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Yep, over worked that Saturation pump and it blew up yesterday. Don’t worry, I had a new one in order, a bigger, better version... the Saturation will be continued!
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This certainly is NOT one of my better pieces, but it was a first for me. I have captured many a stationary black-capped chickadees successfully, but never one in flight, let alone with full spread. I was about 3 m (10 ft) away, focussed on the seed waiting for the chickadee. This was also the minimum focus distance of the lens, so the depth of field was greatly reduced at the setting I was at. The chickadee landed and I started the rapid-fire clicking. This was caught in the sequence.
The only reason I am posting this image, is that a friend of mine asked me to do so.
The image is not cropped, but it is processed to maximize the sharpness.
Taken at Centennial Park, in Moncton, NB, Canada on 11 October 2011.
Maximizing the tulips that my daughter gave to me yesterday.
Thanks for visiting, stay safe. Ontario has put on an Emergency Brake and we are back on lockdown during this third wave!
Renamed - Maximizing capacity following the curves - conversion to B&W on my walk April 8, sculpted by the farmer 👍 and captured through my lens
Thank you for commenting, favoring and visiting me on this N°311 position in today's Explore celebrating patterns! (May 28, 2025) ... proud and happy to have been selected amongst all these other great photos today
As far as I can tell, sea otters have a well-refined process for eating crabs: (1) eat the legs first, so it can't run away (2) snap off and eat the claws second, so they won't pinch your face (3) pop off the carapace to eat all the insides and (4) rinse and repeat with new crabs until naptime. Sea otter and kelp crab, Monterey, California.
A very unique design that I had never seen before, a dual face searchlight that has all of the heads at different levels, despite direction they face. Still displaying a clear indication for CSX Q328, the train hustles through Grand Ledge, MI. as they prepare to stop and work Ensel Yard in Lansing before continuing east.
Maximizing the tulips that my daughter gave to me yesterday.
Thanks for visiting, stay safe. Ontario has put on an Emergency Brake and we are back on lockdown during this third wave!
1997 John Deere 'Maximizer' 9400 walker combine harvester
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Nikon Nikkor 18-135mm 1:3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S DX
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A Red-bellied Woodpecker can stick out its tongue nearly 2 inches past the end of its beak. The tip is barbed and the bird’s spit is sticky, making it easier to snatch prey from deep crevices. Males have longer, wider-tipped tongues than females, possibly allowing a breeding pair to forage in slightly different places on their territory and maximize their use of available food.
The 1961 Chrysler 300G was the final year for fins on the 300, marking the end of Virgil Exner's FlightSweep designs, but they did go out in a grand way!
Chrysler's first-generation Letter Cars hammered the competition during the 1955-'56 NASCAR seasons. The full-size fliers then went on to set speed records at Daytona in '57, prior to both the AMA ban on motorsports and NASCAR's embargo on elaborate fuel delivery systems. In spite of those two apparent setbacks, Chrysler continued to improve its top-of-the- line V-8 engine as well as the now-legendary luxury performance machine that engine came wrapped in. So, the mighty Letter Cars thundered on, in production form, at the command of well-heeled owners seeking grown-up thrills. By 1961, Chrysler had moved up the alphabet to the letter "G."
The post-'57 Letter Cars were no longer eligible for circle track racing, but the 300G was still a force to be reckoned with in street trim, thanks to performance equipment that not only sounded good—413 cubic inches, Cross-Ram, dual four-barrels—but backed it up with 375 or an optional 400 horsepower, delivering a 0-60-mph time of 8.2 seconds (Motor Life, April 1961). Though not the fastest time turned by contemporary road test periodicals, it occurred during a period when most full-size cars could barely achieve 60 mph in less than 10 or 11 seconds while simultaneously maintaining an air of luxury.
Today, the 1961 300G is among the legion of groundbreaking Mopar performance cars, respected for its stunning combination of power and styling. Its value is bolstered by low production numbers— just 1,280 hardtops and 337 convertibles were built. These cars remain in the upper stratosphere of postwar American collector cars, but prices in recent years have held steady. Is this your time to grab one of the few remaining pieces of Letter Car history? Here's what you should keep in mind when you begin to shop.
The Cross-Ram Induction system's 30-inch "Long Rams" hide the big 413 V-8 from view.
