWtc&list=PLI-0nYk64zjr3Z8BuNc5txBYbHoMD3NIV&index=5
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 22, 2020, 09:43:54 PM
Post by: Moose135 on December 22, 2020, 09:43:54 PM
As I had mentioned, we went out to shoot the Conjunction last night without much success. We were at a local park, at a beach on the lake. It was crazy windy, and I couldn't get a stable image. I've tried that technique hanging something heavy off the bottom of the tripod, but I don't think that would have helped much last night.
I did get a few wide shots.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Starlight/i-hd7mggV/0/ff714465/XL/JM_2020_12_21_Great_Conjunction_001-XL.jpg)
Tonight, the wind was gone, and I was able to see it from our backyard. We grabbed our gear and started shooting...
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Starlight/i-bGXGbgD/0/12d00cec/XL/JM_2020_12_22_Great_Conjunction_001-XL.jpg)
And here's a bonus shot of the Moon tonight.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Shoot-the-Moon/i-qCLHXZd/0/d514b93e/XL/JM_2020_12_22_Moon_001-XL.jpg)
I did get a few wide shots.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Starlight/i-hd7mggV/0/ff714465/XL/JM_2020_12_21_Great_Conjunction_001-XL.jpg)
Tonight, the wind was gone, and I was able to see it from our backyard. We grabbed our gear and started shooting...
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Starlight/i-bGXGbgD/0/12d00cec/XL/JM_2020_12_22_Great_Conjunction_001-XL.jpg)
And here's a bonus shot of the Moon tonight.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Shoot-the-Moon/i-qCLHXZd/0/d514b93e/XL/JM_2020_12_22_Moon_001-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 24, 2020, 01:25:10 PM
Post by: LennG on December 24, 2020, 01:25:10 PM
Since it was supposed to be visible. it has been cloudy every single evening. We had a couple of nice days but by 4 PM the clouds were all around so I couldn't even see it, let alone photograph it.
I'll guess I'll have to wait 800 years till the next viewing.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 24, 2020, 01:32:19 PM
Post by: LennG on December 24, 2020, 01:32:19 PM
A few more pixs that I wouldn't mind seeing on a holiday card
(https://i.postimg.cc/pdWsQzbR/IMG-9508.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wM8J2YyL/IMG-2709.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGmtrz9Z/IMG-6194.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BbmS6x0b/IMG-2699.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qqvr9z3T/IMG-6239.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8c029wGR/IMG-6135.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on December 27, 2020, 09:35:05 AM
Post by: ozzie on December 27, 2020, 09:35:05 AM
Here are a few more from me just to keep this thread rolling. All taken in my backyard within the past few weeks....
(https://i.postimg.cc/kX0d3M25/DSCN2572.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/k5wZ47gK/DSCN2577.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/13y15CKx/DSCN2583.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DwcFrkzy/DSCN2593.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YSjVhJGP/DSCN2598.jpg)
These two I am almost embarassed to post after Moose let us see his great shots of the "Christmas Star", but this is what I got from the backyard
(https://i.postimg.cc/sxzw98xs/DSCN2605.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/63J0tSdn/DSCN2614.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kX0d3M25/DSCN2572.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/k5wZ47gK/DSCN2577.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/13y15CKx/DSCN2583.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DwcFrkzy/DSCN2593.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YSjVhJGP/DSCN2598.jpg)
These two I am almost embarassed to post after Moose let us see his great shots of the "Christmas Star", but this is what I got from the backyard
(https://i.postimg.cc/sxzw98xs/DSCN2605.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/63J0tSdn/DSCN2614.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 27, 2020, 11:49:04 AM
Post by: LennG on December 27, 2020, 11:49:04 AM
Terrific shots Lou. Loved them all.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 27, 2020, 11:46:09 PM
Post by: Moose135 on December 27, 2020, 11:46:09 PM
We're in the Outer Banks, and one of the first places we stopped was Bodie Island Lighthouse - it's one of my favorite places to shoot.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-2bNrg8b/0/743fffe0/XL/JM_2020_12_26_Bodie_Island_Light_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-MRtkMgW/0/4f47a3de/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Outer_Banks_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-h5SvsLF/0/b6431adc/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Outer_Banks_004-XL.jpg)
And Jake the Aussie...
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-nG5GBRJ/0/49cc1a4c/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_018-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-2bNrg8b/0/743fffe0/XL/JM_2020_12_26_Bodie_Island_Light_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-MRtkMgW/0/4f47a3de/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Outer_Banks_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-h5SvsLF/0/b6431adc/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Outer_Banks_004-XL.jpg)
And Jake the Aussie...
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-nG5GBRJ/0/49cc1a4c/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_018-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 28, 2020, 12:25:16 AM
Post by: Moose135 on December 28, 2020, 12:25:16 AM
We took Jake, our Australian Shepherd, to the beach today for the first time. He loved it! Got to run and chase a ball around, although the "fetch" part still needs some work - we got a work out retrieving the ball after he would chase after it then return without it.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-z7z8BCq/0/85e4afd3/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-mwzqPHC/0/d88b1f0d/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-wBfwB57/0/43a3e276/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_010-XL.jpg)
Notice the ball he left behind...
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-dxxnCFx/0/ca2738e7/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_012-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-n5zgcHw/0/bf6e3aa7/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_013-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-ffFdjmG/0/d9fbf5fa/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_016-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-5VCfZ7G/0/61436656/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_004-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-H6tMppB/0/ab1462fe/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_005-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-DD8JFD5/0/484acd27/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_006-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-bLjFzmx/0/ac72ff65/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_007-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-z7z8BCq/0/85e4afd3/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-mwzqPHC/0/d88b1f0d/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-wBfwB57/0/43a3e276/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_010-XL.jpg)
Notice the ball he left behind...
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-dxxnCFx/0/ca2738e7/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_012-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-n5zgcHw/0/bf6e3aa7/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_013-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-ffFdjmG/0/d9fbf5fa/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_016-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-5VCfZ7G/0/61436656/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_004-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-H6tMppB/0/ab1462fe/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_005-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-DD8JFD5/0/484acd27/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_006-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-bLjFzmx/0/ac72ff65/XL/JM_2020_12_27_Jake_the_Aussie_007-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on December 28, 2020, 09:11:54 AM
Post by: ozzie on December 28, 2020, 09:11:54 AM
Beautiful dog, Moose. And I love the action shots!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on January 02, 2021, 01:02:13 PM
Post by: LennG on January 02, 2021, 01:02:13 PM
Moose put up a few great shots of one of the lighthouses on the Outer Banks of NC.
We have been there a few times, but always in the offseason, but if you have never been, it is a wonderful place to spend some time. There are 5 major lighthouses along the Outer Banks, along with the Wright Brothers Memorial at Kitty Hawk. I assume you spent some time there Moose, did you happen to go to Jockey's Ridge State Park which is like wandering the Sahara Desert. There are huge dunes and a sort of hike along a supposedly marked trail?
Anyway you got me looking back on some of my pixs from OBX
Here are some of the other lighthouses along the Outer Banks of NC
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
(https://i.postimg.cc/G2LqryFr/IMG-3383.jpg)
Ocracoke Island Light
(https://i.postimg.cc/fLymBj73/IMG-3369.jpg)
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
(https://i.postimg.cc/jdHcWcMK/IMG-3467.jpg)
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
(https://i.postimg.cc/5NbvrVmd/IMG-3278-2.jpg)
And the most popular BodieIsland Lighthouse
(https://i.postimg.cc/NFMtyLcv/IMG-3229.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/2SvDLPPy/IMG-3438.jpg)
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We have been there a few times, but always in the offseason, but if you have never been, it is a wonderful place to spend some time. There are 5 major lighthouses along the Outer Banks, along with the Wright Brothers Memorial at Kitty Hawk. I assume you spent some time there Moose, did you happen to go to Jockey's Ridge State Park which is like wandering the Sahara Desert. There are huge dunes and a sort of hike along a supposedly marked trail?
Anyway you got me looking back on some of my pixs from OBX
Here are some of the other lighthouses along the Outer Banks of NC
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
(https://i.postimg.cc/G2LqryFr/IMG-3383.jpg)
Ocracoke Island Light
(https://i.postimg.cc/fLymBj73/IMG-3369.jpg)
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
(https://i.postimg.cc/jdHcWcMK/IMG-3467.jpg)
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
(https://i.postimg.cc/5NbvrVmd/IMG-3278-2.jpg)
And the most popular BodieIsland Lighthouse
(https://i.postimg.cc/NFMtyLcv/IMG-3229.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/2SvDLPPy/IMG-3438.jpg)
(//)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on January 09, 2021, 12:46:34 PM
Post by: LennG on January 09, 2021, 12:46:34 PM
I really need to go thru some more of my pixs to find some that I haven't put up here. As I have said, there are certain things that I kind of 'dwell' on--covered bridges, flowers, sunsets, rocks and shells, leaves, etc., etc.
Here is another 'collection' from some of my butterfly pixs. Over the course of our travels, I have had the great fortune to find these fields of wildflowers where everywhere you turn there are butterflies. I try not to use my telephoto lens (I really should) but I chase these darn things all over until I can get close enough to capture some on flowers. Sometimes it does take lots of patience and effort, but the reward is well worth it.
If you ever get a chance to visit one of those butterfly exhibits, do it, there are literally thousands of butterflies flying all over the place and it is easier to capture them in a pix.
(https://i.postimg.cc/fRLn3XVK/IMG-7890.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/05fBpjRH/IMG-7945.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7YttWRL3/IMG-7962.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hj0pbyw7/vacation-155.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/W3SwJDFG/IMG-7873.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9FstTHMn/IMG-7920.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on January 16, 2021, 12:52:19 PM
Post by: LennG on January 16, 2021, 12:52:19 PM
Today's pixs have no theme. Just going thru some pix and seeing what might be interesting
A secluded harbor off the coast of Maine
(https://i.postimg.cc/J009Chcw/IMG-2256.jpg)
Designs in the sand at a beach somewhere
(https://i.postimg.cc/kGLhrvg8/IMG-3161.jpg)
Horse grazing in a field outside the Great Smokey Mountain National Park in Tenn
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCcWWC3w/IMG-4064.jpg)
The Newport Bay Bridge with the Lighthouse on Goat Island
(https://i.postimg.cc/bvM6SR15/IMG-5996.jpg)
Sandpipers ( I believe) on a beach towards sunset
(https://i.postimg.cc/3rpKRS2P/IMG-9450.jpg)
A wonderful rainbow we captured in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia
(https://i.postimg.cc/76Hg6GWR/vacation-060-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on January 17, 2021, 08:45:16 AM
Post by: ozzie on January 17, 2021, 08:45:16 AM
Beautiful Lenn (as always).
I especially like the patterns on the beach sand, and the shot of the three birds is just perfect with the reflection of each one staring back up at him.
I especially like the patterns on the beach sand, and the shot of the three birds is just perfect with the reflection of each one staring back up at him.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on January 23, 2021, 12:50:20 PM
Post by: LennG on January 23, 2021, 12:50:20 PM
Today's group-- Sunsets
I could fill maybe 5 albums with pix of the sunsets I have taken. Where ever we travel, we have always tried to take a few minutes, find a great spot to watch the sunset and hopefully, get a few good pix. We go to Cape Cod every winter and I have gotten some truly amazing sunsets from there, but the best sunsets are while Cruising, when you can catch the sun setting on the horizon basically every night. Obviously, some are better than others, with the clouds that are available, making some pix truly remarkable.
going thru some of my sunset pixs, I have been very lucky to have experienced some truly remarkable events of nature.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRVzkVdK/europe-491.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/50PTKyhX/IMG-1468.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y2sT14NV/IMG-3264.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NM5vcR76/IMG-5868.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cCGKt1Jb/IMG-9339.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQV0mYTq/IMG-2958.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on January 23, 2021, 06:17:15 PM
Post by: T200 on January 23, 2021, 06:17:15 PM
Lenn,
Your eye for capturing nature astounds me! I look at your pics and just stare in amazement at how truly beautiful and magnificent God's creation is. You capture these scenes so wonderfully. If I'm having a down day, looking at your photos are therapeutic!
Thank you so much for sharing these! I truly appreciate you and you skills! And you're a Giants fan too?!? So glad to be in your circle!
:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Your eye for capturing nature astounds me! I look at your pics and just stare in amazement at how truly beautiful and magnificent God's creation is. You capture these scenes so wonderfully. If I'm having a down day, looking at your photos are therapeutic!
Thank you so much for sharing these! I truly appreciate you and you skills! And you're a Giants fan too?!? So glad to be in your circle!
:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on January 23, 2021, 07:16:38 PM
Post by: LennG on January 23, 2021, 07:16:38 PM
Quote from: T200 on January 23, 2021, 06:17:15 PM
Lenn,
Your eye for capturing nature astounds me! I look at your pics and just stare in amazement at how truly beautiful and magnificent God's creation is. You capture these scenes so wonderfully. If I'm having a down day, looking at your photos are therapeutic!
Thank you so much for sharing these! I truly appreciate you and you skills! And you're a Giants fan too?!? So glad to be in your circle!
:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Tim
You're making me blush.
Always glad to share things like this with good friends. (and an Air Force guy, and gal, to boot) :ok: :ok: :ok:
And anytime you ever want to take that cruise, give a holler. We are ALWAYS ready.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on January 25, 2021, 05:00:39 PM
Post by: ozzie on January 25, 2021, 05:00:39 PM
Quote from: T200 on January 23, 2021, 06:17:15 PM
Lenn,
Your eye for capturing nature astounds me! I look at your pics and just stare in amazement at how truly beautiful and magnificent God's creation is. You capture these scenes so wonderfully. If I'm having a down day, looking at your photos are therapeutic!
Thank you so much for sharing these! I truly appreciate you and you skills! And you're a Giants fan too?!? So glad to be in your circle!
:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
I'll second this! You have a keen eye for the shot, Lenn.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on January 25, 2021, 07:36:49 PM
Post by: LennG on January 25, 2021, 07:36:49 PM
Thanks, guys. Sunsets are pretty easy, you keep shooting as the sun goes down and then edit out the good ones and bad ones.
As I said, whenever we cruise, especially in the Caribbean, we try and schedule our dinners so we have time to watch the sunset and then go to dinner. It usually works out OK, unless, like when we cruised Northern Europe in August, when the sun didn't set until maybe 10 PM or so. We had to make a choice, sunset or the production show and depending upon who or what the show was, it usually won out.
My next batch will feature may be the best sunset, as far as color goes, we have ever seen.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on January 30, 2021, 01:21:23 PM
Post by: LennG on January 30, 2021, 01:21:23 PM
I want to continue the sunset adventure. As I said last week, I have had the great fortune to be at a certain location when all the sunset Gods seem to favor us. The atmosphere was perfect, the type of clouds were perfect and as the sunset, especially right after it set, the sky just was illuminated in the most remarkable colors that you simply were amazed. This has happened to me 3 times at such a high level that pictures simply cannot capture the event, though I tried. Especially, out at sea, where you can see the entire horizon and the entire sky is ablaze in color. How can one, whatever size pix you have, tell that story. I did take a couple of videos but, for the life of me, don't know how to post them here.
Anyway, here are some of the pixs that tried to capture the event.
(https://i.postimg.cc/PJFNX4dg/IMG-4683.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pXwXsyrJ/IMG-4680.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NMnwLPrk/IMG-4673.jpg)
And the second time was off the coast of Cape Cod
(https://i.postimg.cc/QM56c4Pq/IMG-6913.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Tw0JcZcn/IMG-6909.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y9dQFQp3/IMG-6921.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on January 31, 2021, 05:49:26 PM
Post by: ozzie on January 31, 2021, 05:49:26 PM
The sky looks like it's on fire in those pix. Unbelievable! What a beautiful setting.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on January 31, 2021, 06:50:14 PM
Post by: LennG on January 31, 2021, 06:50:14 PM
Lou
I only wish I knew how to post some of the videos that I took of the one sunset on our ship. Can you just imagine the entire sky off to one side of the ship ablaze in these colors. A near pix doesn't come close to capturing what the eye is looking at.
If someone can tell me how to post a very short video that I have on my computer, I'll do it.
I only wish I knew how to post some of the videos that I took of the one sunset on our ship. Can you just imagine the entire sky off to one side of the ship ablaze in these colors. A near pix doesn't come close to capturing what the eye is looking at.
If someone can tell me how to post a very short video that I have on my computer, I'll do it.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 02, 2021, 01:02:16 PM
Post by: LennG on February 02, 2021, 01:02:16 PM
On going thru the daily stuff on my computer, I came across this article about Monument Valley and its role in film.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/monument-valley-film-s-most-famous-backdrop/ar-BB1dk7JX?li=BBnb4R5&ocid=mailsignout
I have had the great fortune to visit Monument valley 3 times and to me, it is maybe the most spectacular place to visit in the entire USA. Yes, most people go to the Grand Canyon and that is also spectacular, but, for me, especially a movie buff, this place is like heaven. It is so out of the way and there are very few places to stay around there, make it a destination that you really have to plan on, to visit. On our last visit, maybe 3 years ago, we booked a room right in the Valley. We were on a 3-week vacation and this was our one night and day here. As the Gods would have it, in the 3 weeks it didn't rain but one day, and, of course, it was the day and night we were in Monument Valley. But the Gods did shine on us a bit as towards the end of our trip thru the Valley, the sun did come out and enabled me to get some fantastic pix.
Monument valley is an Indian reservation. To enter, you pay a fee to the Indians. To travel thru, it is a dirt road that wanders all thru out the Valley, where you can stop basically anywhere and hang out, sit and take in where you are, or just sit in your car and drive.
On our second trip there, we had our kids. There was an Indian with a horse and I wanted to take a pix just of the horse, with the monuments as a backdrop. You are supposed to ask permission to take a pix of any Indian or whatever he has, and when I did he wanted a fee just to take a pix of his horse. I really didn't want to pay just to take a pix of the horse, so we took some other pix and then he walked away to use the facilities. I jumped at this chance and took one pix of the horse and the monuments (didn't come out that good anyway). I did leave a dollar in his tin can.
Anyway, I wanted to post some of my pix of this utterly magnificent place. If you ever have the chance to go here, run, do not walk. If you enjoy these types of places, you will be absolutely stunned at their raw beauty and just the majesty of this place. If you look at the pix closely, you can see the road, and how small the cars look as these monoliths are huge.
(https://i.postimg.cc/BvhWWxyW/IMG-2068.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zvKPfWdG/IMG-1960.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/prJY7BGz/IMG-1977.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1zV0PS79/IMG-1997.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DyC1X0tv/IMG-2008.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/s2WWqc1x/IMG-2017.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvdNpmsV/IMG-2023.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/2y1r9H8X/IMG-2034.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/v8nQnNkc/IMG-2059.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/PJyVZhkg/IMG-2062.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gh6CMJDH/IMG-2060.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NFG8THD4/IMG-1954.jpg)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/monument-valley-film-s-most-famous-backdrop/ar-BB1dk7JX?li=BBnb4R5&ocid=mailsignout
I have had the great fortune to visit Monument valley 3 times and to me, it is maybe the most spectacular place to visit in the entire USA. Yes, most people go to the Grand Canyon and that is also spectacular, but, for me, especially a movie buff, this place is like heaven. It is so out of the way and there are very few places to stay around there, make it a destination that you really have to plan on, to visit. On our last visit, maybe 3 years ago, we booked a room right in the Valley. We were on a 3-week vacation and this was our one night and day here. As the Gods would have it, in the 3 weeks it didn't rain but one day, and, of course, it was the day and night we were in Monument Valley. But the Gods did shine on us a bit as towards the end of our trip thru the Valley, the sun did come out and enabled me to get some fantastic pix.
Monument valley is an Indian reservation. To enter, you pay a fee to the Indians. To travel thru, it is a dirt road that wanders all thru out the Valley, where you can stop basically anywhere and hang out, sit and take in where you are, or just sit in your car and drive.
On our second trip there, we had our kids. There was an Indian with a horse and I wanted to take a pix just of the horse, with the monuments as a backdrop. You are supposed to ask permission to take a pix of any Indian or whatever he has, and when I did he wanted a fee just to take a pix of his horse. I really didn't want to pay just to take a pix of the horse, so we took some other pix and then he walked away to use the facilities. I jumped at this chance and took one pix of the horse and the monuments (didn't come out that good anyway). I did leave a dollar in his tin can.
Anyway, I wanted to post some of my pix of this utterly magnificent place. If you ever have the chance to go here, run, do not walk. If you enjoy these types of places, you will be absolutely stunned at their raw beauty and just the majesty of this place. If you look at the pix closely, you can see the road, and how small the cars look as these monoliths are huge.
(https://i.postimg.cc/BvhWWxyW/IMG-2068.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zvKPfWdG/IMG-1960.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/prJY7BGz/IMG-1977.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1zV0PS79/IMG-1997.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DyC1X0tv/IMG-2008.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/s2WWqc1x/IMG-2017.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvdNpmsV/IMG-2023.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/2y1r9H8X/IMG-2034.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/v8nQnNkc/IMG-2059.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/PJyVZhkg/IMG-2062.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gh6CMJDH/IMG-2060.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NFG8THD4/IMG-1954.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on February 03, 2021, 11:06:57 PM
Post by: Moose135 on February 03, 2021, 11:06:57 PM
Beautiful images, Lenn! I visited Monument Valley about five years ago, and it really is a beautiful place!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Utah/Monument-Valley/i-L4pPp4c/5/ff298216/XL/JM_2015_09_26_Road_Trip_Monument_Valley_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Utah/Monument-Valley/i-C5NbjcS/5/b34604b8/XL/JM_2015_09_26_Road_Trip_Monument_Valley_004-XL.jpg)
For a price (I don't know how much, I didn't ask) he would let you sit on the horse and take your photo. When there weren't any takers, he would take the horse for a short ride.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Utah/Monument-Valley/i-hM4hpMX/5/9c5df0e5/XL/JM_2015_09_26_Road_Trip_Monument_Valley_007-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Utah/Monument-Valley/i-4W9MnLp/5/e32f5bca/XL/JM_2015_09_26_Road_Trip_Monument_Valley_010-XL.jpg)
The Forrest Gump road.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Utah/Monument-Valley/i-KdknPbH/5/753c2daf/XL/JM_2015_09_26_Road_Trip_Monument_Valley_014-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Utah/Monument-Valley/i-L4pPp4c/5/ff298216/XL/JM_2015_09_26_Road_Trip_Monument_Valley_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Utah/Monument-Valley/i-C5NbjcS/5/b34604b8/XL/JM_2015_09_26_Road_Trip_Monument_Valley_004-XL.jpg)
For a price (I don't know how much, I didn't ask) he would let you sit on the horse and take your photo. When there weren't any takers, he would take the horse for a short ride.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Utah/Monument-Valley/i-hM4hpMX/5/9c5df0e5/XL/JM_2015_09_26_Road_Trip_Monument_Valley_007-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Utah/Monument-Valley/i-4W9MnLp/5/e32f5bca/XL/JM_2015_09_26_Road_Trip_Monument_Valley_010-XL.jpg)
The Forrest Gump road.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Utah/Monument-Valley/i-KdknPbH/5/753c2daf/XL/JM_2015_09_26_Road_Trip_Monument_Valley_014-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on February 03, 2021, 11:13:04 PM
Post by: Moose135 on February 03, 2021, 11:13:04 PM
And here are some of that big hole in the ground in Arizona...
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Arizona/Grand-Canyon/i-mT2CrHZ/2/be755b5c/XL/JM_2015_09_23_Road_Trip_Grand_Canyon_005-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Arizona/Grand-Canyon/i-d2ZbDPK/2/f53ce009/XL/JM_2015_09_23_Road_Trip_Grand_Canyon_007-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Arizona/Grand-Canyon/i-7XNNLXv/2/6143bd9d/XL/JM_2015_09_23_Road_Trip_Grand_Canyon_010-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Arizona/Grand-Canyon/i-MbPJpvs/2/e4ccb211/XL/JM_2015_09_23_Road_Trip_Grand_Canyon_013-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Arizona/Grand-Canyon/i-b8pxV87/2/f41f5d36/XL/2015_09_24_Road_Trip_Grand_Canyon_Star_Trails_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Arizona/Grand-Canyon/i-DqKH7cb/2/8d77e95f/XL/2015_09_24_Road_Trip_Grand_Canyon_Stars_005-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Arizona/Grand-Canyon/i-mT2CrHZ/2/be755b5c/XL/JM_2015_09_23_Road_Trip_Grand_Canyon_005-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Arizona/Grand-Canyon/i-d2ZbDPK/2/f53ce009/XL/JM_2015_09_23_Road_Trip_Grand_Canyon_007-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Arizona/Grand-Canyon/i-7XNNLXv/2/6143bd9d/XL/JM_2015_09_23_Road_Trip_Grand_Canyon_010-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Arizona/Grand-Canyon/i-MbPJpvs/2/e4ccb211/XL/JM_2015_09_23_Road_Trip_Grand_Canyon_013-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Arizona/Grand-Canyon/i-b8pxV87/2/f41f5d36/XL/2015_09_24_Road_Trip_Grand_Canyon_Star_Trails_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Arizona/Grand-Canyon/i-DqKH7cb/2/8d77e95f/XL/2015_09_24_Road_Trip_Grand_Canyon_Stars_005-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on February 03, 2021, 11:28:52 PM
Post by: Moose135 on February 03, 2021, 11:28:52 PM
Lenn, when you were out that way, did you get to Horseshoe Bend? For those not familiar, it is in Page, Arizona, north of the Grand Canyon, near the Utah border. It is about 1,000 feet down, with no railings or fencing at the edge.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Road-Trip-2015/i-75zB9ZB/2/195f3fc3/XL/JM_2015_09_25_Road_Trip_Horseshoe_Bend_004-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Road-Trip-2015/i-PHvXCpp/2/c0acb270/XL/JM_2015_09_25_Road_Trip_Horseshoe_Bend_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Road-Trip-2015/i-mfjLtmS/2/73c58719/XL/JM_2015_09_25_Road_Trip_Horseshoe_Bend_003-XL.jpg)
This guy had the right idea!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Road-Trip-2015/i-8zfhjHn/2/f4af3c26/XL/JM_2015_09_25_Road_Trip_Horseshoe_Bend_005-XL.jpg)
I handed my camera to someone to get this one. Yes, I was close to the edge. Yes, I sat down and inched over to it.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Road-Trip-2015/i-v7GNH7c/2/7cc8082a/XL/JM_2015_09_25_Road_Trip_Horseshoe_Bend_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Road-Trip-2015/i-75zB9ZB/2/195f3fc3/XL/JM_2015_09_25_Road_Trip_Horseshoe_Bend_004-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Road-Trip-2015/i-PHvXCpp/2/c0acb270/XL/JM_2015_09_25_Road_Trip_Horseshoe_Bend_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Road-Trip-2015/i-mfjLtmS/2/73c58719/XL/JM_2015_09_25_Road_Trip_Horseshoe_Bend_003-XL.jpg)
This guy had the right idea!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Road-Trip-2015/i-8zfhjHn/2/f4af3c26/XL/JM_2015_09_25_Road_Trip_Horseshoe_Bend_005-XL.jpg)
I handed my camera to someone to get this one. Yes, I was close to the edge. Yes, I sat down and inched over to it.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Road-Trip-2015/i-v7GNH7c/2/7cc8082a/XL/JM_2015_09_25_Road_Trip_Horseshoe_Bend_002-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 04, 2021, 03:26:28 PM
Post by: LennG on February 04, 2021, 03:26:28 PM
I did Moose. We got there right before sunset, but I am still afraid of standing too close to the edge of anything without something to hold on to, so I was not able to get a full pix of the "horseshoe" as you so magnificently did. Just NO WAY I lean over, and I usually would do crazy things for a good pix. =)) =)) =))
We LOVED Page. We were there many years ago with my kids and we did the boat ride thru the canyon with all the 'peaks' shooting up from the lake. When we were there last, about 3-4 years ago, we were so looking to do that same boat ride, but there was hardly any water in the lake. It was down something like 90 FEET, so the boat ride was out. We ended up doing Antelope Canyon instead and we are so glad we did. I have posted some of the pixs from Antelope Canyon somewhere earlier in this thread. Did you get to see this? If not, for a photographer like yourself, it is truly like you are in another world. I must have taken well over 300 hundred pix in Antelope, as every turn is another amazing view. After a while, it all starts looking the same, but when the sun is right, and you get that 'glow' down in the canyon, it is truly mystical.
Did you get to Sedona? Another truly magical place for a photographer.
Page Arizona, with a severe drought
(https://i.postimg.cc/3wD7M7Tp/IMG-2295.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/D0vtz3tx/IMG-2285.jpg)
My pix of Horseshoe Canyon ( the Scary Cat version)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x1zFndX0/IMG-2420.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5yynG9cW/IMG-2425.jpg)
And Antelope Canyon
(https://i.postimg.cc/y6GPxH4W/IMG-2315-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zGrPDrKK/IMG-2312.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4xsBk1R1/IMG-2394.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/C5bH9Rvt/IMG-2398.jpg)
We LOVED Page. We were there many years ago with my kids and we did the boat ride thru the canyon with all the 'peaks' shooting up from the lake. When we were there last, about 3-4 years ago, we were so looking to do that same boat ride, but there was hardly any water in the lake. It was down something like 90 FEET, so the boat ride was out. We ended up doing Antelope Canyon instead and we are so glad we did. I have posted some of the pixs from Antelope Canyon somewhere earlier in this thread. Did you get to see this? If not, for a photographer like yourself, it is truly like you are in another world. I must have taken well over 300 hundred pix in Antelope, as every turn is another amazing view. After a while, it all starts looking the same, but when the sun is right, and you get that 'glow' down in the canyon, it is truly mystical.
Did you get to Sedona? Another truly magical place for a photographer.
Page Arizona, with a severe drought
(https://i.postimg.cc/3wD7M7Tp/IMG-2295.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/D0vtz3tx/IMG-2285.jpg)
My pix of Horseshoe Canyon ( the Scary Cat version)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x1zFndX0/IMG-2420.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5yynG9cW/IMG-2425.jpg)
And Antelope Canyon
(https://i.postimg.cc/y6GPxH4W/IMG-2315-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zGrPDrKK/IMG-2312.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4xsBk1R1/IMG-2394.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/C5bH9Rvt/IMG-2398.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on February 05, 2021, 08:58:21 AM
Post by: ozzie on February 05, 2021, 08:58:21 AM
Lenn & Moose, I can't tell you how great all of those pix are! Lenn, your description is right on..."Raw beauty and majesty"!
