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DRD - The Wandering Wizard’s Camp
A secluded woodland refuge hidden deep beneath twisted branches, moss, mushrooms, and lantern light. Perfect for anyone who needs to unplug, recharge, or disappear into the woods for a while.
Includes:
• 10 Female Solo positions
• 10 Male Solo positions
• 12 PG Cuddle positions
• Over 40 high quality animations
PG item.
A separate Wandering Wizard’s Camp - Lantern is also available for L$99, with 80% of profits donated to The Trevor Project.
Wizarding Faire opens Monday, August 3rd at 12 PM SLT.
Landmark:
No matter how dark things get, there will always, eventually, be light again.
Notebook from Studio Oh, bandana from Wayfaring Wolves (Etsy).
canon 6d
Interested to find out how manageable high iso n how clean can this newly anticipated full-frame contender??
Can Canon 6D truly unplug to deliver those charming whistle among competitive rivals? So far, some relevant mighty headlines free echo had been spreading on the common street with favoritism praise by satisfy user .. but how true it is????
Practically me, no insight technical metrology though , summarise to drill on the interesting highlight of ISO aspect with down to earth unbiased information as I own both the Canon 5d2 n 6D n other canon latest camera.
Here, pushing n testing some of the unusual limit of raising ISO 800 beside the normal ISO 100 with just single count exposure during my night landscape shot ! It seem to picking up some minor dark shadow noise, I don't really see any different up to this point even with my old 5Dmark2. The following iSo may interest more when u start pumping up, differences may appear especially those attempt longer exposure at night with slight struggle noise from ISO2000-3200 when call in. However, 6D exhibit much acceptable cleaner n finer color noise pick up by our common visible eye, when kick harder into ISO3200-6400 region, it slowly turn sucks for my personal limitation preference if pro-longe exposure more than 20s would briefly terrify an image during dark or dimly lit condition, but , still a useful iso helper during good daylight combat to gain for faster shutter speed by day with very less worry.
For ISO 6400 onwards, noise condition varies much with canon top of the line good quality glass that able to shot at widest end. However, a normal third party lens will show it true color, the forbidden ugly yucky noise start rising from f4 onwards.
Ignore the 250,000 ISO. Chances of other lower ISO is mere nonsense or gimmick from major popular website guru-reviewers who testify as still usable, a skeptical commercial tactic or been undertable compensated for self benefit reason to claim positive remarks had screw up many earger buyer into wrong believed.
Final verdict appear that, not really so desirable once after the holy mark iso 3200. Don't fall into the legendary rumors of it high capability of sweet superb ISO terminology , any attempt above that, it simply ruin your image.. Canon's yet need indepth technical improvement with such technology here. Unless people can really afford high end wide opening f1.2 super fast lens pair with such heavenly spec advance camera. If not, forget about it high ISO fantasy at the moment. Focusing was average as less miss n hit continue depend on combination skill during servo tracking mode. Be amaze with the primitive ONe Shot mode. A killer keeper with fantastic result at most time. Overall Color display is towards nice warmer vivid tone, however, exposure may tend to lean on brighter side but acceptable unless u take the effort to manual compensate -2/3 stop depend on what u r metering at.
Congratulate those who're still holding on their 5DMark2, please continue to enjoy the fundamental robust mechanism of fullframe though some may feel somehow back dated but rest assure the substential reliable engineering n technology did proven numerous awards recognition winning shot taken by it predecessor without doubt praise by the world.
I see little trade off for those preparing giving up their mark2. With Canon 6D paper, U may acquire what today's Canon intelligent imaging digi 5+ processor inside with the ability climb up to +3 ev that canon claim able to shot at moon light condition but, but ... remember not a guarantee 100% token it will absolutely strike during critical precious moment that make u hate their promise, I'm seriously afraid photographers may loss more of other essential function what ur 5d2 previously had are awefully missing from 6D.
Last words, keep ur 5 D2 n continue shooting. I'm feeling regret at some point .
DC Figs 170:
It was seriously a pain trying to take this picture. I couldn’t get good lighting then my lamp started smelling like a burnt candle so I had to unplug it.
Anyways,
Dr. Manhattan: This is a custom printed figure that I purchased from Ryan a while back
Dr.Polaris:I combines several previous versions
Dr. Poison: Testing combos
I'll be offline today -- thunderstorm did a number on our equipment. I'm over at a neighbor's with my laptop now. Gotta take my "real" computer in and see if it's completely fried or just a little fried. And yes, I do have surge protectors, and I did power down (but not unplug) last night. *sigh*
Will catch up with your fences later...meanwhile Happitty Fence Friday to one and all!
