But how did the flood effect or influence the location of Mt. Ararat? Did it too float like the ark?
Sarg, As a lad even though I was skeptical about the story, I couldn't understand why the mountain had been placed in a part of the world almost unknown to the writers of the myth. But Ararat is pretty close to the Black Sea and was probably incorporated into the story by refugees. Only a guess but possible I think.
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the Noachian Flood (never happened)
ngc actually there was a real event that the myth is probably based on and also explains (to me) why Mt. Ararat is located in norther Turkey and not closer to Palestine.
As the last Ice Age ended and sea levels began to rise the Med, being connected to the oceans, rose as well. The Black Sea at that time was a fresh water lake and was significantly lower. At some point, I am not sure exactly when but about 10,000 years ago give or take a few, the water poured over the Bosporus creating one of the most spectacular waterfalls that ever existed and rapid raising the level of the Black Sea. Recent research has shown with remote cameras that there were settlements along the shores of the original sea that were inundated rapidly. Not sure if there were 30 days and 40 night of rain, however :roll: It also explains the myth of Gilgamesh. Obviously, not the whole world, but certainly the world of those bewildered, primitive villagers.
as a retired Orthopaedic surgeon, I made a decent living correcting the problems in "Intelligent Design".
imntrt1 wrote:
pdwoodswood wrote:
sinatraman wrote:
cyberfred wrote:
B&H, Adorama are at the top of the list, I have bought most of my gear there. Know that w/ Amazon you are dealing with a jobber essentially and much of what is shipped to you does not come directly from them. Bought a great slightly used canon 60d on eBay from an individual and it looked just like new. Perfect. Also many of these resellers have ebay stores. I feel that my odds of a perfect transaction are butter online AND w/ out state and its 10% (once rounded) sales tax it does not make any sense to buy local.
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it makes sense to buy local if you want your local schools, police and fire depts to be funded, if you drive on local roads, send your kids to local schools etc.buying local keeps locals employed.
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I thought that is why we pay taxes?????????
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The bulk of a city's revenue comes from sales taxes.
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If the city is smart enough to have a sales tax. I live in Portland Oregon.
jenny wrote:
davejann wrote:
clicktime wrote:
How will I know the potential of that 800mm lens if I don't get it.
How can I see if I am good at landscape photography if I don't have that 2.8 16mm lens?
How will I know my potential as a portrait photographer if I don,t have that prime 85mm lens.
How will I know if I have a future as a cinema photographer if I don,t get that 5Dmark 2 with video? And they say the new 5D m3 gets better color and saturation with that new processor.
A fact that most don't want to admit is that better equiptment will get better results once it is used correctly. The real question is will it pay for it's self in the long run? Not for most. It's still hard to resist the bling.
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Simple answer: rent one. Wish I had thought of that before my first marriage :cry:
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Are you suggesting photography involvement can ruin marriages?
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Would depend on how much time and money you spend :-)
clicktime wrote:
How will I know the potential of that 800mm lens if I don't get it.
How can I see if I am good at landscape photography if I don't have that 2.8 16mm lens?
How will I know my potential as a portrait photographer if I don,t have that prime 85mm lens.
How will I know if I have a future as a cinema photographer if I don,t get that 5Dmark 2 with video? And they say the new 5D m3 gets better color and saturation with that new processor.
A fact that most don't want to admit is that better equiptment will get better results once it is used correctly. The real question is will it pay for it's self in the long run? Not for most. It's still hard to resist the bling.
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Simple answer: rent one. Wish I had thought of that before my first marriage :cry:
jmarazzi wrote:
rcrosby825 wrote:
I prefer to buy through local speciality camera stores but most of my equipment is purchased on line. A recent lens purchase experience pretty much touches all of my bases.
Adorama and B & H both offered the lens I wanted for about $400.00.
Local store price $560.00. I told the local that I'd prefer to do business face to face, and would pay a premium to do that, but not that much of a premium. Did they have any flexibility in price? No! $560.00 take it or leave it. I left it.
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I feel exactly the same way, with the same experience. Now, when doing my research, I'll compare prices between online (Amazon, Adorama & 17th St Photo are my primary online vendors) and my local store. If the price difference is not significant, I'll go local. But when it stretches into serious dollars, I have to buy online.
