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Hi. Not having a Pro account is the worst feeling. I wasn't expecting to get one, but I just thought someone would purchase me one 'cause I've done it for other's in the past. I'm not saying that I bought them for Olivia and Juliana just so other people would buy me one, but ugh, I just want one :(
-This is old, I don't love it, but I don't hate it(: School and cross country is great!(: I wish I could see all six-hundred of my pictures here again...My first meet is this Saturday!! :D I cannot wait to wear my flats againnnn(: I hope who ever reads this is doing great!!<3
-You know what I'm really sick and tired of though? When girls take pictures that I took the same exact things of, the same idea, the same, UGH everything! And they take a picture, edit it just like one of mine, and then post it without saying anything that it was inspired. I mean, OHMYGOSH. I just can't even take it sometimes. Its the exact same picture!!!!!!
My youth group leader-I've mentioned him here before- Mike is leaving...He won't be my leader any more. I can't explain what I feel other than happy and sad at the same time, but isn't that pretty obvious?
When Jaimie and I went to Youth Week rather than going to Young Life summer camp, it was sad we wouldn't be with our friends, but we grew in God more. Mike hasn't had his own leader so to speak, no one has been filling him up with Jesus, you could say. He hasn't had a church for a long time. So, even though it is terribly sad that he won't be my leader anymore, I'm happy that he'll be going on mission trips to do bigger and better things and be more of a solider for our Lord.
I mean, yes its awesome that he's Asian, but he's so much more than that. I find it so much easier to follow his lesson's at bible study rather than anyone else's, honestly. He can explain things like Jaimie can, in a way that you would have never thought of but when you hear it, you're blown away and become excited because you would have never thought of to look at a verse like that before, or something. When Mike found out that I had a "thing" with this boy named James, he told Lisa, my other leader to make sure I didn't date him because Mike new he wasn't a Christian. He thought of me instantly when Shannon was coming to Long Island and needed a photographer's assistant and helped me out so much. He's just...He rock's so much. Two of my Young Life leaders have now left while I've been in Young Life, my two favorites.
Maybe you think its weird that I'm talking about my youth group leader, especially since he's a guy, but I don't really care because countless times, he's amazed me, surprised me, said incredible things. He's going to save more unsaved people, and I cannot wait to hear about it; he's changed me life and I'm just so grateful and blessed to having known him.
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Ante las pobres expectativas de poder realizar fotos de algún mercante digno (como duele ver por ahí ese tren de cenizas), fijé mi atención, durante los escasos días de vacaciones, en inmortalizar algunos de los servicios extra de este verano.
Así, pues, el jueves a mediodía hice el Talgo Mare Nostrum con su refuerzo de tres coches y hoy viernes, última oportunidad de cerrar el círculo, he ido a por el Talgo Barcelona - Alcázar de San Juan (10697) al puente de Alfafar - Massanassa. Por la tarde iría a por el que cerraba la lista, el Intercity 33104 Madrid - Gandía (lo que viene a ser un 449 mas feo que Picio)
¿Y por qué hacer esta foto aquí de un tren que ya tenía fotografiado? Pues por una razón muy sencilla: Desde este punto, en la que hay luz buena por la mañana, un Talgo es difícil de cazar porque el resto del año no hay.
La suerte (relativa) ha estado de mi lado, puesto que me ha venido con la 252-070 que parece últimamente abonada al corredor Mediterráneo ya que en apenas una semana la he visto hasta tres veces.
Lo dicho. En la imagen el Talgo Barcelona - Alcázar de San Juan pasando por el famoso campo de coles alfafareño.
Youghal, Cork
Fuji GW670III camera
(after repair of the shutter)
Ilford Delta 3200 film
Red25 filter attached, but not too sure
Developed in TMAX (20%, 20 C, 8.5')
Really wasn't expecting to see this in Dover today!, and this vehicle had brought School Groups to Dover Castle, which in winter still opens on Tuesdays and Thursdays for School Groups, and a thank you to Regents Coaches Bus Driver Mark Smith for the tip off that this was up here.
And be sure to check by my other acount: www.flickr.com/photos_user.gne?path=&nsid=77145939%40..., to see what else I saw Last Week!
Yes I'm back again.
However due to my main computer on which I edit my work being struck down with a big bad virus, this picture and all the others I am uploading, were Unedited but have now been replaced with Edited versions. So enjoy and Thanks for your patience and understanding.
I do still hate everything about this shit that is new Flickr and always will, but an inability to find another outlet for my work that is as easy for me to use as the Old BETTER Flickr was, has forced me back to Flickr, even though it goes against everything I believe in.
