I don’t know all the history of the Cockade. I had an Uncle that used the expression “Cocked Hat” and that spurred me to check it out. I found out that the colors were different for every country’s military, and that with Ireland it was green or blue. I had a fedora once with a green feather about 40 years ago, but at age 90 now it is gone.
As to posting, I don’t know what it would be. I have been off of UHH for two plus years while my wife had rehab and now we are in a Seniors Facility that is great, and I am trying to get back into photography for the fun of it! I admire your great talent, so when I saw you were hosting this I had to comment about my interest in seeing THE GREEN!
—Beagleman
Pat you’re the greatest. I relish seeing what this topic produces. My Mother’s clan came from Dublin, and my Dad’s people were from Londonderry and Scotland. (What a combination.) I can’t roll my rrrrrs in “Faith and begorrrah” like they did at all, but St. Patty's day is a big deal!!
—Beagleman
I had Olympus Pen for a few years (E-PL5 and E-PL7) and loved them as light carry around cameras. Then last August I purchased an E-M10 III, but after only a couple hundred shots the shutter jammed and would not function. It was just past B ad H’s warranty, so I sent it to Olympus. They had it quite a while, and in the meantime I got antsy and bought a Panasonic GX85 so I could use my lenses (Oly 25 f1.8, 45 f1.8 and 45-150 f3.5-5.6). I like the viewfinder on the corner of the GX85 better than the top center of the E-M10 III, but I like the color depth of Olympus a tad better. I think I am going to give the M10 III to my Gr. Granddaughter for a 4H photography project. I wish I had gotten the E-M5 II in the first place.
—-Beagleman
So, does a “Bridge camera” have to have a long zoom lens. Most of them that I know of do.
—-Beagleman
Stick with Sony. If you want a different camera go to a camera store and check out the Sony A6300. You might be surprised at how well you like it.
--Beagleman
Hi Toni,
I have been through several cameras since 2011, and have settled with the Sony A6300 with just the kit lens which is good enough for me. I also have a Panasonic GM5 which is very small but very capable, and is my "always with me" camera. Three suggestions:
1. A viewfinder is a must. You'll regret it if you don't have one.
2. As others have said...a camera that "feels good" in your hands is valuable.
3. The most valuable camera in the world though, is the one you have with you. No missed shots then!
Best wishes,
Beagleman
I love the framing in the first and last shots Photophile!
--Beagleman
It is beautiful Samantha, but the color is "Pull Me Over Red".
--Beagleman
Yes, I'm never gonna dance again...
--Beagleman
Could it be the difference between what we want, and what we really need?
--Beagleman
Hunters have rifles to do one thing, shotguns to do another, and pistols have still a third use. It is the same with cameras and lenses. If the photographer KNOWS (in his head) what each camera and lens will do, he/she should be able to adapt to the type of photography that he/she wants to do.
--Beagleman
Very interesting Sylvia. I REALLY enjoy all your travel photos!
--Beagleman
Thank you, and may you have blessed New Year!
--Beagleman
I've been trying to recover from pneumonia, so haven't been able to get out and shoot Christmas scenes. It has been very discouraging, but then I hear in my head old Winston Churchill saying "Nevvah give up, nevvah nevvah give up", so as soon as I'm able I will get out and start shooting again.
--Beagleman