GoofyNewfie wrote:
The OP says it comes with the 15-45 kit lens typical for the M body and an 18-200 , neither of which are full-frame lenses, so I suspect the "D" is an accidental red herring.
Yep.
My need for new glasses is glaringly apparent.
It is an EOS M 50.
I have a 5D, also. 10.1mp
Thanks, all.
Wednesday will tell.
Bill
Cmbtvet wrote:
Eternal Flame Falls is a small cascade type waterfall at 30 feet high located near Orchard Park, NY in Chestnut Ridge Park in Western NY. Unfortunately with the small heat wave we have been having there was no water running over it, just a very small trickle. Researchers have determined that the gasses which supply the flame seep through the Rhinestreet shale from approximately 400 meters below the surface. Its not a pretty waterfall, but it is an amazing site to see especially when there is water running over it. Here are a few shots I took today. Its about a half mile hike from the parking lot to the falls if you stay on the right trail the trail markers are up high on the trees so kids don't take them down, I did not know this so I figured if I find the creek just walk that well I did just that and found myself at the top of the falls so I climbed down the falls so I guess for me it was a good thing there was no water running over it, but for me the journey is part of the photograph. hope you all enjoy them and put it on your bucket list to photograph.
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Besides being well shot your photos and narrative were very interesting.
Does the flame ever go out?
Who gets to relight it?
I'd use a flaming arrow or a remote
Thanh you.
Bill
Am about to pick up a Canon EOS M 5D. With the 15-45 kit lens and an expensive Canon (explains the expensive, $75 for the Canon logo) carrying case and batteries, etc.
And an 18-200 mm " over $1000 foot long lens".
The deal is a good one if the camera and lenses are what I expect.
His reference is a mutual friend.
Money may exchange hands Wednesday when I get a hands on look.
My questions:
Is this a mirrorless? It seems to be in the specs, but double checking.
That means my many Canon FD lenses will work with an adapter?
Last, what is your opinion of this camera?
I am not looking for comparisons, but info on this camera.
Thank you
Bill
sippyjug104 wrote:
Went out to my favorite boggy area this morning with camera in hand. Most of the water has gone down and the burst of wildflowers were few compared to times past however there are hopes that they will return and attract more critters. I sprayed and doused so I came home tick and chigger free which is the best part of the outing.
Nice to be out, isn't it?
Good sampling of what a short walk can produce.
I need to cull and post a couple of what I considered interesting at the time.
Thanks for the impetus.
Night, Gary, all.
Bill
sippyjug104 wrote:
Thanks, Bill. Your mentoring and guidance are very important to me. Based on your suggestions I can tell that it is surely a species of Ground Beetle. I'll change my setup to take more of an all inclusive view later today.
Thank you. I'll watch for it.
Bill
sippyjug104 wrote:
Sometimes things just come one's way. I found this small beetle crawling by the back door and I brought it in for a focus stacking session.
Nicely shot, but no details to ID.
Size, a body shot and a complete antenna would help.
A guess. A carnivorous sight hunting Ground Beetle. Carabidae.
Many to choose from. Try Elaphrus. Similar to Tiger Beetles in miniature.
Bill
Red Sky At Night wrote:
I have thoroughly enjoyed UHHers helping others identify birds, snakes, and other critters. Now it's my turn. I apologize the pictures aren't better. I wasn't actually looking for snakes. Just working on our KY farm and this guy/gal appeared. I thought it was cute and talked to it for about 15 seconds before thinking that maybe I shouldn't. I've looked up snakes in Kentucky but couldn't find this one. It does not look like the 4 venomous snakes in KY so I think I was pretty safe. Wish I had my good camera with me. I have an old cell phone so this is what I was able to get on a really bright sunny day where I couldn't even tell for sure that I had the snake in my view because of the reflection. Thanks for your help.
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This snake is a few days from shedding.
The pattern is hard to see.
By the nose it is not a Hognose.
You can see some keeling on some scales, again hard to see.
So, this, I believe is a Northern Water Snake. Nerodia sipedon sipedon, (a sub species).
Another choice would be Blotched Water Snake. N. erythrogaster transversa.
Bill
milestogo wrote:
I shot at Woodlawn Cemetery in Baltimore County on Saturday not expecting to capture fireworks in addition to the Moon.
Similar experience in AA Co.
Dinner on a lady friend's boat in Liberty Yacht Yard. Same moon, different fireworks.
Moon expected, fireworks a bonus.
Bill, in Annapolis.
gary northrop wrote:
Fishers were once imported into Oregon forests to control
the tree-killing porcupine population. Also, newtoyou: Don't forget to
include the marten on your list.
I was going down a list of largest to smaller. The Martin is much smaller than a Fisher.
About mink size, 4 to 5 pounds would be a large male.
Down to the Lesast Weasel. Only about three ounces. There are many more weasels and skunks, all a few pounds or so.
Bill
adedeluca wrote:
Any flower experts familiar with Lilies?
Day Lilies are Hemerocallis sp. Not true lilies. Related to Asparagus.
This, tho, looks to be one of the Asian lilies.
A lot of hybrids, good luck with ID.
Bill
toxdoc42 wrote:
Came by this in a clearing next to the road. It looked like something out of a sci-fi flick. I assume a tree came down, they cut it up and then threw straw on top. I have no idea why.
Any thoughts?
I see a bit of what may be dodder.
It is a parasitic plant. Orangish. Very viney and intertwined. No chlorophyll, no leaves.
It likes a moist location and succulent plants, among other things.
This just looks normal a year or so after a tree falls and allows sunlight in. Normal grass and weed growth.
In this case noone took the firewood. It will rot.
Hay and mushroom mycelium are sprayed in cases like this to fast forward decomposition. Not done here.
It looks much different.
Bill
rstrick2 wrote:
No, it is the second largest in the Weisel family
Sea Otter largest. 30-80+ pounds.
Wolverine next at 35-60 pounds.
River Otter at up to 25 pounds.
The Badger, to 25 pounds.
Striped Skunk, 14 pounds.
And the Fisher at 12 pounds.
All these are Mustellidae. The Weasel family.
Known for potent scent glands.
Weasels, skunks, etc. They all reek when alarmed.
Bill
rstrick2 wrote:
this morning i was presented with an elusive animal the fisher cat to photograph. i was totally surprise by it presence as i was not expecting to see one as they are very reclusive
May I ask where these shots were taken.
Fishers, Martes pennanti, is a northern species. Is it in FLA?
Mostly in Canada, but in about a dozen northern US states.
These are nice shots of an elusive animal.
Bill