I don't generally have an opinion on my own work, I prefer to leave that to other people and so based on the positive responses to my work from the various friends I had made on Flickr prior to the changes I have decided to upload some more of my work as an experiment and to see what happens.
So make the most of me before they delete my acount: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/?details=1, to stop me complaining!!
Life is still busy and nervous.Wanna have a cup of coffee at a quiet coffee shop.
Expect our next trip.
I miss those days we walked together in Tokyo, shared everything, books, music, every great view, and happy moment with each other!
I bought an amazing biography of a female artist, will share with you later.
♥ Thank 蜜茶不加蜜 for the lovely testimonial, you made my day!
Hope but never expect
Look forward but never wait
Bergárfoss
I was told about this waterfall but i dint know what to expect but it was a long walk in open nature ,when the kids got to tierd to walk i said I'm going alone you guys wait here (with there dad ) soon i heard a big noise and i knew i must be close to the waterfall and there it was ,so amazing and so hidden ,it was kinda hard to shoot it in the bright sunlight so I'm not over happy with the shoots i got but still happy i did the walk to see it .
You never know what to expect with Peter's filing system. I was looking at an envelope marked Haunchwood, expecting the colliery, In the envelope was a strip of negatives. One was a loco at Haunchwood Brick and Tile, the second was two Barton coaches and this, the third, only the loco had ever been printed by Peter but all three are now scanned.
This is the Anne of Cleves at 12 Burton Street in Melton Mowbray. Built in the fourteenth Century, the Priory of Lewes in Sussex, set up by Cluniac Monks from Cluny in France, owned this house and it was later home to fourteen Monastic priests
It came by its present name after a later owner and advisor to Henry VIII, Thomas Cromwell, fell from favour and the building was gifted to Anne of Cleves in a divorce settlement, it is unlikely she ever stayed there.
In the background is the fine St Mary's Church. The only vehicle I can identify for certain (it is just puttering round the corner from Leicester Street), is a Bond Minicar three wheeler, probably powered by a Villiers 2 stroke engine. I think the car on the left is an MG six-light saloon.
The Haunchwood picture is dated 28/09/1959 therefore this will be close to that date.
Peter Shoesmith 08/1959.
Copyright Geoff Dowling & John Whitehouse: All rights reserved
Wasn't expecting to see this in Dover today, and this vehicle was visiting from Earith near Dartford, and had brought School Groups from Medway to Dover Castle, and all kids faces are Blured out and Not Shown.
And be sure to check by my other acount: www.flickr.com/photos_user.gne?path=&nsid=77145939%40..., to see what else I saw this Year!!
Adding on the morning of 19 May 2021: just had a quick look at our weather forecast and I see that snow flurries are expected tonight, with scattered flurries tomorrow and wet snow for Friday. All my windows and door are being removed and reinstalled on Friday! If the snow does arrive, I wonder if the repair work will still continue. Typical Calgary, our high just four days ago was 24C. This morning, our temperature is 6C (windchill 3C). Sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset is at 9:25 pm.
Tuesday, 18 May 2021: our temperature was PLUS 15C (windchill PLUS 13C) at 3:00 pm. Sunrise is at 5:42 am, and sunset is at 9:23 pm. Very windy today.
On 15 May 2021, I finally did a long drive that I had wanted to do the last few years, but never really been brave enough to do it. So glad I made myself do this, and it was a great day.
Much of the driving was on backroads that had a thick layer of loose, chunky gravel, making driving very unpleasant. It tends to push the wheels towards the side of the road, so one has to concentrate on trying to drive in a straight line. My arms and wrists ached like crazy from gripping the steering wheel.,
It looked a good day to go for a long drive to take my mind off all the repair work that has to be done. The forecast looked good, though it made no mention of the haze which made scenic shots useless. It felt so good to see quite a few birds for a change. The highlight of my day was briefly seeing a Swainson's Hawk perched on a fence post. I took a couple of shots, which had to be through my windshield. The hawk put its head down and that is when I realized that it had a snake held in its talons. It took a couple of pecks at the snake while I was watching (and taking a few seconds of video), and then off it flew. I wonder if it had a nest with babies in it nearby.
Another highlight for me, was to come across a beautiful female Merlin, also perched on a fence post. It had been quite a while since I last saw a Merlin.
At the beginning of my drive, I would have liked to call in for breakfast at the Saskatoon Farm, but I knew it would be really busy on a Saturday. Likewise at the end of the day, I would have liked to call in at Frank Lake, but I always try and avoid busy places. Makes no sense when someone has the weekdays in which to visit places like city parks. Some people are still working, so I prefer to usually leave the parks for them at the weekends.