”Solitude is where I place my chaos to rest and awaken my inner peace.” -Nikki Rowe
Just as solitude and nature give my mind a place to rest, notebooks offer their own kind of refuge. Writing things down helps loosen their hold on my thoughts — a form of decluttering that leaves me feeling lighter, clearer, and free.
Notebook from Denik, bandana from Wayfaring Wolves (Etsy).
Running nearly ten minutes early on its revised schedule (about twenty minutes later than normal), 90028 heads south at Old Linslade (north of Leighton Buzzard), working 1M16 20.45 Inverness - Euston "Up Highlander" Caledonian Sleeper service.
The later schedule allowed the sun to clear the thin cloud, although it went back in before all three southbound Freightliners and was in and out after that until lunchtime.
This wasn't quite the shot I wanted... I've done the sleeper here many times, although not since I got a pole in August 2020. So I wanted something slightly different, and planned to stand a bit wider (slightly scuppered by other people already in position - but easy to work around) and use the pole to remove the fence from the shot. Unfortunately, while moving into position for the LSL 90 heading north, walking past long grass and nettles which were wet from recent rain, I think I got a little bit of damp in one of the HDMI cable connections (which connect camera to monitor, so I can see through the lens when the camera is several metres above my head). I managed to get it to work at the critical time for the 90, but with the sleeper just around the corner I couldn't get an image on my monitor. So the only option was to unplug the cable and view the image on the back of the camera, without the pole being extended. I didn't even have time to remove the camera from the top of the pole so I could hold it in my hand! As a result, there was some foreground vegetation and an out-of-focus fence in the bottom right of the picture; the latter has been removed by cropping to "widescreen" format (as well as slightly on both sides).
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Soon I am meeting my bestie and we are going to take some time to unplug, destress, and recharge- a pleasant gateway 💃
March came in like a lamb and is going out like a lion. We’ve grown weary of the cold, windy, gloomy weather, but this month has offered peeks into what is to come. We’re very much looking forward to sunshine, open windows, and warm breezes!
Notebook from Yoloha Yoga, bandana from Final Switchback (Etsy).
With over 200,000 known species in the world, fungi play a key role in cleaning up our planet. Other than breaking down dead trees and leaves, there are some species that can break down plastic!
Another fun fact about fungi is that the largest organism in the world (by area) is a fungus. A species of honey fungus discovered in 1998 is estimated to cover roughly 2,384 acres of Oregon Forest. The fungus is over 2,400 years old and survives on living and dead wood. Mushrooms make up only a small part of the fungus, with the rest living underground as networks of threads that make up the mycelium.
Other great facts about fungi are that some glow in the dark and they also help trees talk to each other. They’re quite fascinating!
Notebook from Studio Oh, bandana from Wayfaring Wolves.
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.”
-Rachel Carson
There is a lot of ugliness in the world and I find that focusing on the beauty of nature helps me to keep from drowning in that darkness. It does indeed lift me up and give me strength!
Notebooks from Field Notes, bandana from Bandits Bandanas.
I know it's been about a month since I last posted, and there's good reason for that. First, my laptop was at a computer repair shop for almost two weeks to have a screen hinge repaired. Then, immediately after getting my laptop back, my wife, son, and I left to join her family for a week-long vacation on Garden Island in Charlotte, Vermont, and I intended to "unplug" a bit by not editing nor posting any photos.
Originally, I wasn't even sure I'd attempt to do any railroad photography on this vacation. Knowing that we'd be seeing family from as far away as Tennessee, I was reluctant to spend too much time away. So, other "local" options like the VTR detours over the NECR or the NECR "Chip Train" were totally out, as far as I was concerned. However, before we left, I asked Max Brisben if there was a local that ran south out of Burlington, and he confirmed that BD-2 ran south to New Haven Junction and sometimes Middlebury Monday through Friday, going on duty in Burlington at 2:00 PM. That seemed like the perfect fit for me as 2:00 PM is typically right in the middle of my son's nap!
I figured I'd wait until later in the week--Wednesday, and possibly also Thursday--to go after BD-2. By then I would have spent a lot of time with the family and would undoubtedly be itching to get off the island. However, after arriving on Saturday, by Monday I was already feeling a little antsy to get back to shore. Though rain showers had just passed through, my son woke up early from his nap, and we heard BD-2 blowing for nearby crossings around 2:30 PM on its way south. A rainy afternoon seemed like a good opportunity to scope out some photo locations with my son tagging along, maybe stopping so he could watch them switch at New Haven Junction or something.
