I still have my 1C, sharpest 35mm enlarger I ever worked with. The Luffwafe Leica was 'olive drab' wasn't it. Certainly a collectors item, for both Leica and military collectors.
Thank you for sending, they are all great and worthy of viewing. I encourage those who might become discouraged because thye think their photos can't compete with these to never give up. Celebrate these, and other outstanding photos. I don't know how many caught 60 Minutes this past Sunday 10/14, but if you can watch it on a podcast it is worth it. It was a profile of Joel Sartore, National Geographic, working on his project Photo Ark. I had the honor to watch him work when he was with the Wichita Eagle in the 80's. Watch and listen to his interview.
I was told to get some Irish Spring soap and cut shavings and place under the hood. Of course take them out before you start engine. I know all about this ##*&&% mice and rats that chew up expensive wiring.
It is beautiful up there, sp much so I am planning on relocating up there (sister lives in CdA). I am considering greater Spokane area, but not ruling out ID (retirement tax advantage of WA). Any suggestions?
One of the best quotes was: "They wouldn't be the Cubs if they didn't break your heart."
I've been involved in the past judging video entries. Although it was a long time ago, some advice may still apply: If the first/only image doesn't grab the judges, they will quickly pass on to the next. In other words, if the image isn't compelling, there are usually so many entries that they will pass on it. It may not seem fair, but consider the mind-boggling number of images competing for our attention winners stand out. My two cents.
I'm new to pan, interested in shared experiences with using HDR, slower shutter speeds (night), and camera mode settings (like you did with 'portrait'). Thanks in advance for thoughts/erperiences.
I think it has obviously been PhotoShopped on the text. Fake news.
Longshadow wrote:
Does not look like a real sign, but I love it too!
The leaves, and bark look more like a sycamore tree.
John N wrote:
Looks like an Eucalyptus tree - known as the 'widow maker' in OZ. Limbs can drop suddenly and without reason though none ever did on the one in my back garden. Because they come from OZ and are resistant to Australia's many bugs and insects they are almost invulnerable to Northern hemisphere tree diseases, so they grow at prodigious rates.
Kinda looks like a Black Widow...
I have a Gitzo 505 aluminum tripod. Rated at 33 lbs If interested I can send a picture. this is about as stable as it gets. I'd sell for $160 plus shipping.
Nitroclimber wrote:
I am looking for something to mount a gimbal on with use of Canon 5D Mark iii with a Sigma 150-600mm Sport telephoto lens. Would like something with 25 lb. + max load, aluminum or carbon fiber and I do not need a ballhead. If I were a rich man, I might be buying an Induro Stealth like the CLT203. but I am not rich!
Are any UHH out there no longer using their wildlife tripod that would like to cash it in at a fair price for both of us?
Was this orginally a slide projector lens, or what?
I've got a couple of Gitzo series 5 tripods. They are aluminum, but people seem to want carbon fiber these days. I like Gitzo because they are sturdy, dependable, and you can get parts for them if the need arises. I will be downsizing soon, what do you think the value on this series is worth?
There is a 'metallic' finish, that is glossy and gives the impression of a sharper image. I had this option done on a panoramic desert sunset a couple of months ago that ran $30 for a 12 by 36 inch print. This was at a local lab that still used 'chemistry,' but new processes are evolving and improving.