I did call in at one of my favourite sloughs on the way home and enjoyed watching quite a few White-faced Ibis feeding and preening. So peaceful in a place with no other cars or people.
Of course, no day would be complete without spotting an old barn or two. These included one of my absolute favourite barns, photographed and posted previously, too.
The next two days, I have to get all sorts of things done because I know the repairmen will be taking out all my windows and putting them back, along with new frames on Friday, 21 May. I will have to be home, as they will need to have access to inside my place. It has now been just over six weeks that they have been replacing all sorts of rotten, wooden beams outside and adding two (?) layers of whatever material they use, before they eventually install new siding.
Music: Right Click and select "Open link in new tab"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpGVPWnX8Ic
It's Expected I'm Gone · Minutemen
I don't wanna hurt
See, my position was here
I mean, as it was, I was
Wasnt Expecting to see a Milwaukee Road 4750 on this trip but it was found in the middle of an insane cut of hoppers in Milan, MN. On the return trip of 261 we set up next to the hopper. After we ditched the trailing steam instead opting to take detailed photos of all the TCWR hoppers.
25.11.14: Prior to retirement, I was an early adopter, and now I watch my $. Pulled the plug today and passed the E-M1 and 12-40 lens onto my wife, an OM shooter from way back. I am now 100% over to Sony in that the replacement will be a RX1 - I expect it to take me back to the days of shooting landscapes with the D700. The A7 Black Friday advertised prices at London Drugs intrigued me, as well as the new A7r in particular, but the Sony lens road map + $ made up my mind. I am very happy with my RX10, RX100M3 and now I will add FF to my kit - no more lens's to carry around and change as required, to say nothing about the weight and inconvenience when traveling, etc.
27.11.14: Henry's sent RX1 shipping notice this afternoon so sometime next Thursday via Canada Post 'Expedited' (the MegaGear "Ever Ready" Protective Dark Brown Leather Camera Case and JJC LH-LHP1 Professional Lens Hood via Amazon.ca shipped yesterday may be here tomorrow - the latter must have more pull with Canada Post?). As this is and has been my only hobby for the past 15 years, I have been fortunate enough to buy only new cameras (sealed Box) until now. I would not have made the move on the RX1 due to $, but I came across an un-boxed RX1 @ Henrys. I saved or did not spend an additional $409.00 based on the current Amazon.ca price or $823.00 based on Camera shop prices researched this week. So now I will see what a re-boxed camera looks and works like. I am good at selling my kit used (but in pristine condition), now the shoe is on the other foot :)
Did I mention that I already have the FDA-EVIM VF as well as spare batteries (M3)! Just have to now sell some kit for the Nissin i40. On the other hand I rarely use a flash, and this camera is so good in low light, the built-in flash will do in a pinch.
28.11.14:
www.onemorelens.com/2013/12/how-rx1-made-photographer-out...
www.flickr.com/photos/justinwkern/8634159686/
Been there, done that re record button...
theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer...
www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/sony_rx1r.shtml
A good argument for a 5yr Sony extended warranty?
blog.photoshelter.com/2014/02/sony-rx1-review-one-year-la...
The MegaGear case was delivered this afternoon. The so called built-in grip looks to me to be too small and slippery due to the leather (will have to consider attaching a small non-slip patch). For $29 it appears to be well built, but we will see how the cam fits in it. Just bought a 600x 64gb sd card from Amazon.ca for $44.
www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/sony-rx1/sony-rx1A.HTM
duncandavidson.com/gear/sony/rx1/
www.gearophile.com/cameras/camera-reviews/sony-rx1.html
2.12.14: Canada Post Expedited beat their estimate by 2 days and delivered today, which leaves me with perhaps a day and a half of sunny skies before the rain start again.
Unboxed it was, but no signs of use that I could see, and everything in working order so far. First interior low light shots and zoomed-in-camera where impressive in their detail. My wife is usually my first subject with a new camera, and she was not impressed with the detail (too much) :-).
3.12.14: Inside most of the day, but got low light interior shots that confirmed numerous reviewer opinions. I shoot raw/jpeg and both shots in some instances appeared to me to have in camera NR applied in excess of the low option ( admittedly pixel peeping) [4.12.14 Checked settings and found Soft Skin Effect on]. I also noticed that the speaker is located at the base of the camera, and if one is using a leather
case as I am, replaying videos may require earbuds. I also found focus hunting sometimes where the M3 and the RX10 might not.
5.12.14: The Sony ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone (I use it on the RX10) is not supported by this cam.
