Posts for: bgrn
Jan 14, 2019 21:55:02 #
Guess I feel very fortunate that we have a few good brick and mortar stores near me. I like Pictureline, always have a good product selection and qualified sales people. They also ship anywhere and price match.
Jan 5, 2019 10:59:27 #
Ava'sPapa wrote:
Yeah, WHAT a difference!!
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Jan 4, 2019 22:25:33 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I see you have shared many photos of bald eagles a... (show quote)
And these types of photos are what helps me to learn different ways to be creative. I may take the same shot as someone else but it will always be my photo and my memories, and also my challenges and successes to become better and more creative. I look at some of the pictures of the NP's in Utah and I am amazed at how people on here are able to capture them, always gives me more to strive for. I have learned from some of the comments from people like Linda and others who have commented on the few pictures I have posted, whether it was in the thread or on PM. I hope I have and will always appreciate peoples efforts to help out. BTW Maine in the fall is on my bucket list :)
Jan 4, 2019 22:07:35 #
Jan 1, 2019 15:43:30 #
đź‘Ť My wife is a techie and when it comes to computers she likes to keep up with the technology. So when my 60D took a drink in the river and decided to replace it with a 80D the first thing she asked was is it the latest and greatest. I told her I could have gone with the 5DIV but couldn't justify the expense and the 80D was still better than my skill level but I could use it for many years to come. I think this is true with a lot of things. For example I have some welding equipment, welder, gear, and tools, total cost around $800 and it does everything I need. My son who is a welder by trade and contracts out a few welding trucks for on-sight work has equipment costing 15-20+ thousands of dollars for each truck. This shows the difference between doing something for fun and doing it for a living. But I have to admit there are times when I do wish i had the 5DIV. Bottom line its what ever each person feels good about.
Dec 30, 2018 22:03:58 #
Nice, west MT is one of the few places that could get me out of Utah. My daughter and her family live just over the mountain from you in Corvallis. I go up there as often as i can, great photo ops and the fishing is fantastic.
Dec 29, 2018 19:56:45 #
Also the detail of the black trim on the black train. We have come a long way both in equipment and user techniques. Nice experiment.
Dec 29, 2018 14:26:06 #
Absolutely buy them from a major store. Merrill and Keen are very good as are some others. Hiking boots have different types of soles depending on what you mostly do. Like most clothing different brands of the same size will fit different so it’s important to try them on first, don’t just try the right or left, put them both on and walk around the store. I buy mine from REI because they have a very knowledgeable staff. And you can’t beat the return policy. Just a note, my wife used to wear Merrill’s but now she preferes rebok.
Dec 28, 2018 18:42:37 #
I carry my camera on the monopod all the time, mostly when I need the extra stability and my tripod would be too much or too cumbersome. I do shorten the leg when walking around and also carry a small lens bag on my belt to hold a couple of planned lenses when my 100-400 is mounted to the camera, and when the larger lens is not in use it is clipped to my belt. I do understand it is not good to have the camera hold the weight of the longer lens but the 100-400 has a collar mount with an arca/swiss mount so that is not a problem when mounted to the monopod. By putting the lenses not in use in the belt bag or on the clip I can hold the camera or lens with one hand and the monopod with the other so I can control it without bothering other people or hitting other objects. Granted this mostly works when I am out in public and I try to plan my gear as to keep it to a minimum. Also by doing this I can keep the strap around my neck.
Dec 22, 2018 11:31:02 #
Michael1079 wrote:
Several years ago I found myself with the same 'bu... (show quote)
In no way do my results compare to those of high end astrophotography, but I have fun with it!mmm, interesting system
Dec 21, 2018 20:45:44 #
rook2c4 wrote:
Did you look into buying used gear? With a little patience and persistence, you'd be surprised what kind of outrageous deals on second hand equipment are out there.
I did look at that and found some equipment within my budget. Maybe down the road I will still do it but for now I don’t have the time or pp skills. Although I am working on learning the pp skills.
Thanks
Dec 21, 2018 20:30:24 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
I have to drive 4+ hours from Los Angeles before I can get dark skies. And often, when I arrive and set up, the Earth will not cooperate. Clouds, fog and mist, even rain once. But, when it does, and everything comes together there is nothing more pleasing than the result.
Taking an image is one thing, but being out there to take images is everything.
Taking an image is one thing, but being out there to take images is everything.
👍 Couldn’t agree more, just being there is worth it
Dec 21, 2018 20:17:18 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
My sense is you can still do Astro photography and photograph the MilkyWay with the equipment you have. You do have many dark sky areas in Utah.
Yes as you mentioned there are a few things that I can experiment with
Dec 21, 2018 19:47:56 #
I have spent the last several months looking into astronomical photography. Although I have had and still have an interest in the deep sky world I have found that I don't have the time to devote myself to this, that is if I want to stay married to a wonderful woman that lets me spend money on camera gear :). So GAS attack averted. I do have to say the research and time spent was well worth it and I have a new found appreciation for this type of photography and the time that goes into it. Just wanted to make a comment on doing some research before diving into something, the results may not be want you thought or hoped they would be.
(but the money I saved is still in my used fishing boat fund)
(but the money I saved is still in my used fishing boat fund)
Dec 20, 2018 06:50:43 #
Stopping after the first two beers could correct both of these.........🤪
suntouched wrote:
Make sure horizons are straight
Aim for in focus photos
What 2 things do you think would make the greatest improvement?
Aim for in focus photos
What 2 things do you think would make the greatest improvement?