Posts for: Dik
Dec 6, 2022 09:35:04 #
Use some coarse sandpaper to scratch the bonding surface of the magnet for better adhesion.
Dec 6, 2022 06:01:43 #
3M 5200 is great stuff, extremely strong but takes a looong time to cure to full strength, (like maybe a week). High humidity helps speed the curing process, misting with a spray bottle of the bare surfaces as well as the finished assembly is helpful.
Nov 14, 2022 15:25:35 #
Works OK on M1 Mini 16 GB Ram except when I try Max resize it fails with Out of application memory notice. Does 2X OK.
Nov 14, 2022 06:08:38 #
Bought it, but prefer Sharpen, Denoise, & Gigapixel used independently.
Nov 14, 2022 05:47:34 #
Rab-Eye wrote:
Oddly enough, I think I lean towards color for this one. What say you?
Thanks!
Ben
Thanks!
Ben
This photograph is all about color harmony and how the colors enhance the effect of the geometric lines directing your eye to the tiny subject. B&W, nah.
Sep 16, 2022 15:55:27 #
Judy795 wrote:
Thanks but I am not up north right now. Maybe in the Spring. You should sell the blueprints for that gadget.
I would love to hook up with a fabricator who could refine the design and produce a few for sale or rent.
For anyone interested in building their own, give me a call and I'll talk you through the process.
Sep 16, 2022 15:36:21 #
Judy795 wrote:
I stood next to Dik last March/early April. This is quite some gadget which comes apart and folds up nicely in his trunk. He looked very comfortable. Folks looked at his photo's for sale, although I didn't see any sales. After standing all day, his price seems like a bargain for that last hour. PS, in the spring, afternoon gets the best light.
Thanks for posting Judy, if you can make it to the dam Sunday, you can do a free trial shoot.
Sep 15, 2022 17:28:03 #
Bunkershot wrote:
I've been getting serious about shooting BIF for s... (show quote)
I strongly recommend a gimbal head for BIF. is your current lens has no foot you should use a long A/S QR plate to balance your camera on the gimbal.
Another poster recommended a rotating chair which is an excellent idea, and if you add a counterweighted boom to the chair, you can shoot the bird wherever it flies.
Sep 15, 2022 16:10:12 #
Photograph Bald Eagles in flight at Conowingo Dam, MD, using my BIF Boom Gimbal Tripod Chair w/Canon R5 600 f/4 vII 2X vIII 1x40 dot sight.
One hour price includes a 13x19 print of your chosen shot. Early season discounted price.
Available when I'm there or by prepaid appointment.
Special deal for social media savy customer:
Do a one hour shoot for $100 (includes a 13x19 print of your choice), write a reasonable length review of the experience, including your best photos, and post here, Instagram, Facebook, etc. For each site, I'll give you a $10 credit toward your next shoot.
Call me.
Dik
410 301 6414
One hour price includes a 13x19 print of your chosen shot. Early season discounted price.
Available when I'm there or by prepaid appointment.
Special deal for social media savy customer:
Do a one hour shoot for $100 (includes a 13x19 print of your choice), write a reasonable length review of the experience, including your best photos, and post here, Instagram, Facebook, etc. For each site, I'll give you a $10 credit toward your next shoot.
Call me.
Dik
410 301 6414
Jul 19, 2022 16:26:31 #
wdross wrote:
Thank you for the sharp shots. I also noticed that this eagle could also use a bath. The white remaining tail feathers are not exactly white any more.
If you look at the group shot, you'll see that they are very white when front lit. The sun shining through the white feathers creates the dirty look.
Jul 19, 2022 16:23:05 #
Thanks everyone, I agree, Eastern Kingbird.
Jul 18, 2022 11:07:24 #
wdross wrote:
Some swallows can be difficult to distinguish gender, but this one appears to be a male Bank Swallow.
Thank you!
Jul 18, 2022 11:04:31 #
wdross wrote:
Highly unlikely. The swallow is more of a nuisance. I am sure that the eagle will have a few peck marks but probably nothing more. I have seen a sit eagle "attacked" by a hummingbird. The eagle did not even pay attention to it.
What do you think caused the missing feathers?
Jul 18, 2022 10:55:06 #
wdross wrote:
Looks like a swallow. Fear of death is not an option for a defensive parent. I witnessed two robins harassing an in the tree sitting Coopers hawk when I was much younger. One of the robins made the mistake of going too far below in front of the hungry hawk. The chase was absolutely amazing, but the hawk got a robin meal four feet away from where I stood. As the hawk stood for a minute on its meal before flying away with it, it showed no fear or interest in my being only four feet away from it.
Can you tell male or female?
Jul 18, 2022 10:42:27 #
