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Dec 29, 2019 08:20:10   #
Rongnongno wrote:
Read the question, it really is not about being 'good' or 'bad' but how one looks at him/herself as a photographer this time. This applies to everything in life if you want to go generic (self esteem if you like).

When it is about a specific subject that is technical - what ever it maybe there is a difference between capabilities and self appreciation.


I always try to remember this quote from Robbie Burns and sometimes wish others reflected on it.
O would some power the giftie gie us to see ourselves as others see us.
In modern English "O would some power the gift to give us to see ourselves as others see us."
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Dec 23, 2019 16:14:30   #
JohnH3 wrote:
You will throughly enjoy this camera and the grip. The 5DMKIV is my favorite of my four Canon cameras. Now, if you don't have them already, start a collection of L-Series lenses suitable to what you shoot. The L-Series lenses are what really bring that camera to life! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine! Merry Christmas!!!


Oh Great, Thanks very much JohnH3.
You have now given me even more GAS needs/wants.
More $$$
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Dec 23, 2019 09:06:16   #
Basil wrote:
Not long ago, I saw a special sale from one of the well-known stores for the Canon 5D4, bundled with a Flashpoint Speedlight. The price was just under $2k for the bundle. To say this was tempting would be an understatement.

The 5D4 is a Camera I’ve been lusting after ever since I borrowed one from the Canon tent at the Albuquerque Balloon fiesta two years ago. I currently have a Canon 7D Mark II and a Canon 6D. The 7D is for BIF, Sports, etc. The 6D I use for everything else that isn't moving fast. The 6D is a very capable camera, but just lacking a bit in FPS and focus capabilities. I’d been thinking I’d like to upgrade the 6D for some time now. This deal was VERY tempting but, since I already have 2 Canon 600EX-RT and 1 Oris Speedlight, I resisted as I really don’t need another SpeedLight.

Then this morning I got an email from another of the “usual suspects” Camera stores with yet another pre-Christmas deal. This time, however, the bundle was for the 5D4 with an OEM Canon battery grip and a 64GB SD Card! The price was the same - just $1999 with free one-day shipping. I know this was not a “need” - it was a “want”. I get that, but resistance was futile and I pulled the trigger! It was the bundle with the OEM Grip and the SD card that tipped the scales. If their shipping claim holds true, I should have it just in time for Christmas.
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I had the same Gas attack, caused by B&H. Ordered it last Monday and it was delivered Tuesday afternoon by Fed Ex. I just need time to go out and use it now.
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Oct 30, 2019 15:51:28   #
TSGallantPhotography wrote:
Sorry, but this is a long one but I'm hoping you will find it worth the read. Not long ago, I posted two portraits of my friend. So many kind things were said by the HH community. I wanted to tell everyone that I had her read all of the comments. Some I made her read twice (no, really, I wouldn't scroll on until she read again). She cried! By the second, she had her hand over her mouth and by the 5th she had tears which stayed until I left. She said to thank you all "for making this ol' ugly ducking feel like a swan". (I swear, that woman, lol!) Anyway, wanted to share that y'all had a part in making my friend feel as beautiful as she is.

What I hadn't included, bc I wanted all genuine reactions, is that she is a selfless hospice home care provider (for decades) and has just been diagnosed with cancer, herself. This session was agreed upon, as a gift to her children and grandchildren, before she started chemo treatments (I wasn't even aware of this, myself, at the time).

At the end she insisted I take a quick photo of her turned and waving. I kept trying to say no (didn't match my normal style and seemed silly) but she was insistent and said how important it was to her. So, I took this photo. Not a good photo, imho, but she said it was what she needed and openly sobbed when she saw it. I thought the whole thing odd but, whatever, right? I did get what I wanted so why the heck not?

It wasn't until she told me about the cancer as why she had finally agreed to the session that she explained this waving photo was for display at her funeral. That's why it was so important to her and why she wanted it just like this. Talk about feeling as if someone punched you in the gut! What an honor and a privilege.

