Posts for: dickhrm
Apr 17, 2017 09:03:31 #
Great pix, as well as great scenery. Where in Australia were these taken? Thankss.
Jul 18, 2016 12:07:26 #
Jul 18, 2016 12:03:31 #
>>>i could take a shot that was really clear .., but then you could see it was a rubby Grapefruit ....actually that is a pretty good reach to get that shot ...., i to will look at the astronomy section ....>>>
A ruddy grapefruit - not a bad description! But given my equipment, it may be about as good an image as I can get, as you suggest. If you do take a similar pic, please post it - same for any other viewers who might be inclined to take such a pic, as I'd like to see what others come up with - thanks.
A ruddy grapefruit - not a bad description! But given my equipment, it may be about as good an image as I can get, as you suggest. If you do take a similar pic, please post it - same for any other viewers who might be inclined to take such a pic, as I'd like to see what others come up with - thanks.
Jul 18, 2016 10:32:31 #
Thanks, but how do I do that? I clicked on that link, but I didn't find anywhere to post a question.
>>>You might want to ask your question in the "Astronomy Photography" forum section. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-109-1.html>>>
>>>You might want to ask your question in the "Astronomy Photography" forum section. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-109-1.html>>>
Jul 18, 2016 09:23:53 #
This is a photo of Mars that I took recently with my Canon SX-40, using a tripod. I had hoped for a sharper image, but perhaps that's the best I could do, without using a telescope, given that Mars is only a dot in the sky to the naked eye. If anyone has taken a better image of Mars with a similar camera, please post it, along with your settings, so perhaps I can do better the next time. Thanks.
Mar 23, 2016 08:12:36 #
Some three years ago I bought an after market battery for my Canon SX-40 as a spare. The cost was about half the cost of similar Canon battery. I've used them interchangeably ever since, with no noticeable change in battery life.
Dec 26, 2015 22:30:11 #
Yes, very nice. What were your settings? Thanks.
Dec 26, 2015 22:23:52 #
Jan 20, 2015 20:37:29 #
I wonder what is the USPS policy or regulation on whether or not carriers should come to the door, or rather simply leave a ticket in the mail box?
jbaird wrote:
He was the manager of the entire facility. No one else to complain to. I've complained so many times about my route carrier who will leave a little ticket for a registered letter in the box rather than get out of the truck and come to the door.
Infuriating.
Infuriating.
Jan 18, 2015 12:17:20 #
Your are so right - they've had all that time in line when they could have filled out everything except the amount, and yet it's so often a last minute thing - grrrrrr!
Chris F. wrote:
...or decide to write a check...
Chris
Chris
Jan 17, 2015 10:08:32 #
Me too. However, there are times when checks are the most convenient or practicable. For example, I'm in a breakfast club, and am responsible for getting the breakfast money, usually in cash, to our treasurer. Rather than burdening him with all those bills, and sometimes coins, I simply pocket the cash and send him a check.
jerryc41 wrote:
I very seldom use cash or coin. I pay all my bills online, and when I shop, it's with plastic. Various cards give discounts of between 1% - 5%.
Jan 17, 2015 09:50:49 #
I too have a Kindle and find it a Godsend, not only for the reasons you cited, but with my declining eyesight, reading print on paper is becoming increasingly difficult. I need lots of light, and sometimes a magnifying glass. With its lighted screen and abilitly to enlarge the print, the Kindle very nicely solves that problem.
Jakebrake wrote:
I too was a die hard book reader until I got a Kin... (show quote)
Jan 17, 2015 09:34:17 #
Murphy's Law!
jerryc41 wrote:
On many occasions, I have apologized to the person behind me on line. I tell him that this delay - with the stupid customer at the register - is my fault. No matter what line I pick, there always seems to be a problem. I've more or less learned to stay calm and wait, while all the other people at all the other registers are heading for their cars.
Jan 17, 2015 09:25:15 #
I fully agree, but if book sales continue declining, publishers simply are going to stop publishing. Then, all we'll have left are those existing ones. That is ok with me as there are many existing books in my public library that I'd like toread, but haven't had time to do so yet. But that raises another possible disappearance - public libraries. How long will they last, or in their current format?? I see far fewer folks browsing books in our local library than I did ten or twenty years ago.
paulrph1 wrote:
I can see some of these things happening but shudd... (show quote)
Jan 17, 2015 09:01:03 #
Very true. It does aggravate me when folks get to the cashier and only then think to hunt for their debit/credit card :(
:( :(
Jakebrake wrote:
Good point, but one can also look at the time wasted at the check out counter as someone fumbles through their wallet/purse trying to decide which card the cashier will swipe, then waiting for the little machine to print/approve the transaction. I think it's a 'push' on this issue.:wink:
:( :(