Engines
Chrysler engineers specified a 413-cu.in. wedge to go under the hood of every 300G. Introduced into the RB-Series of V-8s in 1959, the 413 had a 4.18-inch bore and a 3.75-inch stroke with a forged-steel crankshaft. Compression was advertised as 10.1:1 and the cylinder heads breathed through 2.08/1.60-inch intake/exhaust valves, while a .430-inch lift, 268-degree camshaft dictated valve action. Also included was a pair of Carter AFB four-barrel carburetors. There were, however, two versions of the 413 installed, which were differentiated by the intake manifolds.
Referred to as Ram Induction and initially appearing in 1960, the elongated aluminum intakes were designed based on much older principles involving resonance and its effect on a compression wave of, in this case, the fuel/air mixture. Though we won't go into greater depth regarding the physics here, intake tube length had a direct effect on the timing of the fuel delivery, or ramming, into each cylinder bore, maximizing engine output at certain rpm ranges.
A pair of Carter AFB four-barrel carburetors provide the fuel/air mix.
With these basics in mind, expansion of midrange output was the main target of the base 300G 413 and the engineers thus calculated 30-inch runners would be ideal. Referred to as the Long Ram intakes, they were designed to fit neatly under the hood and crisscross (hence the Cross Ram moniker) over the top of the engine, each fitted with a single four-barrel carburetor at the outboard location. In this configuration, the engine hit 375 hp at 5,000 rpm and 495 lb-ft of torque at 2,800 rpm, effectively providing passing power on demand without sacrificing full-throttle acceleration.
Optional was the high-performance Short Ram version. Though this intake system looked identical to the Long Ram at first blush, the separate internal runners measured only 15 inches in length, raising the engine's power band and enabling it to make peak horsepower at 5,200 rpm, with peak torque at 3,600 rpm. This meant that Chrysler's advertised Short Ram ratings were 400 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque.
Visually, a keen eye can spot the difference between the Long and Short Ram intakes. The Long Rams feature a visible valley between each pair of runners for the entire length; they also have a seven-digit casting number that begins with "19." Short Rams sport only a partial valley between runners; their seven-digit casting number begins with "21." Finally, Short Ram 413 engines were designed for those more interested in straight-line contests and are therefore the rarer of the two.
Transmissions
Backing either engine was the already-durable 727 TorqueFlite automatic, which was issued as standard equipment. Like other Chryslers of the day, the three-speed unit was shifted via pushbutton on the dash; it contained first and second gear ratios of 2.45:1 and 1.45:1, respectively. Replacing the French-made four-speed on the option chart was a floor-shifted three-speed manual, which is a relative rarity today. First and second gear ratios were 2.55:1 and 1.49:1; the two gears were not synchronized, making for some uncomfortable downshifts for the uninitiated. Furthermore, contemporary road tests complained of a long second-to-third gate while hinting that the better performer in transferring torque to the differential was the TorqueFlite.
Swivel front seats, upholstered in ventilated leather, were standard on the 300G.
Differential
The final transfer point for the torque from either engine was a standard 8.-inch open differential with semi-floating axles and a 3.23:1 final drive ratio, although some printed material suggests that a 3.15:1 ratio was employed when the three-speed manual was installed. While this unit was known for its durability, dealers were also able to provide a number of more highway-friendly or performance-oriented grear ratios, even if the optional Sure-Grip (positive traction) unit was installed on the assembly line.
Contemporary magazines reported an average mpg rating of 9 to 13 with a three-speed/3.23 arrangement, yet in terms of power off the line, both Motor Trend (8.3-second 0-60 mph) and Motor Life (8.2 seconds) stated that the 300G had more acceleration potential waiting to be unleashed if geared accordingly.
The center console provided some storage and housed a tachometer.
Chassis
Each 300G hardtop and convertible was derived from the New Yorker, which meant they shared the same basic unit-body/subframe platform and 126-inch wheelbase; however, the similarities were limited beyond that. For instance, though an independent front torsion bar suspension system was used, the 44 x 1.08-inch torsion bars were thicker and 40 percent stiffer than those on other Chryslers, rated for 175 lb-in. The same can be said of the rear semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension, rated for 135 lb-in (or 50 percent stiffer) than those on the New Yorker. For reference, the rear springs were comprised of seven leaves, measuring 60 x 2.50 inches. Power steering, with its 15.7:1 gear ratio, was also standard equipment, as were heavy-duty shocks.
In short, the chassis was engineered and better suited for high-speed highway travel and maneuverability rather than a short drive across the city. It could also handle short, quarter-mile blasts if, as discussed, geared accordingly.