I hadn't heard of Horseshoe Bend, but now that's on my "Bucket list" too! :yes:
I hadn't heard of Horseshoe Bend, but now that's on my "Bucket list" too! :yes:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 05, 2021, 02:51:57 PM
Post by: LennG on February 05, 2021, 02:51:57 PM
Quote from: ozzie on February 05, 2021, 08:58:21 AM
Lenn & Moose, I can't tell you how great all of those pix are! Lenn, your description is right on..."Raw beauty and majesty"!
I hadn't heard of Horseshoe Bend, but now that's on my "Bucket list" too! :yes:
Lou
I had to laugh when I read your last post. Not at what you said, but of the thought that you are a lot braver than I am and will not be afraid to sort of 'lean over' the edge to get that pix.
Not to toot anyone's horn, but for a photographer, being in some of these places is like you died and went to heaven. Myself, I LOVE the mountains, but these areas in what we call 'the West' are just so magnificent, it is really hard not to take great pixs. Some places you know about and others you sort of stumble upon. That is how we found this Horseshoe Canyon. We were not headed there, but on our back from where ever we were, saw a sign about it, so we said let's check it out. To be honest, we have been out in this area maybe 4-5 times and I never heard of it myself, but it is truly spectacular.
Our goal is to get to Yosemite NP. maybe the one major park we have never been to. We really haven't spent much time in California except for a day trip to Death Valley, so we would love to ride the Pacific Coast Hwy, do Yosemite, Redwood NP, and whatever else that area might hold for us. I ain't getting any younger and this virus is killing so many of our plans, but we can hope. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on February 05, 2021, 06:49:56 PM
Post by: T200 on February 05, 2021, 06:49:56 PM
Quote from: LennG on January 31, 2021, 06:50:14 PMUpload them to YouTube and then post the links. It's pretty straight-forward.
Lou
I only wish I knew how to post some of the videos that I took of the one sunset on our ship. Can you just imagine the entire sky off to one side of the ship ablaze in these colors. A near pix doesn't come close to capturing what the eye is looking at.
If someone can tell me how to post a very short video that I have on my computer, I'll do it.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 06, 2021, 12:42:17 PM
Post by: LennG on February 06, 2021, 12:42:17 PM
Quote from: T200 on February 05, 2021, 06:49:56 PM
Upload them to YouTube and then post the links. It's pretty straight-forward.
How do I get them on tube?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on February 06, 2021, 01:31:27 PM
Post by: T200 on February 06, 2021, 01:31:27 PM
Call me this evening after 6 and I'll walk you through it.
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 06, 2021, 07:22:31 PM
Post by: LennG on February 06, 2021, 07:22:31 PM
Quote from: T200 on February 06, 2021, 01:31:27 PM
Call me this evening after 6 and I'll walk you through it.
Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk
I was taking my mid afternoon/early evening nap at that time. =)) =)) =)) =))
I appreciate the offer to help. Let's drop it for now.
PM me your number so we can discuss 'other' things.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 13, 2021, 01:51:26 PM
Post by: LennG on February 13, 2021, 01:51:26 PM
Recoving from the covid vaccine, but I wanted to put up a few pix, as I try and do every week.
So, today, let's try a few 'artsy' shots, whatever that means
Walking in the woods, we saw this amazing tree with roots all over the place
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFYbrnBj/IMG-8122.jpg)
I've done a few of these already. Here are a couple of different pix, looking thru a covered bridge, out towards a colorful landscape
(https://i.postimg.cc/zfGr8WsB/IMG-8777.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/d0xzFfRH/vacation-050-4.jpg)
Another sunset pix, but looking thru one of the ships cutouts
(https://i.postimg.cc/sx7FwJhn/IMG-2939.jpg)
Another jigsaw puzzle
(https://i.postimg.cc/pdhsfL8C/IMG-9462.jpg)
Riding thru Virginia, we came to this route sign right in front of a huge cornfield. I thought it different anyway
(https://i.postimg.cc/zGMjGYMg/vacation-054.jpg)
So, today, let's try a few 'artsy' shots, whatever that means
Walking in the woods, we saw this amazing tree with roots all over the place
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFYbrnBj/IMG-8122.jpg)
I've done a few of these already. Here are a couple of different pix, looking thru a covered bridge, out towards a colorful landscape
(https://i.postimg.cc/zfGr8WsB/IMG-8777.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/d0xzFfRH/vacation-050-4.jpg)
Another sunset pix, but looking thru one of the ships cutouts
(https://i.postimg.cc/sx7FwJhn/IMG-2939.jpg)
Another jigsaw puzzle
(https://i.postimg.cc/pdhsfL8C/IMG-9462.jpg)
Riding thru Virginia, we came to this route sign right in front of a huge cornfield. I thought it different anyway
(https://i.postimg.cc/zGMjGYMg/vacation-054.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: TEM on February 13, 2021, 06:19:58 PM
Post by: TEM on February 13, 2021, 06:19:58 PM
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/cc507/tomfly1/IMG_0033.JPG)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: TEM on February 13, 2021, 06:24:18 PM
Post by: TEM on February 13, 2021, 06:24:18 PM
Can you pick out the Cardinal on her nest?
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/cc507/tomfly1/Nesting_Cardinal_7-2007_.JPG)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/cc507/tomfly1/Nesting_Cardinal_7-2007_.JPG)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: TEM on February 13, 2021, 06:31:42 PM
Post by: TEM on February 13, 2021, 06:31:42 PM
A few more
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/cc507/tomfly1/IMG_0726.JPG)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/cc507/tomfly1/IMG_0327.JPG)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/cc507/tomfly1/IMG_0368.JPG)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/cc507/tomfly1/IMG_0248.JPG)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/cc507/tomfly1/IMG_0726.JPG)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/cc507/tomfly1/IMG_0327.JPG)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/cc507/tomfly1/IMG_0368.JPG)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/cc507/tomfly1/IMG_0248.JPG)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on February 13, 2021, 07:14:23 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on February 13, 2021, 07:14:23 PM
Haven't posted photos for awhile. I got new equipment and had to take some in house crash courses that have consumed a lot of time. In addition, I was elected to my HOA board and I'm now the treasurer. This is one of the first pictures that I took.
This was edited in Lightroom to pull out the blue sky. I used a 105 mm Macro lens and was only a few feet away from the in focused reed. The Autofocus system was having difficulty in focusing on the subject moving in the wind. So I put the lens on manual focus and obtained a satisfactory focus. I concentrated so much on focusing that I forgot to properly expose the subject and had to adjust the exposure in Lightroom by 3.45 fstops to pull out the blue.
(https://i.postimg.cc/9XJ2QcKm/DE-seashore-St-Park-35.jpg)
This picture was edited in Photoshop to add a blending mode. I used a flash and needed to use a color blend to change the mood. My son needed this for a Power Point presentation on a script that he is trying to filmed.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8C1wcgqG/Wine-Glass-2.jpg)
This was edited in Lightroom to pull out the blue sky. I used a 105 mm Macro lens and was only a few feet away from the in focused reed. The Autofocus system was having difficulty in focusing on the subject moving in the wind. So I put the lens on manual focus and obtained a satisfactory focus. I concentrated so much on focusing that I forgot to properly expose the subject and had to adjust the exposure in Lightroom by 3.45 fstops to pull out the blue.
(https://i.postimg.cc/9XJ2QcKm/DE-seashore-St-Park-35.jpg)
This picture was edited in Photoshop to add a blending mode. I used a flash and needed to use a color blend to change the mood. My son needed this for a Power Point presentation on a script that he is trying to filmed.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8C1wcgqG/Wine-Glass-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: TEM on February 13, 2021, 07:34:20 PM
Post by: TEM on February 13, 2021, 07:34:20 PM
Green flash at sunset
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/cc507/tomfly1/green_flash.JPG)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/cc507/tomfly1/green_flash.JPG)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 14, 2021, 11:54:51 AM
Post by: LennG on February 14, 2021, 11:54:51 AM
Just great pix guys. So glad to have others post their work here.
TEM
Your shots are great. Are you using a zoom lens at all, or just getting as close as you can?. That one shot after sunset with the palm trees is wonderful. Where was that taken?
Frank, as always, just great shots. As I have said, we go to Cape Cod every January, (this year because of our virus vaccine shots, we are going this Friday) and I always try to take some shots with those 'reeds' either in the foreground clear, or blurred a bit, but the wind does play havoc on that. I'm going to try your suggestion of taking the camera off of auto and trying a manual setting. But my biggest problem with them is I'm not a student od speeds and light if I have to do it manually. Hey, I'll give it a shot and try and learn by trial and error.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: TEM on February 14, 2021, 12:42:00 PM
Post by: TEM on February 14, 2021, 12:42:00 PM
Quote from: LennG on February 14, 2021, 11:54:51 AM
Just great pix guys. So glad to have others post their work here.
TEM
Your shots are great. Are you using a zoom lens at all, or just getting as close as you can?. That one shot after sunset with the palm trees is wonderful. Where was that taken?
Frank, as always, just great shots. As I have said, we go to Cape Cod every January, (this year because of our virus vaccine shots, we are going this Friday) and I always try to take some shots with those 'reeds' either in the foreground clear, or blurred a bit, but the wind does play havoc on that. I'm going to try your suggestion of taking the camera off of auto and trying a manual setting. But my biggest problem with them is I'm not a student od speeds and light if I have to do it manually. Hey, I'll give it a shot and try and learn by trial and error.
Thanks LennG. The Sunset Pics were taken on Sanibel Island. All the pictures were taken with a Cannon Powershot zoomed in with the built in lens. Just in the right place at the right time.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 14, 2021, 02:03:29 PM
Post by: LennG on February 14, 2021, 02:03:29 PM
I used a Canon Power Shot for many, many years before I switched over to an SLR. I'm on my second Canon Rebel now and love it.
And just Lenn is fine. Years ago, we had to have a screen name with 5 letters so I added on the G. Actually the name is Len, but who really cares. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
And just Lenn is fine. Years ago, we had to have a screen name with 5 letters so I added on the G. Actually the name is Len, but who really cares. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on February 15, 2021, 05:29:21 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on February 15, 2021, 05:29:21 PM
Lenn, the manual I was referring to was manual focus over (AF) autofocus. You can still use your automated mode for exposure which is usually on the dial on the top of most cameras. The lens that I was using was a 105 macro. These lens' are great at getting close up to the subject however, the closer you get to the subject narrower the Depth of field. With the lens that I have I can get as close as 12" but it creates a problem where the autofocus systems sometimes have difficulty obtaining focus because the depth of field is very narrow. You may have noticed when you try to focus the camera has trouble. It will go back and forth trying but it can't. This effect is more prevalent in a Macro lens but can also happen in other lens. When this does happen under difficult conditions like the wind that you are referring too you should turn autofocus to manual and try turning the focus ring on the lens while keeping your exposure set to auto.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on February 15, 2021, 06:02:03 PM
Post by: ozzie on February 15, 2021, 06:02:03 PM
Quite an unusual week expected for us here in Texas. Here in Garland we got about 3" of SNOW last night with more expected tomorrow evening.
I didn't really get out and go anywhere but I managed to get a couple of shots around the house.
This was last night as the snow was falling, but it was so fine you can't even see the flakes
(https://i.postimg.cc/R02Ktt35/s3.jpg)
Much like Lenn's beach pictures, here are some interesting patterns the wind had made in the snow on the road in front of the house
(https://i.postimg.cc/rp4XjGP8/DSCN2744.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nznRmv8S/DSCN2745.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/50P3FTSj/DSCN2750.jpg)
Just an interesting perspective between the fence posts
(https://i.postimg.cc/D0XCsFf5/DSCN2756.jpg)
And finally, here is what I think is a great "reflection" of shadows on the tree in our backyard
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kj0YPX9k/snow-shadow.jpg)
I didn't really get out and go anywhere but I managed to get a couple of shots around the house.
This was last night as the snow was falling, but it was so fine you can't even see the flakes
(https://i.postimg.cc/R02Ktt35/s3.jpg)
Much like Lenn's beach pictures, here are some interesting patterns the wind had made in the snow on the road in front of the house
(https://i.postimg.cc/rp4XjGP8/DSCN2744.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nznRmv8S/DSCN2745.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/50P3FTSj/DSCN2750.jpg)
Just an interesting perspective between the fence posts
(https://i.postimg.cc/D0XCsFf5/DSCN2756.jpg)
And finally, here is what I think is a great "reflection" of shadows on the tree in our backyard
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kj0YPX9k/snow-shadow.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 15, 2021, 07:10:12 PM
Post by: LennG on February 15, 2021, 07:10:12 PM
Great shots Lou. Yes, I am a sucker for those pattern shots of snow, beach, whatever. LOVED them.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 27, 2021, 11:52:02 AM
Post by: LennG on February 27, 2021, 11:52:02 AM
We just got back from our annual week on Cape Cod. We love the winter there and the walks on the beach, sunsets, and just no crowds. This year was different as we couldn't go out to eat and many stores that are usually open just weren't. But we persevered and had a good time. Took quite a few pixs and will put up a few when I can go thru them to see what is what.
In the meantime, here are some pics from other vacations.
Hope you enjoy
Starting when we were in England
(https://i.postimg.cc/vm7v55xx/europe-044.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cCz7dm22/europe-pt-2-251.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fbscWkqz/europe-025.jpg)
In Rome
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Z3zRwHp/IMG-0923.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/63m4ZQcG/IMG-0959.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZtzVWVg/IMG-1289.jpg)
In the meantime, here are some pics from other vacations.
Hope you enjoy
Starting when we were in England
(https://i.postimg.cc/vm7v55xx/europe-044.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cCz7dm22/europe-pt-2-251.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fbscWkqz/europe-025.jpg)
In Rome
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Z3zRwHp/IMG-0923.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/63m4ZQcG/IMG-0959.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZtzVWVg/IMG-1289.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on March 08, 2021, 05:22:45 PM
Post by: ozzie on March 08, 2021, 05:22:45 PM
Brilliant, as usual Lenn. England & Italy are two places I would love to visit.
We have been watching a show on Sunday nights for the past three or four weeks, called "Stanley Tucci - Searching for Italy".
The series is going to cover every region in the country and Tucci is going to discuss the food and flavor of each region. He talks with top chefs, journalists and locals alike.
We have enjoyed it so far, the food and scenery are great and it's a nice little history lesson too.
It is on CNN on Sunday evenings.
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italy-restaurants/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italy-restaurants/index.html)
We have been watching a show on Sunday nights for the past three or four weeks, called "Stanley Tucci - Searching for Italy".
The series is going to cover every region in the country and Tucci is going to discuss the food and flavor of each region. He talks with top chefs, journalists and locals alike.
We have enjoyed it so far, the food and scenery are great and it's a nice little history lesson too.
It is on CNN on Sunday evenings.
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italy-restaurants/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italy-restaurants/index.html)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on March 08, 2021, 08:42:06 PM
Post by: LennG on March 08, 2021, 08:42:06 PM
We are up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire once again. (one of our favorite places to spend time and relax). I bit chilly, but much warmer the next few days. Lot's of snow to take pix of.
I saw that show in the reviews and was looking to take a peek at it. Now, with your recommendation, I definitely will.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on March 13, 2021, 12:06:56 PM
Post by: LennG on March 13, 2021, 12:06:56 PM
Just home from another trip, this time to the snowy state of New Hampshire. It will take a bit of time to sort out some pix, so I just wanted to post a few more pix. I'm not sure what was posted and what was not, but here are a few more sunsets, probably my favorite subject.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rm8Wm38h/europe-491.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/59Kv4sD3/IMG-2968.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rpTRn3t8/IMG-2575.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nhbXrg2v/IMG-5121.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7P512v3c/IMG-3516.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7LLJr7Xc/IMG-7096.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rm8Wm38h/europe-491.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/59Kv4sD3/IMG-2968.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rpTRn3t8/IMG-2575.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nhbXrg2v/IMG-5121.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7P512v3c/IMG-3516.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7LLJr7Xc/IMG-7096.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on March 19, 2021, 01:11:29 PM
Post by: ozzie on March 19, 2021, 01:11:29 PM
Lenn, Your photos never disappoint. :yes:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on March 20, 2021, 02:11:51 PM
Post by: ozzie on March 20, 2021, 02:11:51 PM
Here are a couple more I had on the camera from our week of snow:
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMjXmq4H/DSCN2767.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Sxh20C1p/DSCN2763.jpg)
I know the branch in the way of the face kind of ruins this picture, but I just really like the way the color of the Blue Jay pops out
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQWtD201/DSCN2780.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMjXmq4H/DSCN2767.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Sxh20C1p/DSCN2763.jpg)
I know the branch in the way of the face kind of ruins this picture, but I just really like the way the color of the Blue Jay pops out
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQWtD201/DSCN2780.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on March 20, 2021, 02:20:26 PM
Post by: ozzie on March 20, 2021, 02:20:26 PM
And from winter we turn to Spring. It's a beautiful day here and I just took these in our back yard
(https://i.postimg.cc/NfYBBDtb/DSCN2802.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tg1H2mdR/DSCN2804.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/t4J04mMd/DSCN2812.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FzrWnYtb/DSCN2813.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/02HWc5Vm/DSCN2814.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/63wYy8Qs/DSCN2818.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Yp155BB/DSCN2820.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NfYBBDtb/DSCN2802.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tg1H2mdR/DSCN2804.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/t4J04mMd/DSCN2812.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FzrWnYtb/DSCN2813.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/02HWc5Vm/DSCN2814.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/63wYy8Qs/DSCN2818.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Yp155BB/DSCN2820.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on March 27, 2021, 02:02:36 PM
Post by: LennG on March 27, 2021, 02:02:36 PM
Great shots Lou. How do you get so lucky to get all these birds in your backyard? I think I get a crow if I'm lucky. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: philo43 on March 28, 2021, 11:29:20 AM
Post by: philo43 on March 28, 2021, 11:29:20 AM
Quote from: LennG on March 27, 2021, 02:02:36 PM
Great shots Lou. How do you get so lucky to get all these birds in your backyard? I think I get a crow if I'm lucky. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
The difference Lenn, is he lives on the ninth fairway (just assuming - I know the community he lives in - very few are on the golf course) of Fire Wheel golf course, where it is already 60+ every day and you live in Brooklyn. Where are birds going to go in Brooklyn?
As a side note, I watched an eagle kill a rabbit in my back yard Thursday morning. Got a picture on my cellphone, but it is not even close to being worthy of posting on this thread.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on March 28, 2021, 11:39:28 AM
Post by: LennG on March 28, 2021, 11:39:28 AM
Quote from: philo43 on March 28, 2021, 11:29:20 AMWe are all not professionals here. Sure some pix MAY be better than others, but, I know, I would want to see anyone's pix, so go ahead and post it.
The difference Lenn, is he lives on the ninth fairway (just assuming - I know the community he lives in - very few are on the golf course) of Fire Wheel golf course, where it is already 60+ every day and you live in Brooklyn. Where are birds going to go in Brooklyn?
As a side note, I watched an eagle kill a rabbit in my back yard Thursday morning. Got a picture on my cellphone, but it is not even close to being worthy of posting on this thread.
I look at so many other people's pix just to get ideas as to what others think is a good pix. Some are good and others not so good but it is the idea more than the actual pix.
If YOU like it, that's good enough for us.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on March 28, 2021, 12:18:34 PM
Post by: LennG on March 28, 2021, 12:18:34 PM
So looking at Lou's great pix of the coming of spring, I went into my 'spring' folder, and let's see what I can come up with.
I literally have so many pix of flowers, butterflies, bees etc. I LOVE to take pix of flowers, especially close-ups. I have mentioned several times, if anyone loves flowers, go to Shelbourne Falls, MASS, where they have this old trolley bridge that has been converted into a flower garden. It is called the Bridge of Flowers, maybe about a city block long and just filled with some of the most remarkable flowers one can imagine. And you can go any time of the year (well winter is not advised) and see different flowers, each in their own blooming period.
If I have posted any to these before, my apologies, I'm too lazy to go back and see.
Enjoy
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xv3B3JQj/IMG-0756.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/N09s3wws/IMG-0763.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bnd91Ld3/IMG-0769.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mrNX2P48/IMG-0791.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJPwVWrs/IMG-0783.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/JhNrr5tv/IMG-0793.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tJ5DpwHJ/IMG-0777.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7LFKVSVH/IMG-0737.jpg)
I literally have so many pix of flowers, butterflies, bees etc. I LOVE to take pix of flowers, especially close-ups. I have mentioned several times, if anyone loves flowers, go to Shelbourne Falls, MASS, where they have this old trolley bridge that has been converted into a flower garden. It is called the Bridge of Flowers, maybe about a city block long and just filled with some of the most remarkable flowers one can imagine. And you can go any time of the year (well winter is not advised) and see different flowers, each in their own blooming period.
If I have posted any to these before, my apologies, I'm too lazy to go back and see.
Enjoy
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xv3B3JQj/IMG-0756.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/N09s3wws/IMG-0763.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bnd91Ld3/IMG-0769.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mrNX2P48/IMG-0791.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJPwVWrs/IMG-0783.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/JhNrr5tv/IMG-0793.jpg)
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: philo43 on March 28, 2021, 12:57:30 PM
Post by: philo43 on March 28, 2021, 12:57:30 PM
Quote from: LennG on March 28, 2021, 11:39:28 AM
We are all not professionals here. Sure some pix MAY be better than others, but, I know, I would want to see anyone's pix, so go ahead and post it.
I look at so many other people's pix just to get ideas as to what others think is a good pix. Some are good and others not so good but it is the idea more than the actual pix.
If YOU like it, that's good enough for us.
Ok here is a stab at it, as I said cell phone pics and I have an old cell phone
(https://i.postimg.cc/KzBcN8Br/Eagle-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JD7W7mTG)
just after the kill
(https://i.postimg.cc/PrN9sFV0/Eagle-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w780DFpk)
after it tried to fly away with it
BTW the "art work" in the background is a result of my grandchildren.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on March 28, 2021, 03:41:40 PM
Post by: LennG on March 28, 2021, 03:41:40 PM
That's fine, I enjoyed them very much. You are lucky to be able to view things like this from your home or yard.
BTW, Nice horseshoe pit. :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on March 28, 2021, 07:50:39 PM
Post by: ozzie on March 28, 2021, 07:50:39 PM
I agree with Lenn, nothing wrong with those pictures. Any time you can catch nature doing natural things, I'm all for it! Thanks for sharing.
And just to clarify....I wish I could afford a place overlooking the golf course, haha! We do live near it though, but just in your average subdivision. :happy:
And just to clarify....I wish I could afford a place overlooking the golf course, haha! We do live near it though, but just in your average subdivision. :happy:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: philo43 on March 29, 2021, 11:39:43 AM
Post by: philo43 on March 29, 2021, 11:39:43 AM
Quote from: ozzie on March 28, 2021, 07:50:39 PM
And just to clarify....I wish I could afford a place overlooking the golf course, haha! We do live near it though, but just in your average subdivision. :happy:
I know, there are only a few houses on the golf course. As I told you earlier, I delivered the Dallas Morning News in your subdivision when it was being built. How much the area has changed since I first went there in 1988. No George Bush highway - 78 from Garland to Wylie had I think at the most 2 stop lights on it. One or 2 grocery stores in Sachse only one small one in Wylie, used to have to drive through Murphy to Plano to buy beer.
I mess with people I have respect for.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on April 01, 2021, 03:17:08 PM
Post by: T200 on April 01, 2021, 03:17:08 PM
Quote from: LennG on March 28, 2021, 11:39:28 AMI actually thought about this thread yesterday AFTER I missed two great opportunities to capture nature.
We are all not professionals here. Sure some pix MAY be better than others, but, I know, I would want to see anyone's pix, so go ahead and post it.
I look at so many other people's pix just to get ideas as to what others think is a good pix. Some are good and others not so good but it is the idea more than the actual pix.
If YOU like it, that's good enough for us.
We are in the final stages of our new home build. We stalk it every day looking for subtle changes and admiring it. It's funny you guys mentioned living on a golf course... our new neighborhood is right next to one. So, between the sand traps, water hazards and other natural areas for wildlife, we came across a few creatures we haven't seen up close and personal before.
First, as we were leaving the development, it was a little drizzly outside and I see a shiny bump in the road. Couldn't tell if it was the way the light may have been hitting a puddle of water or something. As we get closer, it's a turtle, about a foot long, taking his sweet time (as turtles are wont to do) to get across the road. It appeared he got tired a third of the way across and decided to take a break. I pulled over to the side and got out to pick him up but when he sensed me behind him, he started moving again. I decided to let him go on his own while I ushered him and also making sure other vehicles avoided him. He made it safely but I missed the opportunity to take some potentially great shots.
Come nightfall, we went back out to stalk our new house again, this time under the cover of night. In the very same location we saw the turtle earlier, we saw a majestic owl in the road. Probably stood about a foot tall. After a few seconds of flashing my high beams at it, it flapped its wings and took a couple of hops, revealing the frog it was picking up for dinner!
Hopefully I'll be quicker to grab the camera and snap some pics.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on April 01, 2021, 06:04:08 PM
Post by: ozzie on April 01, 2021, 06:04:08 PM
It sounds like you're going to have some great opportunities in you new digs. I'll be looking forward to whatever you can offer. I bet it will be great!
Congrats on the new home!
Congrats on the new home!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on April 02, 2021, 08:28:10 AM
Post by: T200 on April 02, 2021, 08:28:10 AM
Here are a couple of shots of the house.
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on April 02, 2021, 08:39:02 AM
Post by: T200 on April 02, 2021, 08:39:02 AM
Quote from: ozzie on April 01, 2021, 06:04:08 PMThanks Lou! We should be in hopefully sometime in the next two weeks. :ok:
It sounds like you're going to have some great opportunities in you new digs. I'll be looking forward to whatever you can offer. I bet it will be great!
Congrats on the new home!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on April 02, 2021, 01:10:38 PM
Post by: ozzie on April 02, 2021, 01:10:38 PM
Lookin' Good! What a beautiful home!!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on April 03, 2021, 11:52:51 AM
Post by: LennG on April 03, 2021, 11:52:51 AM
Continuing with my springtime flowers, about two years ago, we were treated with two tickets to a wonderful orchid and flower show. Some truly amazing displays of orchids, flowers, and cactus that I really never realized even existed.
A few such displays
(https://i.postimg.cc/tJFx8y8S/IMG-7512.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L58cb6qR/IMG-7518.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZdbjzBZ/IMG-7527.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DybjyX3H/IMG-7526.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qMksW6M2/IMG-7532.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJ4qXFP8/IMG-7557.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nLYc8rLQ/IMG-7558.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Y8HLSTT/IMG-7472.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on April 03, 2021, 12:59:55 PM
Post by: ozzie on April 03, 2021, 12:59:55 PM
Orchids are indeed beautiful flowers with so many different variaties. We had friends who used to grow them and were part of an Orchid club.
They said they were kind of easy to grow as long as you didn't water them too much. They had them in pots all over their house.
They said they were kind of easy to grow as long as you didn't water them too much. They had them in pots all over their house.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on April 10, 2021, 02:45:42 PM
Post by: LennG on April 10, 2021, 02:45:42 PM
Let's stay at this flower show we went to
Try these unusual species of Cactus on for size
(https://i.postimg.cc/qMN59CVv/IMG-7482.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/prwJNrzm/IMG-7485.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8c6nfqbr/IMG-7489.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/TP37Jy9x/IMG-7486.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/26P0Y0fj/IMG-7492.jpg)
And my favorite--HANDS UP
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on April 17, 2021, 12:33:55 PM
Post by: LennG on April 17, 2021, 12:33:55 PM
Somewhere back in the thread, someone mentioned that some of the pixs were great for a calendar.
In keeping with my 'Spring' theme, let me post some pics that if anyone does want to make a calendar or screensaver, here are some to start. If any have appeared already, my apologies, I'm too lazy to go back and look.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Mp2QkCWG/IMG-6876.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFW9tCsK/IMG-6936.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/25jdJswZ/IMG-6964.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CxSbB39Q/IMG-7707.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Dwx4W8rS/IMG-7890.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Vkkdcmxm/IMG-0607.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VvwkZ89y/IMG-0626.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NfMcsFjJ/IMG-3456.jpg)
In keeping with my 'Spring' theme, let me post some pics that if anyone does want to make a calendar or screensaver, here are some to start. If any have appeared already, my apologies, I'm too lazy to go back and look.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Mp2QkCWG/IMG-6876.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFW9tCsK/IMG-6936.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/25jdJswZ/IMG-6964.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CxSbB39Q/IMG-7707.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Dwx4W8rS/IMG-7890.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Vkkdcmxm/IMG-0607.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VvwkZ89y/IMG-0626.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NfMcsFjJ/IMG-3456.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on May 05, 2021, 09:54:00 PM
Post by: ozzie on May 05, 2021, 09:54:00 PM
Here are a few more I just uploaded from the camera
(https://i.postimg.cc/SNnST6jP/DSCN2864.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/15b9L8q3/DSCN2882.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MGmqMtrn/DSCN2869.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5091wvZn/DSCN2934.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HnVgNmWM/DSCN2926.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SNnST6jP/DSCN2864.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/15b9L8q3/DSCN2882.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MGmqMtrn/DSCN2869.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5091wvZn/DSCN2934.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HnVgNmWM/DSCN2926.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on May 15, 2021, 09:58:12 PM
Post by: ozzie on May 15, 2021, 09:58:12 PM
We recently hung a couple of hummingbird feeders in our yard. What a wonderful treat watching them hover and dart while feeding. I was lucky enough to get some decent shots.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Njww86hz/DSCN2945.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1zXP491m/DSCN2947.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Zn8zXnpc/DSCN2948.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFtknhsB/DSCN2950.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Y9pzpVf/DSCN2906.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Px175cJf/DSCN2908.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/D0FMJg4r/DSCN2922.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Njww86hz/DSCN2945.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1zXP491m/DSCN2947.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Zn8zXnpc/DSCN2948.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFtknhsB/DSCN2950.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Y9pzpVf/DSCN2906.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Px175cJf/DSCN2908.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/D0FMJg4r/DSCN2922.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on May 15, 2021, 10:03:14 PM
Post by: ozzie on May 15, 2021, 10:03:14 PM
And here are some Cardinals that came for a visit
(https://i.postimg.cc/GhmXW9Fm/DSCN2961.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1zwBGFQJ/DSCN2965.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fy2fzjcT/RSCN2976.jpg)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/GhmXW9Fm/DSCN2961.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1zwBGFQJ/DSCN2965.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fy2fzjcT/RSCN2976.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/436v7T60/DSCN2973.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on May 23, 2021, 01:06:02 PM
Post by: LennG on May 23, 2021, 01:06:02 PM
Lou
Some truly GREAT pix there. Sorry I haven't contributed to this thread in a while. I have many new pix from recent travels, but I haven't even gotten them out of my camera yet, so give me some time to catch up.