We first caught the train on its return trip north at New Haven Junction, revealing the CLP 203 as the sole power, and facing north! Furthermore, the rain showers had cleared, and the sun had even started popping out a little. After we watched them roll through, I scoped out an angle I thought I spotted from U.S. Route 7 on our way down. Turning down Lime Kiln Road, my jaw dropped when I got a better look at the view. There were a couple problems, though: (1) Though the sun was illuminating the mountains in the background, the tracks and foreground were under cloud cover, (2) Dinner back at the island was at 6:00 PM, and the train was still switching New Haven Junction at 5:30 PM. Things were starting to look like a total loss, especially when my son started fussing.
But, then, the clouds shifted so that the mountains were in shadow but the foreground was in sun! I also remembered there was an electronic words book in the back of the car, and that put my son in a better mood.
At 5:45 PM, the train finally called the dispatcher, so I held my ground and was rewarded with this beautiful view at 5:49 PM! Then, my son and I made a dash for the island and were only about 10 minute later for dinner!
After getting this shot on Monday, it was hard to resist going back out on Wednesday and Thursday. But, despite the National Weather Service calling for mostly sunny days both days, unforecasted clouds and showers had other plans, literally putting a damper on getting this angle again. Though I was able to find some success at New Haven Junction and Vergennes on those days, there's no doubt that Monday was THE day to get this shot. Funny, because back home I probably would have never bothered heading out with showers in the area. I guess being "stuck" on an island with my wife's parents, seven of her ten siblings, and all the kiddos was just what the doctor ordered...
VTR BD-2
New Haven, Vermont
August 17, 2020
“It’s a feeling she’s had since childhood: that she is somehow separate, closed off from everyone else.” -Emilia Hart
I recently read Weyward and absolutely loved it. The best part was this one sentence, which resonated deeply with me. While I get along with most people, there’s always been a separation between me and others (with Mike being the sole exception). Nature, though, feels like an old friend to me. I grew up immersed in it and feel most at peace when I’m alone or outdoors.
Notebook from Peter Pauper, bandana from Woosah.
LA VITA SUL FIUME
L’Oasi naturalistica Vallevecchia di Brussa si trova lungo la costa veneta, tra le località balneari di Bibione e Caorle.
L’Oasi, meglio conosciuta semplicemente come Brussa, è un ambiente incontaminato in cui riscoprire una natura pura dalla ricca biodiversità e staccare la spina dalla quotidianità.
Se chiedete ai locals Brussa viene raccontata come un luogo quasi segreto, fuori dai tradizionali itinerari di massa, in cui spiagge selvagge, pinete primordiali e suggestive lagune regalano una full immersion rigenerante nella natura.
Note tratte dal sito:
www.etgroup.info/blog/oasi-vallevecchia-di-brussa/
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LIFE ON THE RIVER
The Vallevecchia di Brussa nature reserve is located along the Veneto coast, between the seaside resorts of Bibione and Caorle.
The reserve, better known simply as Brussa, is an uncontaminated environment where you can rediscover pure nature with a rich biodiversity and unplug from everyday life.
If you ask the locals, Brussa is described as an almost secret place, off the beaten track, where wild beaches, primeval pine forests and suggestive lagoons offer a regenerating full immersion in nature.
CANON EOS 6D Mark II con ob. CANON EF 70-300 f./4-5,6 IS USM
For the Daily Dog Challenge -- 6/1 "Colors In Nature"
For Our Daily Challenge -- 6/2 "End Of The Day"
For 366: The 2016 Editon -- 153/366
For 52 Weeks for Dogs -- 23/52
These warmer and longer days have made us want to stay out a little later, unplug a little more and watch the world go by.
You can read more about Bunny at TalesAndTails.com.
The notebook is from the prairie collection. Pairing it with this particular bandana really gives off some prairie energy!
Notebook from Fringe Studio, bandana from Bandana of the Month Club.
I would add animals and nature (in general) to this sentiment!
Notebook from Pukka Planet, bandana from Bandits Bandanas.
A Sydney-bound XPT catches me off-guard - I had to use Photoshop to unplug an annoying diagonal wire out of this, but couldn't be bothered with the rest.
1 August 2018, Cullerin, NSW, Australia
As pollinators, bees play a part in every part of our ecosystem, including forests. They are vital in the growth of tropical forests, savannah woodlands, and temperate deciduous forests. Without them, some tree species like willows and poplars would no longer grow. Their role as pollinators is crucial to the earth.
I thought this bandana paired well with the bee themed notebook. Just like preventing wildfires, it’s up to humans to help bees thrive.
Notebook from Field Notes, bandana from Western National Parks Association.
We often hear owls behind our house at night and love it! Every once in a while, we’ll be lucky enough to spot one, as well. They’re awesome birds!
