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Jun 29, 2012 13:21:09   #
tad1937 wrote:
Love getting lost on country roads. Someone once said, "all roads lead to Rome", I have found up here ,"all roads lead to Wal Mart"


Hey Tad..living up here in Western WI., I see roads like his almost everyday but I have to say I really don't. Meaning that they are there I just have not seen them until today as I look at this wonderful shot. Keep your eyes open as I will be out there with my camera just to prove a point and to get myself one of those roads too.

Buddy 36; not looking for wal mart.
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Jun 23, 2012 20:51:17   #
Thanks for sharing StevieBoy.

Very good shots.

Buddy 36
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Jun 16, 2012 17:21:19   #
tainkc wrote:
This little bastard has been in my garden every morning eating my baby plants.

He is so lucky. If this had been after the first hard frost, I would shoot him, skin him, and eat him!

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Your pictures are pretty good. Notice that most are not commenting about that.
However...I am 76 years old and the word..p. i. s. s. e .d off still offends me. What is wrong with tee off, upset, feels bad and much nicer words? we do have a few people that are members on this site such as myself that are offended.
Keep on shooting and if you are upset with the furry monster again then just shoot him with something other than a camera.

Buddy 36
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Jun 13, 2012 23:55:08   #
PhotoArtsLA wrote:
FWIW, I replaced all the rotors on my 1976 Mercedes 450 SEL because online, I found them so cheap, why not? I also replaced just about everything else under the car, again, because it was so cheap. Doing the work yourself, or finding a fair mechanic (so very few of them) is the secret to KEEPING it cheap.

One good source I have used for parts:

http://www.autohausaz.com/

They have parts for many different automobiles, including relative antiques.

If anyone needs a great running Mercedes engine, I will soon be aching to do the standard mileage fix... drop the small Corvette engine into the giant engine compartment of this old classic. They sell the conversion kits online.
FWIW, I replaced all the rotors on my 1976 Mercede... (show quote)


Photoarts...just a quick story here. I had an old Desel MB quite a few years ago and the enigine blew so I had a buddy of mine help me rig up a chevy six under the hood and had one heck of a neat ride for many years later. People would scratch their head when they would hear the engine run and no black desel smoke comming out of the tailpie blew ther minds. Ah the good old days.

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Jun 13, 2012 23:42:34   #
Bret..I too suggest that you hang them side by side. Wonderful shots I am going to try a similar shot as well.

James D.
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Jun 13, 2012 23:41:45   #
Bret..I too suggest that you hang them side by side. Wonderful shots I am going to try a similar shot as well.

James D.
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Jun 13, 2012 23:25:46   #
cosmo54 wrote:
I have a 2009 Toyota Venza that I bought new. It now has 51,000 miles on it and I'm sitting at the dealer for a normal oil change, 'minor' service. The guy just came into the waiting room and told me I have to have new brakes because mine are rusted..the rotors. I have owned many new cars over the years and have never had to spend that much money on brakes at 51000 miles.

I am extremely upset because I have been out of work almost 3 years, I'm 59 and female. I'm trying to stay calm but I want an honest opinion on whether or not this makes sense? I'm also going to have a local repair shop give me an estimate.
I have a 2009 Toyota Venza that I bought new. It ... (show quote)


Cosmo54..Buddy36 ( 76 yrs ) here. I was a former service director for a high line dealership while working on mostly German and English imports for close to 35 years. Since leaving the dealership I have seen brake work..depending on what is needed and if they are talking about just cutting the rotors to get rid of the rust then they are way way out of line. However if they want to replace the rotors and the pads then it is a fair price. The mileage ( 51K) does not necessary have anything to do with anything sometimes they can go at 25-30K miles it all depends on how the driver has used the brakes, meaning did they ride them did them slam them on did they warp them by overheating and then driving through water while they were hot and etc. I have also seen pads and rotors go past the 55-60K mark. Just make sure you have an honest technician working on your brakes. Good luck to you and God bless!

I would suggest that you take it to Madis for an inspection usually they can give you a fair price and a good warrranty as well.

Buddy 36 :lol:
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Jun 13, 2012 23:14:12   #
wrr wrote:
kridlon wrote:
I have a cannon eosti and would like to photograph lightning. Any suggestions?