7.12.14: Learning curve for me with this cam, as well in terms of Sony Memory, Display and Function modes. Message on screen re Macro mode on ( while manual focusing ) indicates to me that I will have to be careful in that mode. Tried out Smart Telecon and Zoom ( in JPEG only ) - more than likely not something I will use as I shoot raw. What no WiFi? Forgot this cam is 2012 vintage.
Partially cloudy today, so off to shoot some landscapes.
8.12.14: The following review by TechnoGut from MetroWest in Massachusetts, pretty much covers my experience with this cam so far:
"An absolutely unique photographic tool w/out peer
February 8, 2013
If you managed to get this far through all the reviews of the camera, you're either a glutton for punishment, are you really are a researcher and aficionado of high-end digital photography. Let's assume it's the latter and get to the really interesting stuff.
This camera is in a class of one. There's really nothing like it anywhere in the marketplace. It's absurdly expensive for a point-and-shoot, and yet it takes pictures that rival and in some cases exceed in overall quality what some of the very best full frame pro cameras are capable of generating . . . . . while fitting fairly comfortably in your jacket pocket. It looks like your neighbor's point-and-shoot $350 Canon, but costs more than your last vacation. It doesn't even have a viewfinder, either optical or electronic - although you can get a great electronic one, if you don't mind being soaked for another $450 on top of what you've already shelled out for this absurdly expensive but marvelous piece of technology. Or you can really get hosed completely by Zeiss, and get an optical viewfinder for another $650 - easily the most overpriced accessory in digital photography. It isn't the fastest focusing, and it requires you to move closer or farther to get the shot that you want instead of zooming in or out given the fixed focal length lens. It can be both maddening to use and at the same time . . . a breeze to use like any other point-and-shoot.
It's like nothing else really. Its high ISO performance is equal to anything and I do mean anything out there. It's capable of taking very low noise images at ISO 6400, and with a little bit of cleanup and working in RAW, you can easily salvage high quality pictures at ISO 12,800 with lots of detail and very little loss of information due to noise. Overall, the camera is something of a walking contradiction in terms in many ways, and at the same time, it's a camera that's capable of inspiring enormous loyalty and probably will generate a truly cult-like following, while many other people may simply shake their heads at what they see as Sony's foolishness.
Pros:
1) As good high ISO as virtually any full frame camera (with the possible exception of the Canon 1 Dx, Nikon D4 and D600 - and, at worst, it is very close to those benchmark systems in terms of low light ability - at best it is equal to any of them).
2) Capable of remarkable detail due to its 24 megapixel full frame sensor with excellent color and dynamic range. DxO sensor score of 93.
3) High quality Zeiss 35mm F 2.0 fixed lens that is sharp edge-to-edge (which for FF camera might cost $1200 or so by itself).
4) Intuitive but deep operating system and menu structures, immediately familiar to those coming from Sony Alpha background. Easy to run as full manual camera . . . or put on full AUTO, and all shades in between. Good aperture priority mode operation (my personal fav).
5) Capable of shooting 1080 at 60p and taking excellent videos in low light, and with full IS (image stabilization).
6) Remarkable compactness and portability for such enormous low light capabilities w/full frame sensor - an engineering tour de force in terms of cramming full frame capabilities into a point-and-shoot size and form factor (achievable only with a fixed lens).
7) Macro functionality in CZ lens.
8) Customizable buttons and other nice user config operating system features.
9) Crop/zoom functionality of x1.4 and x2.0 partially mitigates fixed lens restrictions (equivalent to 50 and 70 mm lens but with obvious loss of resolution).
10) High build quality w/ nice magnesium chassis - has very solid feel (it ought to for this much $!).
11) Decent flash.
Cons:
1) Price.
2) Fixed focal length lens means extra work to get the shot properly framed - and forget about shooting subjects at a distance.
3) Tendency to underexpose one half to one third exposure value - why can't Sony for this much money get exposure values locked in?
4) Problems with focus lock in low light - mostly a standard contrast detection focus issue (but for example OM5 does better job). Fixable in firmware updates perhaps?
5) Likelihood of (or at least possibility of) planned obsolescence, as Sony may release a zoom lens version sometime in the next three years.
6) More than disappointing that Sony did not include an electronic viewfinder as standard equipment at this price.
7) Poor thumb grip with not enough contour - not easy to hold onto the camera with one hand.
8) No IS for stills - given that this is always sensor-based in Sony systems, not sure why omitted (hi ISO performance?).
9) Sony STILL hasn't made viewing photos and videos in any kind of alternating fashion easy - must surf menus or shoot video to get easy viewing access to videos on card.
10) Poor battery life. Must carry two batteries.
11) Lens zoom and crop functionality not available if shooting in RAW.