Notebook from Denik, bandana from The Cotton Square (Etsy).
"There is not experience from which you can't learn something....The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience." -Eleanor Roosevelt
Notebook from Artist’s Loft, bandana from Bandits Bandanas.
While we prefer hiking, we do enjoy biking quite a bit, as well. This combination of colors, nature, and bikes has me swooning!
Notebook from Top Flight, bandana from Woosah.
Embrace your uniqueness. Fitting in is overrated!
Notebook from Fabled Creative (Etsy), bandana from Wayfaring Wolves (Etsy).
No need for X-box with the original inexpensive Y-box. Hours of jollies with no electricity use. Must conserve there so EV's can be charged. May unplug the fridge too. Board games before war games.
(Cut to computer screen where exuberant young actors are gathered,
thanking the viewer for watching the training video, and welcoming them
to the Trailer Trails family. As they wave and the music and credits
rise, Dyanna returns to the office.)
Dyanna: Good! You didn't fall asleep. (she hands Caly a test of several
pages)
Caly: (accepts test) I must admit, I learned more than I anticipated.
Dyanna: You don't have to suck up, but it's appreciated. (she shuts down
the computer and unplugs it from the wall then holds out a hand to Caly)
Your cellphone, please.
(Caly doesn't question this, handing it over.)
Dyanna: Great. Good luck. I'll be back in an hour.
Caly: What if I finish before then?
Dyanna: Do you think you will?
Caly: (flips the pages) I should be done in about fifteen minutes.
(Dyanna was reaching for the door knob, stops, does a slow turn back to
Caly.)
Dyanna: Fifteen minutes?
Caly: Roughly.
Dyanna: I'll be right over there. (points at a chair before crossing the
room and taking a seat)
(Caly starts the test. Unnoticed by Caly, Dyanna uses her phone to start
recording Caly, propping it on the chair beside her.)
(Cut to Caly finishing the last page of the test.)
Caly: I've finished.
(Cut to Dyanna blinking and looking at her phone.)
Dyanna: Twelve minutes?
Caly: Some of the questions were redundant so that sped things up a little.
Dyanna: Sure. Hang on.
(Dyanna leaves her chair, grabs an a pack of answer overlays, using them
on Caly's test.)
Dyanna: These are all correct. (looks at Caly) One hundred percent
correct. In twelve minutes.
Caly: Speed and accuracy are two of my strong points.
Dyanna: You could have my job someday. Maybe even Director Wilson's job. (observes with a tone that's not exactly enthusiastic)
Caly: (dismisses that idea) Oh, this is just a summer job. I'll have school in the fall, and after I graduate next year I guess I'll have to figure out where I want to go next. I thought flight attendant might be a good fit.
Dyanna: (since her job's not in danger, warms to Caly) Flight attendant would be a lot of fun. Travel, all of that. (extends a hand) I'm Dyanna Lenox.
Caly: (shakes her hand) Caly Moore.
Dyanna: Let me give you the employee tour.
(Cut to the two of them walking along the beach by the lake.)
Dyanna: Well, you really seem to remember everything in that training
video. That's amazing. Do you have one of those photo opp memories?
Caly: Um, I don't know? My mother was really big on memorization.
(to be continued)
Dyanna: Bailey
Caly: TB
My appreciation of birds has grown significantly over time. While I wouldn’t exactly call myself a birder, I do enjoy watching them and learning about them. They’re fascinating creatures!
Notebooks from Cognitive Surplus, bandana from ilikesara (Etsy).
It's a lovely Saturday today. Recently I've been taking weekends off of the Flick to catch up on other things and to just unplug for a while. But I've been online this morning looking for ideas for my son's 5th grade science fair project.
Any science fair project ideas for a 5th grader?
Oh, and don't go to the Dunes this time of year, footprints galore. I'm going back in the middle of summer when it's blazing hot, and completely abandoned.
Beauty pageant tonight. Should be interesting.
I’ve found it helps to look at challenges in life as adventures. While I love adventures that involve exploring, so many other things can bring it into our lives. Keeping the child inside of you alive, having an open mind, and being flexible are great ways to embrace the adventurous spirit. While I don’t always succeed with it during particularly challenging times, I do try to embrace this attitude as much as possible. It can certainly make a huge difference in how you feel about some situations!
Notebook from Walmart, bandana from Wayfaring Wolves (Etsy).
“If beautiful lilies bloom in ugly waters, you too can blossom in ugly situations.” -Matshona Dhliwayo
It was love at first sight when I saw this notebook. Besides having my favorite color combo on it (sage & orange) and being able to personalize it, I love the sentiment behind it.