Brakes
Although equipment upgrades were made in other areas, the hydraulic drum-brake system was the same as found in the New Yorker series. Drum brakes, measuring 12 x 2.50-inches, were utilized at each corner. Power assist was standard, so stopping the roughly 4,200-pound performer was easier; however, as with other drumbrake systems, each corner needed to be adjusted equally to prevent directional pull during sudden stops. Additionally, Chrysler employed two wheel cylinders per front assembly—a fact to keep in mind when seeking replacement parts.
Wheels and Tires
Unlike the previous 300F, the new 300G was bestowed with larger 15 x 6-inch pressed-steel wheels, which were then shod with 8.00-15 Goodyear Blue Streak "racing-type" tires that featured white sidewalls. According to one report, the width of the whitewall itself ranged from 3- to 3 3/16-inches. Vented "300" wheel covers completed the ensemble, and no options were available.
Body and Interior
Styling updates made to the '61 Chryslers, including the 300G, probably did more to generate higher sales than printed virtues touting the fleet's combination of power and comfort, marking the end of Virgil Exner's FlightSweep designs. The changes began with a complete revamp of the front end, where the grille was simply inverted. The top-to-bottom inward canted grille sides were harmoniously complemented by equally canted quad headlamps, running lamps, and bumper ends, while also matching the angle of the rear fins— which were also slightly redesigned. At the opposite end, the faux spare tire decklid inlay was scrapped, providing a cleaner expanse of sleek sheetmetal. Other than appropriate badging denoting the letter "G," little else appeared to change on the 219.8-inch-long body; the greenhouse and rear fenders were carry-over items, with the exception of the leading edge of the fins found on each door.
Interiors remained exquisitely plush. A full-length, front-to-rear tunneled center console divided the interior in two, creating four truly individual buckets seats wrapped in ventilated leather. Those front seats retained the swivel feature, making for easy ingress/egress, while the console was trimmed with ample amounts of chrome and padded armrests that flipped open to expose additional storage areas. The console also housed optional power window controls, ashtrays, and a tachometer.
Primary instruments resided in a dome-like, easy-to-read bubble; potential glare concerns were eliminated by means of a matching padded dash arch. The transmission's pushbutton controls resided to the left of the instrument cluster, balanced by radio, heat, and air controls to the right. Comfort and convenience options included power seats, power antenna, rear window defroster, and air conditioning.
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1997 John Deere 'Maximizer' 9400 walker combine
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On the tevee,President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress, while at exactly the same time, on the computer (espn360.com), 17-year-old Melanie Oudin of Marietta, Ga. tried to extend her miraculous run into the semifinals of the U.S. Open. That was not to be. President Obama fared a lot better. The early polls showed a significant jump in support for his health care reform program after the speech. He spoke with conviction and some passion. It made him a lightning rod for the crazies. A Republican congressman thre protocol out the window and shouted "liar!" at the president of the united States in a joint session of Congress. He must have thought he was in one of those town hall meetings...
As for me, I would have preferred single-payer. If not that, I would have preferred a strong public option, and even if we get a public option, it's not likely to be strong. But in the end, I don't care. I think it's important to seize this moment and pass universal coverage that doesn't let insurance companies deny coverage for pre-existing conditions and other lame pretexts for profit maximization. It's time to pass what our very imperfect Congress has cobbled together. It's far from perfect, but we can fix it later. Meanwhile, any kind of universal coverage will be better than the horrible mess we have today that is rapidly falling apart. It looks like Obama will be able to get us there. Let's do it!
I love these windows angled in such a way as to benefit from morning and evening sunlight. Located in Richmond Centre, BC.
Shot this with the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f2.9 (circa 1960)mounted on a Canon M50 mirrorless camera. Shot wide open to maximize bokeh.
This was taken in Gila National Forest north of Pinos Altos, New Mexico.
For my video; youtu.be/njTVILZZr_Y,
MV Northern Sea Wolf is a roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ferry operated by BC Ferries in British Columbia, Canada. Her normal sailing schedule is five days a week during the peak summer season on the Inside Passage route connecting Bella Coola and Port Hardy. The route normally takes about ten hours to complete. Her schedule calls for one trip per day during daylight hours to maximize passenger enjoyment of the scenery.
Located at the mouth of the Seymour River in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Handheld shot taken with a Sigma 105mm macro lens coupled with a Nikon D300.
