Posts for: fawlty128
Aug 21, 2013 22:56:40 #
Had a chance to play with an Olympus E-M5. Must say I'm quite impressed with this small camera. All shots taken with the 75-300mm lens. I think it may be time to upgrade from my E-520.
300mm handheld 1/800 f6.7
Apr 14, 2013 08:36:22 #
I used to live off Flatlands Ave & 108th in the early '60s. Not that far from where Starrett City/Spring Creek Tower is today. Can't imagine homes in this area being worth $500,000. I guess all that work they're doing on the Belt Pkwy is helping to increase home values.
Apr 10, 2013 20:24:38 #
I spent my early childhood in "The Projects", Flatlands Ave & 108th until 1965 when we moved to Long Island. I live in Allentown, Pa now but often go back to LI to visit family & friends and pass through Brooklyn. Always dread the Belt Pkwy, for as much construction as that road has gone through, it always seems to be in terrible shape. Your photo of Starrette City brings back memories, I remember seeing commercials on TV for it when it was 1st built.
Look forward to seeing more photos.
Look forward to seeing more photos.
Apr 7, 2013 20:27:17 #
This actually happened years ago with our cat. My wife put a load of laundry in the dryer and then went upstairs. I came home a short time later and the dryer sounded like it was out of balance, when I opened the dryer to straighten out the load, I saw our cat in there. Luckily, it was a load of towels, they helped provide enough of a cushion against the dryer to prevent any serious injury. We now always check before closing the dryer door.
Mar 19, 2013 21:37:55 #
Mar 17, 2013 23:18:00 #
Depends on what type of photography you're looking to do and how much are you willing/able to spend. I have the same lenses 12-60 & 70-300, If I had the money, I'd upgrade to the 50-200mm f2.8-3.5 and add the EC-14 Teleconverter. The 70-300mm is a good lens for the money but focusing is slow and you need good light. But that's me, I like wildlife photography.
Mar 16, 2013 20:15:46 #
Great stop action shot, just wish you were on the other side of the street so that biker would be facing you
Mar 16, 2013 17:35:15 #
Mar 14, 2013 12:08:19 #
Now that's funny. Thanks so much for sharing
Mar 10, 2013 20:17:08 #
Thanks everyone for your kind comments. The 2nd photo was originally to be a shot of the building (bait shop) that stands in the background. A jogger came by so I moved off to the side to allow them to pass, and when they did I noticed their reflection in the water. So I got myself in position and waited for another jogger to pass the same spot. Ended up with a much better photo than I had anticipated.
Mar 10, 2013 19:51:43 #
Awesome image here. Agree with Nikonian72, click on download to really appreciate this shot.
Mar 10, 2013 19:27:55 #
Anything involving chocolate must be good. My mom's homemade cheesecake spoiled me against store bought, there's just no comparison. Your cake looks good, but you'll need to send me a small piece for a taste test. I'm not greedy, half should be enough.
Mar 10, 2013 17:04:22 #
Mar 10, 2013 15:17:17 #
I like the idea of a vertical crop here, but to me it's a bit too tight, especially above the head. Maybe give her a little more space on top & left.
Mar 10, 2013 08:10:18 #
I'm sure it was a case of self defense, paper towels are notorious for sneaky, random attacks on cats. Either that or perhaps Tessla was just trying to clean up some milk she spilled.