I LOVED the hummingbird shots where they are flying, looking at the nector tube. What camera are you using, and if you set it to a speed, would you know what speed it was set as to not blur the wing? Just curious, but again, great shots.
Some truly GREAT pix there. Sorry I haven't contributed to this thread in a while. I have many new pix from recent travels, but I haven't even gotten them out of my camera yet, so give me some time to catch up.
I LOVED the hummingbird shots where they are flying, looking at the nector tube. What camera are you using, and if you set it to a speed, would you know what speed it was set as to not blur the wing? Just curious, but again, great shots.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on May 23, 2021, 01:28:16 PM
Post by: LennG on May 23, 2021, 01:28:16 PM
Let me see what I can contribute here. I'll take a break from flowers now. I was going thru some of my pix from some of our travels in Europe and though I don't like to show 'travel' pix to friends, I thought I would post a few here, just to give a taste of different countries and different environments.
People enjoying the Spanish Steps in Rome (At this time, you weren't allowed to eat anything on 'The Steps'. They literally had policemen all over, telling anyone with even a banana, to either put it away of leave and they weren't too nice about it either)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MK66nbwj/IMG-0981.jpg)
The remarkable London Eye (We had to make reservations for a set time, 3 months in advance to avoid the tremendous lines)
(https://i.postimg.cc/02BT9pyv/europe-pt-2-123.jpg)
This is the gardens and back of Catherine's Palace in St Petersburg Russia. It was basically destroyed during the War and rebuilt to exact specifications. It was where Catherine The Great supposedly lived)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qRqcBCRf/europe-714.jpg)
This is a rooftop view over the city of Tallinn, in Estonia. Many cruise ships stop here while doing a Northern Europe cruise. It was relatively unknown, but it fast became one of the highlights of these type cruises. Just a wonderful 'old city' behind these huge walls that are so typical of a European city way back when.
(https://i.postimg.cc/q7RQqFbZ/europe-543.jpg)
Back in London, at the Tower Of London, they do a changing of the Guard with a full marching band
(https://i.postimg.cc/280ZySsr/europe-1464.jpg)
In Helsinki Finland, they have a huge open-air market, where they prepare all different types of food on huge skillets, pans` and it is literally as cheap as one can want.
(https://i.postimg.cc/tg2fmPf8/europe-1146.jpg)
Back in Rome once again, and the famous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. You are NOT supposed to take a pix in the chapel itself and when you are ushered into the chapel, you feel like a sardine in a very small can, there are so many people crowded into this room where they let you stand. But you can see just about everyone trying to hide their phones while snapping pix. I used my regular camera while being ushered out and just took a couple of quick pix which came out much better than I expected.
(https://i.postimg.cc/kMz5ptPV/IMG-1085.jpg)
More to come if you like.
People enjoying the Spanish Steps in Rome (At this time, you weren't allowed to eat anything on 'The Steps'. They literally had policemen all over, telling anyone with even a banana, to either put it away of leave and they weren't too nice about it either)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MK66nbwj/IMG-0981.jpg)
The remarkable London Eye (We had to make reservations for a set time, 3 months in advance to avoid the tremendous lines)
(https://i.postimg.cc/02BT9pyv/europe-pt-2-123.jpg)
This is the gardens and back of Catherine's Palace in St Petersburg Russia. It was basically destroyed during the War and rebuilt to exact specifications. It was where Catherine The Great supposedly lived)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qRqcBCRf/europe-714.jpg)
This is a rooftop view over the city of Tallinn, in Estonia. Many cruise ships stop here while doing a Northern Europe cruise. It was relatively unknown, but it fast became one of the highlights of these type cruises. Just a wonderful 'old city' behind these huge walls that are so typical of a European city way back when.
(https://i.postimg.cc/q7RQqFbZ/europe-543.jpg)
Back in London, at the Tower Of London, they do a changing of the Guard with a full marching band
(https://i.postimg.cc/280ZySsr/europe-1464.jpg)
In Helsinki Finland, they have a huge open-air market, where they prepare all different types of food on huge skillets, pans` and it is literally as cheap as one can want.
(https://i.postimg.cc/tg2fmPf8/europe-1146.jpg)
Back in Rome once again, and the famous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. You are NOT supposed to take a pix in the chapel itself and when you are ushered into the chapel, you feel like a sardine in a very small can, there are so many people crowded into this room where they let you stand. But you can see just about everyone trying to hide their phones while snapping pix. I used my regular camera while being ushered out and just took a couple of quick pix which came out much better than I expected.
(https://i.postimg.cc/kMz5ptPV/IMG-1085.jpg)
More to come if you like.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on May 24, 2021, 08:37:25 PM
Post by: ozzie on May 24, 2021, 08:37:25 PM
Your photos are beautiful, Lenn. The shot of the palace reminds me so much of Schunbronn Palace in Vienna. Same type architecture, same type sprawling gardens. I guess maybe all palaces are similar. Not descending from Royalty, I can only guess! HAHA.
I will post a pic of Schunbronn when I get a chance. Did you go inside Catherine's? We only saw the palace and the grounds from outside, we didn't get a chance to go in.
Your Sistine Chapel shot is jus t wonderful!
The camera I used for the bird shots is a Nikon coolpix L830. I just had it on one of the auto settings and let the camera do the work. To be honest, the camera has a lot of features that I really need to learn how to use. I have to find a class or instructor somewhere that can help me with that.
I will post a pic of Schunbronn when I get a chance. Did you go inside Catherine's? We only saw the palace and the grounds from outside, we didn't get a chance to go in.
Your Sistine Chapel shot is jus t wonderful!
The camera I used for the bird shots is a Nikon coolpix L830. I just had it on one of the auto settings and let the camera do the work. To be honest, the camera has a lot of features that I really need to learn how to use. I have to find a class or instructor somewhere that can help me with that.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on May 24, 2021, 09:22:43 PM
Post by: LennG on May 24, 2021, 09:22:43 PM
We did a 2-day tour of St Petersburg, Russia, off of a Baltic Cruise and YES we did get to go inside. It is truly remarkable. We got to see the inside of this Catherine's Palace, Peterhof, Yusupov Palace, the Hermitage, et al. After a while, they all started to look alike, but we were awed.
When we were waiting to get into Catherine's Palace, they had this 'band' playing Russian folk music to entertain us. I was taking a pix of them and one of the trumpet players saw me and sort of gave me the 'evil eye'. Didn't bother me in the least.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RC2nJtnM/europe-671.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fbW3Qj1v/europe-672.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on May 29, 2021, 03:29:39 PM
Post by: LennG on May 29, 2021, 03:29:39 PM
I posted a thread on the main board about Memorial Day with some of my pix. Here I can be a bit more engaging and post pix to really get a feeling of some of these things.
First of all, I have to say we have been to Washington DC many, many times. When our kids were young, we went every year. Times were different and most things were open and free and no security checks. All buildings had tours, the White House, Congress, etc. We were there one year over July 4th where they had the most remarkable fireworks display over the Washington Monument. I have great pix but they were on film and I can't get them on here.
Washington is such a photogenic city. With all the monuments, museums, buildings, if you are a photographer, it is like you died and went to heaven. To spend time just admiring the Lincoln Memorial, reading the words to the Gettysburg Address, to the Smithsonian where you can see everything from the Ruby Slippers to the original American flag over Fort McHenry, to Lindbergs Spirit of St Louis. We have viewed the original Declaration of Independence and watch how they print money. We had written to Senator Clinton one year asking for a tour (it was doable then for the asking) and we had our own personal tour person who showed us all over Congress. We have been to the FBI building and then to Ford's Theater to see where Lincoln was assassinated. (a fee for this) and then the pandas in the zoo. Simply a marvelous city.
So, on our last venture there, several years ago, I had to revisit Arlington National Cemetery. It has been a long time since we were there to view the Changing of the Guard ceremony by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We also wanted to revisit the tomb of JFK and some other cemetery plots of famous people who are buried there.
So to see the Changing of the Guard Ceremony is easy as the Guard is changed every 30 minutes from April till October I believe and then every hour at other times. It is done 365 days a year all thru the night regardless of the cemetery is open, rain, shine, snow, or cold they are out there and the ceremony continues.
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on June 05, 2021, 01:57:13 PM
Post by: LennG on June 05, 2021, 01:57:13 PM
Today I'd like to continue with some of the pixs of my travels around the globe. I always take loads of pix of the 'normal' touristy things, but I also try to capture a feel of an area or place by trying to take pix of things around the main site, like a cafe, a street vendor, or even signs (which I am big on). I also love pix of those winding narrow streets that one thinks of when thinking about 'olden' European cities. We love to explore these types of areas and streets, if for nothing else than to get away from many of the touristy people. We love to find maybe a small out-of-the-way restaurant to have a bite and sample some of the cities or nations' traditions. Now don't get me started on all the Gelato's we have enjoyed, especially in Italy.
The Sherlock Holmes Pub in London
(https://i.postimg.cc/65VC5wk4/europe-pt-2-315.jpg)
The White Cliffs of Dover
(https://i.postimg.cc/P500MWqw/europe-194.jpg)
Room in the Hermitage in St Petersburg
(https://i.postimg.cc/76wsBmrf/europe-927.jpg)
Drinks in an outdoor cafe in Barcelona
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y9CNGVwf/IMG-4450.jpg)
A little outdoor cafe near the Leaning Tower of Pisa where we enjoyed a lunch
(https://i.postimg.cc/8PRbYLwv/IMG-4983.jpg)
In Malta, there is a sort of Medieval City called Mdina. My favorite all-time movie is the Maltese Falcon. When I saw this, you know it was a must-see pix
(https://i.postimg.cc/bvDD7h85/IMG-4720.jpg)
Off a cruise, we stopped at an island in the Canary Islands. This one had an active volcano where they cooked chicken over an opening. Pretty cool
(https://i.postimg.cc/Zqt4qtp2/IMG-5312.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on June 08, 2021, 03:23:10 PM
Post by: LennG on June 08, 2021, 03:23:10 PM
Some very unusual signs or stores that I found very cute or interesting
A sort of different store in Barcelona
(https://i.postimg.cc/QxYrNGXJ/IMG-4458.jpg)
A barbershop in London
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMk4t1QZ/europe-069a.jpg)
A wonderful museum in Tallinn, Estonia
(https://i.postimg.cc/yYZTx0Kp/europe-574.jpg)
Beer wagon in Lisbon
(https://i.postimg.cc/qR697zvs/IMG-1700.jpg)
Ice Cream place right inside Buckingham Palace
(https://i.postimg.cc/FzgCfc5L/europe-1392.jpg)
Another ice cream shop in Valencia Spain
(https://i.postimg.cc/HnsX2785/IMG-4531.jpg)
And I just loved the look of this place, a good old fashioned book store. I believe around London
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKNKQ5Py/IMG-4596.jpg)
A sort of different store in Barcelona
(https://i.postimg.cc/QxYrNGXJ/IMG-4458.jpg)
A barbershop in London
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMk4t1QZ/europe-069a.jpg)
A wonderful museum in Tallinn, Estonia
(https://i.postimg.cc/yYZTx0Kp/europe-574.jpg)
Beer wagon in Lisbon
(https://i.postimg.cc/qR697zvs/IMG-1700.jpg)
Ice Cream place right inside Buckingham Palace
(https://i.postimg.cc/FzgCfc5L/europe-1392.jpg)
Another ice cream shop in Valencia Spain
(https://i.postimg.cc/HnsX2785/IMG-4531.jpg)
And I just loved the look of this place, a good old fashioned book store. I believe around London
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKNKQ5Py/IMG-4596.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on June 08, 2021, 05:24:18 PM
Post by: ozzie on June 08, 2021, 05:24:18 PM
That bookstore looks like the kind of place I could spend HOURS in.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on June 12, 2021, 12:40:08 PM
Post by: LennG on June 12, 2021, 12:40:08 PM
More vacation pix. As I saif before, Ialways take pix of the famous landmarks, but I also love to take pix of the area, the people, the unusual to really remember how this place felt and some special memory it might hold.
In the Roman Forum in Rome
(https://i.postimg.cc/BvRBxQ83/IMG-1403.jpg)
One of the entrances to the Vatican
(https://i.postimg.cc/q7H7nPkY/IMG-1139.jpg)
In Valencia Spain, a very unusual picture board
(https://i.postimg.cc/mrqWCMNr/IMG-1496.jpg)
Messina, Sicily
(https://i.postimg.cc/J0z38yvb/IMG-4912.jpg)
We were leaving this city on our ship just when the sun offered some spectacular rays onto it. (I believe this is Genoa Italy, but not positive right now)
(https://i.postimg.cc/m2cMSGs2/IMG-4920.jpg)
What I refer to as a lazy canal, I believe in Marseilles France
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kc3BP2Fc/IMG-4961.jpg)
And in a small square in Copenhagen, where they know how to relax when taking a break
(https://i.postimg.cc/15Jm48T8/europe-299.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on June 12, 2021, 10:26:44 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on June 12, 2021, 10:26:44 PM
I haven't posted to this thread in awhile. Here is something that I have been working on for the last few days using Lightroom Classic (LRC), Topaz AI Sharpening and just added to LRC a photo enhancer which allows you to use a cropped photo and add back resolution. Don't ask me how this stuff works as it is beyond my pay scale and with people way smarter then me.
Now to the photo. The three are of a bee around 9 AM.
The first or original is the RAW file out of the Camera.
The second, Bee Lunch 1, is the output of using Topaz Sharpen AI. First I made some color adjustments, cropped in closer, adjusted the exposure and ran it through Topaz. I was elated about the detail in the Bee's wing.
After the adjustments and running it through Topaz I ran the picture through the new enhanced tool in LRC. Because I was able to recover some of the resolution, I cropped in closer to see if I could retain some of that detail. The result is the third photo. I'm still debating which one I like the most but I'm really enjoying what I've learned in working with this. Lots of fun.
(https://i.postimg.cc/KcVLShPw/Bee-Lunch-original.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNpryjMM/Bee-Lunch-1.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XYvpp2kd/Bee-Lunch.jpg)
Now to the photo. The three are of a bee around 9 AM.
The first or original is the RAW file out of the Camera.
The second, Bee Lunch 1, is the output of using Topaz Sharpen AI. First I made some color adjustments, cropped in closer, adjusted the exposure and ran it through Topaz. I was elated about the detail in the Bee's wing.
After the adjustments and running it through Topaz I ran the picture through the new enhanced tool in LRC. Because I was able to recover some of the resolution, I cropped in closer to see if I could retain some of that detail. The result is the third photo. I'm still debating which one I like the most but I'm really enjoying what I've learned in working with this. Lots of fun.
(https://i.postimg.cc/KcVLShPw/Bee-Lunch-original.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNpryjMM/Bee-Lunch-1.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XYvpp2kd/Bee-Lunch.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on June 13, 2021, 07:36:55 PM
Post by: LennG on June 13, 2021, 07:36:55 PM
I LOVE the super close up.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on June 14, 2021, 10:43:32 AM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on June 14, 2021, 10:43:32 AM
I do too Lenn. It brings out the little antenna from the head showing the way he captures the pollen. Love the detail of the hair on the back and on the legs. But what strikes me the most is the detail in the Transparent wing structure. To me it like stain glass windows.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on June 14, 2021, 01:44:17 PM
Post by: ozzie on June 14, 2021, 01:44:17 PM
The super close up gets my vote too. The detail is amazing!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on June 17, 2021, 07:14:35 PM
Post by: LennG on June 17, 2021, 07:14:35 PM
So tomorrow, we are off on another trip to Virginia and the Shenandoah Mountains.
So because I won't have access to my pix let me put up my weekly pix.
Let's take a break from travel pix and go back to what I love best, flowers.
If any of these have been up already, my apologies.
Enjoy
(https://i.postimg.cc/MpdbNnKk/IMG-3481.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/0Njds9bz/IMG-6897.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x8DKMHgm/IMG-6946.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zXNCfCyZ/IMG-7674.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wjTDX95w/IMG-7695.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MGgRJRCL/IMG-7443.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/59BzDXnP/IMG-6872.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 03, 2021, 12:20:33 PM
Post by: LennG on July 03, 2021, 12:20:33 PM
Been a few weeks so let's find some 'summery' type pixs to enjoy
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Yzcjc56/IMG-6570.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFY1CFVR/IMG-6786.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCf6nSkh/amish2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rwm4D65y/IMG-6437.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mD8RznYR/IMG-6776.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/R04j7RV0/IMG-0245.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fLpsf9rg/IMG-6564.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Yzcjc56/IMG-6570.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFY1CFVR/IMG-6786.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCf6nSkh/amish2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rwm4D65y/IMG-6437.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mD8RznYR/IMG-6776.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/R04j7RV0/IMG-0245.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fLpsf9rg/IMG-6564.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 07, 2021, 08:20:29 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 07, 2021, 08:20:29 PM
The famous Maryland Crab. There is a real shortage down here and prices have gone off the charts with a doubling of the price in restaurants to the point where some places are taken it off of the menu. Apparently there was a visa program where workers would come for the summer season to work in the crab processing plants. This visa program was stopped by a few years ago by the Trump administration. Another factor was blue catfish in the Potomac apparently feast on the crab. The two have combined to cause the shortage.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JnNthRHM/Crab-Taking-in-the-Sun-Early-Morning.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/JnNthRHM/Crab-Taking-in-the-Sun-Early-Morning.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 10, 2021, 11:46:52 AM
Post by: LennG on July 10, 2021, 11:46:52 AM
Some odds and ends that intrigued me while traveling about
Sign for a coffee shop somewhere in Europe
(https://i.postimg.cc/SRGjw0qg/europe-628.jpg)
Tables set up waiting for the dinner crowd
(https://i.postimg.cc/4y8s6XXR/IMG-0903.jpg)
Talk about small restaurants--one of my favorites in Rome
(https://i.postimg.cc/sfWL5jDY/IMG-1192.jpg)
Flowe stall along Las Rambles in Barcelona
(https://i.postimg.cc/C1xqSLPW/IMG-4474.jpg)
Looking thru an archway, I believe in Barcelona
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGcBJJq3/IMG-4561.jpg)
I love these narrow alleys and streets. This is one small alleyway in Genoa Italy
(https://i.postimg.cc/sfQgChfp/IMG-5027.jpg)
And, just to show how brave we are. We went on this camel ride in the Canary Islands that takes you half way up a volcano. The camels kneel down, you slide onto your seat and strap yourself in, and up they go. Was much more unpleasant than it looks and the camels stink, especially in the heat of the day. Oh well, it was an experience.
(https://i.postimg.cc/9F90ZqvW/IMG-5346.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 10, 2021, 09:14:27 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 10, 2021, 09:14:27 PM
Hey Lenn, was that on Wednesday Hump day?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 11, 2021, 12:27:24 PM
Post by: LennG on July 11, 2021, 12:27:24 PM
Quote from: Shoelessjoe on July 10, 2021, 09:14:27 PM
Hey Lenn, was that on Wednesday Hump day?
You got it Frank :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
=)) =)) =)) =)) =)) =))
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 12, 2021, 03:52:24 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 12, 2021, 03:52:24 PM
In this photo I used some color enhancing techniques to attempt to bring out the blue in the sky and to draw the yellow and orange out of the sun and the surrounding tree line at the top of the hill. The original was completely washed out at and around the sun and along the rim of the hill. I was able to bring out the trees with this technique. The streaks of yellow sunlight at the bottom of the sun was done in camera by using a smaller aperture. The settings were 125 sec shutter, f8 Aperture, and 125 ISO and the picture was taken on a tripod.
(https://i.postimg.cc/76Txrqz1/Stonewall-Sunset.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/76Txrqz1/Stonewall-Sunset.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 12, 2021, 04:08:26 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 12, 2021, 04:08:26 PM
The dreaded dandelion. The weed/flower that we want to eliminate from our lawns. Here are 13 potential health benefits of a dandelion.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dandelion-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMKgBnW8/dandelion.jpg)
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dandelion-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMKgBnW8/dandelion.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 12, 2021, 04:21:50 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 12, 2021, 04:21:50 PM
Tree Growth.
(https://i.postimg.cc/9F3ySBSK/Tree-Growth.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9F3ySBSK/Tree-Growth.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 21, 2021, 09:32:39 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 21, 2021, 09:32:39 PM
I just downloaded a bunch of pix from the camera so I thought I would post some up. All of these are just in various places in our backyard.
(https://i.postimg.cc/cCq2SwTM/DSCN2936.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rsSbFsP6/DSCN2937.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4yTLMZNW/DSCN3052.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXjvj7BL/DSCN3059.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4xM1qZWp/DSCN3075.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/htH9MsGr/DSCN3087.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8zWFkS1R/DSCN3088.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cCq2SwTM/DSCN2936.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rsSbFsP6/DSCN2937.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4yTLMZNW/DSCN3052.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXjvj7BL/DSCN3059.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4xM1qZWp/DSCN3075.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/htH9MsGr/DSCN3087.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8zWFkS1R/DSCN3088.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 21, 2021, 09:42:15 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 21, 2021, 09:42:15 PM
Here are some more along with some visitors we had...
(https://i.postimg.cc/5yB4dx5y/DSCN3111.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/W3KjJd8h/RSCN3113.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bNPY0t8t/DSCN3116.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJ6csynv/DSCN3133.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/43YX4vvr/DSCN3139.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/KvQbnpJ6/RSCN2490.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5yB4dx5y/DSCN3111.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/W3KjJd8h/RSCN3113.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bNPY0t8t/DSCN3116.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJ6csynv/DSCN3133.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/43YX4vvr/DSCN3139.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/KvQbnpJ6/RSCN2490.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 21, 2021, 10:08:49 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 21, 2021, 10:08:49 PM
Ozzie, I simply love Macro Photography. It's just another world. You get things that you don't normally see. By the way I love the one with the Bee (second Picture) and all of the pollen all over his back. Also the fourth one down. How transparent and how big the wings look until you realize that it can fit in the palm of your hand. Great shots.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 22, 2021, 08:48:02 AM
Post by: ozzie on July 22, 2021, 08:48:02 AM
Thanks.
As far as Macro goes, I just kind of take pix of whatever is available and lucky enough the camera can get the shots. These tiny critters just happened to be in the yard and I was lucky enough to grab a few shots.
As far as Macro goes, I just kind of take pix of whatever is available and lucky enough the camera can get the shots. These tiny critters just happened to be in the yard and I was lucky enough to grab a few shots.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 24, 2021, 03:21:59 PM
Post by: LennG on July 24, 2021, 03:21:59 PM
Great, great shots guys. (Wish I had your backyard Lou. All I have in mine are mosquito's and I really don't want to get close to them and say Smile)
I have had my grandkids for the past week or so, so unless you want hundreds of pix of them, I'll try and get back to normal pix hopefully by next week.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 24, 2021, 05:05:02 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 24, 2021, 05:05:02 PM
There's nothing wrong with family pix, Lenn!
If you're comfortable posting them I certainly wouldn't mind seeing them.
If you're comfortable posting them I certainly wouldn't mind seeing them.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 01, 2021, 03:47:36 PM
Post by: LennG on August 01, 2021, 03:47:36 PM
Just some odds and ends
Looking down at a plant
(https://i.postimg.cc/3xZDv9sX/IMG-7556.jpg)
Shoot of a cactus
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxFNz8Bm/IMG-7494.jpg)
Bark of a palm tree
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xvp7Y847/IMG-7477.jpg)
Wild Mushroom
(https://i.postimg.cc/9FCm7VCk/IMG-9228.jpg)
Shells on a beach
(https://i.postimg.cc/YS5kqBdb/IMG-5708.jpg)
Another Cactus
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNCQhHzM/IMG-7480.jpg)
Butterfly
(https://i.postimg.cc/qMbPvdRy/IMG-7945.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 14, 2021, 12:39:50 PM
Post by: LennG on August 14, 2021, 12:39:50 PM
It's been a while since I posted something so let's try for some 'cooling' pix, like from the middle of winter, with snow all around
(https://i.postimg.cc/7hy9P90M/IMG-2677.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/C1bC28XZ/IMG-6292.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NMt25zCM/IMG-6280.jpg)
A couple from Glacier National Park, in Alaska
(https://i.postimg.cc/vHK1WB2C/alaska-main-484.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0sSfnRQ/alaska-main-499.jpg)
Mt Washington Hotel in New Hampshire
(https://i.postimg.cc/sgDBWLrH/IMG-9771.jpg)
Sunset over a frozen lake
(https://i.postimg.cc/gjWj2SsD/IMG-9603.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7hy9P90M/IMG-2677.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/C1bC28XZ/IMG-6292.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NMt25zCM/IMG-6280.jpg)
A couple from Glacier National Park, in Alaska
(https://i.postimg.cc/vHK1WB2C/alaska-main-484.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0sSfnRQ/alaska-main-499.jpg)
Mt Washington Hotel in New Hampshire
(https://i.postimg.cc/sgDBWLrH/IMG-9771.jpg)
Sunset over a frozen lake
(https://i.postimg.cc/gjWj2SsD/IMG-9603.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 18, 2021, 07:57:19 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 18, 2021, 07:57:19 PM
Awesome shots, Lenn. That second shot from Glacier Natl. Park is just stunning!
Here are a couple more from the yard that I took this week...
(https://i.postimg.cc/HsL4t5k4/DSCN3118.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0DFPnCN/DSCN3268.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/65743hQS/DSCN3266.jpg)
This little ruby throated braved the rain and was rewarded with some nectar
(https://i.postimg.cc/CLVdhpWZ/DSCN3232.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6pMQf2TR/DSCN3242.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJC7WsLc/DSCN3248.jpg)
Here are a couple more from the yard that I took this week...
(https://i.postimg.cc/HsL4t5k4/DSCN3118.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0DFPnCN/DSCN3268.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/65743hQS/DSCN3266.jpg)
This little ruby throated braved the rain and was rewarded with some nectar
(https://i.postimg.cc/CLVdhpWZ/DSCN3232.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6pMQf2TR/DSCN3242.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJC7WsLc/DSCN3248.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 19, 2021, 05:40:06 PM
Post by: LennG on August 19, 2021, 05:40:06 PM
I should pay a visit to your back yard. A photographer's dream.
:ok: :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 21, 2021, 12:58:21 PM
Post by: LennG on August 21, 2021, 12:58:21 PM
I haven't put up any sunsets in a while, so let's try some of these. If any are repeats, sorry, I just don't want to go back and look. I think they are ll new ones though.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGhtTGfc/Dsc00823.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3JB8qGG3/IMG-7136.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9f4czNnf/IMG-2860.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/brg7mQBM/IMG-3249.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6pgDb6M9/IMG-9386.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3NfLy96K/IMG-9034.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/W4c5Jd9J/IMG-6913.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGhtTGfc/Dsc00823.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3JB8qGG3/IMG-7136.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9f4czNnf/IMG-2860.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/brg7mQBM/IMG-3249.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6pgDb6M9/IMG-9386.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3NfLy96K/IMG-9034.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/W4c5Jd9J/IMG-6913.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 22, 2021, 10:23:04 AM
Post by: ozzie on August 22, 2021, 10:23:04 AM
You can never go wrong with a nice sunset. A really like the fifth one down, with the lighthouse (or whatever structure that is) in the foreground.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 22, 2021, 12:17:21 PM
Post by: LennG on August 22, 2021, 12:17:21 PM
Quote from: ozzie on August 22, 2021, 10:23:04 AM
You can never go wrong with a nice sunset. A really like the fifth one down, with the lighthouse (or whatever structure that is) in the foreground.
Lou
That is a real lighthouse, the Castle Hill Lighthouse in Newport RI. It is hard to find as it really sits on the property of a grand resort overlooking Newport Bay and it is hard to get a good pix of it as you can only really see it from behind, but at sunset, you get some truly amazing shots from there. (It looks better in dim light as it could use a good paint job), but it is one of the most famous lighthouses in Newport.
Just a story, how we even found this. At the place we were staying they had this great pix on the wall, of a sunset with the lighthouse in the foreground. I asked where this was and was told how to get there and we found it, came back at sunset, and got some pix that matched or equaled the one I saw on the wall of the resort.
A few more pix of it
(https://i.postimg.cc/vB8r9Qht/Newport.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCGdyQnk/Newport1.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/C1HhqqJz/Newport3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 22, 2021, 03:42:09 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 22, 2021, 03:42:09 PM
Thanks for the info, Lenn. I will be in R.I. this coming week in the Providence area. Not sure what kind of pix I'll be able to get as we'll be there accompanying our daughter to school, but I'll have my camera with me see if I can't find some interesting subjects.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 22, 2021, 04:27:27 PM
Post by: LennG on August 22, 2021, 04:27:27 PM
Lou
I have never been to the Providence area. WE simply love Newport and go there all the time for many years. Just a marvelous city, with some terrific seafood. We also do the south shore a lot (if there is anything left after Henri), from Watch Hill all the way to Port Judith. There are two lighthouses, one at Watch Hill and the other at Pt. Judith, each used to be accessible, but now are part of the Coast Guard stations and now fenced off. I heard recently that both were up for sale.
Hope to see some good pix from your trip.
I have never been to the Providence area. WE simply love Newport and go there all the time for many years. Just a marvelous city, with some terrific seafood. We also do the south shore a lot (if there is anything left after Henri), from Watch Hill all the way to Port Judith. There are two lighthouses, one at Watch Hill and the other at Pt. Judith, each used to be accessible, but now are part of the Coast Guard stations and now fenced off. I heard recently that both were up for sale.