Please, no CC on this one. I just wanted to share part of my friend, the joy you all gave her and that we don't always know the impact of what we do.
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TS. What a wonderful moving story that brought a tear to my eyes.
Congratulations on capturing your friend and a wonderful lady, she is not an "ugly duckling".
Anyone who has the commitment and strength to be a hospice carer are special people.
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Oct 30, 2019 15:05:05   #
That looks like Wrea green, been there many times with work.
Lovely community.
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Jul 14, 2019 19:50:39   #
Wow thank you all so much, what a wealth of advice from you all.
I realized we were planning a lot in a short time frame, unfortunately I can't afford more time away from my business.
I think we will be looking at changing our plans after reading some of the advice you have given.
We are planning this mainly for photography and will be dragging our long suffering wives along with us.
Thank you all once again, you are amazing.
Geofw
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Jul 13, 2019 16:45:16   #
I am hoping my fellow hogger's can provide some advice on a road trip I am planning with friends in October or early November.
Day 1 - Flight to Phoenix then drive to Flagstaff and stay overnight.

Day 2 - 3 Drive to monument valley and snap the valley in the day and sunset. Stay local.
Hopefully do a sunrise.

Day 4 – 5 Drive to Arches valley and stay at Moab. Explore valley etc.

Day 6 - drive back down to do the petrified forest and the Windows Arch - then on to Flagstaff for overnight stay
Next day fly back from Phoenix.

What I am asking is if anyone has toured these areas and can give some good advice and any local tips /suggestions. I am also wondering if this is too much in the limited time we have?
We have never toured like this before so any help will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Geofw
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Jun 8, 2019 09:00:55   #
I have had a problem with my Wacom Draw tablet not working.
I contacted Wacom Support who told me the problem is due to the recent Apple Mac OS 10.14.5 update.

If anyone is having similar problems follow the steps in the attached link,

https://www.wacom.com/en-us/support?guideTitle=Why-is-the-Pen-and-Touch-functions-not-working-after-the-Mac-OS-10.14.5-update%3F&guideId=015-478
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Mar 30, 2019 08:33:39   #
philz wrote:
I currently use an unlocked Motorola G5 Plus on T-Mobile which has a 12 mp camera that is shall we say of limited quality and flexibility. So it is only for grab shots when I do not have my better cameras with me.

I need to replace this phone and am looking at the Motorola G7, which at under $300 has a much more sophisticated camera. This is still for me a smartphone first with the camera as a bonus so I am not interested in the high end Samsung or other models. Any input as to the quality of the G7 and other phones in this price range that could be better is appreciated.
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I use this site for phone reviews they seem thorough and honest reviews.
https://www.techradar.com/reviews/moto-g7-review
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Mar 12, 2019 18:13:55   #
floridareel wrote:
So sad to hear about Greg, we just met him a few weeks back and he was a great character. We managed to film him for a short time and were hoping to have documented some of his adventures out in Big Cypress.

We added a short tribute and added his footage to our video on Loop Road, if not appropriate to post the link feel free to edit.

https://youtu.be/R_Mm-JI7U2E


Florida Reel, That is an awesome tribute. Thank you so much.
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Mar 12, 2019 18:01:28   #
fotkaman wrote:
Hi, there! I would greatly appreciate it if any of the Hoggers here could identify this. Thank you kindly!


Hello,
Is this a climber that has thorns on the stems?
If it does it looks like Bougainvillea.

Geofw
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Mar 10, 2019 19:52:11   #
treadwl wrote:
May the light always be in your favor and may the golden hour always be truly golden. I will miss you greatly. I hope your work lives forever... Keep on clicking. . .


Amen
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Mar 10, 2019 08:50:26   #
Very sad news, this forum won't be the same.
I always enjoyed his photographs, which were stunning.
He was such an inspiration.

RIP Gregory45
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Mar 10, 2019 08:34:48   #
jlrivera wrote:
How I can change the time I receive the posts? I want to change it because of the Daylight Saving time.


Hi, You can change this in the email notice you receive, there is a PS message with the link at the bottom of the email, click on that and it will open up a new tab called "Digest settings" on that page is heading "You can control the hour of day when the digest is delivered to you".

Hope this helps
GeofW
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Nov 27, 2018 08:19:41   #
decoonass wrote:
https://fstoppers.com/news/photographer-harassed-woman-park-310517?fbclid=IwAR3jLL5A2PDFXCzEKVFHTsYBD4O9O1icIzk3HbV0TMz5C9y9zQEAJJ9CZmA

Not sure how I would react to someone like this..........................


I would get all my photography friends to go to the park and have a photography shoot outside her property;)
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