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The Grab Shot
Apr 13, 2022 09:05:27   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
I think by this time, we all know about "The Grab Shot." You see a good scene, and you shoot it immediately. If the scene lasts for a few minutes, you can take your time to adjust the camera and find a good angle.



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Apr 14, 2022 05:50:43   #
alawry Loc: Timaru New Zealand
 
I had one about 30 years ago Jerry, After a long walk I came to a clearing overlooking a lake, it was like a mirror. Whipped out the Olympus XA and got it, perfect reflections. Thought I'd try and step back a bit, frame it by the trees, you know the shot. There was now a hint of a breeze, after just a few seconds, the water surface was now a dull silver with no reflection whatsoever. Hung around about 20 minutes but the shot didn't come back. I suppose now I could scan both photos and make the best of both but I never did. Like a catch and release angler photography for me is about getting out and doing it, coming home empty handed not really a problem. Back to your cartoon we all have 14 year old grandkids born it seems just last week. Cheers, Andrew.

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Apr 14, 2022 07:26:15   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
alawry wrote:
I had one about 30 years ago Jerry, After a long walk I came to a clearing overlooking a lake, it was like a mirror. Whipped out the Olympus XA and got it, perfect reflections. Thought I'd try and step back a bit, frame it by the trees, you know the shot. There was now a hint of a breeze, after just a few seconds, the water surface was now a dull silver with no reflection whatsoever. Hung around about 20 minutes but the shot didn't come back. I suppose now I could scan both photos and make the best of both but I never did. Like a catch and release angler photography for me is about getting out and doing it, coming home empty handed not really a problem. Back to your cartoon we all have 14 year old grandkids born it seems just last week. Cheers, Andrew.
I had one about 30 years ago Jerry, After a long w... (show quote)


Nature was out to get you that day. April 1?

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Apr 14, 2022 08:04:36   #
alawry Loc: Timaru New Zealand
 
From memory, August or September. Early spring here. cheers

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Apr 14, 2022 08:11:12   #
sb Loc: Florida's East Coast
 
Just traveled out west to visit our 32-year-old daughter. 32 years old. Mature. Almost middle-aged. Holy crap! That must mean that I am ......

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Apr 14, 2022 09:04:23   #
malawibob Loc: South Carolina
 
stop complaining, my kids are in their 60's, my grandkids are over 32, and my great grandkids are rapidly approaching yikes.
Bob

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Apr 14, 2022 12:17:07   #
burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC
 
jerryc41 wrote:
I think by this time, we all know about "The Grab Shot." You see a good scene, and you shoot it immediately. If the scene lasts for a few minutes, you can take your time to adjust the camera and find a good angle.


Why didn't she just grab her iPhone off the table?

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Apr 14, 2022 12:50:11   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
burkphoto wrote:
Why didn't she just grab her iPhone off the table?


"She" gives you a hint. She's a conscientious housewife. "I have to get all these things done!"

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