Temporary Disability and Missed Opportunity
Jan 27, 2018 22:22:46 #
BebuLamar wrote:
The bird knew that you were harmless as you didn't have a camera with you.
Jan 28, 2018 08:14:09 #
Glad to hear of your and others recovery. I am 57 and orthopedic surgeon says I have one of the worst shoulder he’s ever seen but waiting as long as I can to repair as he states no more mountain biking or off-road motorcycling after shoulder replacement.
My shoulder is one of the reasons I went mirrorless as I can’t hlod much weigh at shoulder height or above.
My shoulder is one of the reasons I went mirrorless as I can’t hlod much weigh at shoulder height or above.
Jan 28, 2018 10:28:01 #
LarryFitz
Loc: Beacon NY
Hope will heal quickly, get a lite point and shot to help with the photo bug, til you are ready to handle your regular camera again.
Jan 28, 2018 11:31:06 #
Hassie
Loc: Central Pennsylvania
This is like my wife's problem with osteoarthritis. She has had 11 operations with 5 joint replacements. Her 6th joint (right shoulder) is scheduled for March 22nd. She is a very fast healer. Her left shoulder is the only one that took more than two months with the therapy.
Definitely cuts down on her activities and increases mine around the house.
Definitely cuts down on her activities and increases mine around the house.
Jan 28, 2018 12:29:53 #
bpulv
Loc: Buena Park, CA
d2b2 wrote:
I recently had shoulder replacement surgery and al... (show quote)
Murphy strikes again!!!!!
Jan 28, 2018 12:55:28 #
If you want to shoot from within the car, you an do this. Fashion a "beanbag" for the window: buy a foam swimming pool "noodle" at Walmart and cut a one-foot piece of it. These are hollow in the middle, and when you cut a slit down one side it will easily slip over your car window if you keep it raised two inches. Have a cable release on your camera, which you can lift up and rest on the foam noodle, and manipulate it as necessary - all with your good arm, and fire the shutter with the cable release using your not-back-to-normal arm.
Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery. - Dr. B
Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery. - Dr. B
Jan 28, 2018 15:33:03 #
sb wrote:
If you want to shoot from within the car...
I got a noodle this morning; thanks, very much. Of course, you know the owl and hawk will never sit anywhere that I can shoot them in the future, don't you?!?
Jan 28, 2018 15:34:07 #
Hassie wrote:
This is like my wife's problem with osteoarthritis.
I have osteoarthritis, as well. But your wife's situation is apparently much worse than mine. My best thoughts to her!
Jan 28, 2018 15:38:24 #
Bikeman wrote:
Glad to hear of your and others recovery. I am 57 and orthopedic surgeon says I have one of the worst shoulder he’s ever seen but waiting as long as I can to repair as he states no more mountain biking or off-road motorcycling after shoulder replacement.
My shoulder is one of the reasons I went mirrorless as I can’t hlod much weigh at shoulder height or above.
My shoulder is one of the reasons I went mirrorless as I can’t hlod much weigh at shoulder height or above.
I cannot imagine doing off-road anything, except maybe a rather strenuous walk! This is my second go-around with surgery, which is why have a replacement, now. In my 40s, the surgeon told me I had the shoulder of a 70-year old. Surgeons can be such positive people!!! My Physical Therapist asked for my goals and I told her I wanted to be able to hold 8 pounds of weight up to my eyes... I figured that kind of weight would hold for any telephoto lens I wanted to shoot, handheld.
Jan 28, 2018 15:44:56 #
d2b2 wrote:
I cannot imagine doing off-road anything, except maybe a rather strenuous walk! This is my second go-around with surgery, which is why have a replacement, now. In my 40s, the surgeon told me I had the shoulder of a 70-year old. Surgeons can be such positive people!!! My Physical Therapist asked for my goals and I told her I wanted to be able to hold 8 pounds of weight up to my eyes... I figured that kind of weight would hold for any telephoto lens I wanted to shoot, handheld.
Probably your PT put the birds there to inspire you to faster recovery. I'm a firm believer that most all surgeons do good work, but 90% of your successful recovery is due to how hard you work at your therapy. Good luck.
Jan 28, 2018 16:04:41 #
GregWCIL wrote:
Probably your PT put the birds there to inspire you to faster recovery. I'm a firm believer that most all surgeons do good work, but 90% of your successful recovery is due to how hard you work at your therapy. Good luck.
Luck to you, as well!
Jan 28, 2018 16:16:15 #
d2b2 wrote:
I recently had shoulder replacement surgery and al... (show quote)
Are you able to lift an iPhone? If so, use one of them till your shoulder heals. Don't overuse the repaired shoulder. Good luck. Hope you are back to 100% soon.
Jan 28, 2018 16:31:56 #
TMcL wrote:
Are you able to lift an iPhone? If so, use one of them till your shoulder heals. Don't overuse the repaired shoulder. Good luck. Hope you are back to 100% soon.
I can raise a phone, but I am on old-school DSLR shooter. I am using the good arm to try to get lined up and then shoot with a remote on my bad side. Rehearsing it today...not great, but not too shabby. Another two weeks and I should be able to manage much better. Thanks much!
Jan 28, 2018 17:04:42 #
Jan 28, 2018 17:08:47 #
I can sympathize with you. I recently had colon cancer surgery, which was successful, but has left me with a loss of weight and strength. I have been pushing the shutter button for over 70 yrs. My solution--Olympus OMD EM5ll. I can honestly say at my age (90) this is a change I should have done long ago! Amazing camera and fantastic images. You'll have that toy in your face in no time📸📸
Bob
Bob
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