Posts for: DJphoto
Jul 21, 2017 12:11:43 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
The Blue Ridge Mountains, July 10, 2017. Lynne and I took a "daycation" for a trip to the mountains. The temperature up there got down to 65 degrees and we were driving with the windows down in the month of July in NC (unheard of! - it was 90 degrees and muggy where we left from). It was a gorgeous day with blue skies, beautiful clouds, and wonderful vistas.
Nice photo that captures it well. We drove part of the Blue Ridge Parkway a year ago on our way from Asheville NC to Paducah KY and wish we could have spent more time on the parkway. In our part of the Bay Area (about 30 miles east of San Francisco) it is really hot, though the humidity is low. I've recorded 8 of the last 20 days at over 100, with a high of 111 (at 7% RH). The highest I've seen so far this year is 115. Tuesday it got to 95, but we went to Monterey (125 miles away) where it was in the high 60s. It's pretty normal to see a 40 degree spread between my house and San Francisco in the summer; unheard of in most parts of the country in such a short distance.
Jul 21, 2017 11:53:16 #
LMG wrote:
Another from the road
Absolutely beautiful! The same goes for the second two, especially first one.
Jul 21, 2017 02:41:24 #
BarryUP wrote:
Has anyone used the Canon G series printer ? I am considering it because of its Ink Tank system. My question would be what is the quality of the photo print . I print mostly letter size. Any other comments about the printer would be appreciated. Thank you.
I bought a G3200 direct from Canon about 4 months ago (the only source then) and still haven't printed any photos. I usually have my photos printed at Costco. I have printed a lot of text, graphics and things like Google Maps captures and I'm very happy with it.
Jul 21, 2017 02:33:33 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Do you get an email every Monday telling you what you accomplished in the previous week? I get miles, steps, stairs, and whatever else it tracks.
I have had a FitBit Zip for a long time and rarely forget it. I wear a watch and don't want something else on my other wrist. I'm also just interested in steps per day. My Zip survived a washing machine cycle a couple of years ago. However, after a ride on the Matterhorn in Disneyland in January it has been intermittent a few times, so I got a new one. My daily target (as arbitrary as their 10,000) is 7,000 steps per day, which seems reasonable to me at almost 70 years old. I get the weekly report and have a couple of friends that are on the same report.
Jul 21, 2017 01:33:23 #
vicksart wrote:
I'm quickly filling up the HD on my computer with ... (show quote)
Very nice set of a place that's on my to-visit list. We're considering an Australia-New Zealand cruise, but are not sure we're the "cruising type" (we've never been on one). We may do a driving vacation around New Zealand; not sure about driving on the left though.
Jul 20, 2017 19:26:49 #
bnewmk wrote:
Had the opportunity to tour the Porsche Museum and... (show quote)
Really nice set; would like to visit. I really like the 904 (3rd photo). We took a day trip to Stuttgart from Munich in 1973 and visited the Daimler Benz Museum, but haven't made it back to Europe since.
Jul 20, 2017 02:59:18 #
DrWilk wrote:
Normally I do not take photos of people, even peop... (show quote)
I'm sorry for your loss and glad you have a beautiful photo of your lovely wife. You have given sage advice. My wife was diagnosed with cancer a little over two years ago, but has beaten it thus far, so I am fortunate to still have her with me. I have more photos of her than she has of me, since I'm the one taking most of the photos. I'll make sure to get on the other side of the camera more often. I still carry the photo of her in my wallet from when we got engaged in 1970.
Jul 20, 2017 01:53:53 #
ronf78155 wrote:
Looking to upgrade from a Canon T3i to a 80d. Any opinion of the 80d from users of it will be much appreciated
I bought my 80D in December as my first DSLR and an upgrade from my SX40 HS. I bought mine new from Amazon (sold by Digital Goja) with the EF-S 18-135 and I'm thrilled with it. One of my daughters has a T3i and there IS a difference. I prefer to buy new, as then I know the full history of it, just like the way I buy cars. I decide what I really want and am willing to pay extra to reduce potential issues. Go for it!
Jul 19, 2017 16:07:34 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I wonder if this is a good idea.
http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/07/06/535732200/something-new-for-baby-to-chew-on-rocket-science-and-quantum-physics
http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/07/06/535732200/something-new-for-baby-to-chew-on-rocket-science-and-quantum-physics
Sounds like a good idea to me; I sent the article to my three daughters, all with young (or on the way) children. BTW, two of my daughters have degrees in biology, one of the husbands has a biology degree, another mechanical engineering and I'm an aerospace engineer. One of my daughters with a biology degree has a masters degree in math and science education as well and teaches third grade. It will be interesting to get their responses.
Jul 14, 2017 16:47:14 #
Bob Smith wrote:
Here's something I had not thought about but very profound.
http://trib.al/fXbq4P8
http://trib.al/fXbq4P8
Great article, thanks for posting. One of the best books I've ever read was Carrying the Fire by Michael Collins. One of the best parts of the book was his discussion of what he was thinking while alone in lunar orbit. I'm going to read it again. I've always been interested in airplanes and space, I had my name on the astronaut list for a while and finished my career as an engineer at NASA.
Jul 14, 2017 15:15:27 #
NJphotodoc wrote:
Hi all - Usually when I go on vacation, I take my ... (show quote)
Your solution for the monopod won't work for me. I'm 6'1" and my wife is 6'. I'm not complaining though.
Jul 14, 2017 02:55:56 #
dane004 wrote:
Just to get the challenge started. I had an extreme computer malfunction So here is All kinds of "cars"
Here are a few of the 7,500 photos I took at the inaugural Spring Classic vintage auto races at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, held May 19-21.
Trans-AM Under 2.5 liter, through the most famous corner in America, the Corkscrew (turns 8/8A)
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Trans-AM Under 2.5 liter, through the Corkscrew
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WSC/LMP/Can-Am cars through the Corkscrew
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WSC/LMP/Can-Am car through the Corkscrew
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WSC/LMP/Can-Am car through the Corkscrew
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WSC/LMP/Can-Am car through the Corkscrew
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Jul 12, 2017 01:41:16 #
cargo696 wrote:
Find clouds fascinating. A few years ago I did a whole project on them and will share a few with you.
I like clouds too. Nice photos.
Jul 12, 2017 01:35:36 #
AuntieM wrote:
I noticed a large storm brewing while I was beachcombing yesterday. By the time I was almost home, the clouds took on a very ominous look. It really looked worse than what we got - a bit of rain and some wind.
Beautiful photos! My wife and I spent two nights in Manteo a year ago and a day on the Outer Banks, all the way to Ocracoke and back.
Jul 11, 2017 01:43:07 #
cvpills wrote:
I have a Canon T6i camera and want to purchase a lens in the 70-300 range that will do micro as well as distance. At 82 years of age I am on limited income and looking for the best buy. I am a little new at this but have been enjoying photography for 75 years. Also, what is the best source for buying the lens?
I have a Canon 80D, which is a crop sensor camera like your T6i. I bought the EF 70-300 IS II USM lens and am very happy with it. On the crop sensor camera it is effectively a 112-480, so it has a lot of reach. The lens is not a macro lens, although I've taken some photos that are sort of macro by stepping back and zooming. I bought the lens direct from Canon. I was on the phone buying a new Canon printer to replace my recently failed one, and the one I wanted (a Pixma G3200) was only available direct from Canon. They offered a "loyalty discount" on the printer since it was to replace a Canon printer and I was ready to buy the lens, so I asked and got a few dollars off the lens at the same time with free shipping on both.