Hope to see some good pix from your trip.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 28, 2021, 01:43:52 PM
Post by: LennG on August 28, 2021, 01:43:52 PM
Some odds and ends for today
From a store window in New Orleans
(https://i.postimg.cc/br8mbQQJ/Dsc00272.jpg)
Part of a Totem Pole in Ketchikan Alaska
(https://i.postimg.cc/7ZCn5Bp9/alaska-main-569.jpg)
Looking out at Mt Hood in Oregon
(https://i.postimg.cc/JnKk6Jft/alaska-main-089.jpg)
IN the desert outside of Las Vegas towards sunset
(https://i.postimg.cc/90KzKBJX/Dsc00197.jpg)
In the harbor in Gloucester, Mass
(https://i.postimg.cc/523QN8tg/IMG-8070.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y9mSgFtJ/IMG-8072.jpg)
A lone sailboat in a harbor as the fog was rolling in, in Boothbay Harbor Maine
(https://i.postimg.cc/d3144JxP/IMG-3405.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 03, 2021, 11:15:55 AM
Post by: ozzie on September 03, 2021, 11:15:55 AM
That Mt. Hood shot - :ok: :ok: :ok:
I didn't have as much opportunity to tour and wander around Providence as I would have liked as we were there to see our daughter off to school, but I did manage a few pictures worth sharing.
Due to my daughter preferring not to fly, we took AmTrak. This was my first time "riding the rails" and I will say that if you have the time, it is not a bad way to travel. Space is limited, but I found it kind of relaxing. Anyway, our first stop was at Union Station in Chicago. Here are a couple of shots from inside. The architecture in this terminal is beautiful
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxtwD72G/DSCN3270.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/15xSRHP3/DSCN3271.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SKP5TSxx/DSCN3272.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvK2R7BL/DSCN3273.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DyfgGV7j/DSCN3274.jpg)
I didn't have as much opportunity to tour and wander around Providence as I would have liked as we were there to see our daughter off to school, but I did manage a few pictures worth sharing.
Due to my daughter preferring not to fly, we took AmTrak. This was my first time "riding the rails" and I will say that if you have the time, it is not a bad way to travel. Space is limited, but I found it kind of relaxing. Anyway, our first stop was at Union Station in Chicago. Here are a couple of shots from inside. The architecture in this terminal is beautiful
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxtwD72G/DSCN3270.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/15xSRHP3/DSCN3271.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SKP5TSxx/DSCN3272.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvK2R7BL/DSCN3273.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DyfgGV7j/DSCN3274.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 03, 2021, 11:25:54 AM
Post by: ozzie on September 03, 2021, 11:25:54 AM
Here are a few pix of the Providence neighborhood we were in while visiting the relatives....
(https://i.postimg.cc/7h5LvYgt/DSCN3382.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3RR8pJbr/DSCN3386.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQDKtMKY/DSCN3296.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Df4WYBBv/DSCN3415.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/43FdW9cH/DSCN3398.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxwtKFh0/DSCN3392.jpg)
A nice quiet New England neighborhood.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7h5LvYgt/DSCN3382.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3RR8pJbr/DSCN3386.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQDKtMKY/DSCN3296.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Df4WYBBv/DSCN3415.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/43FdW9cH/DSCN3398.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxwtKFh0/DSCN3392.jpg)
A nice quiet New England neighborhood.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 03, 2021, 11:36:47 AM
Post by: ozzie on September 03, 2021, 11:36:47 AM
My daughter and I did manage to get to Scarborough Beach one afternoon...
(https://i.postimg.cc/y6Lfv6p4/DSCN3338.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3NzmVqDp/DSCN3298.jpg)
I'm not sure exactly what this stone structure might have been, I asked a few folks but no one seemed to have a clue. I don't even know how long it's been standing there. I thought it was an interesting subject though
(https://i.postimg.cc/0QQSQvYD/DSCN3305.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/k5D8M9F8/DSCN3317.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/j26n3jtV/DSCN3307.jpg)
A few more incidental shots of the beach...
(https://i.postimg.cc/6Q72Jctf/DSCN3314.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RhTqQbL4/DSCN3319.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJSJM02n/DSCN3339.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bbh4vWCL/DSCN3345.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCwGvNvj/DSCN3318.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCVMJQkK/DSCN3323.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/y6Lfv6p4/DSCN3338.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3NzmVqDp/DSCN3298.jpg)
I'm not sure exactly what this stone structure might have been, I asked a few folks but no one seemed to have a clue. I don't even know how long it's been standing there. I thought it was an interesting subject though
(https://i.postimg.cc/0QQSQvYD/DSCN3305.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/k5D8M9F8/DSCN3317.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/j26n3jtV/DSCN3307.jpg)
A few more incidental shots of the beach...
(https://i.postimg.cc/6Q72Jctf/DSCN3314.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RhTqQbL4/DSCN3319.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJSJM02n/DSCN3339.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bbh4vWCL/DSCN3345.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCwGvNvj/DSCN3318.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCVMJQkK/DSCN3323.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 03, 2021, 11:50:19 AM
Post by: ozzie on September 03, 2021, 11:50:19 AM
I'll finish up with just some other random things we came across..
Brown University Football Stadium.
(https://i.postimg.cc/vBFW0kfV/DSCN3292.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvpmXJY5/DSCN3283.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6Qd7p348/DSCN3290.jpg)
Things around town...
An old Fire Box to alert the FD
(https://i.postimg.cc/cJ61tLzx/DSCN3387.jpg)
Evidence that the Milkman still exists!
(https://i.postimg.cc/7YWXgBsg/DSCN3406.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L5sBPfjC/DSCN3405.jpg)
And some leftovers...
(https://i.postimg.cc/pV9BPQXr/DSCN3377.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bwqbS18Q/DSCN3383.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tJtJ9ms8/DSCN3395.jpg)
This was carved into one of the many stone walls in the area:
(https://i.postimg.cc/wTwxFNL5/DSCN3397.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bYFFTNdD/DSCN3396.jpg)
Brown University Football Stadium.
(https://i.postimg.cc/vBFW0kfV/DSCN3292.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvpmXJY5/DSCN3283.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6Qd7p348/DSCN3290.jpg)
Things around town...
An old Fire Box to alert the FD
(https://i.postimg.cc/cJ61tLzx/DSCN3387.jpg)
Evidence that the Milkman still exists!
(https://i.postimg.cc/7YWXgBsg/DSCN3406.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L5sBPfjC/DSCN3405.jpg)
And some leftovers...
(https://i.postimg.cc/pV9BPQXr/DSCN3377.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bwqbS18Q/DSCN3383.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tJtJ9ms8/DSCN3395.jpg)
This was carved into one of the many stone walls in the area:
(https://i.postimg.cc/wTwxFNL5/DSCN3397.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bYFFTNdD/DSCN3396.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 04, 2021, 01:08:53 PM
Post by: LennG on September 04, 2021, 01:08:53 PM
Lou
LOVED then all.
Your eye for pixs is amazing.
If I had to choose a fav, I loved the shot of the brck sidewalk surrounded by green lawns and beautiful flowering bushes.
Really a great group of shots/
I would love to see you in action when you have 'more time' :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
LOVED then all.
Your eye for pixs is amazing.
If I had to choose a fav, I loved the shot of the brck sidewalk surrounded by green lawns and beautiful flowering bushes.
Really a great group of shots/
I would love to see you in action when you have 'more time' :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Ed Vette on September 21, 2021, 12:37:02 PM
Post by: Ed Vette on September 21, 2021, 12:37:02 PM
bump
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 22, 2021, 12:26:11 PM
Post by: LennG on September 22, 2021, 12:26:11 PM
Well, today is the first day of Fall, my favorite time of the year. I LOVE, with all caps, to photograph Fall in all it's glory. We have had the great fortune to be able to ride and experience Fall, in all it;s glory at peak colors for the past few years. We have a trip planned for the middle of this month again. I never tire of so many images of Fall especially in New England.
Just going back from last year I wanted to post some of the great colors, views and just who knows what from that trip. If any have been put up before, my apologies, but most are worth a relook.
Let's start with my favorite--Covered Bridges in the Fall
(https://i.postimg.cc/KcRHCLRW/IMG-8754.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L8BCj3bJ/IMG-8775.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nz6YyXW8/IMG-8753.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QdXkZGfM/IMG-8760.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/gkG6ny8S/IMG-8886.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kGsGxZKj/IMG-8970.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9MjQsVB8/IMG-8996.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cCL0NJtm/IMG-9032.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvKnVjkv/IMG-9099.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Df6YWgRm/IMG-9140.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/D00Q4qbb/IMG-9182.jpg)
Just going back from last year I wanted to post some of the great colors, views and just who knows what from that trip. If any have been put up before, my apologies, but most are worth a relook.
Let's start with my favorite--Covered Bridges in the Fall
(https://i.postimg.cc/KcRHCLRW/IMG-8754.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L8BCj3bJ/IMG-8775.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nz6YyXW8/IMG-8753.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QdXkZGfM/IMG-8760.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/gkG6ny8S/IMG-8886.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kGsGxZKj/IMG-8970.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9MjQsVB8/IMG-8996.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cCL0NJtm/IMG-9032.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvKnVjkv/IMG-9099.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Df6YWgRm/IMG-9140.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/D00Q4qbb/IMG-9182.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 23, 2021, 12:39:14 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 23, 2021, 12:39:14 PM
I can't wait to see what you come back with, Lenn. Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 25, 2021, 12:38:51 PM
Post by: LennG on September 25, 2021, 12:38:51 PM
Let's try some river shots today
(https://i.postimg.cc/MpNfdzHH/IMG-8838.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxp8xTSx/IMG-8873.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/s2b8jGXz/IMG-9192.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/0j49P2LJ/IMG-9002.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y9fx5vLb/IMG-9200.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8CnGhCzX/IMG-9153.jpg)
(http://[img]https://i.postimg.cc/6qkFM7kz/IMG-9119.jpg)[/img]
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 25, 2021, 10:38:25 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 25, 2021, 10:38:25 PM
Outstanding, Lenn. Those colors are just something else!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 29, 2021, 03:33:21 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 29, 2021, 03:33:21 PM
Here are a few more from our recent trip to R.I. These were taken from my phone so the quality may not be the best, but I figured I'd post them anyway.
These are shots from the train as we were passing thru Pennsylvania:
(https://i.postimg.cc/hPZqHkKf/thumbnail-IMG-20210826-092658106.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/j54pv98q/thumbnail-IMG-20210826-124835705.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3JRsCt27/thumbnail-IMG-20210826-124839939.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pTCSKjTp/thumbnail-IMG-20210826-124411099-HDR.jpg)
We all liked this little heart shaped puddle:
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZSfxZbb/thumbnail-IMG-20210826-124438499.jpg)
This was as we approached D.C. I believe:
(https://i.postimg.cc/ncG1rxXh/thumbnail-IMG-20210826-181310873.jpg)
These are shots from the train as we were passing thru Pennsylvania:
(https://i.postimg.cc/hPZqHkKf/thumbnail-IMG-20210826-092658106.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/j54pv98q/thumbnail-IMG-20210826-124835705.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3JRsCt27/thumbnail-IMG-20210826-124839939.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pTCSKjTp/thumbnail-IMG-20210826-124411099-HDR.jpg)
We all liked this little heart shaped puddle:
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZSfxZbb/thumbnail-IMG-20210826-124438499.jpg)
This was as we approached D.C. I believe:
(https://i.postimg.cc/ncG1rxXh/thumbnail-IMG-20210826-181310873.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 29, 2021, 03:41:23 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 29, 2021, 03:41:23 PM
I always find looking down on things from a plane window gives a whole different perspective. Here are a couple of pix taken from the plane on the return trip.
Taking off from Logan Airport:
(https://i.postimg.cc/sgB189CC/thumbnail-IMG-20210830-082146303.jpg)
Clouds from above:
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYKRYd7r/thumbnail-IMG-20210830-091635213.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6QtJRt0b/thumbnail-IMG-20210830-100415805.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rsdvcmVs/thumbnail-IMG-20210830-100455587.jpg)
And approaching Dallas:
(https://i.postimg.cc/HWKqzQzy/thumbnail-IMG-20210830-114026787.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqVgd300/thumbnail-IMG-20210830-114307733.jpg)
Taking off from Logan Airport:
(https://i.postimg.cc/sgB189CC/thumbnail-IMG-20210830-082146303.jpg)
Clouds from above:
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYKRYd7r/thumbnail-IMG-20210830-091635213.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6QtJRt0b/thumbnail-IMG-20210830-100415805.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rsdvcmVs/thumbnail-IMG-20210830-100455587.jpg)
And approaching Dallas:
(https://i.postimg.cc/HWKqzQzy/thumbnail-IMG-20210830-114026787.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqVgd300/thumbnail-IMG-20210830-114307733.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 29, 2021, 04:28:57 PM
Post by: LennG on September 29, 2021, 04:28:57 PM
Loved the shots from the plane. We aren't good flyers and my darling wife always takes the window seat, but when I do look out especially at wonderful cloud formations, I wish I could reach for my camera and start snapping away. Most times it is buried with the carry-ons, and my phone, well I'm still figuring out how to text. :yes: :yes: :yes:
If you have more, I would love to see them. I'm jealous :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on October 09, 2021, 12:08:29 PM
Post by: LennG on October 09, 2021, 12:08:29 PM
We are really starting to get into Fall. In our neighborhood, the trees are just starting to show a drop of color. Can't wait to get into the mountains and really get the true feelings of Fall.
Here are a few shots of Fall reflections in waters.
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCqvhg5L/IMG-8824.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SKxCYVwH/IMG-9061.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MK0Qshwh/IMG-9091.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvstDrF4/IMG-9144.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9fs0XpVd/IMG-9160.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sD3X21FN/IMG-9241.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on October 30, 2021, 01:20:13 PM
Post by: LennG on October 30, 2021, 01:20:13 PM
As I said before, we were in New Hampshire for the past week. We did pretty good with the foliage but several places where we were, were past peak and we had 3 days of miserable rain and fog, but we did manage to come up with some really good pix. So much of the region is awash in color and it is hard to just stop if we are riding on the main roads. If anyone is interested, Interstate 91 going just about thru the entire state of Vermont is just gorgeous right about now. Driving along it is hard to concentrate on the road.
I need some time to sort out many of the pix but I did highlight a few and a few from last year, Most of these are the leaves of Fall and I thought some interesting pix.
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJ9DZ125/IMG-9177.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3NB22v08/ggggggg.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VkYm7bry/ppppppp.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5Np9YnGD/IMG-9068.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4311Gqw2/IMG-9071.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qvsFtmjy/IMG-9085.jpg)
And this is one of my favorites and my current screen saver
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFMBc28x/jjjjjjj.jpg)
I need some time to sort out many of the pix but I did highlight a few and a few from last year, Most of these are the leaves of Fall and I thought some interesting pix.
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJ9DZ125/IMG-9177.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3NB22v08/ggggggg.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VkYm7bry/ppppppp.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5Np9YnGD/IMG-9068.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4311Gqw2/IMG-9071.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qvsFtmjy/IMG-9085.jpg)
And this is one of my favorites and my current screen saver
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFMBc28x/jjjjjjj.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on October 30, 2021, 07:26:13 PM
Post by: ozzie on October 30, 2021, 07:26:13 PM
I've been waiting for you to get back and post some autumn beauty. You never disappoint! :D
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on October 30, 2021, 07:34:18 PM
Post by: LennG on October 30, 2021, 07:34:18 PM
Lou
Sorry, but I forgot where you are living now.
Do you have the opportunity to experience Fall in all its colors?
This is just my absolute favorite time of year, football, holidays, 2 of my children's birthdays, and that coolness in the air that we love. Add to that these amazing colors and, as they say, what's not to like.
Sorry, but I forgot where you are living now.
Do you have the opportunity to experience Fall in all its colors?
This is just my absolute favorite time of year, football, holidays, 2 of my children's birthdays, and that coolness in the air that we love. Add to that these amazing colors and, as they say, what's not to like.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on October 31, 2021, 09:07:40 AM
Post by: ozzie on October 31, 2021, 09:07:40 AM
We get some color. I think it depends on weather conditions throughout the year. When we do get some nice color though, it is a very short window. Things seem to go from green to brown very quickly!
This is my favorite time of year too. For all the reasons you mentioned. Except we only have one daughter's birthday this time of year, but we do celebrate our wedding anniversary in October!
This is my favorite time of year too. For all the reasons you mentioned. Except we only have one daughter's birthday this time of year, but we do celebrate our wedding anniversary in October!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on November 03, 2021, 12:34:46 PM
Post by: Moose135 on November 03, 2021, 12:34:46 PM
Weekend before last we took a ride up on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It was just about peak colors in the area.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Blue-Ridge-Parkway/i-WXxS7st/0/6f1352ff/XL/JM_2021_10_24_BRP_Fall_Foliage_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Blue-Ridge-Parkway/i-SgN8gtm/0/940f8eb6/XL/JM_2021_10_24_BRP_Fall_Foliage_007-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Blue-Ridge-Parkway/i-Dk4vqzS/0/c3026588/XL/JM_2021_10_24_BRP_Fall_Foliage_010-XL.jpg)
This is the Linn Cove Viaduct (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linn_Cove_Viaduct), a quarter-mile section of the BRP wrapped around Grandfather Mountain. It is built on seven piers to avoid damage to the mountain.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Blue-Ridge-Parkway/i-59m2sc8/0/718ffb64/XL/JM_2021_10_24_BRP_Fall_Foliage_012-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Blue-Ridge-Parkway/i-zssnxDb/0/8eefa1c6/XL/JM_2021_10_24_BRP_Fall_Foliage_013-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Blue-Ridge-Parkway/i-dtpjNLt/0/f9f7fda5/XL/JM_2021_10_24_BRP_Fall_Foliage_015-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Blue-Ridge-Parkway/i-3KpppBL/0/feef5a93/XL/JM_2021_10_24_BRP_Fall_Foliage_003-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Blue-Ridge-Parkway/i-WXxS7st/0/6f1352ff/XL/JM_2021_10_24_BRP_Fall_Foliage_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Blue-Ridge-Parkway/i-SgN8gtm/0/940f8eb6/XL/JM_2021_10_24_BRP_Fall_Foliage_007-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Blue-Ridge-Parkway/i-Dk4vqzS/0/c3026588/XL/JM_2021_10_24_BRP_Fall_Foliage_010-XL.jpg)
This is the Linn Cove Viaduct (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linn_Cove_Viaduct), a quarter-mile section of the BRP wrapped around Grandfather Mountain. It is built on seven piers to avoid damage to the mountain.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Blue-Ridge-Parkway/i-59m2sc8/0/718ffb64/XL/JM_2021_10_24_BRP_Fall_Foliage_012-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Blue-Ridge-Parkway/i-zssnxDb/0/8eefa1c6/XL/JM_2021_10_24_BRP_Fall_Foliage_013-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Blue-Ridge-Parkway/i-dtpjNLt/0/f9f7fda5/XL/JM_2021_10_24_BRP_Fall_Foliage_015-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Blue-Ridge-Parkway/i-3KpppBL/0/feef5a93/XL/JM_2021_10_24_BRP_Fall_Foliage_003-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on November 03, 2021, 04:39:03 PM
Post by: LennG on November 03, 2021, 04:39:03 PM
Wonderful shots Moose. Missed your skill over here for a while. Hope to see more.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on November 03, 2021, 08:03:09 PM
Post by: ozzie on November 03, 2021, 08:03:09 PM
Yes. Ditto what Lenn said.
Beautiful dog too.
Beautiful dog too.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on November 03, 2021, 09:13:08 PM
Post by: Moose135 on November 03, 2021, 09:13:08 PM
Thank you both!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on November 06, 2021, 02:08:15 PM
Post by: LennG on November 06, 2021, 02:08:15 PM
I am sorry but I still haven't gotten to edit my pix from our last trip a week or so again. We are off to Cape Cod on Sunday for another week, so I have some real work to do when I get home.
But, not to fear, I have pixs from last year that I never put up (or, at least I think I didn't).
Fall in New England, in all its glory.
As you saw last time, I simply LOVE leaves. On the ground, falling from trees and still on the trees. The colors are so intense that I can just move around, find different angles and just keep snapping away.
Hope you enjoy these shots
(https://i.postimg.cc/MGx50ngW/IMG-9201.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqRcsGYg/mmmmmm.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NjV9YS7Z/hhhhhhh.jpg)
I happen to like this shot a lot. It was on a dreary day, with the mist and fog never leaving, but I felt it made an interesting shot
(https://i.postimg.cc/PqxgbVgf/IMG-9023.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MpZNxrK0/aaaaa.jpg)
One of our favorite stops whenever we go to New Hampshire, is this General Store right over the Jackson Covered Bridge.
(https://i.postimg.cc/L5BQFjc0/IMG-8968.jpg)
And, those that have been following this thread, know there hasn't been a covered bridge made that I didn't love to photograph. I always look for new ways to capture these amazing things, outside, inside, underneath, close up, from a distance, etc. One trick I learned way back when it to try a frame the entrance and capture a shot looking out from the bridge.
Here is another one of my favs that capture exactly what I was looking for. Just another rainy day but it gives the pix some charm
(https://i.postimg.cc/QNyHcvvC/IMG-8781.jpg)
But, not to fear, I have pixs from last year that I never put up (or, at least I think I didn't).
Fall in New England, in all its glory.
As you saw last time, I simply LOVE leaves. On the ground, falling from trees and still on the trees. The colors are so intense that I can just move around, find different angles and just keep snapping away.
Hope you enjoy these shots
(https://i.postimg.cc/MGx50ngW/IMG-9201.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqRcsGYg/mmmmmm.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NjV9YS7Z/hhhhhhh.jpg)
I happen to like this shot a lot. It was on a dreary day, with the mist and fog never leaving, but I felt it made an interesting shot
(https://i.postimg.cc/PqxgbVgf/IMG-9023.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MpZNxrK0/aaaaa.jpg)
One of our favorite stops whenever we go to New Hampshire, is this General Store right over the Jackson Covered Bridge.
(https://i.postimg.cc/L5BQFjc0/IMG-8968.jpg)
And, those that have been following this thread, know there hasn't been a covered bridge made that I didn't love to photograph. I always look for new ways to capture these amazing things, outside, inside, underneath, close up, from a distance, etc. One trick I learned way back when it to try a frame the entrance and capture a shot looking out from the bridge.
Here is another one of my favs that capture exactly what I was looking for. Just another rainy day but it gives the pix some charm
(https://i.postimg.cc/QNyHcvvC/IMG-8781.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on November 06, 2021, 08:26:46 PM
Post by: ozzie on November 06, 2021, 08:26:46 PM
Absolutely LOVE your "Dreary Day" shot, the General Store and looking out from the bridge.
Enjoy your trip, Lenn. Keep snapping! ;)
Enjoy your trip, Lenn. Keep snapping! ;)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on November 06, 2021, 08:39:32 PM
Post by: LennG on November 06, 2021, 08:39:32 PM
Quote from: ozzie on November 06, 2021, 08:26:46 PM
Absolutely LOVE your "Dreary Day" shot, the General Store and looking out from the bridge.
Enjoy your trip, Lenn. Keep snapping! ;)
Lou
I'm always looking for that sunny, blue sky shot, but when the sun don't shine and the sky is grey, the colors are much more subdued and sometimes it has a special quality all its own.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on November 07, 2021, 08:53:11 AM
Post by: ozzie on November 07, 2021, 08:53:11 AM
Mother Nature is beautiful, whatever her mood might be. We all love nice, sunny days, but different weather conditions bring about all kinds of different opportunities we may not have even thought about. And then we get to discover something new that we can enjoy for IT'S beauty. :happy:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 05, 2021, 04:45:27 PM
Post by: Moose135 on December 05, 2021, 04:45:27 PM
We learned of a pair of bald eagles nesting in a park near Charlotte. We took a ride there this morning, and found them working on their nest.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Eagles-at-Rankin-Lake-Park/i-CSdBNGr/0/a97c0838/XL/JM_2021_12_05_Rankin_Lake_Park_008-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Eagles-at-Rankin-Lake-Park/i-vGjBzpj/0/9355a919/XL/JM_2021_12_05_Rankin_Lake_Park_009-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Eagles-at-Rankin-Lake-Park/i-JWSHVRt/0/38ccad1c/XL/JM_2021_12_05_Rankin_Lake_Park_010-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Eagles-at-Rankin-Lake-Park/i-V73VL6M/0/2f704fbc/XL/JM_2021_12_05_Rankin_Lake_Park_016-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Eagles-at-Rankin-Lake-Park/i-BtwDGJx/0/2bf0d641/XL/JM_2021_12_05_Rankin_Lake_Park_018-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Eagles-at-Rankin-Lake-Park/i-fmgsHzt/0/c5a70224/XL/JM_2021_12_05_Rankin_Lake_Park_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Eagles-at-Rankin-Lake-Park/i-HRjwpZK/0/d02b37f7/XL/JM_2021_12_05_Rankin_Lake_Park_004-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Eagles-at-Rankin-Lake-Park/i-wBLKbjk/0/8d4c1718/XL/JM_2021_12_05_Rankin_Lake_Park_022-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Eagles-at-Rankin-Lake-Park/i-CSdBNGr/0/a97c0838/XL/JM_2021_12_05_Rankin_Lake_Park_008-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Eagles-at-Rankin-Lake-Park/i-vGjBzpj/0/9355a919/XL/JM_2021_12_05_Rankin_Lake_Park_009-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Eagles-at-Rankin-Lake-Park/i-JWSHVRt/0/38ccad1c/XL/JM_2021_12_05_Rankin_Lake_Park_010-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Eagles-at-Rankin-Lake-Park/i-V73VL6M/0/2f704fbc/XL/JM_2021_12_05_Rankin_Lake_Park_016-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Eagles-at-Rankin-Lake-Park/i-BtwDGJx/0/2bf0d641/XL/JM_2021_12_05_Rankin_Lake_Park_018-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Eagles-at-Rankin-Lake-Park/i-fmgsHzt/0/c5a70224/XL/JM_2021_12_05_Rankin_Lake_Park_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Eagles-at-Rankin-Lake-Park/i-HRjwpZK/0/d02b37f7/XL/JM_2021_12_05_Rankin_Lake_Park_004-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Eagles-at-Rankin-Lake-Park/i-wBLKbjk/0/8d4c1718/XL/JM_2021_12_05_Rankin_Lake_Park_022-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on December 06, 2021, 01:50:36 PM
Post by: ozzie on December 06, 2021, 01:50:36 PM
Oh Moose, those are just incredible shots!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 06, 2021, 01:52:41 PM
Post by: Moose135 on December 06, 2021, 01:52:41 PM
Thank you! We hope to get back out there again, it's only about 20 minutes from my place.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 08, 2021, 09:35:15 PM
Post by: Moose135 on December 08, 2021, 09:35:15 PM
We had a nice pass of the International Space Station over Charlotte tonight, with great weather to see it.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Starlight/i-nfsttnJ/0/ffec3eca/XL/JM_2021_12_08_International_Space_Station_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Starlight/i-3XHRQqp/0/dc15b7eb/XL/JM_2021_12_08_International_Space_Station_004-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Starlight/i-LkqRjX7/0/34aec09b/XL/JM_2021_12_08_International_Space_Station_006-XL.jpg)
Also, with tonight's Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus (upper left to lower right)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Starlight/i-6FK9LKW/0/f3a416c1/XL/JM_2021_12_08_Moon_and_Planets_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Starlight/i-nfsttnJ/0/ffec3eca/XL/JM_2021_12_08_International_Space_Station_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Starlight/i-3XHRQqp/0/dc15b7eb/XL/JM_2021_12_08_International_Space_Station_004-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Starlight/i-LkqRjX7/0/34aec09b/XL/JM_2021_12_08_International_Space_Station_006-XL.jpg)
Also, with tonight's Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus (upper left to lower right)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Starlight/i-6FK9LKW/0/f3a416c1/XL/JM_2021_12_08_Moon_and_Planets_001-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on December 09, 2021, 01:27:28 PM
Post by: ozzie on December 09, 2021, 01:27:28 PM
Wow! What clear skies and great pix!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 09, 2021, 04:32:19 PM
Post by: LennG on December 09, 2021, 04:32:19 PM
Wonderful shots Moose. We want more :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 29, 2021, 06:05:31 PM
Post by: Moose135 on December 29, 2021, 06:05:31 PM
We're in the Outer Banks of North Carolina this week, rented a place on the beach in Duck. Yesterday morning, we saw dolphins playing in the ocean.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-hVHwj9P/0/8a07ab29/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_Dolphin_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-LRCbNZf/0/2cfe2f47/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_Dolphin_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-mRQCB2D/0/a203679e/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-rfqgLMz/0/915ec0c6/XL/JM_2021_12_27_Outer_Banks_002-XL.jpg)
Shrimp boat out last night.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-wN44zpn/0/fd0b5c4c/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_004-XL.jpg)
Last night's sunset over the sound.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-D57NHBS/0/d1817212/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_008-XL.jpg)
We always get a little bit of an air show along the beach!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-WrTbt4q/0/79d6baae/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_USArmy_CH-47F_11-08844_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-Pts8Bc8/0/8658fb2a/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_USCG_HC-27J_2704_001-XL.jpg)
One of my favorite places to shoot, especially at night, Bodie Island Lighthouse.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-W8ZpLL4/0/d33c4f4a/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_Bodie_Island_Light_004-XL.jpg)
Star trails - 475 images over 3 1/2 hours stacked together. The light streak along the horizon is that shrimp boat.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-tSNxcW8/0/8bc87979/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_Star_Trails_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-hVHwj9P/0/8a07ab29/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_Dolphin_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-LRCbNZf/0/2cfe2f47/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_Dolphin_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-mRQCB2D/0/a203679e/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-rfqgLMz/0/915ec0c6/XL/JM_2021_12_27_Outer_Banks_002-XL.jpg)
Shrimp boat out last night.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-wN44zpn/0/fd0b5c4c/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_004-XL.jpg)
Last night's sunset over the sound.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-D57NHBS/0/d1817212/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_008-XL.jpg)
We always get a little bit of an air show along the beach!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-WrTbt4q/0/79d6baae/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_USArmy_CH-47F_11-08844_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-Pts8Bc8/0/8658fb2a/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_USCG_HC-27J_2704_001-XL.jpg)
One of my favorite places to shoot, especially at night, Bodie Island Lighthouse.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-W8ZpLL4/0/d33c4f4a/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_Bodie_Island_Light_004-XL.jpg)
Star trails - 475 images over 3 1/2 hours stacked together. The light streak along the horizon is that shrimp boat.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-tSNxcW8/0/8bc87979/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_Star_Trails_001-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 29, 2021, 06:12:35 PM
Post by: Moose135 on December 29, 2021, 06:12:35 PM
Much of the area is dog-friendly, and in Duck, dogs are permitted on the beach off-leash. Jake, our Australian Shepherd, loves playing on the beach!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-T927MrF/0/e83d20a2/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_Jake_the_Aussie_005-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-bgQ2zBT/0/79d59c9e/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_Jake_the_Aussie_004-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-xRwCmvS/0/2ce9ab47/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_Jake_the_Aussie_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-T927MrF/0/e83d20a2/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_Jake_the_Aussie_005-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-bgQ2zBT/0/79d59c9e/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_Jake_the_Aussie_004-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-xRwCmvS/0/2ce9ab47/XL/JM_2021_12_28_Outer_Banks_Jake_the_Aussie_002-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 29, 2021, 06:48:06 PM
Post by: LennG on December 29, 2021, 06:48:06 PM
Great shots once again. WE love OBX and I have several excellent shots of Bodie Lighthouse. Yours is the best though.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on December 29, 2021, 08:03:33 PM
Post by: Moose135 on December 29, 2021, 08:03:33 PM
Thank you, Lenn! We really love it here!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Sem on December 29, 2021, 08:40:45 PM
Post by: Sem on December 29, 2021, 08:40:45 PM
Great pics Moose. We used to vacation at the OBX back when our kids were....kids. We always stayed up in Corolla when it was just being developed. Haven't been there in years but I imagine that area is now quite over-developed. It was very quiet back in the day. Wild horses, uncrowded beaches, lots of memories.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 29, 2021, 08:42:57 PM
Post by: LennG on December 29, 2021, 08:42:57 PM
Quote from: Sem on December 29, 2021, 08:40:45 PMSteve
Great pics Moose. We used to vacation at the OBX back when our kids were....kids. We always stayed up in Corolla when it was just being developed. Haven't been there in years but I imagine that area is now quite over-developed. It was very quiet back in the day. Wild horses, uncrowded beaches, lots of memories.
