Posts: rmalarz | Ugly Hedgehog

I saw something on my lawn ...

Nice, very nice.
--Bob

Bill_de wrote:

... and it was alive! I got the tripod set low and laid down on the wet grass to look through the viewfinder. Then the lightbuld went off in my head. The D500 has live view and a tilting touch screen. What a pleasure.

Jul 7, 2018 23:41:58 #

Color vs B&W

to quote, "There is no difference".

If one is shooting black and white using film and switches to digital, there is a considerable difference. Fortunately, I learned that I needed to think 180 degrees from film in order to achieve what I wanted for black and white digital images.
--Bob

rplain1 wrote:

If you are that good at film, then changing to digital will not change that. There is no difference. If you want to take that one shot at a time you can do that. I was there. I do not spray and pray but I sure do take a few extras to get what I want.

Jul 7, 2018 23:38:18 #

Color vs B&W

I regularly shoot 4x5 and my total cost per negative is roughly $1.50. Not all that outrageous.
--Bob

David Lyon wrote:

The way Ansel shot can be done at great expense, as he used LF with its movements, which any Canon or Nikon can not get. Yes, you can get a digital back for a 4x5, though I hate to think of the cost.

(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))

Jul 7, 2018 23:34:19 #

Wait

My time is usually about an hour, not a week.
--Bob

KillroyII wrote:

This applies to me

Jul 7, 2018 23:33:07 #

Dodd Camera? or other?

I just entered

Dodd Camera Mentor Ohio review

in Google. Nothing outrageous came up.
--Bob

kay55 wrote:

I have been researching bridge cameras on line for a while now and I am on information overload, so now I need to go to a brick and mortar store to actually hold the cameras, I also want their input. The answer I am looking for now has anyone used the Dodd Camera store in Mentor Ohio, I did not see their name mentioned here. Their prices are in line with Amazon and a few others I checked, but I do not know what their reputation is. Any help will be appreciated.

Jul 7, 2018 23:16:26 #

(For Your Consideration)

You Are My Sunshine

The brightness of this photo reflects the joy that must have filled your day.
--Bob

kenievans wrote:

Went on an adventure today with my besties. A three hour drive to milk a cow. It was a day full of laughter and sunshine. I think this picture says it all. I hope you enjoy.

Jul 7, 2018 23:15:10 #

I Agree With Mr. Adams

Thank you very much, Fred.
--Bob

fredtoo wrote:

special stuff...

Jul 7, 2018 20:30:01 #

I Agree With Mr. Adams

Thank you very much, rgrenaderphoto. Your comment is greatly appreciated.
--Bob

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

Wow, just wow.

Jul 7, 2018 19:27:38 #

Here's where I'm shooting this weekend

No matter how many you have done, each one is like a new one. There are different people, different venues, different methods of doing traditional "rituals", and some unconventional requests, as well. However, you've had experiences and learned from them. This is just another opportunity to put all of that experience together and put together a photograph package as meaningful as the ceremony. You'll do fine.
--Bob

fotoman150 wrote:

I knew I would get responses like this.

Just asking for your thoughts. I have scouted it out and have a plan of action. This is one of the larger weddings I have done in a super nice venue.

No matter how many I do I’m always a little
nervous. If you have any words of wisdom please pass them on. Really just trying to make conversation. There is always something new to learn from every person I meet. Do you have anything positive to add to the discussion?

Jul 7, 2018 19:18:11 #

Another attempt at a B&W photo

I have a couple of those. I also use an SEI Photometer along with a Sekonic L768DR. The Sekonic a bit more than the others.
--Bob

TBerwick wrote:

That's one reason I carry my Pentax Zone VI spot meter every time I'm doing anything beyond casual photos. I find it easier to use that meter than fiddle with my various camera's metering systems.

Jul 7, 2018 19:14:18 #

Use VR With Gimbal?

You're welcome.
--Bob

Rab-Eye wrote:

Thank you for the confirmation, Bob.

Jul 7, 2018 19:10:36 #

Another Downtown Phoenix, Az Photo

--Bob

(Download)

Jul 7, 2018 19:08:33 #

Peoria, AZ Fireworks

Very nice. Really good fireworks photos.
--Bob

jimmya wrote:

I shot these the other night at the Mariner's Spring Training Field.

Jul 7, 2018 19:07:18 #

Use VR With Gimbal?

Ben, just from what I know about VR, yes, you'd want to have it on, as long as the gimbal is not locked in place. Gimbals will allow for slight movement and that is what VR counters.
--Bob

Rab-Eye wrote:

I will definitely experiment with this, but I am curious about what others usually do. My assumption is that you would use VR with the long lens on a gimbal. FWIW, i’m talking specifically about using the Nikon 200-500. What do the experts say? VR on or off?

Thanks!

Jul 7, 2018 16:18:18 #

Where do you find subjects #2

I didn't know one could repair a dobsonfly.
--Bob

newtoyou wrote:

Here is the dobsonfly I posted earlier, being spread and repaired. Bill