Posts for: Grampy
Apr 10, 2014 22:14:42 #
mcveed wrote:
Lots to photograph in and around Sedona. I suggest you plan to get to the Grand Canyon very early and/or stay until sunset. Mid day light in the canyon is rather blah. Nice to look at but doesn't produce very good photographs. Superstition mountains east of Phoenix are worth a visit. Tucson Mountain Park and the Desert museum are a must - again the park is great at sunset. Also suggest a trip to San Xavier del Bac mission south of Tucson.
Ditto to these suggestions.
Apr 7, 2014 21:49:15 #
Erv wrote:
If this was your first try at carving, I am going to throw away all my tools.:):) Very nice work on the feather details. The only thing I can see is you should have sanded the bill just a little. But you did an awesome piece of work there. You should be very proud of the carving and what it stands for!!!
Erv
Erv
:-D Not my first carving. You've seen some of my others...this was just my first eagle head cane. I don't sand a lot of my carvings as I like to see the knife cuts. Depends on the piece.
Apr 7, 2014 17:57:35 #
Erv wrote:
Wow Larry! Very nice!!!!! Is that Maple? I have tried a few, but for some reason they don't feel right in my hand. I will have to try that type of grip. I did one with the head of the bird down about 6" from the top. But that was a lot of work getting the unused wood gone for the cane handle. I sold it at the craft show Janny was doing. She had to have someone out front doing some thing. :) I guess they didn't care that she paints and I was carving.:):)
Erv
Erv
Erv, I think it's basswood. I put a clear semi-gloss finish on it. The cutout was given to me by a fellow carver. The Michigan Wood Carvers Assoc. has a project to carve and give canes to veterans. As I'm a 7-year submarine vet, I asked if I could do my own. I put the boat name on the shaft (USS THOMAS A EDISON SSBN 610). It was my first attempt and I'm pleased the way it turned out.
Apr 7, 2014 17:38:04 #
Photoman74 wrote:
Carving :thumbup: :thumbup:
Image :thumbup:
Image :thumbup:
Thanks
Apr 7, 2014 17:37:31 #
carlysue wrote:
Nice artwork, beautifully detailed.
Thank you.
Apr 6, 2014 16:40:58 #
HEART wrote:
Nicely done, Grampy - I certainly envy your talents.
Thanks, Heart.
Apr 6, 2014 14:06:33 #
My latest project is complete...an eagle head cane. I figure I'm going to need it one of these days. :?
Apr 3, 2014 11:02:31 #
LFingar wrote:
If you think that was good just ask which is better, Canon or Nikon! :D On second thought, please don't!
I wouldn't think of it.
Apr 3, 2014 09:46:21 #
It's amazing what one can learn here! :roll:
Apr 2, 2014 08:08:34 #
VHD-Tex wrote:
RonÂ… Did what you said but I cannot find a page seven. Page 1to 6 only. Camera is driving me nuts. Sorry.
I also have a new FZ200. I followed Ron's instructions with no problem. Make sure you scroll down to the tools icon (wrench), then right. At that point you'll see numbers 1-8 at the top right of the screen. At that point, it's easier to scroll up to level 7 than down through levels 1-6.
Mar 31, 2014 11:16:05 #
Mar 30, 2014 19:04:14 #
Nice pics, Erv. Hard to believe you've still got that much snow. It's virtually gone here.
Mar 29, 2014 08:57:36 #
Geez, I can hardly walk and chew gum at the same time. This guy is amazing!!
Mar 29, 2014 08:49:12 #
Interesting. I wonder if he was paid by the hour or a fixed price for the project?
Mar 29, 2014 08:46:04 #
Nice pics. I live just a few miles away and have been there many times. Got photos of those same items and many more with my old camera. I plan to return with the FZ200.