We also remember things like that, that's why when we go, we go in February. =)) =)) =)) =))
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on January 17, 2022, 01:28:03 AM
Post by: Moose135 on January 17, 2022, 01:28:03 AM
We had snow, sleet, and freezing rain on Sunday. It was the first time Jake got to play in snow, and he had a blast!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-qRPM7B4/0/65a1ad5a/XL/JM_2022_01_16_Jake_the_Aussie_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-BfpH2DX/0/cc39dfa0/XL/JM_2022_01_16_Jake_the_Aussie_013-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-XmsvQnf/0/13e91fe7/XL/JM_2022_01_16_Jake_the_Aussie_015-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-qRPM7B4/0/65a1ad5a/XL/JM_2022_01_16_Jake_the_Aussie_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-BfpH2DX/0/cc39dfa0/XL/JM_2022_01_16_Jake_the_Aussie_013-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jake-the-Aussie/i-XmsvQnf/0/13e91fe7/XL/JM_2022_01_16_Jake_the_Aussie_015-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on January 17, 2022, 11:17:37 AM
Post by: LennG on January 17, 2022, 11:17:37 AM
Love the snow 'boots'.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on January 17, 2022, 05:50:32 PM
Post by: ozzie on January 17, 2022, 05:50:32 PM
Quote from: LennG on January 17, 2022, 11:17:37 AMWas just going to post the same. Love it!
Love the snow 'boots'.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on January 30, 2022, 12:38:04 AM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on January 30, 2022, 12:38:04 AM
Question for the group.
I take thousands of Photos each year. I cull them down to a select few. I'll go out in my neighborhood or around my house and take several 100 photos for each shoot. Of those I might get 2 or 3 that I think are good enough to work with. In Adobe Lightroom I will import my photos and place them in folders based on year, month and day. I then create a subject in a collection and flag them as good enough to possibly work with. I then take those that are considered the best and rate them as a five star. The overall collection is named say August flowers. I create 3 sub folders named Full Shoot, Picks, and Select. I normally work on the Select photos sometimes the picks but not the others.
Would like to know how some others deal with their photos.
I take thousands of Photos each year. I cull them down to a select few. I'll go out in my neighborhood or around my house and take several 100 photos for each shoot. Of those I might get 2 or 3 that I think are good enough to work with. In Adobe Lightroom I will import my photos and place them in folders based on year, month and day. I then create a subject in a collection and flag them as good enough to possibly work with. I then take those that are considered the best and rate them as a five star. The overall collection is named say August flowers. I create 3 sub folders named Full Shoot, Picks, and Select. I normally work on the Select photos sometimes the picks but not the others.
Would like to know how some others deal with their photos.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on January 30, 2022, 10:04:14 AM
Post by: ozzie on January 30, 2022, 10:04:14 AM
Joe, you are by far so much more organized than I am. You are light years ahead of me.
I wish I could be more like that, but I don't use any sort of enhancement outside of what the camera itself can do and so I just take the pic and if it looks good, I keep it and download it onto my laptop. I have a few folders with various titles to help try and sort things out, but all very basic....
Flowers / Snow Pix / Vacations.... nothing too detailed.
Keep doing things your way. I'm jealous of how organized you are!
I wish I could be more like that, but I don't use any sort of enhancement outside of what the camera itself can do and so I just take the pic and if it looks good, I keep it and download it onto my laptop. I have a few folders with various titles to help try and sort things out, but all very basic....
Flowers / Snow Pix / Vacations.... nothing too detailed.
Keep doing things your way. I'm jealous of how organized you are!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on January 30, 2022, 01:36:35 PM
Post by: LennG on January 30, 2022, 01:36:35 PM
Quote from: Shoelessjoe on January 30, 2022, 12:38:04 AM
Question for the group.
I take thousands of Photos each year. I cull them down to a select few. I'll go out in my neighborhood or around my house and take several 100 photos for each shoot. Of those I might get 2 or 3 that I think are good enough to work with. In Adobe Lightroom I will import my photos and place them in folders based on year, month and day. I then create a subject in a collection and flag them as good enough to possibly work with. I then take those that are considered the best and rate them as a five star. The overall collection is named say August flowers. I create 3 sub folders named Full Shoot, Picks, and Select. I normally work on the Select photos sometimes the picks but not the others.
Would like to know how some others deal with their photos.
Frank
First of all, we enjoyed our dinner together last week. Just wonderful to sit and chat with you again. The table was a bit too big as we didn't have a chance to talk 'shop' too much, but, as I said then and now, I and I'm sure I can speak for our contingent here, we really enjoy your pixs and what you can do with them. Please keep posting them.
As for files, or what I do with my pix, basically nothing. That's why, when I want to look for a particular pix, it could take me an hour. If I can remember where I was when I took it and the year, I could find it quicker. Most of my pix are done while on vacations, so that's the only label I give them, where I was and the year, like New Hampshire 2021,etc. etc.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on March 27, 2022, 10:35:32 PM
Post by: T200 on March 27, 2022, 10:35:32 PM
Bump for our group photogs. It's been a while since we've seen some great shots!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: EDjohnst1981 on March 28, 2022, 05:20:08 AM
Post by: EDjohnst1981 on March 28, 2022, 05:20:08 AM
I want to take pictures of the moon.
I have a lens that can zoom in and view the moon but it
I have a lens that can zoom in and view the moon but it
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on March 28, 2022, 08:34:32 AM
Post by: ozzie on March 28, 2022, 08:34:32 AM
Quote from: T200 on March 27, 2022, 10:35:32 PMThis is true and I was thinking the same thing. Now I know I'm a bit guilty. I haven't been that active with the camera lately. I've taken a few shots, but nothing I thought about posting. I'll have to review what I have and maybe post a few just to keep things going. Hopefully Lenn and Moose (the real pros) and anyone else whos got some nice shots will go thru some of their stuff and do the same.
Bump for our group photogs. It's been a while since we've seen some great shots!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on March 29, 2022, 08:41:36 PM
Post by: LennG on March 29, 2022, 08:41:36 PM
I have been taking some trips and taking more pix, but I really haven't had the time to go thru them and see what's what. I am so behind on this. I just started going thru my pix from last Fall in New Hampshire. Many of the places we travel to, we have been many times, and even though I enjoy taking pix of things, some places and things have been photographed so many times, I sort of took a break.
I will start to put some more up in a week or so.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on April 02, 2022, 02:28:34 PM
Post by: LennG on April 02, 2022, 02:28:34 PM
As I said, I am just getting around to sorting out and editing some of my pix from last year.
So, I know it's not Fall, but we ventured to the While Mountains of New Hampshire and tried to find some new things to gaze at. It's hard because we have been there many times and it all is wonderful if you catch the colors right. So here are a few, hopefully, that I didn't shoot last year and repost, in the same place at different time. Our only regret was the weather as it was overcast and rainy or drizzly most of the time we were there. Sometimes it makes for a better pix, but overall, I would always prefer that deep blue sky.
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Taken from our balcony at dusk
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Just one of so many back roads where the colors were truly amazing
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Along a picturesque stream
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We always pay a visit to this grand hotel, Mt Washington Resort. It is set in a magical setting anytime, but we happen to be there a bit late in the day and the sun was shining on the mountains behind this magnificent resort--with the reflection of all in the lake in front, I must have taken about 60 pix in this setting. Maybe some of my best shots in a long time.
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We always visit a town called Meredith, NH as my daughter in law is named Meridith and we always like to send her pix of this charming town right on Lake Winnippesaki
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on April 03, 2022, 02:02:55 PM
Post by: LennG on April 03, 2022, 02:02:55 PM
Just finished going thru some 'older' pix from a visit around Williamsburg Virginia and the surrounding area. We were there during summer so things look really in bloom and colorful. Hope you enjoy
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on April 03, 2022, 05:05:36 PM
Post by: ozzie on April 03, 2022, 05:05:36 PM
Incredible, as always, Lenn. Every picture better than the last.
I love that caterpillar strolling along the branch, and those mountains behind the Mt Washington Resort look like they're on fire!
I love that caterpillar strolling along the branch, and those mountains behind the Mt Washington Resort look like they're on fire!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Bill Brown on April 03, 2022, 07:19:48 PM
Post by: Bill Brown on April 03, 2022, 07:19:48 PM
I had a good friend who was the manager of The Mt. Washington Hotel back in the late seventies.
Bill
Bill
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on April 03, 2022, 08:36:13 PM
Post by: LennG on April 03, 2022, 08:36:13 PM
Quote from: ps11yat14 on April 03, 2022, 07:19:48 PM
I had a good friend who was the manager of The Mt. Washington Hotel back in the late seventies.
Bill
Bill
We weren't there back then, but we always make it a point to stop in there when we travel thru that area. The hotel is so grand and even though we aren't guests, we wander about, sit at the fire pits, or just grab a bite to eat and sit on the veranda. One time we went in and a gentleman asked us if we wanted him to show us around. We thought it was a pay-for tour, but he said, no charge as he was the official greeter or something like that. he took us on a tour of the place. Told us a wonderful story of how Princess Carolina comes to stay here and brings her own bed with her. When she goes to eat in the huge dining room, everyone has to stand until she is seated at her table at the head of the room and if she finishes and leaves, again everyone has to stand until she departs. He also gave us the skinny on some of the haunted rooms in the place, one in particular that no one stays in anymore.
Such a grand old place with so much history, and a photogenic wonder.
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And this has been my screen saver for this winter
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on April 04, 2022, 12:39:55 PM
Post by: Moose135 on April 04, 2022, 12:39:55 PM
Quote from: EDjohnst1981 on March 28, 2022, 05:20:08 AM
I want to take pictures of the moon.
I have a lens that can zoom in and view the moon but it
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on April 04, 2022, 12:45:33 PM
Post by: Moose135 on April 04, 2022, 12:45:33 PM
We were down in Florida a couple of weeks ago for the IMSA sports car races in Sebring. Three days of racing, culminating in the 12 Hour race on Saturday. We hadn't been to Sebring since 2019 - the world shut down the week before the 2020 race, so we were looking forward to this one.
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on April 04, 2022, 12:50:20 PM
Post by: Moose135 on April 04, 2022, 12:50:20 PM
After Sebring, we headed up to Orlando for a couple of days with the Mouse. Went to Magic Kingdom and stayed for the nightly fireworks. It is a spectacular show!
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We stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. This was the view from our room...
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We stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. This was the view from our room...
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on April 04, 2022, 12:55:01 PM
Post by: Moose135 on April 04, 2022, 12:55:01 PM
Saturday, I went to the Shaw AFB air show. Shaw is in South Carolina, about 2 hours from Charlotte. They had a bunch of stuff flying, with the Thunderbirds being the main attraction.
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on April 04, 2022, 01:23:30 PM
Post by: ozzie on April 04, 2022, 01:23:30 PM
Moose, All I can say about those last three groups of pictures is WOW!!!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on April 04, 2022, 01:51:19 PM
Post by: Moose135 on April 04, 2022, 01:51:19 PM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on April 04, 2022, 04:02:47 PM
Post by: T200 on April 04, 2022, 04:02:47 PM
Len,
Great shots as usual! You never fail to disappoint with the great views and the wonderful colors.
John,
Love seeing you capture the moon. I've always been fascinated by it and your shots are always on point. Really love the action shots of the race cars as well.
Dover AFB hasn't had an air show since before the pandemic. They're kicking it off in a big way next month by have both the Thunderbirds AND the Blue Angels at the same show!!! It's gonna be epic!
Great shots as usual! You never fail to disappoint with the great views and the wonderful colors.
John,
Love seeing you capture the moon. I've always been fascinated by it and your shots are always on point. Really love the action shots of the race cars as well.
Dover AFB hasn't had an air show since before the pandemic. They're kicking it off in a big way next month by have both the Thunderbirds AND the Blue Angels at the same show!!! It's gonna be epic!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on April 04, 2022, 04:23:59 PM
Post by: Moose135 on April 04, 2022, 04:23:59 PM
Thanks! We may have to look at Dover - girlfriend's parents live about a half hour from the base, we'd have a place to stay and someone to watch the dog!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on April 04, 2022, 06:19:57 PM
Post by: ozzie on April 04, 2022, 06:19:57 PM
Quote from: Moose135 on April 04, 2022, 04:23:59 PMThat definitely sounds like a plan!
Thanks! We may have to look at Dover - girlfriend's parents live about a half hour from the base, we'd have a place to stay and someone to watch the dog!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on April 04, 2022, 06:29:52 PM
Post by: T200 on April 04, 2022, 06:29:52 PM
https://www.dover.af.mil/Thunder-Over-Dover-2022/
Let me know if you guys decide to come down! It'd be great see put more faces to names
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Let me know if you guys decide to come down! It'd be great see put more faces to names
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on April 23, 2022, 03:59:19 PM
Post by: LennG on April 23, 2022, 03:59:19 PM
Once again, I've been a bit lax in posting stuff.
In December, we went on a cruise to the Bahamas. As most know, we are sort of cruising machines, in that we LOVE to cruise. The Bahamas, well we have been so many times, I don't take many pixs there, but on this particular cruise, we had some of the most amazing sunsets we have experienced in a while. There is something about sunsets on a cruise, where you have the entire ocean and sky as a backdrop and you watch the sunset along the horizon. I know I have had the pleasure of viewing some really amazing sunsets along the way and have posted such, but here are a few more that I felt were really outstanding.
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on May 20, 2022, 12:54:42 PM
Post by: T200 on May 20, 2022, 12:54:42 PM
Thunder Over Dover 2022 is this weekend!
The Air Force Thunderbirds and Navy Blue Angels are BOTH here!!
I just finished detailing a black Mustang and took it outside for some pics. I caught one of the Blue Angels in flight!
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on May 20, 2022, 01:40:13 PM
Post by: ozzie on May 20, 2022, 01:40:13 PM
I really like that Photo, T. Cool perspective with the sky and plane reflecting off that crystal clear, clean hood!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on May 20, 2022, 07:49:01 PM
Post by: LennG on May 20, 2022, 07:49:01 PM
That's something I will never be able to do. My car is NEVER that clean or shiny.
Great shot Tim
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on May 20, 2022, 08:14:57 PM
Post by: T200 on May 20, 2022, 08:14:57 PM
Thanks Lou!
Len,
You'd be surprised what I can do with a polisher in my hands!
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Len,
You'd be surprised what I can do with a polisher in my hands!
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on May 20, 2022, 08:17:17 PM
Post by: ozzie on May 20, 2022, 08:17:17 PM
I wish I lived closer. You'd have a customer for sure!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on May 22, 2022, 03:34:38 PM
Post by: Moose135 on May 22, 2022, 03:34:38 PM
It was a hot day at Dover yesterday, but we had a great time at the air show! It's rare for the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels to perform at the same show, but we got a treat this weekend!
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Dover-AFB-Air-Show-2022/i-H43Ltbv/0/bec5f49c/XL/JM_2022_05_21_Dover_AFB_Air%20Show_040-XL.jpg)
The B-2 looks like it is from another world, but it is actually from Whiteman AFB, Missouri.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Dover-AFB-Air-Show-2022/i-xhcBkK9/0/5c3ffe84/XL/JM_2022_05_21_Dover_AFB_Air%20Show_037-XL.jpg)
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This C-47 flew on D-Day and is now owned by the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport on Long Island. I've been a volunteer at the museum for many years, although I guess I'm more 'inactive' these days since I don't live on the Island now.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Dover-AFB-Air-Show-2022/i-xFt4Khg/0/5e2725ee/XL/JM_2022_05_21_Dover_AFB_Air%20Show_027-XL.jpg)
They teamed up with an Air Force C-17 for the USAF Cargo Heritage Flight
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Dover-AFB-Air-Show-2022/i-btNtFnZ/0/2a64fc81/XL/JM_2022_05_21_Dover_AFB_Air%20Show_009-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Dover-AFB-Air-Show-2022/i-H43Ltbv/0/bec5f49c/XL/JM_2022_05_21_Dover_AFB_Air%20Show_040-XL.jpg)
The B-2 looks like it is from another world, but it is actually from Whiteman AFB, Missouri.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Dover-AFB-Air-Show-2022/i-xhcBkK9/0/5c3ffe84/XL/JM_2022_05_21_Dover_AFB_Air%20Show_037-XL.jpg)
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This C-47 flew on D-Day and is now owned by the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport on Long Island. I've been a volunteer at the museum for many years, although I guess I'm more 'inactive' these days since I don't live on the Island now.
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They teamed up with an Air Force C-17 for the USAF Cargo Heritage Flight
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on May 22, 2022, 04:12:16 PM
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on May 22, 2022, 04:12:16 PM
Lenn, those sunset (and I think one sunrise) pictures are incredible. Seeing them live would put chills down my spine
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on May 22, 2022, 04:55:43 PM
Post by: LennG on May 22, 2022, 04:55:43 PM
Quote from: ozzie on May 20, 2022, 08:17:17 PM
I wish I lived closer. You'd have a customer for sure!
Ditto this.
Tim, next time we come down, forget eating dinner, I'm coming to where ever you say for that polish. You are THE MAN.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on May 22, 2022, 04:58:51 PM
Post by: LennG on May 22, 2022, 04:58:51 PM
Quote from: Jolly Blue Giant on May 22, 2022, 04:12:16 PM
Lenn, those sunset (and I think one sunrise) pictures are incredible. Seeing them live would put chills down my spine
You know Ric it is all about timing. As I said, all those pics were from one cruise and each night we had crystal skies which gave us some of these shots. I just got off a cruise and didn't get one sunset. Most nights we had cloud cover and on the others, we were at dinner. AND, I can't lose any beauty sleep to get up for a sunrise. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Being out on the ocean with all you can see is the sea and the horizon, makes for wonderful pics--sometimes.
Glad you enjoyed them.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on May 23, 2022, 08:52:38 PM
Post by: LennG on May 23, 2022, 08:52:38 PM
For Spring
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on May 27, 2022, 11:09:38 PM
Post by: Moose135 on May 27, 2022, 11:09:38 PM
We visited Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge today. It's in Maryland, on Chesapeake Bay. Of course, the rain started just as we got there, and didn't stop until a little after we left. That made for some lousy conditions for photography, but we did get to see some eagles, ospreys, and other interesting things.
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/Maryland/Blackwater-National-Wildlife-Refuge/i-fNgDDfG/0/ed6fd909/XL/JM_2022_05_27_Blackwater_National_Wildlife_Refuge_004-XL.jpg)
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/Maryland/Blackwater-National-Wildlife-Refuge/i-VnLnFjk/0/c3a7ddfe/XL/JM_2022_05_27_Blackwater_National_Wildlife_Refuge_001-XL.jpg)
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/Maryland/Blackwater-National-Wildlife-Refuge/i-fNgDDfG/0/ed6fd909/XL/JM_2022_05_27_Blackwater_National_Wildlife_Refuge_004-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Maryland/Blackwater-National-Wildlife-Refuge/i-9qvz4mm/0/8d01bfd3/XL/JM_2022_05_27_Blackwater_National_Wildlife_Refuge_005-XL.jpg)
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Slugsy-Narrows on May 28, 2022, 07:49:28 AM
Post by: Slugsy-Narrows on May 28, 2022, 07:49:28 AM
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All 3 pics taken on Lake Ontario in NY while Fishing
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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All 3 pics taken on Lake Ontario in NY while Fishing
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on May 28, 2022, 09:24:16 AM
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on May 28, 2022, 09:24:16 AM
QuoteAll 3 pics taken on Lake Ontario in NY while Fishing
Nice pics. I'm more curious if that is your rig or if you chartered. I've spent quite a bit of time on Lake Ontario fishing for Kings on my ex-father-in-law's boat. Great times and caught a lot of fish. I still have a dedicated tackle box filled with spoons and J-Plugs in chartreuse, green, yellow, purple, silver, etc., and a couple of Pflueger reels left over (that's if my kids haven't run off with them...which they probably have). I still go up to Pulaski to fish the river when they are running and sometimes Oswego to fish the inlet with a noodle rod, but it's been a couple of years so your pictures make me want to get off my butt and get back at it :yes:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Slugsy-Narrows on May 28, 2022, 09:40:03 AM
Post by: Slugsy-Narrows on May 28, 2022, 09:40:03 AM
Quote from: Jolly Blue Giant on May 28, 2022, 09:24:16 AMCharter. Boat is called the Predator.
Nice pics. I'm more curious if that is your rig or if you chartered. I've spent quite a bit of time on Lake Ontario fishing for Kings on my ex-father-in-law's boat. Great times and caught a lot of fish. I still have a dedicated tackle box filled with spoons and J-Plugs in chartreuse, green, yellow, purple, silver, etc., and a couple of Pflueger reels left over (that's if my kids haven't run off with them...which they probably have). I still go up to Pulaski to fish the river when they are running and sometimes Oswego to fish the inlet with a noodle rod, but it's been a couple of years so your pictures make me want to get off my butt and get back at it :yes:
We fished mostly Kings but would also catch lakers browns and steelhead.
I never had luck at Pulaski went a couple times
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2 different trips
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on May 28, 2022, 10:37:39 AM
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on May 28, 2022, 10:37:39 AM
QuoteI never had luck at Pulaski went a couple times
I learned to take an extra set of clothes with me. I have waders that go up almost to my arm pits and when you go down and fill them suckers up, it's a cold ride home. That's what always killed me about Pulaski, one minute you're knee deep in rushing water standing on slippery rocks and you take one step and it drops more than a foot...splash @#$@^%^ >:( 2
The other thing that drives me crazy is when you're standing in the river, the salmon are running into your legs, but you can't catch one...LOL
Your first pic looks like you killed the Kings and in the second, mostly trout. Regardless, nice haul in both
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on May 28, 2022, 11:04:58 AM
Post by: ozzie on May 28, 2022, 11:04:58 AM
Absolutely LOVE the wildlife shots, Moose.
And Slugs, Great pix and a lovely haul of fish. I used to go out fishing regularly when I lived on L.I. Boy do I miss it.
And Slugs, Great pix and a lovely haul of fish. I used to go out fishing regularly when I lived on L.I. Boy do I miss it.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on May 28, 2022, 12:13:17 PM
Post by: LennG on May 28, 2022, 12:13:17 PM
Great pixs guys.
Loved the double rainbow.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on May 28, 2022, 02:10:03 PM
Post by: LennG on May 28, 2022, 02:10:03 PM
ON the mainboard, I put up a few of my pics from Memorial Places I have visited.
One of my favorite cities EVER is Washington DC. It is heaven for a photographer with just so many wonderful monuments and attractions known worldwide. I can fill these pages for a week with many of the pics I have taken there, but because this is Memorial Day weekend, I want to focus on Arlington National Cemetery. If you have never been there and are thinking of taking a trip to DC, do NOT miss this place. It is just over the bridge into Virginia and between visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, JFK's grave and so many other famous graves that are in this cemetery, it will not disappoint.
On our last visit, we stayed for the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It happens every hour (sometimes every 1/2 hour) 24 hours a day 365 days a year, regardless of the weather or anything else.
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If anyone is interested, here is what the Medal Of Honor looks like
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Arlington Cemetery
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If you don't know who Audie Murphy was, he was the most decorated American Soldier EVER
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And last the memorial for JFK
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on June 04, 2022, 12:59:53 PM
Post by: LennG on June 04, 2022, 12:59:53 PM
I have been very lax on getting, my photos online and posting them.
Since I was talking about Washinton DC in my last group and said that DC is maybe the best city to photograph things, let me post a few more of my many pix of Washington DC.
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And we ventured over the Potomac to Mount Vernon to visit George and Martha at their home
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on June 04, 2022, 08:16:36 PM
Post by: ozzie on June 04, 2022, 08:16:36 PM
Love the shot of Lincoln. Very powerful image.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on June 04, 2022, 08:43:42 PM
Post by: LennG on June 04, 2022, 08:43:42 PM
Quote from: ozzie on June 04, 2022, 08:16:36 PM
Love the shot of Lincoln. Very powerful image.
Just standing in front of that statue is truly awe-inspiring. It is so lifelike, from his head, to even his hands.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on June 04, 2022, 10:49:03 PM
Post by: T200 on June 04, 2022, 10:49:03 PM
Great shots, Len.
You'd fit right in if you had on the uniform! =)) =)) =))
You'd fit right in if you had on the uniform! =)) =)) =))
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on June 19, 2022, 08:55:14 AM
Post by: T200 on June 19, 2022, 08:55:14 AM
Wife and I were on the road yesterday and i saw this and had her snap a pic of a 'BBH' fan!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 25, 2022, 10:08:00 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 25, 2022, 10:08:00 PM
Haven't posted here as of late as I was taken lessons of Lightroom and Photoshop in an attempt to improve my post processing skills. Here are a few random that I hope you like.
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 25, 2022, 10:26:52 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on July 25, 2022, 10:26:52 PM
Some Sunset from Duck NC in April.
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: T200 on July 25, 2022, 11:17:54 PM
Post by: T200 on July 25, 2022, 11:17:54 PM
@Shoelessjoe Sunset shots look great, Frank!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 30, 2022, 10:01:52 AM
Post by: ozzie on July 30, 2022, 10:01:52 AM
It's been a while since I contributed anything to this thread, but the lovely Mrs. and myself just returned from our very first cruise, a 3 week jaunt along the Mediterranean Coast! We visited from Barcelona to Turkey and I have a ton of pix I'd like to share. Hopefully nobody gets too bored.
Here are a few from Barcelona:
This is the The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família.
The intricate stone work on the outside is just amazing.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/R0QyL3Rw/DSCN3837-2.jpg)
And here's a peek inside:
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Here are a few from Barcelona:
This is the The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família.
The intricate stone work on the outside is just amazing.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RVKRHkGH/DSCN3829.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6ttXz6k/DSCN3832.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BvT977qL/DSCN3833-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/R0QyL3Rw/DSCN3837-2.jpg)
And here's a peek inside:
(https://i.postimg.cc/zBGtwx31/DSCN3841.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/K8h0pG4f/DSCN3842.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 30, 2022, 10:07:45 AM
Post by: ozzie on July 30, 2022, 10:07:45 AM
Here's a view of the city from one of the towers:
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(https://i.postimg.cc/PxNb5xSm/DSCN3854-2.jpg)
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And the spiral staircase leading down, out of the tower:
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And the spiral staircase leading down, out of the tower:
(https://i.postimg.cc/pVzhYz5m/DSCN3862.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on July 30, 2022, 11:14:01 AM
Post by: LennG on July 30, 2022, 11:14:01 AM
Great shots Lou. We visited the Basilica a few years ago but did not go inside.
We are off on a 3-week cruise at the end of August, Noway's upper Fiords, Greenland, Iceland, and then back to the USA.
Next time you are looking to cruise, give us a holler. We LOVE it.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on July 30, 2022, 12:03:37 PM
Post by: ozzie on July 30, 2022, 12:03:37 PM
Can't wait to see what kind of photos you come back with from that journey!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 01, 2022, 10:21:54 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 01, 2022, 10:21:54 PM
Here are a couple more shots from Barcelona.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/NM8ph95D/DSCN3906.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 01, 2022, 10:29:49 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 01, 2022, 10:29:49 PM
The next stop on our cruise was France. These are from the seaside town of Cassis
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(https://i.postimg.cc/8CZzZwbm/DSCN3952.jpg)(https://i.postimg.cc/MpDB87Dv/DSCN3953.jpg)
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 01, 2022, 10:35:38 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 01, 2022, 10:35:38 PM
Still Cassis. A great little shop full of temptations..
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This is just an "Artsy" pic I took for myself. The house I grew up in wasn't in France, but the address was #56..
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(https://i.postimg.cc/mkmxs6tm/DSCN3971.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/X7vS83zm/DSCN3974.jpg)
This is just an "Artsy" pic I took for myself. The house I grew up in wasn't in France, but the address was #56..