I want to support my local store, because they do provide a lot of helpful information and support, but the budget has limitations too.
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I too prefer my local guys but the price and the availability also factor in.
Any comments on the monitor that is on the iMacs?
Nikonian72 wrote:
Using a focus rail in the field is a bit tricky, for the following reasons:
1.) You have little control over natural (sun)light;
2.) Even the slightest, un-noticed breeze will cause havoc during merging;
3.) Setting your tripod in the best position for "found" subjects can be problematic;
4.) You need a Sherpa (or a wife) to haul equipment.
Most focusing rail photography is in a controlled, indoor environment, such as a macro or table-top studio, where it can be easily modified and repeated.
Most (if not all) insect subjects are dead, and posed in a natural-looking setting, or on a twig, with a controlled background (often black).
Most "railers" find it easier to take subjects to their set-up, rather than take their set-up to the subjects.
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jeep_daddy wrote:
For what you are doing I would also recommend this combo. A 70-200mm is actally a better portrait lens, city lens and people gathering lens than the other 2. With the 1.4x it will be a 280mm. I don't have experience with the 2x MkIII but everyone that I talked to hates the 2x MkII. The doublers make focusing slow or impossible. They make most shots soft. The 1.4x is much better but is not the same as the lens by itself. They will add a little reach when you need it though. You loose one stop with a 1.4x and two stops with the 2x. So that f2.8 is f4 with the 1.4x and f5.6 with the 2x extender.
If you did more birding and wildlife, I'd recommend the 100-400mm. I have this lens and use it frequently when I am exploring. I have a 70-200mm as well, but use it mostly on people or animals I know I am going to be close to like at the zoo. I used the 70-200 for really large animal like Elephant Seals too.
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Hi there
I have just bought the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lense and put a 2x mark 111 extender on it. Its amasing!!
Cheaper than getting the big lenses. So on my 7D it gives me great shots for sports and great for wild life.
No one will remember the price after a while but you will remember the great shots
Nelson
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I have heard from some usually reliable sources that the 2x mark III was developed precisely to deal with the problems in the MarkII. I have the 24-105 and sometimes wish I had gotten the 24-70 f2.8-no overlap with my 70-200 which is superb and more low light potential.
Dave
GoofyNewfie wrote:
I'm not mad or upset or trying to rant, I just get the impression that some of of the newbies here are needlessly worrying about the subject of crop factors.
I'll make it really simple for all those who worry about crop factors.
Look through the finder, shoot what you see.
If you want wider, get a wider lens or step back.
If you wan to get closer, put on a longer lens, zoom in or get closer. This works universally with ALL formats, film or digital.
I have seen this thread pop up so many times.
I don't mind helping to answer the question, which, btw, is already addressed in the excellent frequently asked questions section. Look through your finder, shoot what you see! When I go on a shoot, I never think about crop factor math (my least favorite subject in school) and I do this for a living. There are more important things to worry about imo. My 2 cents worth.
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I have a 5D mkII and a 60D and the major difference I see is that the 60D is lighter. Also, my 14mm works better on the 5D.
Dave
Candy wrote:
Yep I know I have to calm down, it is tough when you spend $30 on a book that does not suit.
If that is the only $30 you ever blow, congrats.
Dave
I am a retired doc and one of the first thing we absorbed in Med School was do not treat your family! Other professions are much the same, I am sure.
Dave
carolb wrote:
Does anybody still do this? I suppose one could grab information from the metafile after the fact and I will figure out how to do this when my Photoshop Elements 10 book comes in, but I wonder if people keep a log or other way of keeping track of what they are shooting and how. Once I went to manual settings, I really started experimenting and working shots, but now I want to know how to keep track of the process.
Thanks. Great forum, wonderful wealth of expertise and ideas here.
After spending time and gasoline on fining the perfect vantage point, I will record the GPS coordinates.
Dave
Pepper wrote:
Erv wrote:
Does that have a chocked zoom?
Erv
Pepper wrote:
Coons keep stealing the cat's food so.
Subject: Coon
Set up: 12 gauge.
Yepper :thumbup:
Try something smaller. Coon gumbo is great!