This year was a struggle for me in several ways, but I also feel Ike I did bloom and find my calm amongst those storms. After all, life isn’t about what you’ve lost, but what you have left. I have so much to be thankful for and appreciate all of it that much more because of the hard times.
Notebook from Papier, bandana from Cotton Voile Shop (Etsy).
This is the study area at Disney's Fort Wilderness Lodge. It is a quiet little place to sneak away and do some work for those of us who can't completely unplug from their jobs.
There’s something about certain color combinations that I find cheerful and soothing. The colors in these notebooks & bandana are definitely one of those combos!
Notebooks from Field Notes, bandana from Bandits Bandanas.
The Kingston's - Vol 2 Issue #7 "Friends"
Voice: "Why did you want these, Mr. Runner? It's important we get to know one another. After all, we will be spending a lot of time together. Won't we?"
Drury: "Yeah, we will. Oh and just D-Drury, Drury is fine. I just felt li-"
Voice: "That's a unique name, Drury. I like it."
Drury: "Thanks. Heh."
Voice: "Sorry, I interrupted you. Please, continue."
Drury: "Well I just felt I needed something to make me better than him. Y-You see, there's this girl an-"
Voice: "There's always a girl involved, isn't there? I'm sorry I interrupted you again."
Drury: "It's fine. Yeah, but there's this guy too."
Voice: "Ah yes, there's always one of them too!"
Drury: Can you please, just... just let me continue?"
Voice: ...
Drury: "I like this girl, a lot. She saved me one time when I was younger and I've had a crush on her ever since, she's just so... so..."
Voice: "Perfect?"
Drury: "Yes!"
Voice: "Look at that, we're already finishing each other's..."
Drury: *sighs* "Sentences. So you see, she can't see me for who I am because of the guy. He keeps twisting her thoughts and he puts her in danger, she even got hurt from it! T-That's why I can't let it continue, I need to be a hero, like her. I need to save her from that guy."
Voice: "But isn't Coby not her brother?"
Drury: "How did you know I was talking about Susan?"
Voice: "Because we're friends Drury."
Drury: "That's why I needed these. That's why I came here."
Voice: "What do you plan to do with these?"
Drury: "T-Terminate that guy she's with! Then she can see me, then she can feel the same way about me."
Voice: "About us, remember we're friends. Friends always stay together."
Drury: "Thank you, without you I-I couldn't do this. I'm not strong enough alone."
Voice: "That's why you came here, so we could meet?"
Drury: "Y-Yeah. But I didn't expect you to be so much of a chatter box."
Voice: "Why Drury, I don't know what you mean."
Drury: "What?"
Voice: "This conversation is all in your head."
Drury: "Y-You can't talk?"
Voice: "I'm a weapon fused into your spine. You're talking to yourself, like you always do."
Drury: "Usually I don't answer myself though."
Voice: "Quiet. The doctor is coming, you don't want him thinking you're crazy. They might separate us, then we can never save Susan."
Drury: "Yeah, yeah, you're right. I-I'm right."
Doctor: "Drury, who were you speaking to?"
Drury: "Just myself, doctor."
Doctor: "How do the weapons feel?"
Drury: "They feel like my actual arms. I think I'd feel lost without them."
Doctor: "Well that's a good sign. We can unplug them from the wall, now that we're done. Want to try them out?"
Drury: "Won't it hurt them?"
Doctor: "Excuse me?"
Drury: "Nothing, Doctor. I'd love to try them out."
Doctor: "Good. Then you can save her... bring her to us. We can fix her. All you have to do, is kill Co-"
Drury: "Coby Kingston."
Doctor: "Look at that, we're already finishing each other's sentences. Now go, bring us Susan. Then-
Voice: " -we can fix her."
“Alone had always felt like an actual place to me, as if it weren't a state of being, but rather a room where I could retreat to be who I really was.” -Cheryl Strayed
I have always owned who I am, even when I was younger and hadn’t quite found myself yet. One of those things I own about myself is being asocial. I feel more myself when I’m alone, or when it’s just Mike and I. My username is more than a handle I use online. It’s a large part of who I am. My very nature is seclusive and I embrace it completely.
Notebook from Denik, bandana from Bandits Bandanas.
After considering it for some time now, I see more and more meaningfulness in a day of quiet. There's an effort in not speaking ... it has become an automatic impulse for me to answer and ask questions, all day long. I would rather consider what I talk about more ... if that makes any sense? I'm looking at a day next week, when I'm off work, maybe Wednesday.
Like snow falls during a quiet winter's night ... I need to unplug for a day in hopes of becoming more selective with my words. The things we so freely say really do matter.