(https://i.postimg.cc/6QnD3Q82/DSCN3987.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NfFSXDyw/DSCN3945.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 02, 2022, 11:16:35 AM
Post by: LennG on August 02, 2022, 11:16:35 AM
Just great shots Lou. Brings back some good (and some not-so-good) memories of Barcelona. Did you stay there, and if so, where about? We have been there 3 times, all pre and post-cruises, and have always stayed in the Las Rambles section. Did you get to the park where Gaudi has all these sculptures, building all basically mosaic tiles? It is in a park or garden somewhere in Barcelona.
Our bad memory was we were there when Covid hit and they literally closed the entire country down. We couldn't even get anything to eat for an entire day as everything was closed. We were scared to death we wouldn't get out, but luckily we did the next day, otherwise a fantastic city.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 02, 2022, 10:22:59 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 02, 2022, 10:22:59 PM
Like you Lenn, we were in Barcelona pre-cruise. We arrived a day ahead of time and visited the Cathedral. Other than that, we didn't really have time for much else. We stayed at the Hotel Almanac, which was booked by the cruise line, but I don't know what section of the city we were in. There was a park / town square within walking distance, but I don't think it was the one you mentioned.
Here's the hotel
(https://i.postimg.cc/LsJ7rGd3/P1010992.jpg)
And here's a few of the park/square
(https://i.postimg.cc/yx2WyMzp/DSCN3889.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mhx2H7Q0/DSCN3901.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y9ZmdG6x/DSCN3905.jpg)
Here's the hotel
(https://i.postimg.cc/LsJ7rGd3/P1010992.jpg)
And here's a few of the park/square
(https://i.postimg.cc/yx2WyMzp/DSCN3889.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mhx2H7Q0/DSCN3901.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y9ZmdG6x/DSCN3905.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 04, 2022, 07:03:21 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 04, 2022, 07:03:21 PM
Here are some more from France. These are from Marseille & Antibes
(https://i.postimg.cc/4dGB7fXN/DSCN3988.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NfK709Rk/DSCN4023.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0ZFFRQf/DSCN4033.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/LX0gdDQK/DSCN4035.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNfJdp3P/DSCN4039-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4dGB7fXN/DSCN3988.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NfK709Rk/DSCN4023.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0ZFFRQf/DSCN4033.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/LX0gdDQK/DSCN4035.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNfJdp3P/DSCN4039-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 04, 2022, 07:08:44 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 04, 2022, 07:08:44 PM
And just a few more from France
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxsYWrQS/DSCN4041.jpg)
Pablo Picasso used this place as his studio while in France, which was later turned into a museum. Unfortunately, it was closed the day we visited.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Pr6rrymP/DSCN4045.jpg)
A spice vendor at market in Antibes.
(https://i.postimg.cc/d1KJSxKS/DSCN4048.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HL1Gp8Pr/DSCN4052.jpg)
An interesting piece of art. A couple of sculpted Ninja's scaling the wall to this building.
(https://i.postimg.cc/mDd6FPVN/DSCN4063.jpg)
And lastly, some of the work from the glass blowing artisans in Biot.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Zq5QYPxK/DSCN4079.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxsYWrQS/DSCN4041.jpg)
Pablo Picasso used this place as his studio while in France, which was later turned into a museum. Unfortunately, it was closed the day we visited.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Pr6rrymP/DSCN4045.jpg)
A spice vendor at market in Antibes.
(https://i.postimg.cc/d1KJSxKS/DSCN4048.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HL1Gp8Pr/DSCN4052.jpg)
An interesting piece of art. A couple of sculpted Ninja's scaling the wall to this building.
(https://i.postimg.cc/mDd6FPVN/DSCN4063.jpg)
And lastly, some of the work from the glass blowing artisans in Biot.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Zq5QYPxK/DSCN4079.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 04, 2022, 07:40:45 PM
Post by: LennG on August 04, 2022, 07:40:45 PM
Truly just terrific pix. I loved the flowers against the old-time charm.
I know that square very well, with all the pigeons. When there last, we were supposed to meet there for a walking tour of the old gothic part of Barcelona, but it was canceled of course because of Covid. We still walked to the square and hung around there for a while, just trying to stay away from other people. The square is right at the edge of the second we stayed at, Las Rambles. It is a very short distance from where you will board the ships.
(https://i.postimg.cc/52PcmBGR/IMG-4468.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sX70b76y/IMG-4473.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tRdM5dnN/IMG-4474.jpg)
I know that square very well, with all the pigeons. When there last, we were supposed to meet there for a walking tour of the old gothic part of Barcelona, but it was canceled of course because of Covid. We still walked to the square and hung around there for a while, just trying to stay away from other people. The square is right at the edge of the second we stayed at, Las Rambles. It is a very short distance from where you will board the ships.
(https://i.postimg.cc/52PcmBGR/IMG-4468.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sX70b76y/IMG-4473.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tRdM5dnN/IMG-4474.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 05, 2022, 08:30:08 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 05, 2022, 08:30:08 PM
Ah Yes, the pigeons!
(https://i.postimg.cc/Zqpby4nK/DSCN3890.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pdfvLCcm/DSCN3893.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3rSTNd1F/DSCN3895.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Zqpby4nK/DSCN3890.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pdfvLCcm/DSCN3893.jpg)
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 05, 2022, 08:49:08 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 05, 2022, 08:49:08 PM
Next stop - Monaco
This was the sight from our veranda when we woke up in Monte Carlo
(https://i.postimg.cc/pdb9S0nr/DSCN4109.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nrzMmgNR/DSCN4111.jpg)
Here is a shot of the Grand Casino. Playground to the stars. If you want to go and gamble at night, a tuxedo is required!
(https://i.postimg.cc/LspXDnrZ/DSCN4130.jpg)
We were only here for a day, so we just jumped on a bus to see the sights
(https://i.postimg.cc/50P2fpjw/DSCN4136.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6g8MtS1/DSCN4154.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YCcq2v2y/DSCN4166.jpg)
This was the sight from our veranda when we woke up in Monte Carlo
(https://i.postimg.cc/pdb9S0nr/DSCN4109.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nrzMmgNR/DSCN4111.jpg)
Here is a shot of the Grand Casino. Playground to the stars. If you want to go and gamble at night, a tuxedo is required!
(https://i.postimg.cc/LspXDnrZ/DSCN4130.jpg)
We were only here for a day, so we just jumped on a bus to see the sights
(https://i.postimg.cc/50P2fpjw/DSCN4136.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6g8MtS1/DSCN4154.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YCcq2v2y/DSCN4166.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 05, 2022, 08:55:15 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 05, 2022, 08:55:15 PM
And a few more..
(https://i.postimg.cc/kgF9nwpB/DSCN4171.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/C1tpv2z6/DSCN4188-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SQ2nyF7R/DSCN4200-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Ghv9yFf1/DSCN4203.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9QpMxWV8/DSCN4218.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kgF9nwpB/DSCN4171.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/C1tpv2z6/DSCN4188-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SQ2nyF7R/DSCN4200-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Ghv9yFf1/DSCN4203.jpg)
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 06, 2022, 07:55:42 PM
Post by: LennG on August 06, 2022, 07:55:42 PM
Great pixs as always Lou.
Which yacht was yours?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 09, 2022, 08:54:12 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 09, 2022, 08:54:12 PM
Just the last few from Monaco as the sun was going down. I'm not really proficient shooting at night/low light, and the ship was moving as we were pulling out of port, but here's what I managed to get:
(https://i.postimg.cc/nrXPqmZj/DSCN4272.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L4rpN97K/DSCN4274.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/R0V5NN3f/DSCN4277.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/G2HWxVxm/DSCN4279.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nrXPqmZj/DSCN4272.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L4rpN97K/DSCN4274.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/R0V5NN3f/DSCN4277.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/G2HWxVxm/DSCN4279.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 10, 2022, 04:37:02 PM
Post by: LennG on August 10, 2022, 04:37:02 PM
Once again Lou, just wonderful shots.
What cruise are you on?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 10, 2022, 07:29:19 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 10, 2022, 07:29:19 PM
We were on Oceania Cruise lines and we went from Barcelona to Turkey. It was all thanks to my brother in law & sister in law. They were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and invited us along to be a part of it.
We visited eight countries (I think) and were onboard for 21 days. An incredible experience.
We visited eight countries (I think) and were onboard for 21 days. An incredible experience.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 14, 2022, 12:37:41 PM
Post by: LennG on August 14, 2022, 12:37:41 PM
It has really been a while since I posted anything here, instead loving all the other pics that have been put up.
I do have several folders that I just haven't had the oomph to go thru and post, but I will get there.
Instead, I was looking thru some of my older pix and found a few 'summer' ones I thought I would share.
(https://i.postimg.cc/3w7ZkKxJ/IMG-0278.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SKrHs1q3/IMG-6483.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/KYSJ2PMV/IMG-7695.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6mD4tNg/vacation-271.jpg)
From Sedona, Arizona
(https://i.postimg.cc/h4Zvhg08/west9.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8Py0qXNz/IMG-9422.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DzdGWDCr/IMG-1797.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/k5n4H5cS/IMG-1708.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 14, 2022, 12:55:47 PM
Post by: LennG on August 14, 2022, 12:55:47 PM
This last pix is from where Norman Rockwell lived and painted for maybe 20 years, Arlington, in a small town in Vermont.
He lived and painted in this house and since has been bought and redone as a bed and breakfast. While we were on the grounds, the new owner came out and started chatting with us. he asked if we would like to see Rockwell's studio and where he slept while he was deep into paintings. The red building in the first photo is where his studio was. The entire area is SO Norman Rockwell, with the covered bridge, the small church, farms, and horses grazing in the meadow. We are HUGE fans of Norman Rockwell's works and this was a really great experience for us. Rockwell always used many of the local people from this town in his paintings, and a few are still alive today (they were children when he painted them), we have met a couple of them.
(https://i.postimg.cc/3r6ZQszN/IMG-9950.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXg3Jv12/IMG-9953.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sXGb3YfZ/IMG-1709.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 14, 2022, 07:48:03 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 14, 2022, 07:48:03 PM
Wow, that must have been a really neat experience to be able to see Norman Rockwell's home and especially his studio.
Love that cactus shot in the first batch too!
Love that cactus shot in the first batch too!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 16, 2022, 08:33:54 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 16, 2022, 08:33:54 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/HkxzKyyD/DSCN4309.jpg)
Our next port was Livorno, Italy, which was our gateway to Florence.
Here are a few of the highlights.
This ship is actually still used for training exercises by some of the Italian Navy
(https://i.postimg.cc/fyqt0JTm/DSCN4364-2.jpg)
The obligatory shot of David
(https://i.postimg.cc/VN9JW7kY/DSCN4306.jpg)
Il Duomo
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXwhHGy3/DSCN4323.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/K8fzK1qz/DSCN4315.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bb2ZJbPJ/DSCN4318.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MK8Kd7gH/DSCN4320.jpg)
The Basilica of St Croce, where many famous Italians are entombed, including Michelangelo, Michiavelli & Galileo
(https://i.postimg.cc/qBx9H2zz/DSCN4348.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/R0tDsHkC/DSCN4335.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/y6LvTjDX/DSCN4339.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BnKp4GMM/DSCN4340.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tT2t2R4C/DSCN4343.jpg)
Back at the port in Livorno
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(https://i.postimg.cc/GpbyV0NB/DSCN4385.jpg)
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Our next port was Livorno, Italy, which was our gateway to Florence.
Here are a few of the highlights.
This ship is actually still used for training exercises by some of the Italian Navy
(https://i.postimg.cc/fyqt0JTm/DSCN4364-2.jpg)
The obligatory shot of David
(https://i.postimg.cc/VN9JW7kY/DSCN4306.jpg)
Il Duomo
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXwhHGy3/DSCN4323.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/K8fzK1qz/DSCN4315.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bb2ZJbPJ/DSCN4318.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MK8Kd7gH/DSCN4320.jpg)
The Basilica of St Croce, where many famous Italians are entombed, including Michelangelo, Michiavelli & Galileo
(https://i.postimg.cc/qBx9H2zz/DSCN4348.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/R0tDsHkC/DSCN4335.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/y6LvTjDX/DSCN4339.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BnKp4GMM/DSCN4340.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tT2t2R4C/DSCN4343.jpg)
Back at the port in Livorno
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRK6Bkxk/DSCN4378.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/GpbyV0NB/DSCN4385.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/59XnnvLh/DSCN4389.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on August 17, 2022, 10:10:24 AM
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on August 17, 2022, 10:10:24 AM
These pictures are extraordinary :ok:
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 17, 2022, 11:19:08 AM
Post by: LennG on August 17, 2022, 11:19:08 AM
Brings back some terrific memories Lou. We did the train to Florence when we were in Rome, but we did that cruise stop in Livonia and we opted for Pisa instead.
Florence is one beautiful city. As I said, we spent just the day there, walked all over the place, and then just found a wonderful small restaurant and sat outside and enjoyed the view for over an hour before boarding the train back to Rome.
Really great shots of this wonderful city.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 17, 2022, 02:33:01 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 17, 2022, 02:33:01 PM
We were in Italy for four days total and while all were great, I think Florence was my favorite.
We opted for Florence over Pisa and some other options on advice from some relatives and I'm glad we listened. Florence is just so beautiful.
Speaking of small restaurants, we had lunch at a little place recommended by our tour guide and I had the best lasagna I've ever eaten. (don't tell my mom I said that!!)
Nothing but great memories and I already can't wait to go back.
We opted for Florence over Pisa and some other options on advice from some relatives and I'm glad we listened. Florence is just so beautiful.
Speaking of small restaurants, we had lunch at a little place recommended by our tour guide and I had the best lasagna I've ever eaten. (don't tell my mom I said that!!)
Nothing but great memories and I already can't wait to go back.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 19, 2022, 07:38:39 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 19, 2022, 07:38:39 PM
Onto Rome!
(https://i.postimg.cc/25hHx0MC/DSCN4400.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/d1J9jwG9/DSCN4407.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vms7Gb2d/DSCN4404.jpg)
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These are the famed "Spanish Steps". To be honest, I was pretty underwhelmed. I don't really know what I was expecting, but I didn't think they were really anything worth even seeing! Which is ironic because we walked for a good long time in the unseasonable European heat trying to finally find them!
(https://i.postimg.cc/Njw2Hb66/DSCN4416.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/85sHjDWX/DSCN4426.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4xZQppV9/DSCN4427.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ryx4gK8C/DSCN4425-3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/X7WCP4qM/DSCN4430-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/25hHx0MC/DSCN4400.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/d1J9jwG9/DSCN4407.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vms7Gb2d/DSCN4404.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/509wFpM7/DSCN4408.jpg)
These are the famed "Spanish Steps". To be honest, I was pretty underwhelmed. I don't really know what I was expecting, but I didn't think they were really anything worth even seeing! Which is ironic because we walked for a good long time in the unseasonable European heat trying to finally find them!
(https://i.postimg.cc/Njw2Hb66/DSCN4416.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/85sHjDWX/DSCN4426.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4xZQppV9/DSCN4427.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ryx4gK8C/DSCN4425-3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/X7WCP4qM/DSCN4430-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 20, 2022, 12:28:27 PM
Post by: LennG on August 20, 2022, 12:28:27 PM
I think I took these pix last year but never really had a chance to go thru them and see what I had.
we spent a few days in and around Lancaster PA, Amish Country. We have visited here many times and it is always a treat to just drive the back roads, thru these odd-named towns, and sort of takes you back to a time when life was a lot quieter and slower.
(https://i.postimg.cc/tTJk5RcL/IMG-4661.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/13Yrz1XB/IMG-4713.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/02Vpt1Yv/IMG-0817.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxHpXSWK/IMG-0821.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SQ34cJ5b/IMG-0819.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/K8sChV2S/IMG-3620.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZnLqbtz/IMG-3621.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/44L6PTbg/IMG-3605.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNWMCyL2/IMG-4702.jpg)
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 20, 2022, 12:37:12 PM
Post by: LennG on August 20, 2022, 12:37:12 PM
Lou
When we were in Rome, our hotel was a few blocks from the Spanish Steps. We were there almost every day, mostly to sit and watch the sunset. I can understand how you felt about The Steps, but we enjoyed them, just to sit and view Rome and some of what goes on around it. I think most people who enjoy The Steps, use it to sit and just enjoy the surroundings. Funny, when we were there, they weren't allowing anyone to eat anything while sitting. They had policemen patrolling up and down the Steps. There was a family sitting a bit in front of us, who were having a snack. The policeman told them, nastily, to put it away, which they did, but as soon as he left, out they came again.
Anyway, great shots, and, as I said before, thanks for bringing back great memories.
When we were in Rome, our hotel was a few blocks from the Spanish Steps. We were there almost every day, mostly to sit and watch the sunset. I can understand how you felt about The Steps, but we enjoyed them, just to sit and view Rome and some of what goes on around it. I think most people who enjoy The Steps, use it to sit and just enjoy the surroundings. Funny, when we were there, they weren't allowing anyone to eat anything while sitting. They had policemen patrolling up and down the Steps. There was a family sitting a bit in front of us, who were having a snack. The policeman told them, nastily, to put it away, which they did, but as soon as he left, out they came again.
Anyway, great shots, and, as I said before, thanks for bringing back great memories.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on August 20, 2022, 01:01:11 PM
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on August 20, 2022, 01:01:11 PM
Nice pictures of Lancaster. I was there a few years ago to buy my silver lab puppy from an Amish family. The Amish have turned farms into beautiful pristine buildings and landscaping. About 15 years ago, quite a few families sold their farms in Lancaster and moved to the small town that I live in. They got a hefty price from companies drilling for natural gas. Sixty some families moved here and bought up a lot of run down farms as kids these days who grew up on farms didn't want to follow in their dad's footsteps. The Amish built a saw mill, started cutting trees, and fixed up the old farm houses and barns, painted everything and landscaped the houses and barns until they look like something on a Hallmark card. They built two schools in my town, one on each side of the river and are very active in the community. I watched one of their barn builds and it was amazing
When I first retired, I started a business with a 12 passenger van giving wine tours in the Finger Lakes. That ended with Covid. There are plenty of Amish farms in the Ovid, NY (smack middle between Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake. They plow and grow corn on hundreds of acres (huge, huge fields with nothing but horses and old style plows and planters) and their farms are pristine. But the funniest thing I saw was three push-type-reel lawn movers welded together in the form of a triangle with a steel seat welded to the top. It was pulled by a horse with a woman on the mower. She had a "riding lawn mower"...LOL In my town, I watched 4 boys mowing big lawns with their push reel mowers - one kid was pulling the mower with baler twine tied around his waist while the other was pushing/steering it and the same combination of two boys was pulling and pushing a mower right beside the other two for a double swath. They are hard workers, I'll say that much. I should also get out my camera and take some pictures of some of these things I see around here. One of my favorite subjects would be these two Amish boys who have a canoe and they built a long carriage for the horse to pull it. When they go fishing, they go down the road in the canoe with 4 steel wheels being pulled by a horse, I always laugh. Another thing that makes me laugh is they buy a perfectly good hay wagon with rubber wheels and then retrofit it with steel wheels that cost as much or more than the wagon itself...LOL
I remember working like a dog as a kid, but these Amish kids work harder
(https://i.postimg.cc/BbHf9gzB/560.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
When I first retired, I started a business with a 12 passenger van giving wine tours in the Finger Lakes. That ended with Covid. There are plenty of Amish farms in the Ovid, NY (smack middle between Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake. They plow and grow corn on hundreds of acres (huge, huge fields with nothing but horses and old style plows and planters) and their farms are pristine. But the funniest thing I saw was three push-type-reel lawn movers welded together in the form of a triangle with a steel seat welded to the top. It was pulled by a horse with a woman on the mower. She had a "riding lawn mower"...LOL In my town, I watched 4 boys mowing big lawns with their push reel mowers - one kid was pulling the mower with baler twine tied around his waist while the other was pushing/steering it and the same combination of two boys was pulling and pushing a mower right beside the other two for a double swath. They are hard workers, I'll say that much. I should also get out my camera and take some pictures of some of these things I see around here. One of my favorite subjects would be these two Amish boys who have a canoe and they built a long carriage for the horse to pull it. When they go fishing, they go down the road in the canoe with 4 steel wheels being pulled by a horse, I always laugh. Another thing that makes me laugh is they buy a perfectly good hay wagon with rubber wheels and then retrofit it with steel wheels that cost as much or more than the wagon itself...LOL
I remember working like a dog as a kid, but these Amish kids work harder
(https://i.postimg.cc/BbHf9gzB/560.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 20, 2022, 07:50:18 PM
Post by: LennG on August 20, 2022, 07:50:18 PM
The Amish are some of the hardest working families in the country. As you said some have broken away from the really devout Amish and call themselves Mennonites. In a way, they resemble Jewish religion, where you have the ultra-orthodox that take all laws to an extreme, so many sects broke away and really established the conservative side of the religion.
Ever watch the show 'The Amish Mafia' or there was another, Growing up Amish?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 21, 2022, 08:37:21 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 21, 2022, 08:37:21 PM
And thank you for the memories, Lenn. Growing up we would often take a family vacation to Hershey Park with a stop in Lancaster. I loved it. I remember stopping in the "Amish Country" and sitting down to huge family dinners where strangers visiting from all over would be at the same table breaking bread and getting to know each other. I also remember the food was great! Never anything fancy, but always hearty and very tasty. That was also where I had my first piece of Shoo Fly Pie! Great stuff!!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on August 22, 2022, 12:01:40 PM
Post by: LennG on August 22, 2022, 12:01:40 PM
Quote from: ozzie on August 21, 2022, 08:37:21 PMAnd thank you for the memories, Lenn. Growing up we would often take a family vacation to Hershey Park with a stop in Lancaster. I loved it. I remember stopping in the "Amish Country" and sitting down to huge family dinners where strangers visiting from all over would be at the same table breaking bread and getting to know each other. I also remember the food was great! Never anything fancy, but always hearty and very tasty. That was also where I had my first piece of Shoo Fly Pie! Great stuff!!
Ah yes, Shoo Fly Pie. YUMMY.
Funny, we always took our kids to Hershey Park EVERY year, the last week in August. Kids go back to school in PA then and the park was so less crowded. We did this every year for God knows how many, and like you, many times, spent a day or tow in Amish Country. Remember the old pretzel factories?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 27, 2022, 02:41:59 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 27, 2022, 02:41:59 PM
Still in Rome and onto the Vatican..
(https://i.postimg.cc/KckKhnp5/DSCN4437.jpg)
on the grounds:
(https://i.postimg.cc/1RJvb1TF/DSCN4443.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8PvrMhhC/DSCN4444.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y2ZXzKsz/DSCN4445.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/449vZKWp/DSCN4447-3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXzsQMVg/DSCN4453.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tPcxKNK/DSCN4460.jpg)
And some of the many treasures inside:
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVMxwPRV/DSCN4455.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kGKhtTqm/DSCN4462.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/KckKhnp5/DSCN4437.jpg)
on the grounds:
(https://i.postimg.cc/1RJvb1TF/DSCN4443.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8PvrMhhC/DSCN4444.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y2ZXzKsz/DSCN4445.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/449vZKWp/DSCN4447-3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXzsQMVg/DSCN4453.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tPcxKNK/DSCN4460.jpg)
And some of the many treasures inside:
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVMxwPRV/DSCN4455.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kGKhtTqm/DSCN4462.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on August 27, 2022, 02:47:38 PM
Post by: ozzie on August 27, 2022, 02:47:38 PM
Just a few more from the elaborate works of art on the ceiling:
(https://i.postimg.cc/J0L5SMVf/DSCN4464.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3NY2n127/DSCN4466.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRRSptMh/DSCN4473.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bn0tDbc9/DSCN4481.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/C1Bw9pHs/DSCN4482.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FKkq4r8z/DSCN4484.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/J0L5SMVf/DSCN4464.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3NY2n127/DSCN4466.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRRSptMh/DSCN4473.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bn0tDbc9/DSCN4481.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/C1Bw9pHs/DSCN4482.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FKkq4r8z/DSCN4484.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 01, 2022, 07:41:48 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 01, 2022, 07:41:48 PM
Now, Naples....
Just some shots of various things...
(https://i.postimg.cc/fTh61V25/DSCN4552.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4NZSBryS/DSCN4565-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yYPr5vSY/DSCN4569.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yNSjVPWR/DSCN4581-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jddhWKLt/DSCN4589-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5N7SLGCv/DSCN4632.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BbZ21cZM/DSCN4659-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxfchgkB/DSCN4661.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bwSkbv8c/DSCN4663-3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cC5tgpbL/DSCN4675-2.jpg)
Just some shots of various things...
(https://i.postimg.cc/fTh61V25/DSCN4552.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4NZSBryS/DSCN4565-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yYPr5vSY/DSCN4569.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yNSjVPWR/DSCN4581-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jddhWKLt/DSCN4589-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5N7SLGCv/DSCN4632.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BbZ21cZM/DSCN4659-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxfchgkB/DSCN4661.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bwSkbv8c/DSCN4663-3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cC5tgpbL/DSCN4675-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 01, 2022, 07:47:10 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 01, 2022, 07:47:10 PM
And maybe my favorite stop of the day in a little seaside village....
(https://i.postimg.cc/CKN1fyZp/DSCN4625.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/gjfkPm78/DSCN4626.jpg)
Blurry or not, Now THIS is a cannoli...
(https://i.postimg.cc/RVHZLJ3R/DSCN4628.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CKN1fyZp/DSCN4625.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/gjfkPm78/DSCN4626.jpg)
Blurry or not, Now THIS is a cannoli...
(https://i.postimg.cc/RVHZLJ3R/DSCN4628.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on September 01, 2022, 08:18:19 PM
Post by: Jolly Blue Giant on September 01, 2022, 08:18:19 PM
Quote from: ozzie on September 01, 2022, 07:47:10 PMAnd maybe my favorite stop of the day in a little seaside village....I too love street food and the street market when I'm overseas. Nice pictures. But I have to ask, what the hell is that thing in your hand?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 02, 2022, 08:29:27 AM
Post by: ozzie on September 02, 2022, 08:29:27 AM
That is an authentic pistachio cannoli.
And it was delicious!!
And it was delicious!!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 05, 2022, 09:54:40 AM
Post by: ozzie on September 05, 2022, 09:54:40 AM
Ok, Venice. Our last stop in Italy, I promise...
We took a boat tour around the lagoon which leads to the various canals
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZPHLNyT/DSCN5367.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hk7gBNPP/DSCN5369.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wMtfgCNC/DSCN5372.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QxY7pFRJ/DSCN5386.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRJ0kmGq/DSCN5394.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Qdkr27hp/DSCN5404.jpg)
A very unique sculpture..
(https://i.postimg.cc/0jD8rBR4/DSCN5432.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/W3mW3GYn/DSCN5435.jpg)
and of course, A Gondolier
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJnKsTxf/DSCN5478.jpg)
We took a boat tour around the lagoon which leads to the various canals
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZPHLNyT/DSCN5367.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hk7gBNPP/DSCN5369.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wMtfgCNC/DSCN5372.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QxY7pFRJ/DSCN5386.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRJ0kmGq/DSCN5394.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Qdkr27hp/DSCN5404.jpg)
A very unique sculpture..
(https://i.postimg.cc/0jD8rBR4/DSCN5432.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/W3mW3GYn/DSCN5435.jpg)
and of course, A Gondolier
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJnKsTxf/DSCN5478.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 05, 2022, 10:06:09 AM
Post by: ozzie on September 05, 2022, 10:06:09 AM
And here are some of the sights once we got on land and were able to explore the city
(https://i.postimg.cc/cLbQNFZ3/DSCN5465.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCtfW4VD/DSCN5458.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qvxvsRDv/DSCN5454.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mky5d0vC/DSCN5476.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tfjTvQz/DSCN5484.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/KY44mbQc/DSCN5487.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/WzSPDFbB/IMG-20220630-171322475-HDR-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cLbQNFZ3/DSCN5465.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCtfW4VD/DSCN5458.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qvxvsRDv/DSCN5454.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mky5d0vC/DSCN5476.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tfjTvQz/DSCN5484.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/KY44mbQc/DSCN5487.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/WzSPDFbB/IMG-20220630-171322475-HDR-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 21, 2022, 07:46:35 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 21, 2022, 07:46:35 PM
OK, I took a little breather from posting vacation pix. I figured whoever has been looking probably needed a break!
But I'm back now with the continuation of our trip. Our next stop was Dubrovnik, Croatia. We didn't really know what to expect, but it was beautiful! Here we go..
(https://i.postimg.cc/cCWZLD5h/DSCN4743-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hjLW6LPd/DSCN4757-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKq2xt33/DSCN4774-2.jpg)
Our bus tour had to traverse up a mountain with 25 hair pin turns. That was quite an experience, but once we got to the top, the views were fantastic!
This island is where portions of Game of Thrones was filmed.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wM4WGMJN/DSCN4785.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fyyB4dxK/DSCN4787-2.jpg)
Here are some other views of the area from above
(https://i.postimg.cc/prX9dYTw/DSCN4803-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x8h0SKby/DSCN4804-2.jpg)
But I'm back now with the continuation of our trip. Our next stop was Dubrovnik, Croatia. We didn't really know what to expect, but it was beautiful! Here we go..
(https://i.postimg.cc/cCWZLD5h/DSCN4743-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hjLW6LPd/DSCN4757-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKq2xt33/DSCN4774-2.jpg)
Our bus tour had to traverse up a mountain with 25 hair pin turns. That was quite an experience, but once we got to the top, the views were fantastic!
This island is where portions of Game of Thrones was filmed.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wM4WGMJN/DSCN4785.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fyyB4dxK/DSCN4787-2.jpg)
Here are some other views of the area from above
(https://i.postimg.cc/prX9dYTw/DSCN4803-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x8h0SKby/DSCN4804-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 21, 2022, 08:24:50 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 21, 2022, 08:24:50 PM
Still in Croatia, this is the Old City in Dubrovnik
(https://i.postimg.cc/8CXkHQP0/DSCN4810.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4dhGQY0Y/DSCN4812.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/445LFfTy/DSCN4838.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8CYwMHxV/DSCN4908-2.jpg)
This is the Monastery.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hP44Q1nj/DSCN4865.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4yWgQjG3/DSCN4867.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/26mNRC86/DSCN4869.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3Rb1jZ6T/DSCN4889.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJhhN3nd/DSCN4891.jpg)
And on our way back to port..