I focused on the nymph katydid's eye to maximize the limited depth of field that is present in a macro lens.
If you have the time, I hope you'll view this at the larger size linked below:
I know I am going crazy for this minimalism when it comes to the maximum strength?
This stalk is less than 1 cm long and it has four drops on it i.e. two more than the last one. I was thinking it may not be as minimalistic as the last one? :o)
The meaning of minimalism is the meaninglessness and emptiness ….
Have a great Friday and great weekend! We will have rain through the days!
The hardest thing in photography is to create a simple image. – Anne Geddes
This three-shot composite of the Dallas cityscape was photographed from the N. Edgefield Avenue bridge over I-30 during the evening blue hour. Three exposures were taken to maximize the light trails from the bustling city traffic!
Lake Sherburne, Glacier National Park. This image is specifically about focus-stacking though admittedly, I might have used a more mid-range F-stop than F13 to maximize my lens sharpness. Sherburne was incredibly glassy. The glass was short-lived - by the time we got to Many Glacier just up the road, the wind was blowing whitecaps.
By the 1650s, the line of battle had developed as a tactic that could take advantage of the broadside armament. This method became the heart of naval warfare during the Age of Sail, with navies adopting their strategies and tactics in order to get the most broadside-on fire. Cannon were mounted on multiple decks to maximize broadside effectiveness. Numbers and caliber differed somewhat with preferred tactics.
"Kreative Kollaboration" Challenge No. 1 found in the Kreative People group, on the front page;
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Thanks to plumnutz for the starter image which you can see in the first comment box below.
I do love a picnic! Best viewed in fullscreen on black.
Maximizer runner
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Maximizer comes with 9 color tones for 5 costumizable faces for mix and match as you wish :)
Fitted for Signature Gianni & Geralt, Maitreya lara & Belleza Isis Freya and Venus.
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I really hope you like this new one :D
At this point they arrive at the maximum speed. It is the strongest braking point. Panning at slow shutter speed to maximize the sense of speed.
Since the birth of our daughter one year ago my time trackside has been limited to a a few short hours in the month. With sunny skies finally in the forecast, I stole a couple of hours after work to intercept westbound A411 near Lamont Alberta. With a short train behind the single SD75I, A 411's crew will make it into Edmonton in good time, while I head for home after making the most out of the short time I had on this fall evening.
A coffee cup being used as an ashtray.
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Zuiko OM 35mm f/2.8 + Olympus OM-2sp : Kodak Tri-X 400 : Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner.
Mobile phone cameras go along way towards making photography simple and easy, but as with any camera, there are a number of ways you can improve the quality of your results. Here are some of the steps I take with my iPhone 5S:
1. Control the exposure. Touch the part of the screen where you want the camera to sample it.
2. Leave HDR mode turned on. The small sensors in cell phone cameras have small pixels, so they don't gather a lot of light and don't operate well in low light. That reduces the dynamic range, of mobile phone cameras, the range of light that they can resolve detail in. In a single exposure you'll often end up with blown out white highlights or blackened shadows, but HDR mode takes multiple exposures and tries to bring detail from the lighter and darker exposures into a single image. If the single exposure works, by all means use it, but it's great to have the additional HDR result as a backup in case it handles shadows and highlights better.
3. Just like with film and DSLR photography, post-processing is important. For quick field editing and online sharing, try Google's excellent and free Snapseed app., which enables you to make critical adjustments to brightness, shadows and contrast, and you can post the results to a number of social media sites or for sites not yet supported, save the adjusted images to your iPhone's Camera Roll. For even more control once you get back to your computer, bring your iPhone images into Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and adjust them on a high resolution PC monitor, using even more features such as noise reduction which can help bring your image up to a printable quality. If you don't already have Lightroom, version 5.3 is available as a free trial.
Those are just some basic tips on getting a decent image, but the most important thing in your photography is your subject, and the composition you capture it with. So for even more photographic freedom and more compelling results, exercise as much control as possible over composition, as described in the rest of this post on my blog:
www.jeffsullivanphotography.com/blog/2014/03/14/maximize-...
One of the first words to pop into my head when I saw the challenge for today was optics for some reason. This is a shot of s used roll of Kodak Max 400 color film behind the lens taken from a long broken slide projector. The lens acts nicely as a magnifying glass which is why I keep it around. Taken with a Canon 60mm USM Macro lens. Type L for a better view.
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