Assuming it is night time lightning you are after...

It's not hard at all, here's a quick rundown of what you'll need and how to setup.

A good storm, of course...
Camera on a tripod
A shutter release cable like this one from Amazon - http://tinyurl.com/83mnno7
Set camera on (M)anual
Set Shutter to (B)ulb
Set Aperture to f-11 to f-16 for starters, adjust as needed
ISO - 100...a good place to start
A safe (relative word here) place to setup - good lightning shots can be had even when the storm is 10 to 30 miles away.
Something interesting in the foreground is a plus.

You should now be ready to capture some lightning shots.

With camera pointed towards the most active part of the storm, open the shutter with the cable release and lock the button. Watch for lightning and when a good strike has happened out in front of you release the shutter release button on the cable. Look at your shot, if it's washed out, set the aperture to the next bigger number..f11 to say f16 and try again. I usually have aperture at f11 and keep the shutter open for 30 seconds to a minute unless there has been a nice bright strike. The length of time the shutter remains open depends on how much other lights are in the frame, how much cloud to cloud lightning has happened and your distance from the storm. At this point you just rinse and repeat and soon you should start to get the hang of the settings, timing and danger!

My buddy and I have been taking storm pics for years, you can see a sample of our recent stuff here... mostly taken with a Canon T2i and T3i.
http://www.kansasvortex.com/storm-photography.html
Just ignore the tornadoes, wall clouds and other stuff that isn't lightning...<g>
I'm sure I've forgot something here so when it's pointed out to me I'll be sure to add it.
Have fun, be safe!
quote=kridlon I have a cannon eosti and would lik... (show quote)

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wrr...finally a sane person has spoken. See what happenes when you ask a question you have to work your way through all of the commedians and finally someone mans up, or womans up. This is a real neat forum indeed!
Keep the questions coming and just wait an answer shall come forth!
Buddy 36

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Jun 13, 2012 12:03:13   #
shirleyann wrote:
Did that collapse on it's own, or was it demolished??
Good pictures.


I seem to recall that it has been taken apart over the last three or four years now.

Buddy 36
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Jun 13, 2012 11:56:07   #
shirleyann wrote:
Here is the worst case of decay I've seen.


Another case of decay or falling onto itself! A month ago I took a picture of it while it was still standing.

Buddy 36

they may have been taking it down here


and thar she blows mate!

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Jun 12, 2012 23:22:56   #
shirleyann wrote:
I've enjoyed it too. I'll start another soon. What's your preference?

If I am allowed to vote I would vote for a country setting with old buildings, shed's housing and such. It is very interesting to drive the country roads here in WI., and just take pictures of some of the most awesome subjects. Am attaching another for you Shirleyann. ****P.S. I lived in Jackson, not far from Union City untill 1952.
The first picture is of an old two story farm house falling into it self. The second picture is a shot taken from inside the barn facing out> showing the wood and window frame from inside.
Three weeks later went back and the glass windows had been removed???? Buddy 36




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Jun 12, 2012 18:25:19   #
ShirleyAnn...I will give you this; It has a completely different look I like it but...(there is always a but..) going that deep into the picture it would look just a wee bit better if the sky had lots of white clouds added...You think? Thank you so much for your kind assistance I have copied your update into my p.c for a comparison.

Buddy 36 ...just a simple man looking for the simple life. :thumbup:

pic of old barn and misc buildings on site

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Jun 12, 2012 13:47:30   #
Shirley, if you are refering to my picture, sure why not.

Buddy 36
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Jun 12, 2012 13:04:48   #
shirleyann wrote:
That is fabulous. What an old barn. I'd love to run across some thing like that. Feel free to post more if you like.


Sending one more hope you like; Buddy 36

taken early morning not much sun

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Jun 12, 2012 12:44:32   #
shirleyann wrote:
Which of these barn tones are more pleasing?


I love old barns especially those that seem to be falling down and I like them in a natual color and not 'DOCTORED'

So...my choice would be the first one! Sometimes folks get so envolved in trying to make a great picture out of a nice simple and very good shot it takes away from the picture. Pretty much like a woman putting on too much makeup.
I am, sending an example I hope you are not offened as it is your party.

Buddy 36

simple but original picture

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