(https://i.postimg.cc/JhScGhBr/DSCN5497.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFf1fzcc/DSCN5498.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvX1kx3Q/DSCN5572.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/13b4hVqK/DSCN4718-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8CXkHQP0/DSCN4810.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4dhGQY0Y/DSCN4812.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/445LFfTy/DSCN4838.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8CYwMHxV/DSCN4908-2.jpg)
This is the Monastery.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hP44Q1nj/DSCN4865.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4yWgQjG3/DSCN4867.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/26mNRC86/DSCN4869.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3Rb1jZ6T/DSCN4889.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJhhN3nd/DSCN4891.jpg)
And on our way back to port..
(https://i.postimg.cc/JhScGhBr/DSCN5497.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFf1fzcc/DSCN5498.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvX1kx3Q/DSCN5572.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/13b4hVqK/DSCN4718-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 22, 2022, 12:42:41 PM
Post by: LennG on September 22, 2022, 12:42:41 PM
Lou
Sorry, we have been away so this is the first chance I have gotten to view some of your amazing pics. Some of them are truly stunning--you did a great job. Several of the ports, like Venice and Naples we have never been to, and after viewing your pics I want to go sooner rather than later. Just a great bunch of pics. Incredible.
I'll see what I can do to get some of my more recent pics up. It usually takes me a while to edit them as I am quite lazy about it.
What type of camera are you using now?
Sorry, we have been away so this is the first chance I have gotten to view some of your amazing pics. Some of them are truly stunning--you did a great job. Several of the ports, like Venice and Naples we have never been to, and after viewing your pics I want to go sooner rather than later. Just a great bunch of pics. Incredible.
I'll see what I can do to get some of my more recent pics up. It usually takes me a while to edit them as I am quite lazy about it.
What type of camera are you using now?
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 22, 2022, 07:29:37 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 22, 2022, 07:29:37 PM
Lenn, don't ever apologize for taking a vacation, HAHA! There is absolutely nothing wrong with that!
I can't wait to see what's going to be coming out of your camera.
We had a couple of different cameras on the trip. My main one is a Nikon Coolpix L830. It's really just a fancy point and shoot camera with a few bells and whistles. It's small and easy to carry and takes decent shots.
My wife is not much of a shutter bug, but she brought along a true point and shoot Lumix. Together I think managed to get some good memories on "film".
I can't wait to see what's going to be coming out of your camera.
We had a couple of different cameras on the trip. My main one is a Nikon Coolpix L830. It's really just a fancy point and shoot camera with a few bells and whistles. It's small and easy to carry and takes decent shots.
My wife is not much of a shutter bug, but she brought along a true point and shoot Lumix. Together I think managed to get some good memories on "film".
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 22, 2022, 07:43:25 PM
Post by: LennG on September 22, 2022, 07:43:25 PM
I use a Canon Rebel TR-3 or something like that, and it takes wonderful pix. My problem and it was a huge one, we did an Artic Crossing, and we went out every night to try and see the Northern Lights. We were lucky enough to view them on 4 different occasions as the rest of the time the weather was just bad.
So I try and take a pix of the 'Lights' and I get nothing. I even went to the photo shop on the ship for some suggestions, camera settings. They told me what I already knew, I needed a tripod and need to keep the shutter open for at least 15 seconds, which was impossible. Yet, all these other people, who probably never took a pix in their lives, had iPods/IPads and they took amazing pics of the Lights, truly amazing. I couldn't believe how they just pointed up to the night sky and after a second or two, had pics of the Northern Lights. I see everything thru the lens of my camera, but the Northern Lights have to remain in my head.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 22, 2022, 07:52:28 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 22, 2022, 07:52:28 PM
After Croatia we dropped anchor in Montenegro. What a beautiful Country. The port alone took our breath away
(https://i.postimg.cc/GpPn5vTH/DSCN4968.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCGfLsy6/DSCN4975.jpg)
Another bus ride up with some more incredible views
(https://i.postimg.cc/jdq6wT49/DSCN4976.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxwHQ0zn/DSCN4991.jpg)
The large white boat center right is our ship
(https://i.postimg.cc/sfTmJ1xy/DSCN5010-2.jpg)
Not sure how this will play out within this post, but here is a nice panorama shot from our lunch spot at the very top
(https://i.postimg.cc/RhhDTtz6/DSCN5020-3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/GpPn5vTH/DSCN4968.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCGfLsy6/DSCN4975.jpg)
Another bus ride up with some more incredible views
(https://i.postimg.cc/jdq6wT49/DSCN4976.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxwHQ0zn/DSCN4991.jpg)
The large white boat center right is our ship
(https://i.postimg.cc/sfTmJ1xy/DSCN5010-2.jpg)
Not sure how this will play out within this post, but here is a nice panorama shot from our lunch spot at the very top
(https://i.postimg.cc/RhhDTtz6/DSCN5020-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 22, 2022, 07:58:21 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 22, 2022, 07:58:21 PM
Quote from: LennG on September 22, 2022, 07:43:25 PMI use a Canon Rebel TR-3 or something like that, and it takes wonderful pix. My problem and it was a huge one, we did an Artic Crossing, and we went out every night to try and see the Northern Lights. We were lucky enough to view them on 4 different occasions as the rest of the time the weather was just bad.
So I try and take a pix of the 'Lights' and I get nothing. I even went to the photo shop on the ship for some suggestions, camera settings. They told me what I already knew, I needed a tripod and need to keep the shutter open for at least 15 seconds, which was impossible. Yet, all these other people, who probably never took a pix in their lives, had iPods/IPads and they took amazing pics of the Lights, truly amazing. I couldn't believe how they just pointed up to the night sky and after a second or two, had pics of the Northern Lights. I see everything thru the lens of my camera, but the Northern Lights have to remain in my head.
I feel your pain, Lenn. The Nikon is "automatic" and has no manual settings so there's not real chance of letting the shutter stay open for any length of time to capture something as brilliant as that. It doesn't seem at all fair that non-photogs are getting the shots we can't! That's technology, I guess....
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 24, 2022, 07:44:36 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 24, 2022, 07:44:36 PM
More Montenegro.
This is the mountain top restaurant where we had lunch and some of the views we enjoyed.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7PmJzg3k/DSCN5050.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bYCdrqPY/DSCN5035.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3JzRj9WP/DSCN5039.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wBQjppFp/DSCN5044.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nrCFBQxF/DSCN5048.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRDZbKd1/DSCN5072-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/02Sxvv2B/DSCN5081.jpg)
This is the mountain top restaurant where we had lunch and some of the views we enjoyed.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7PmJzg3k/DSCN5050.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bYCdrqPY/DSCN5035.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3JzRj9WP/DSCN5039.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wBQjppFp/DSCN5044.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nrCFBQxF/DSCN5048.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRDZbKd1/DSCN5072-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/02Sxvv2B/DSCN5081.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 25, 2022, 05:04:03 PM
Post by: LennG on September 25, 2022, 05:04:03 PM
Absolutely loved the Bike on the wall shot. =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>
BTW the others were great also.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 27, 2022, 09:59:00 PM
Post by: LennG on September 27, 2022, 09:59:00 PM
We will be off again, to New Hampshire for Fall colors (hopefully) in a few weeks, but going back on some pics from last year, let's get everyone in the mood for Fall. (If I posted any of these before, my apologies)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QdxkdZps/IMG-8754.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGN9sJNP/IMG-8775.jpg)
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Bill Brown on September 28, 2022, 06:47:19 AM
Post by: Bill Brown on September 28, 2022, 06:47:19 AM
Lenn. Where are you going in NH?
Bill
Bill
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 28, 2022, 08:33:03 AM
Post by: ozzie on September 28, 2022, 08:33:03 AM
I just LOVE that fall color, something we barely get here in Texas. it brings a smile to my face when I see it in your pix Lenn.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on September 28, 2022, 10:51:32 AM
Post by: LennG on September 28, 2022, 10:51:32 AM
Quote from: ps11yat14 on September 28, 2022, 06:47:19 AMLenn. Where are you going in NH?
Bill
Bill
We will be staying in a place right near Canon Mountain, right off Rt 93 in the White Mountains.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on October 01, 2022, 01:44:02 PM
Post by: LennG on October 01, 2022, 01:44:02 PM
I am still on our annual Fall kick
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Slugsy-Narrows on October 06, 2022, 04:28:15 PM
Post by: Slugsy-Narrows on October 06, 2022, 04:28:15 PM
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My company posted pics from our Franchise Conference from TN.
In this pic we rented the upstairs at one of the Broadway nightclubs (Ole Red). The photographer took a pic of the see of blue below! While the lead singer of the band playing was up with us singing and joking and people below were looking up!
Look at all those Giants Fans in TN!!!!
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My company posted pics from our Franchise Conference from TN.
In this pic we rented the upstairs at one of the Broadway nightclubs (Ole Red). The photographer took a pic of the see of blue below! While the lead singer of the band playing was up with us singing and joking and people below were looking up!
Look at all those Giants Fans in TN!!!!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on October 15, 2022, 12:22:18 PM
Post by: LennG on October 15, 2022, 12:22:18 PM
We are getting ready to travel to New Hampshire next Friday for a week (hopefully) of dazzling fall colors. You just never know what to expect anymore though).
Still going thru some pics from my other trips and wanted to post a few more scenes from Autumn.
There is a very small town that we always drive thru because it just looks like what you might see in a movie or calendar of scenes from Autumn
(https://i.postimg.cc/bvnwmx43/IMG-0666.jpg)
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And we always find time to sit and enjoy the beauty
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(https://i.postimg.cc/J4bNyXTV/IMG-0944.jpg)
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Still going thru some pics from my other trips and wanted to post a few more scenes from Autumn.
There is a very small town that we always drive thru because it just looks like what you might see in a movie or calendar of scenes from Autumn
(https://i.postimg.cc/bvnwmx43/IMG-0666.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFX5dqCg/IMG-0670.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DfGjg8C5/IMG-7746.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kGwtcQLB/IMG-7747.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6nswF1y/IMG-7756.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZ9kkc3g/IMG-0465.jpg)
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And we always find time to sit and enjoy the beauty
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(https://i.postimg.cc/J4bNyXTV/IMG-0944.jpg)
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on October 16, 2022, 10:43:51 PM
Post by: ozzie on October 16, 2022, 10:43:51 PM
Just wonderful Lenn, as always.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: rexhandler on October 19, 2022, 12:27:05 PM
Post by: rexhandler on October 19, 2022, 12:27:05 PM
will be going to croatia and montenegro asap. looks amazing
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on November 16, 2022, 03:49:00 PM
Post by: LennG on November 16, 2022, 03:49:00 PM
It's been quite a while since I posted anything here. We HAVE been traveling but I have just been too lazy to get to my pics and see what is doing. In the next few weeks, I promise I will as we have some great pics from our Artic Cruise.
anyway, just going thru some other pics, I wanted to post a few of some that are a bit out of the ordinary.
From last winter on Cape Cod--a few pics and sunsets
(https://i.postimg.cc/XvNfWXfM/IMG-1440.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/GhhdkCxL/IMG-1425.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXmRsKyZ/IMG-1008.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vT1KY0dV/IMG-1025.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HxFq7qz2/IMG-0955.jpg)
Walking along the beach, just use your imagination
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(https://i.postimg.cc/W4fXf0QY/IMG-1368.jpg)
Place where we stayed in New Hampshire, for a couple of nights, Mount Washington Hotel.
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We were in Vermont in the Spring and I saw this and thought it would make a good shot
(https://i.postimg.cc/bvTHKk4f/IMG-1749.jpg)
anyway, just going thru some other pics, I wanted to post a few of some that are a bit out of the ordinary.
From last winter on Cape Cod--a few pics and sunsets
(https://i.postimg.cc/XvNfWXfM/IMG-1440.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/GhhdkCxL/IMG-1425.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXmRsKyZ/IMG-1008.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vT1KY0dV/IMG-1025.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HxFq7qz2/IMG-0955.jpg)
Walking along the beach, just use your imagination
(https://i.postimg.cc/ydBwsmf1/IMG-1373.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/W4fXf0QY/IMG-1368.jpg)
Place where we stayed in New Hampshire, for a couple of nights, Mount Washington Hotel.
(https://i.postimg.cc/FRrNDXXV/IMG-1479.jpg)
We were in Vermont in the Spring and I saw this and thought it would make a good shot
(https://i.postimg.cc/bvTHKk4f/IMG-1749.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on January 31, 2023, 10:54:46 PM
Post by: Moose135 on January 31, 2023, 10:54:46 PM
Time for some photos!
We went down to Daytona this past weekend for the Rolex 24 Hour IMSA sports car race. We've been down there a number of times, but for various reasons, missed the past two years. They have a couple of support races and practice sessions Thursday and Friday, then the big event which begins early Saturday afternoon and runs through Sunday.
This was a big year for a number of reasons - there were 61 cars entered among 5 classes, the largest field in years, the crowd was the largest in the event's history, almost 50K, and the top class was new this year, the GTP class with cars featuring electric hybrid motors. BMW and Porsche both launched new entries in this class, joining Cadillac and Acura in the top class.
Wayne Taylor Racing Acura GTP car. WTR won the Rolex in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021, and finished second last year and again this year.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/Rolex-24/Rolex-24-Hours-of-Daytona-2023/i-f2pbcMz/0/dfd152ca/XL/JM_2023_01_29_Rolex24_001-XL.jpg)
New Porsche GTP car, run by Penske Motorsports.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/Rolex-24/Rolex-24-Hours-of-Daytona-2023/i-VJHhTRk/0/0b4d023d/XL/JM_2023_01_29_Rolex24_002-XL.jpg)
Another Penske Porsche passing a GTD-class Mercedes.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/Rolex-24/Rolex-24-Hours-of-Daytona-2023/i-FXjRNVP/0/9904e807/XL/JM_2023_01_29_Rolex24_005-XL.jpg)
GTP Cadillac locks up the front tires late in the race.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/Rolex-24/Rolex-24-Hours-of-Daytona-2023/i-K3Ss65V/0/0389b026/XL/JM_2023_01_29_Rolex24_007-XL.jpg)
Meyer Shank Racing Acura GTP, the overall race winner, for the second year in a row.
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GTP Cadillac
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They have a short fireworks display Saturday night during the race.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/Rolex-24/Rolex-24-Hours-of-Daytona-2023/i-7CVGnmV/0/d4958ec2/XL/JM_2023_01_28_Rolex24_Fireworks_001-XL.jpg)
We went down to Daytona this past weekend for the Rolex 24 Hour IMSA sports car race. We've been down there a number of times, but for various reasons, missed the past two years. They have a couple of support races and practice sessions Thursday and Friday, then the big event which begins early Saturday afternoon and runs through Sunday.
This was a big year for a number of reasons - there were 61 cars entered among 5 classes, the largest field in years, the crowd was the largest in the event's history, almost 50K, and the top class was new this year, the GTP class with cars featuring electric hybrid motors. BMW and Porsche both launched new entries in this class, joining Cadillac and Acura in the top class.
Wayne Taylor Racing Acura GTP car. WTR won the Rolex in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021, and finished second last year and again this year.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/Rolex-24/Rolex-24-Hours-of-Daytona-2023/i-f2pbcMz/0/dfd152ca/XL/JM_2023_01_29_Rolex24_001-XL.jpg)
New Porsche GTP car, run by Penske Motorsports.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/Rolex-24/Rolex-24-Hours-of-Daytona-2023/i-VJHhTRk/0/0b4d023d/XL/JM_2023_01_29_Rolex24_002-XL.jpg)
Another Penske Porsche passing a GTD-class Mercedes.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/Rolex-24/Rolex-24-Hours-of-Daytona-2023/i-FXjRNVP/0/9904e807/XL/JM_2023_01_29_Rolex24_005-XL.jpg)
GTP Cadillac locks up the front tires late in the race.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/Rolex-24/Rolex-24-Hours-of-Daytona-2023/i-K3Ss65V/0/0389b026/XL/JM_2023_01_29_Rolex24_007-XL.jpg)
Meyer Shank Racing Acura GTP, the overall race winner, for the second year in a row.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/Rolex-24/Rolex-24-Hours-of-Daytona-2023/i-WVxHqjp/0/c9a06091/XL/JM_2023_01_29_Rolex24_006-XL.jpg)
GTP Cadillac
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/Rolex-24/Rolex-24-Hours-of-Daytona-2023/i-MG5Cj7S/0/31a266ca/XL/JM_2023_01_29_Rolex24_009-XL.jpg)
They have a short fireworks display Saturday night during the race.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/Rolex-24/Rolex-24-Hours-of-Daytona-2023/i-7CVGnmV/0/d4958ec2/XL/JM_2023_01_28_Rolex24_Fireworks_001-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 01, 2023, 12:27:41 PM
Post by: LennG on February 01, 2023, 12:27:41 PM
Great shots Moose. Really loved them.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on February 02, 2023, 02:12:41 PM
Post by: ozzie on February 02, 2023, 02:12:41 PM
Ditto what Lenn said. Incredible shots!!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 02, 2023, 04:26:18 PM
Post by: LennG on February 02, 2023, 04:26:18 PM
At what speed are you shooting these cars to make it look like they are stationary? I try and shoot moving objects and usually get a bit of a blur especially if I am using a longer lens. Your shots are just perfect.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on February 02, 2023, 10:55:50 PM
Post by: Moose135 on February 02, 2023, 10:55:50 PM
Thanks, Lenn! I try to shoot at slower shutter speeds to try to show some motion - some blur in the background and wheel/tire spin. The first couple of shots, with the car and Ferris wheel, were shot at 1/160 sec. The third shot, with the Porsche passing the other car, was at 1/40 sec. The daytime shots were at 1/320 sec. I'm panning along with the cars as they approach and shoot several shots as they pass me. The night shots were using a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens, wide open at ISO 800. The daytime shots were with my 100-400mm lens. It takes practice, and the slower the shutter speed the fewer keepers I get.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Bill Brown on February 04, 2023, 07:24:59 AM
Post by: Bill Brown on February 04, 2023, 07:24:59 AM
Looking out my window this morning!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on February 04, 2023, 09:07:37 AM
Post by: ozzie on February 04, 2023, 09:07:37 AM
Great photo Bill! I love the patterns made by the frost. Like you're looking thru the forest!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 04, 2023, 12:09:54 PM
Post by: LennG on February 04, 2023, 12:09:54 PM
Great shot Bill
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on February 04, 2023, 12:46:37 PM
Post by: ozzie on February 04, 2023, 12:46:37 PM
Going thru this thread I realized that I have some photos of two more stops we made on our cruise. Hopefully this won't bore anyone too badly.
Due to Covid, we didn't leave the ship for a couple of days, but we still got some nice shots I think.
The Greek Isles - Here we are anchored looking at Santorini and the surrounding area:
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hst0V0MH/DSCN5599-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y2RjFddX/DSCN5600-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJRMBSTZ/DSCN5648-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYT773qd/DSCN5661.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Px2pdycF/DSCN5668-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/PqNrmHFK/DSCN5684-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/0yRQRhjy/DSCN5671.jpg/img%5D%5Bimg%5Dhttps://i.postimg.cc/PrtHWhCZ/DSCN5711.jpg)
Due to Covid, we didn't leave the ship for a couple of days, but we still got some nice shots I think.
The Greek Isles - Here we are anchored looking at Santorini and the surrounding area:
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hst0V0MH/DSCN5599-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y2RjFddX/DSCN5600-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJRMBSTZ/DSCN5648-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYT773qd/DSCN5661.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Px2pdycF/DSCN5668-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/PqNrmHFK/DSCN5684-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/0yRQRhjy/DSCN5671.jpg/img%5D%5Bimg%5Dhttps://i.postimg.cc/PrtHWhCZ/DSCN5711.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 04, 2023, 02:16:02 PM
Post by: LennG on February 04, 2023, 02:16:02 PM
As always great pix Lou. We have never been to Greece but it is definitely on the bucket list
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 04, 2023, 02:33:45 PM
Post by: LennG on February 04, 2023, 02:33:45 PM
I can't believe it has been so long since I posted on this thread. I have been traveling all around but I like to edit some of my pics, eliminate some and then see what I have, but I have been so lax at doing this, so this might be the push I need.
Every year, towards the end of January, we go to Cape Cod for a week. Sometimes we have great weather and other times we do not. We love it there at this time of the year, as we relish the solitude of walking on isolated beaches, just driving some of the less traveled roads and every year we try and find something new to explore.
Last year, when we visited there was a nice-sized snowstorm that preceded us but it made for, IMVHO, some great shots which I will post now.
(https://i.postimg.cc/VkwxBxmx/IMG-9338.jpg)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/NGmY67Rr/IMG-9422.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on February 05, 2023, 09:12:00 AM
Post by: ozzie on February 05, 2023, 09:12:00 AM
As much as I am amazed at all the fall color in a lot of your pix, Lenn, there is something about winter photos that I just love. Maybe it's because living in Texas we don't get much of the white stuff, or maybe like you said, it all just looks so serene and peaceful, but the snow and ice bring a different dimension and give everything a beautiful look.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 06, 2023, 11:10:00 AM
Post by: LennG on February 06, 2023, 11:10:00 AM
Quote from: ozzie on February 05, 2023, 09:12:00 AMAs much as I am amazed at all the fall color in a lot of your pix, Lenn, there is something about winter photos that I just love. Maybe it's because living in Texas we don't get much of the white stuff, or maybe like you said, it all just looks so serene and peaceful, but the snow and ice bring a different dimension and give everything a beautiful look.
Lou
At our age, I really could do without any more snow EVER. We do like the cold though (in moderation of course). This year, here in NY we may set a record for not getting any snow an entire winter. We got about an inch the other day and that was the first measurable snowfall this entire winter. This week here it will be in the 50's all week, talk about climate change.
I do love to photograph snow as it makes for some truly remarkable pictures. I'll dig up a few more for you in a day or two.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on February 11, 2023, 09:16:32 AM
Post by: ozzie on February 11, 2023, 09:16:32 AM
Last week we had a freeze lasting 3 or 4 days here in Texas. No snow, just freezing rain. Here are a few shot I took in the yard.
(https://i.postimg.cc/zGkJJ6YP/DSCN6025.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/X7kMF51r/DSCN6026.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/V6CpN0bL/DSCN6029.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/TY79ZYpk/DSCN6044.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3x0gVjMR/DSCN6048.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hscckp6v/DSCN6073.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rsLVyks3/DSCN6070.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/N01Pqvh5/DSCN6081.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Dznsp97v/DSCN6080.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zGkJJ6YP/DSCN6025.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/X7kMF51r/DSCN6026.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/V6CpN0bL/DSCN6029.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/TY79ZYpk/DSCN6044.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3x0gVjMR/DSCN6048.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hscckp6v/DSCN6073.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rsLVyks3/DSCN6070.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/N01Pqvh5/DSCN6081.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Dznsp97v/DSCN6080.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on February 11, 2023, 07:25:48 PM
Post by: LennG on February 11, 2023, 07:25:48 PM
Incredible pics Lou. Just loved them all
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on March 05, 2023, 08:55:08 AM
Post by: ozzie on March 05, 2023, 08:55:08 AM
Nothing fancy here, just a few pix from our backyard over the past couple of months to keep this thread going...
(https://i.postimg.cc/yYPhHVsV/DSCN5920.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3RFNvxLN/DSCN5923.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gt00dFPs/DSCN5932.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NFtNdp7b/DSCN5959.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FzFyfqxt/DSCN5938.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mDBMqqJc/DSCN6038.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yYPhHVsV/DSCN5920.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3RFNvxLN/DSCN5923.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gt00dFPs/DSCN5932.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NFtNdp7b/DSCN5959.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FzFyfqxt/DSCN5938.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mDBMqqJc/DSCN6038.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Sem on March 05, 2023, 01:42:31 PM
Post by: Sem on March 05, 2023, 01:42:31 PM
I haven't visited this thread is a long time. There's some great pics here of professional quality. Thanks everyone for sharing these.
I no longer own an actual camera so I take all my pics with my iPhone. While it's surprising what you can get with a cell phone, it's definitely no on par with with a quality camera.
Here's a couple pictures I took recently with my phone.
Sunset as seen from Dinosaur Caves Park in Pismo Beach, California. The park is located about 15 miles up the road from our house.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kzw3MNhv/IMG-2251.jpg)
Another sunset. This one looking across nearby Lake Cachuma, a man-made reservoir providing most of the water for Northern Santa Barbara and the city of Goleta. What's great about the lake right now is that it's sitting at 100% capacity, (they're actually letting extra water out to stay at 100%). I first started watching this lake back in 2007, and during that time until now it's never been above 60% full, and frequently only around 30% full.
(https://i.postimg.cc/c1zBRRB3/IMG-2439.jpg)
I no longer own an actual camera so I take all my pics with my iPhone. While it's surprising what you can get with a cell phone, it's definitely no on par with with a quality camera.
Here's a couple pictures I took recently with my phone.
Sunset as seen from Dinosaur Caves Park in Pismo Beach, California. The park is located about 15 miles up the road from our house.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kzw3MNhv/IMG-2251.jpg)
Another sunset. This one looking across nearby Lake Cachuma, a man-made reservoir providing most of the water for Northern Santa Barbara and the city of Goleta. What's great about the lake right now is that it's sitting at 100% capacity, (they're actually letting extra water out to stay at 100%). I first started watching this lake back in 2007, and during that time until now it's never been above 60% full, and frequently only around 30% full.
(https://i.postimg.cc/c1zBRRB3/IMG-2439.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on March 05, 2023, 03:24:00 PM
Post by: ozzie on March 05, 2023, 03:24:00 PM
Nice pix, Sem. I really love that first shot from the cave park.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on March 05, 2023, 05:22:27 PM
Post by: LennG on March 05, 2023, 05:22:27 PM
Steve
Great shots. I always love a good sunset.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Bill Brown on March 13, 2023, 06:46:51 AM
Post by: Bill Brown on March 13, 2023, 06:46:51 AM
Not anything special but the sky is telling me that a big northeaster is about to deliver a lot of snow.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on March 13, 2023, 11:35:51 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on March 13, 2023, 11:35:51 PM
Here is one that I've been working for the past couple of weeks. Let me know if this works haven't done this in a while.
I just clicked on the link and it brought up the picture.
[https://i.postimg.cc/6pqPgYJg/Prime-Hook-Blue-Heron-Flip.jpg]
I just clicked on the link and it brought up the picture.
[https://i.postimg.cc/6pqPgYJg/Prime-Hook-Blue-Heron-Flip.jpg]
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on March 14, 2023, 08:45:49 AM
Post by: ozzie on March 14, 2023, 08:45:49 AM
Yes it worked and it is awesome! What a great shot. Just beautiful.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on March 15, 2023, 03:46:44 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on March 15, 2023, 03:46:44 PM
Ozzie, thank you for your comments. Much appreciated.
I was worried about this one. I took in on a raining day at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. He was just standing on a stump and wouldn't move. I just love his mad or angry look. Something pissed him off.
I got close, within 100 ft and used a 300 MM lens, but I still had to crop. My camera has 42.4 MP but I had to crop it to get in as close as I wanted and when you crop you lose megapixels. As a result, I ran it through Topaz Denoise AI and Topaz sharpen AI.
At the last meeting of a meeting of a Photography Group that I belong to I received a comment that the feathers on the back were too sharp. I took it into Photoshop and put a blur on the feathers and also blur the background to soften both. It worked and I think that the bird looks better than before.
We read from left to right while this bird was looking from the right to the left. As a result, I flipped the photo so that the bird was looking from the left to the right the way our eyes are trained.
I was worried about this one. I took in on a raining day at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. He was just standing on a stump and wouldn't move. I just love his mad or angry look. Something pissed him off.
I got close, within 100 ft and used a 300 MM lens, but I still had to crop. My camera has 42.4 MP but I had to crop it to get in as close as I wanted and when you crop you lose megapixels. As a result, I ran it through Topaz Denoise AI and Topaz sharpen AI.
At the last meeting of a meeting of a Photography Group that I belong to I received a comment that the feathers on the back were too sharp. I took it into Photoshop and put a blur on the feathers and also blur the background to soften both. It worked and I think that the bird looks better than before.
We read from left to right while this bird was looking from the right to the left. As a result, I flipped the photo so that the bird was looking from the left to the right the way our eyes are trained.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on March 15, 2023, 10:33:15 PM
Post by: ozzie on March 15, 2023, 10:33:15 PM
Nicely done. I don't think I ever would have thought about flipping the photo to make it seem more natural to our eyes, but it makes sense. Once again, great shot!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Shoelessjoe on March 17, 2023, 07:07:21 PM
Post by: Shoelessjoe on March 17, 2023, 07:07:21 PM
In our group get together once a month, a lot of the discussion on composition relates to how we want to lead the viewer in the photo naturally with leading lines, contrasting colors, and tone variations like Dark to light. You want to direct the viewer to a specific location in the picture. Another thing is the eye of a person or animal or bird. If the eye is not sharp than the picture is not good. Some of the new cameras like the Sony a1 or the A7rV have an auto focus system that is really sophisticated. It has focus modes that can recognize the difference between a human and say a bird. It even has a mode to recognize and focus on an insect's eye. Imagine being able to get a tack sharp picture of an ant's eye.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on March 18, 2023, 09:34:35 AM
Post by: ozzie on March 18, 2023, 09:34:35 AM
Very cool information and very interesting.
You mention your photography club, I have been checking into photography clubs here in my area for the past few months.
It's harder to find one than I imagined. Some near me have nice websites, photos and "mission statements", and then upon further review, I see nothing has been posted on the site for years! I have found a few that seem to be thriving though and will definitely take a better look into them. I think it would be a great learning experience and fun to interact and share with others.
You mention your photography club, I have been checking into photography clubs here in my area for the past few months.
It's harder to find one than I imagined. Some near me have nice websites, photos and "mission statements", and then upon further review, I see nothing has been posted on the site for years! I have found a few that seem to be thriving though and will definitely take a better look into them. I think it would be a great learning experience and fun to interact and share with others.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on April 22, 2023, 08:59:02 AM
Post by: ozzie on April 22, 2023, 08:59:02 AM
No one's posted here in a while, so let me continue this great thread with some pix from our visit to Slovenia last summer. Specifically, a place called Lake Bled. A beautiful location with turquoise colored water, a church on an island and a "castle" high on a mountain.
