Aberaeron - Wales UK
Sep 15, 2023 11:27:42 #
Delderby wrote:
Yes - I am wary of auto adjusting software, which includes AI. 
I used to use “auto WB” adjustment - now I carefully adjust only “plumb”, crop, and color level, then look to see what is changed by “Auto WB”.
Sep 15, 2023 11:39:29 #
That is a great photo. Your new camera is serving you very well. I find the ones sitting at a big lean interesting. I'm imagining two side by side leaning into each other as a couple of well-oiled sailors might after a long night in the pub. I think you made a great choice of camera that is going to be an excellent companion for you.
Sep 15, 2023 12:41:46 #
azted wrote:
Can someone answer the question of the dual keels on the sailboats? I was not aware that this was a trend. Does two smaller keels sail better than one large one?
Not sure - but single keels on sail boats are usually much deeper. Dual keels keep the boat level when the tide goes out. Might be something to do with the height of the mast.
Sep 15, 2023 12:58:26 #
rehess wrote:
I'm sending you a pm.So, you use it for viewing??
I use just a browser for that.
I use just a browser for that.
Sep 15, 2023 14:47:36 #
azted wrote:
Can someone answer the question of the dual keels on the sailboats? I was not aware that this was a trend. Does two smaller keels sail better than one large one?
Dual keels you are referring to are called "bilge keels". If you have a boat with bilge keels one advantage is they can be self supporting...as soon in photo, ie. good in areas that have major tide changes.
Sep 15, 2023 14:53:31 #
azted
Loc: Las Vegas, NV.
cruise4two wrote:
Dual keels you are referring to are called "bilge keels". If you have a boat with bilge keels one advantage is they can be self supporting...as soon in photo, ie. good in areas that have major tide changes.
That is what makes this photo so amazing, that you can see the effect of those bilge keels. You learn something new everyday!
Sep 15, 2023 16:44:16 #
Delderby wrote:
Shot yesterday with my new (to me) Leica D-Lux 109 (P&S) from restaurant on the quay.
Soothingly beautiful 💙🩵🌀🩵💙
Sep 15, 2023 16:48:23 #
azted wrote:
That is what makes this photo so amazing, that you can see the effect of those bilge keels. You learn something new everyday!
Another advantage...when sailing and your boat is heeling over to port or starboard you have one keel in the air providing ballast/stability.
Sep 15, 2023 16:57:51 #
cruise4two wrote:
Another advantage...when sailing and your boat is heeling over to port or starboard you have one keel in the air providing ballast/stability.
I wonder if that would have helped my Dad and Brother. Once, after my Mother had called an ‘all hands’ reunion up in Michigan, they went sailing; they returned towing the sailboat. Eventually, they admitted that they quite a time if it, as they had capsized at the deepest part of the lake. {I don’t remember that lake’s statistics; it was 5’ or under about a mile out from the cottage we had rented, but very deep at ‘Deep Water Point’; ‘Torch Lake’ had a sign “Where the rainbow stores it’s colors”}
Sep 15, 2023 17:24:22 #
azted
Loc: Las Vegas, NV.
rehess wrote:
I wonder if that would have helped my Dad and Brot... (show quote)
On my Honeymoon (ages ago!), I rented a sailfish. Going out to sea in the Bahamas was fun. Trying to return without knowing how to tack was the problem. We had to yell SOS to a passing group after capsizing repeatedly, and drifting towards rocks! They brought a boat to tow us back. Quite embarrassing, but my admiration for sailboats and sailing has grown!
Sep 15, 2023 18:09:36 #
Sep 15, 2023 18:34:38 #
Delderby wrote:
Shot yesterday with my new (to me) Leica D-Lux 109 (P&S) from restaurant on the quay.
Sep 16, 2023 07:01:15 #
Sep 16, 2023 08:07:57 #
Nice shot - looks like you and the new Leica are going to become good friends!
Sep 16, 2023 09:23:32 #
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