I fixed the tilt and increased exposure. Thanks!

Doug

This photo was taken about 1/2 hour after the sun had set. Don't leave too early.

No, I didn't, I spent too much time at the "Hog's Breath"

You are all too kind. Thank you for your nice comments.

Doug

I thought the Egret was a nice bonus.

Where Does the Carbon Dioxide Really Come From?


Professor Ian Plimer could not have said it better!
If you've read his book you will agree, this is a good summary.

PLIMER: "Okay, here's the bombshell. The volcanic eruption in Iceland . Since its first spewing of volcanic ash has, in just FOUR DAYS, NEGATED EVERY SINGLE EFFORT you have made in the past five years to control CO2 emissions on our planet - all of you.


Of course, you know about this evil carbon dioxide that we are trying to suppress - it’s that vital chemical compound that every plant requires to live and grow and to synthesize into oxygen for us humans and all animal life.


I know...it's very disheartening to realize that all of the carbon emission savings you have accomplished while suffering the inconvenience and expense of driving Prius hybrids, buying fabric grocery bags, sitting up till midnight to finish your kids "The Green Revolution" science project, throwing out all of
your non-green cleaning supplies, using only two squares of toilet paper, putting a brick in your toilet tank reservoir, selling your SUV and speedboat, vacationing at home instead of abroad,
Nearly getting hit every day on your bicycle, replacing all of your 50 cent light bulbs with $10.00 light bulbs.....well, all of those things you have done have all gone down the tubes in just four days.


The volcanic ash emitted into the Earth's atmosphere in just four days - yes, FOUR DAYS - by that volcano in Iceland has totally erased every single effort you have made to reduce the evil beast, carbon. And there are around 200 active volcanoes on the planet spewing out this crud at any one time - EVERY DAY.


I don't really want to rain on your parade too much, but I should mention that when the volcano Mt Pinatubo erupted in the Philippines in 1991, it spewed out more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than the entire human race had emitted in all its years on earth.


Yes, folks, Mt Pinatubo was active for over
One year - think about it.


Of course, I shouldn't spoil this 'touchy-feely tree-hugging' moment and mention the effect of solar and cosmic activity and the well-recognized 800-year global heating and cooling cycle, which
keeps happening despite our completely insignificant efforts to affect climate change.


And I do wish I had a silver lining to this volcanic ash cloud, but the fact of the matter is that the bush fire season across the western USA and Australia this year alone will negate your efforts to reduce carbon in our world for the next two to three years. And it happens every year


Just remember that your government just tried to impose a whopping carbon tax on you, on the basis of the bogus 'human-caused' climate-change scenario


Hey, isn’t it interesting how they don’t mention 'Global Warming'
Anymore, but just 'Climate Change' - you know why?


It’s because the planet has COOLED by 0.7 degrees in the past century and these global warming bull artists got caught with their pants down.


and, just keep in mind that you might yet have an Emissions Trading Scheme - that whopping new tax - imposed on you that will achieve absolutely nothing except make you poorer.


It won’t stop any volcanoes from erupting, that’s for sure.


But, hey, relax...give the world a hug and have a nice day!"

Its rated at 5.5 lbs.

Manfrotto 3265 Joystick Action Grip Ballhead
Built-in quick release camera plate (RC2) with secondary safety lock. Bubble level. Excellent condition.
$65.00 includes shipping within continental USA

Manfrotto 804 RC2 3 way Pan/Tilt Head with RC2 Quick Release Plate. Excellent condition!
This link gets you to B&H - selling there for $89.99:
$65.00 includes shipping in U.S.A.

#1
Tamron AF 28-75mm 1:2.8.
SP Aspherical XR Di (IF) MACRO.
Like new condition. Includes UV filter, caps and hood.
$250.00 includes shipping in continental U.S.A
As a reference, B&H sells this lens for $499 new.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/284399-REG/Tamron_AF09C700_28_75mm_f_2_8_XR_Di.html

#2
Tamron AF 18-250mm 1:3.5-6.3.
Aspherical DiII (IF) MACRO
Like new condition. Includes UV filter, caps and hood.
$200.00 includes shipping in continental U.S.A.

#2 18-250mm


#1 28-75mm f 1:2.8

Got all exited until I discovered that my 300mm - 2.8, didn't have screw threads to accept the cap. Maybe because mine is an older version.

Thank you! I now know how I'm going to spend the next three weeks. You have given me access to a wealth of information on macro photography - I've even joined a couple of forums.

Doug

Thanks for the link. That takes care of the camera to bellows attachment. Had to order the nikon lens to FD adapter from China. Very hard to find anywhere else.
Another question since I now have 3 weeks to wait.
I have two lens with aperature rings that I am thinking about using.
Micro-Nikkor 55mm 1:2.8. or a Nikkor 28mm 1:2.8.
Which do you think would be better?

Thanks for your help. Shame to lose the auto function but its such a beautiful unit that I have got to try to use it.

I recently inherited a Canon Auto Bellows. Came with a Canon macrophoto coupler FL 52mm, and a Canon macro auto ring, but no instruction book. All of it is in new condition.
Have ordered the book.
My questions: Can I convert this to use with Nikon camera and lens. Are couplers available to convert? I understand that I will loose the "auto" function - but that's alright.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.