(https://i.postimg.cc/1zJJvSQG/DSCN5274-2.jpg)
No motorized vehicles are allowed on the lake, so to get to the church it's short gondola ride.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8C0n1G01/DSCN5220.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3Ncw1dLs/DSCN5214-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bt9rJ3t8/DSCN5221.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SKRkTy9q/P1020111.jpg)
The steps leading up to the Church grounds
(https://i.postimg.cc/6q3rT42g/P1020112.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HkCrh7Wm/DSCN5237.jpg)
The grounds and surrounding area
(https://i.postimg.cc/W1P8jn6f/DSCN5241.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XqCK6GZb/DSCN5243.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/T1gbHzS2/DSCN5250.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Dz0XKJDM/DSCN5240.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Vvgf640B/DSCN5249.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1zJJvSQG/DSCN5274-2.jpg)
No motorized vehicles are allowed on the lake, so to get to the church it's short gondola ride.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8C0n1G01/DSCN5220.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3Ncw1dLs/DSCN5214-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bt9rJ3t8/DSCN5221.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SKRkTy9q/P1020111.jpg)
The steps leading up to the Church grounds
(https://i.postimg.cc/6q3rT42g/P1020112.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HkCrh7Wm/DSCN5237.jpg)
The grounds and surrounding area
(https://i.postimg.cc/W1P8jn6f/DSCN5241.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XqCK6GZb/DSCN5243.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/T1gbHzS2/DSCN5250.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Dz0XKJDM/DSCN5240.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Vvgf640B/DSCN5249.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on April 22, 2023, 09:19:32 AM
Post by: ozzie on April 22, 2023, 09:19:32 AM
To continue on....
Calling this a "Castle" is stretching it a bit I think, but I'm not going to argue with the locals :D
It is now used for events like weddings and parties.
(https://i.postimg.cc/G349hnXH/DSCN5216.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/d1B3kJzy/DSCN5313.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RCY9P3Q0/DSCN5308.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cH2x86F6/DSCN5316.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/02dv9t1z/DSCN5334.jpg)
Here are some of the views you get from above..
(https://i.postimg.cc/2yyWCqV6/DSCN5294.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YqJFwCkr/DSCN5287-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jjqPMktP/DSCN5292-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/433H67Q1/DSCN5317.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xTyXBysR/DSCN5284.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hjrYHYdn/DSCN5297-3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxDTvphv/DSCN5303.jpg)
Calling this a "Castle" is stretching it a bit I think, but I'm not going to argue with the locals :D
It is now used for events like weddings and parties.
(https://i.postimg.cc/G349hnXH/DSCN5216.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/d1B3kJzy/DSCN5313.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RCY9P3Q0/DSCN5308.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cH2x86F6/DSCN5316.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/02dv9t1z/DSCN5334.jpg)
Here are some of the views you get from above..
(https://i.postimg.cc/2yyWCqV6/DSCN5294.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YqJFwCkr/DSCN5287-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jjqPMktP/DSCN5292-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/433H67Q1/DSCN5317.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xTyXBysR/DSCN5284.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hjrYHYdn/DSCN5297-3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxDTvphv/DSCN5303.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on April 22, 2023, 09:23:01 AM
Post by: ozzie on April 22, 2023, 09:23:01 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/pLWJSdBm/DSCN5234-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on May 14, 2023, 11:27:48 PM
Post by: Moose135 on May 14, 2023, 11:27:48 PM
We were in the Outer Banks for the past week, extended family rented a house on the beach in Corolla. Weather turned out to be almost perfect, GF got to see her son and grandson, and we got to see some neat stuff.
Currituck Lighthouse
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-QGCjmHs/0/8d83b309/XL/JM_2023_05_11_Currituck_Lighthouse_003-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-d39xVSQ/0/61331807/XL/JM_2023_05_12_Corolla_Stars_002-XL.jpg)
12 seconds that change the world forever...the Wright Brothers Memorial in Kill Devil Hills. This marks the spot where their first flight ended.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-tQXV9L8/0/c039641c/XL/JM_2023_05_08_Wright_Brothers_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-Q7FvQbr/0/3ce55f8b/XL/JM_2023_05_09_OBX_Corolla_Moon_Rise_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-Z2jvp7k/2/0bbe7f82/XL/JM_2023_05_09_OBX_Corolla_Star_Trails_001-XL.jpg)
Pacific Sea Nettle at the NC Aquarium.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-FXwLbHQ/0/25c7f6fe/XL/JM_2023_05_09_NC_Aquarium_005-XL.jpg)
The north end of Corolla is home to a herd of wild horses, believed to be descendants of horses lost by Spanish explorers in the 1500s. It is a 4x4 area, where driving is permitted on the beach - there are actually a large number of homes located behind the dunes, reached only by 4x4 vehicles. We took a tour through the area to look for the horses.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-g465dpN/0/16ddfb40/XL/JM_2023_05_11_Corolla_Wild_Horses_001-XL.jpg)
This is Dove, a two-month-old foal.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-8vkLH8x/0/594a1d60/XL/JM_2023_05_11_Corolla_Wild_Horses_008-XL.jpg)
If you are staying at a house in the 4x4 area, you just might find some horses hanging out in your carport.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-QLFgLq8/0/8f7abc8a/XL/JM_2023_05_11_Corolla_Wild_Horses_031-XL.jpg)
Jake was an absolute rock-star this week!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-8dSPGKv/0/3fe7dde8/XL/JM_2023_05_12_Jake_OBX_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-q5ChL57/0/a597b12e/XL/JM_2023_05_12_Jake_OBX_008-XL.jpg)
Currituck Lighthouse
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-QGCjmHs/0/8d83b309/XL/JM_2023_05_11_Currituck_Lighthouse_003-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-d39xVSQ/0/61331807/XL/JM_2023_05_12_Corolla_Stars_002-XL.jpg)
12 seconds that change the world forever...the Wright Brothers Memorial in Kill Devil Hills. This marks the spot where their first flight ended.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-tQXV9L8/0/c039641c/XL/JM_2023_05_08_Wright_Brothers_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-Q7FvQbr/0/3ce55f8b/XL/JM_2023_05_09_OBX_Corolla_Moon_Rise_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-Z2jvp7k/2/0bbe7f82/XL/JM_2023_05_09_OBX_Corolla_Star_Trails_001-XL.jpg)
Pacific Sea Nettle at the NC Aquarium.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-FXwLbHQ/0/25c7f6fe/XL/JM_2023_05_09_NC_Aquarium_005-XL.jpg)
The north end of Corolla is home to a herd of wild horses, believed to be descendants of horses lost by Spanish explorers in the 1500s. It is a 4x4 area, where driving is permitted on the beach - there are actually a large number of homes located behind the dunes, reached only by 4x4 vehicles. We took a tour through the area to look for the horses.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-g465dpN/0/16ddfb40/XL/JM_2023_05_11_Corolla_Wild_Horses_001-XL.jpg)
This is Dove, a two-month-old foal.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-8vkLH8x/0/594a1d60/XL/JM_2023_05_11_Corolla_Wild_Horses_008-XL.jpg)
If you are staying at a house in the 4x4 area, you just might find some horses hanging out in your carport.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-QLFgLq8/0/8f7abc8a/XL/JM_2023_05_11_Corolla_Wild_Horses_031-XL.jpg)
Jake was an absolute rock-star this week!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-8dSPGKv/0/3fe7dde8/XL/JM_2023_05_12_Jake_OBX_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/NorthCarolina/Outer-Banks/i-q5ChL57/0/a597b12e/XL/JM_2023_05_12_Jake_OBX_008-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on May 15, 2023, 08:30:27 AM
Post by: ozzie on May 15, 2023, 08:30:27 AM
As always, I just love every one of your shots! Especially the night time pix. Stuff I could never pull off.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on May 15, 2023, 09:32:26 AM
Post by: Moose135 on May 15, 2023, 09:32:26 AM
Thank you, Ozzie!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Bill Brown on May 25, 2023, 06:43:44 PM
Post by: Bill Brown on May 25, 2023, 06:43:44 PM
I am not any kind of photographer but I took these today. We have had a couple of hummingbirds come around for a few years but this year I've seen 4 at one time. So to get 3 is a rare feat.
Bill
Bill
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on June 02, 2023, 05:47:57 PM
Post by: ozzie on June 02, 2023, 05:47:57 PM
I love it, Bill! I'm also jealous. We have 3 hummingbird feeders up but we only get one visitor at a time to each one. I always see pictures of multiple hummingbirds sharing feeders, but the ones that come to ours are very territorial and will chase other visitors away.
Anyway, great pix and thanks for sharing.
Anyway, great pix and thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Moose135 on June 25, 2023, 06:53:43 PM
Post by: Moose135 on June 25, 2023, 06:53:43 PM
We were up in the hills of Tennessee this weekend, near Gatlinburg/Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Saturday night, I took a ride on Foothills Parkway, along the northern border of the park, in search of the Milky Way...
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Starlight/i-C4ppKjx/0/beba3024/XL/JM_2023_06_24_Milky_Way_GSMNP_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Starlight/i-VSBQJzS/0/f0ad486e/XL/JM_2023_06_24_Milky_Way_GSMNP_002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Starlight/i-C4ppKjx/0/beba3024/XL/JM_2023_06_24_Milky_Way_GSMNP_001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Starlight/i-VSBQJzS/0/f0ad486e/XL/JM_2023_06_24_Milky_Way_GSMNP_002-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Bill Brown on July 16, 2023, 04:41:17 PM
Post by: Bill Brown on July 16, 2023, 04:41:17 PM
New tumbler that my daughter made for me. I created the design and she lazer engraved it on the cup.
Bill
Bill
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 04, 2023, 02:46:11 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 04, 2023, 02:46:11 PM
Time of year for the little Hummers to load up before migrating away. We have been very lucky this year as we have had more visitors this year than ever before!
(https://i.postimg.cc/fbnc5spB/DSCN6701.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/grbzQMpF/DSCN6702.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pdrhtX42/DSCN6716.jpg)
I got lucky and caught a shot of this guy in our tree
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxmdggXX/DSCN6694.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XNGPYfd5/DSCN6723.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fbnc5spB/DSCN6701.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/grbzQMpF/DSCN6702.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pdrhtX42/DSCN6716.jpg)
I got lucky and caught a shot of this guy in our tree
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxmdggXX/DSCN6694.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XNGPYfd5/DSCN6723.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on September 04, 2023, 02:57:44 PM
Post by: ozzie on September 04, 2023, 02:57:44 PM
Another visitor to our yard that I came across quite by accident...
Simply called a black and yellow garden spider. Quite intimidating, but not aggressive towards humans. His web is about 2 feet high and 2 feet across at its widest points.
(https://i.postimg.cc/zDQ1dDSC/DSCN6695.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8zmpnQCT/DSCN6696.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFz5kj46/DSCN6697.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SKGn8Y97/DSCN6698.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/j2vV4KX1/DSCN6699.jpg)
Simply called a black and yellow garden spider. Quite intimidating, but not aggressive towards humans. His web is about 2 feet high and 2 feet across at its widest points.
(https://i.postimg.cc/zDQ1dDSC/DSCN6695.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8zmpnQCT/DSCN6696.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFz5kj46/DSCN6697.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SKGn8Y97/DSCN6698.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/j2vV4KX1/DSCN6699.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on December 27, 2023, 09:43:01 AM
Post by: ozzie on December 27, 2023, 09:43:01 AM
It's been months since we've had anything new posted here so let me keep this thread going.
I was putting out the trash cans last night and just happened to look up at the full moon. I took these shots standing in my driveway..
(https://i.postimg.cc/Vs9D3dr8/DSCN6838-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RVFKXFwG/DSCN6843-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MTqjRKW7/DSCN6846-2.jpg)
I was putting out the trash cans last night and just happened to look up at the full moon. I took these shots standing in my driveway..
(https://i.postimg.cc/Vs9D3dr8/DSCN6838-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RVFKXFwG/DSCN6843-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MTqjRKW7/DSCN6846-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 27, 2023, 11:17:09 AM
Post by: LennG on December 27, 2023, 11:17:09 AM
Gosh, it does seem like ages since I've posted anything here. I have so many photos of my explorations that I don't know where to start.
Great pix Lou. Please don't take this the wrong way, but when I look back at some of your 'older' pix. I believe you have become the board's new photo expert. Most of your pix are amazing and so well done.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on December 27, 2023, 03:30:10 PM
Post by: ozzie on December 27, 2023, 03:30:10 PM
Well, thanks for that compliment, Lenn, but I will still defer to you and Moose when it comes to experts in photography.
Now, get posting! I can't wait to see what you've got waiting for us!
Now, get posting! I can't wait to see what you've got waiting for us!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 29, 2023, 02:22:25 PM
Post by: LennG on December 29, 2023, 02:22:25 PM
I started going thru some of my pix from earlier this year. In March, we were at one of our favorite places in New Hampshire and the second day in, we really got dumped on with a huge snowstorm. We thought we would be snowbound for a few days as there were about 16 inches around, but NH knows how to deal with snow, and the next day we were out and about. Being the first day after the snow, everything was still covered which just made for some terrific pics. Since it was mid-March, when the sun comes out it kind of takes care of the snow on the trees and roofs, but during the time it is there, and if you like snow pix, it is a photographer's heaven.
(https://i.postimg.cc/4dRcDF8F/IMG-4280.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8P7Cbm4F/IMG-4224.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/J72rtB8R/IMG-4228.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BbrfpHZD/IMG-4278.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wBwKPST9/IMG-4288.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XNRvQyzQ/IMG-4293.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hs1pQ1rN/IMG-4300.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HsdqYYcT/IMG-4318.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxVLHNf5/IMG-4282.jpg)
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Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on December 29, 2023, 07:11:55 PM
Post by: ozzie on December 29, 2023, 07:11:55 PM
Great shots. I love the Virgin snow...no footprints or sled marks yet to ruin the beauty of it. Especially like the ones with the tree lined river running thru.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on December 31, 2023, 05:38:56 PM
Post by: LennG on December 31, 2023, 05:38:56 PM
Last year, we did a TransAtlantic cruise via the Artic Circle. Maybe my best cruise ever. We did a week cruise first from Copenhagen, via Oslo, and several wonderful small towns along the way and into the Fiords of Norway. Back to Copenhagen and then TA back to the USA. I amassed quite a load of pix but I'll try and just post a dew that I feel holds some special value. What I think is a good pix probably won't appeal to many as I love shots of narrow streets with laundry hanging out. I also love shots of local things, like a restaurant in Norway where you eat outdoors but they supply you with blankets and furs to keep you warm while you eat. We stop for lunch or just a gelati (my wife must have this every day) and we take pix of that, just for memory's sake.
Anyway here are some shots of Copenhagen. We have been here before so we spent most of our time doing things we hadn't done before. Copenhagen has a very famous area called Nyhavn, where there are tons of outdoor restaurants, along a canal where they run cruise tours that take you along the waterways of Copenhagen. This time we made it our business to go to Tivoli Gardens, a huge area.amusement park right square in the middle of Copenhagen. Even if you don't go on rides, this place is simply amazing especially at night when they light everything up.
Anyway, some pix of Copenhagen
(https://i.postimg.cc/Fsfgm5hT/IMG-2024.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YqmgZ6xV/IMG-2045.jpg)
This is what the tour boats look like, very low and wide to get under many of the bridges along the way. Several you need to duck your heads to pass under
(https://i.postimg.cc/d3ZkMFGd/IMG-2069.jpg)
Copenhagen City Hall
(https://i.postimg.cc/pTw8LyWk/IMG-2085.jpg)
And then there is Tivoli
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRdB2Z8N/IMG-2093.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rwsp7Mcp/IMG-2104.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/G2whBDDB/IMG-2130.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NfJs6STv/IMG-2146.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qqBrnxv7/IMG-2154.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zB8YZFWk/IMG-2163.jpg)
And one last pix which I just had to take. I had to use the restroom in Tivoli and thought this was the cutest thing, where Dad and child can do their thing together in the privacy of a stall.
(https://i.postimg.cc/XYCRrzk8/IMG-2162.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on January 01, 2024, 10:11:24 AM
Post by: ozzie on January 01, 2024, 10:11:24 AM
Tivoli certainly seems like the place to be! Great shot, as always Lenn.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on January 04, 2024, 05:21:33 PM
Post by: LennG on January 04, 2024, 05:21:33 PM
When we were in Iceland it rained for most of the 3 days but we did have one afternoon where the sun did shine. Most people think of Iceland as just that, but Iceland is mostly green and Greenland mostly snowy.
I could post a bevy of pix from here but just to give you an idea of the country, many huge waterfalls, many areas with geysers and hot springs ( many parts of Game of Thrones were filmed here, mostly the parts beyond the Wall)
Arriving at our first port
(https://i.postimg.cc/qvmbkkmq/IMG-2686.jpg)
Lush green is all over the island
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCL3bYPK/IMG-2711.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x1bJd55m/IMG-2726.jpg)
Geysers in an area that looks like it could be on another planet and not Iceland
(https://i.postimg.cc/jSVqMb6W/IMG-2777.jpg)
There are many dormant volcanos that are filled with beautiful aqua-colored water. These things are huge.
(https://i.postimg.cc/YqN2DPdb/IMG-2870.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xC7qYbm5/IMG-2801.jpg)
I could post a bevy of pix from here but just to give you an idea of the country, many huge waterfalls, many areas with geysers and hot springs ( many parts of Game of Thrones were filmed here, mostly the parts beyond the Wall)
Arriving at our first port
(https://i.postimg.cc/qvmbkkmq/IMG-2686.jpg)
Lush green is all over the island
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCL3bYPK/IMG-2711.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x1bJd55m/IMG-2726.jpg)
Geysers in an area that looks like it could be on another planet and not Iceland
(https://i.postimg.cc/jSVqMb6W/IMG-2777.jpg)
There are many dormant volcanos that are filled with beautiful aqua-colored water. These things are huge.
(https://i.postimg.cc/YqN2DPdb/IMG-2870.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xC7qYbm5/IMG-2801.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on January 04, 2024, 08:38:46 PM
Post by: ozzie on January 04, 2024, 08:38:46 PM
Wow! What a diverse landscape. From lush green fields to the angry red planet to beautiful waterfalls.
Spectacular!
Spectacular!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on January 05, 2024, 07:39:40 PM
Post by: LennG on January 05, 2024, 07:39:40 PM
Quote from: ozzie on January 04, 2024, 08:38:46 PMWow! What a diverse landscape. From lush green fields to the angry red planet to beautiful waterfalls.
Spectacular!
Yes, Iceland does have quite a large diverse landscape. Even more, now that that volcano erupted several months ago.
I'll post more pix tomorrow.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on January 06, 2024, 12:49:47 PM
Post by: LennG on January 06, 2024, 12:49:47 PM
In and around Iceland
Because of all the volcanic activity, there were a lot of earthquakes that opened up huge fissures all over the Country. Many are walkable thru parts of them.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wBrZMVxC/IMG-2930.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zXkQK5XS/IMG-2924.jpg)
As in the other post, there are areas with many geysers, similar to Yellowstone. People gather around waiting for the eruption, which happens about every 10 minutes or so.
Too bad it rained thru most of our 2 days in Reykjavík but it is a once-in-a-lifetime visit, so we made the best of it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/fbYmSWMM/IMG-2907.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xv6yWMdm/IMG-2908.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VsZr60Xj/IMG-2821.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCcky02k/IMG-2892.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/76G6Jm30/IMG-2939.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on January 13, 2024, 01:42:22 PM
Post by: LennG on January 13, 2024, 01:42:22 PM
From Iceland, we cruised to Greenland but unfortunately, the main port of Nuuk was canceled due to high seas. We did dock at another city (well, I would hardly call it a city) and personally, I don't see why we did. A very uninspired place with little to do other than roam around a sort of village. The next day we did get to cruise into a magnificent Fiord of Greenland and we had spectacular weather for this. Yes a bit chilly, but blue sky and extraordinary scenery.
This is the village we cruised into--
(https://i.postimg.cc/HnjTY76m/IMG-2994.jpg)
Our start into the Fiord
(https://i.postimg.cc/FRY9mLW4/IMG-3005.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FR3BjF1S/IMG-3024.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RF7gWPbQ/IMG-3059.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xq2c5tKF/IMG-3086.jpg)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/HWJQvvtS/IMG-3135.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VsbCWrYp/IMG-3079.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1XcRYZ7n/IMG-3015.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MT1zvSSP/IMG-3131.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on January 14, 2024, 10:33:49 AM
Post by: ozzie on January 14, 2024, 10:33:49 AM
Spectacular, Lenn!!
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on January 14, 2024, 12:48:45 PM
Post by: LennG on January 14, 2024, 12:48:45 PM
Thanks, Lou.
I know you cruise and if you ever were thinking of doing something with just magnificent scenery, do a Norway Fiords cruise or an Artic cruise.
We have done Alaska 3 times and that is also wonderful. but it doesn't get into mountains and Fiords as something like this.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on January 14, 2024, 06:16:28 PM
Post by: ozzie on January 14, 2024, 06:16:28 PM
Yes, a cruise thru Norway and the surrounding areas is definitely on my radar now.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on January 20, 2024, 12:14:02 PM
Post by: LennG on January 20, 2024, 12:14:02 PM
Let me continue a bit on this voyage. As part of this adventure we were able to overnight in Oslo Norway. We ahve ben to all the other Baltic capitals so we were extremely looking forward to Oslo. We didn't book any excusrsions for day one, just did what is known as a Hop On Hop Off bus which takes you all over the city and you get on and off at your leisure.
One place that was highly recommended was a place called Vigeland Park
https://vigeland.museum.no/en/vigelandpark
It is so hard to describe this place so if you look at the link you will get a better idea of the enormity of this place.
It is comprised of statues, all in granite, all nudes, most life-size, and one monolith with the same nudes all over it. To try and explain this place is so hard, you really have to see it to believe it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hG8YfZXH/IMG-2205.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CxgXSV1j/IMG-2213.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Rh11T2BB/IMG-2232.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rmkK9sFD/IMG-2235.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wxs9Bg6P/IMG-2236.jpg)
Just to many shots to post.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on March 05, 2024, 03:30:35 PM
Post by: LennG on March 05, 2024, 03:30:35 PM
I was away last week and met up with Frank (ShoelessJoe) who is an avid student of photography. We got to talking shop which made me realize I haven't really posted on this thread regularly in a while. So just going back over some of my 'older' pictures, I wanted to post a few of my pics of the lighthouses of Maine. I used to go up to Maine regularly to see our good friend JimV (may he RIP) and always made it a point to visit some of the remarkable lighthouses that dot the coast of Maine.
I always tried to get more than just a pix of a lighthouse as some I wanted in good weather, bad weather, night and day. So here is a collection of my lighthouses of Maine,
Probably the most famous is the Portland Head Light, right in Portland. I didn't do my homework if this is the oldest working lighthouse in the country but I know it was commissioned by George Washington.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rw64qqyL/IMG-8098.jpg)
The Nubble Light, also in south easter Maine. They do a lighting at night sometime before Christmas and make a whole production out of it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Y1szHsq/IMG-7928.jpg)
It was a dark and stormy day so we decided to try the Nubble Light again for some dramatic effects
(https://i.postimg.cc/02Jx1wyc/IMG-8063.jpg)
WE always try to venture up the coast a bit to the Marshall Point Light. You may not recognize the name but it is the lighthouse used in Forrest Gump, when he was running across the country, he ran to this lighthouse and immediately turned around and started running back.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0D16PWf/IMG-3620.jpg)
And we liked it so much we stayed here to watch the sunset
(https://i.postimg.cc/YS8jLWgQ/IMG-2074.jpg)
Further up the coast, the West Quoddy Light
(https://i.postimg.cc/SxRm1vzY/IMG-3602.jpg)
Some others are the Owl's Head Light
(https://i.postimg.cc/jqB9Y39J/IMG-3791.jpg)
And finally Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxh05Ntj/IMG-3769.jpg)
There are many others that we have visited over the years. Maybe in the enxt listing.
I always tried to get more than just a pix of a lighthouse as some I wanted in good weather, bad weather, night and day. So here is a collection of my lighthouses of Maine,
Probably the most famous is the Portland Head Light, right in Portland. I didn't do my homework if this is the oldest working lighthouse in the country but I know it was commissioned by George Washington.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rw64qqyL/IMG-8098.jpg)
The Nubble Light, also in south easter Maine. They do a lighting at night sometime before Christmas and make a whole production out of it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Y1szHsq/IMG-7928.jpg)
It was a dark and stormy day so we decided to try the Nubble Light again for some dramatic effects
(https://i.postimg.cc/02Jx1wyc/IMG-8063.jpg)
WE always try to venture up the coast a bit to the Marshall Point Light. You may not recognize the name but it is the lighthouse used in Forrest Gump, when he was running across the country, he ran to this lighthouse and immediately turned around and started running back.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0D16PWf/IMG-3620.jpg)
And we liked it so much we stayed here to watch the sunset
(https://i.postimg.cc/YS8jLWgQ/IMG-2074.jpg)
Further up the coast, the West Quoddy Light
(https://i.postimg.cc/SxRm1vzY/IMG-3602.jpg)
Some others are the Owl's Head Light
(https://i.postimg.cc/jqB9Y39J/IMG-3791.jpg)
And finally Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxh05Ntj/IMG-3769.jpg)
There are many others that we have visited over the years. Maybe in the enxt listing.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on March 05, 2024, 07:21:32 PM
Post by: ozzie on March 05, 2024, 07:21:32 PM
Love the winter shot of Nubble.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on March 05, 2024, 07:40:03 PM
Post by: LennG on March 05, 2024, 07:40:03 PM
Quote from: ozzie on March 05, 2024, 07:21:32 PMLove the winter shot of Nubble.
Funny but I do also. In fact, I'm using that shot as my screen saver at this time of year.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: Bill Brown on March 06, 2024, 06:11:39 AM
Post by: Bill Brown on March 06, 2024, 06:11:39 AM
Of all the dive sites I've been to on the Maine coast, Nubble light was my favorite.
Bill
Bill
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on March 06, 2024, 08:24:23 PM
Post by: LennG on March 06, 2024, 08:24:23 PM
Quote from: Bill Brown on March 06, 2024, 06:11:39 AMOf all the dive sites I've been to on the Maine coast, Nubble light was my favorite.
Bill
Bill
I also should have mentioned you in the 'when we go up to Maine to visit'. Great times visiting with you and Jim.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on March 07, 2024, 08:16:45 PM
Post by: LennG on March 07, 2024, 08:16:45 PM
Since I was on lighthouses, let me throw a few of the amazing lighthouses of North Carolina's Outer Banks (OBX)
Currituck Beach Light
(https://i.postimg.cc/sggb8B22/IMG-2996.jpg)
Ocracoke Lighthouse
(https://i.postimg.cc/6pq1cDH2/IMG-3363.jpg)
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
(https://i.postimg.cc/1zp0rBZV/IMG-3467.jpg)
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (One of the most photographed in the entire country)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hjtJQ14B/IMG-3379.jpg)
And my personal favorite, Bodie Island Lighthouse
By Day
(https://i.postimg.cc/m2sPQ4gj/IMG-3229.jpg)
And at Sunset
(https://i.postimg.cc/CLQ93hnH/IMG-3438.jpg)
Currituck Beach Light
(https://i.postimg.cc/sggb8B22/IMG-2996.jpg)
Ocracoke Lighthouse
(https://i.postimg.cc/6pq1cDH2/IMG-3363.jpg)
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
(https://i.postimg.cc/1zp0rBZV/IMG-3467.jpg)
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (One of the most photographed in the entire country)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hjtJQ14B/IMG-3379.jpg)
And my personal favorite, Bodie Island Lighthouse
By Day
(https://i.postimg.cc/m2sPQ4gj/IMG-3229.jpg)
And at Sunset
(https://i.postimg.cc/CLQ93hnH/IMG-3438.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on March 24, 2024, 03:15:00 PM
Post by: ozzie on March 24, 2024, 03:15:00 PM
So with the hoopla about the solar eclipse approaching let me ask....do any of you have plans to try and take any photos of it?
I'd be interested to hear any tips you might have and od course to see any shots you get of it.
I'd be interested to hear any tips you might have and od course to see any shots you get of it.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on March 24, 2024, 06:18:22 PM
Post by: LennG on March 24, 2024, 06:18:22 PM
I really hadn't thought about it, but I will look into the hows and see if it helps.
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: LennG on March 25, 2024, 02:32:26 PM
Post by: LennG on March 25, 2024, 02:32:26 PM
I have some free time now. I was looking over some of my 'older' pics and saw I am a very big fan of reflections in water. I look for a great shot and hope the water is calm enough to get a great reflection from it. Maybe it is not to everyone's taste but I find it fascinating.
In Alaska
(https://i.postimg.cc/1t9yByMS/IMG-7194.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HWNCc0Gd/IMG-7149.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/664Bhbfy/alaska-main-479.jpg)
In the Berkshires of Massachusetts
(https://i.postimg.cc/0NtJ7XdV/IMG-7759.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Pxt257fK/IMG-7757.jpg)
Maine
(https://i.postimg.cc/bww6PWJT/IMG-3755.jpg)
Rockport Mass (One of the most famous houses sketched and painted, Motif #1)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qRTbPRCt/IMG-8094.jpg)
A rainy fall day in New Hampshire
(https://i.postimg.cc/J4FGPH9Q/IMG-3446.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/d0YQx2nG/IMG-3451.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FKYtG7X0/IMG-3469.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NfFxKT68/IMG-3480.jpg)
Vermont
(https://i.postimg.cc/tgNvH6QK/IMG-6825.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RVvcjYVZ/IMG-0705.jpg)
Washington DC
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRVT003g/DC-019a.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/52LbLsL8/DC-025.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0GJkSxQ/DC-038.jpg)
And one of my best pics ever
(https://i.postimg.cc/zB6qT6tS/DC-044.jpg)
Title: Re: Photography
Post by: ozzie on March 25, 2024, 05:20:25 PM
Post by: ozzie on March 25, 2024, 05:20:25 PM
Perfection. Each and every one of them.