12) Flash has really modest output and no bounce functionality.
Having more cons than pros doesn't mean that I don't like/love this camera. I'm a bit stunned by its capabilities on the one hand, and frustrated with its limitations on the other, but it's obvious that what makes it so remarkable actually locks in some of its limitations. You simply couldn't get this compact form factor with an EVF and even a 3x zoom lens. The lens alone would be huge, and this Zeiss lens itself is an engineering marvel, in terms of how small it really is for a FF sensor 2.0 lens. In the end, it's all about image quality, and here, both in stills and video, there is very little to complain about. And if you take this instead of your huge DSLR and bag of lenses, just because it's so damned convenient, isn't that the strongest endorsement you can make? I find that I am transitioning away from a very favorite Sony A65 as my default camera, just because this is so easy to carry.
I'm still exploring the performance envelope of the RX-1, and will update this review as I go. It's a remarkable camera by any standard, and perhaps the most INTERESTING camera that has been made in the last 10 years, with the possible exception of the SLTs made also by Sony. Suggests that Sony is thinking outside the box and more creatively than anyone else.Hide" [store.sony.com/cyber-shot-rx1]."
It says something about this camera, that crossing over from the E-M1 and it's very good IS, I am getting pretty much the same ratio of sharp shots, and I will be 70 next year! The latter does not necessarily mean that my hands are not that steady now, but it is a factor.
9.11.14: One thing about accumulating camera bags over the years is that one can sometimes find one that will fit a new cam. In this case I found a roots that will fit the RX1 with the VF attached. When the hood finally arrives, it may not.
12.12.14: Finally got some fair weather shooting this morning, as well as some interior grand kid shots. I also revisited some of my D700 shots, I am back to FF and very happy!
11.12.14: We know that unlike the M3/M4, the flash will not flip back in order to bounce ( I find this very handy ), I have tried some options and achieved a partial angled bounce, but with a bit too much fiddling. More experimenting.
14.12.14: Sony soft skin effect in video face detect mode M3 issues
www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3700520
17.12.14: Fotodiox Pro, All Metal Black Camera Hand Grip for Sony DSC-RX1 Cyber-Shot Digital Camera with Battery Access ( speaker covered ) delivered today. Good fit and blends in well. Grip has a smooth surface, I would prefer non-slip.
19.12.14: In between showers I went for a walk this morning and shot some landscape and grand-kid shots. A few keepers, but shooting in Program mode and flixible spot (my error) I did not get many in focus. Auto, on the other hand got some good in focus shots of the 2 year olds. This camera has a learning curve for shooters like me, so I had better get with it.
20.12.14: The JJC LH-LHP1 Professional Lens Hood for Sony DSC-RX1 Digital Camera Replaces Sony LHP-1 finally arrived today and fits very well. I will check out filter options in the new year (ND and CircPol) in terms of fit and the Sony cap attaching properly. Although some users are of the opinion that using any filters on this lens was not what Sony engineers had in mind. By the way re the hand grip, it may provide access to the battery and SD card, but if I had trouble getting the card out, anyone with bigger hands may not get it out without tweezers of some kind.
22.12.14: I gave this cam it's first real workout this evening. We went out to the Butchard Gardens with the grand-kids to take in the Holiday lighting. Right up front, 90% of my shooting is in Program mode - and I am happy with the keepers (in the 70's when I shot with a Pentax Spotmatic we did not have 30000+ algorithms programmed into the camera as they do now). I used a monopod for all shots, alternating between Program mode and Auto/Scene modes. Even though the front dial was set at AF, I had trouble with the cam going into TRACKING FOCUS mode (Auto and Scene), and by the time I figured it out ( it is dark, lots of lighting and scenery, and grand-kids and their parents getting lost in the crowds) many of my shots were out of focus. Focusing with this cam in poor lighting conditions is a problem for me so far, in that both the M3 and RX10 are better in that department. The difference between sensors (M3 and RX1) is very noticeable shooting in the dark as I was, and those shots that were in focus were very good 6400 ISO, less so at 25,000 ISO ( as Auto and Scene seem to default to ). Also, battery power lasted less than two hours or about 200 shots, and I had two extra with me just in case.
24.12.14: Took a gamble that the Larmor LCD Screen Protector for the RX100 series would fit on both this camera and the RX10. Applied today, no problem.
27.12.14: Upland Park Garry Oak Eco System.
First hour of good weather outing with the RX1 (weather systems were coming in hard and fast). Finally, some landscape shooting with this FF camera! No problems with focusing, although I had to adapt when shooting the kids, but still got a good percentage of keepers. Blown away by this sensor and the camera's portability (compared to the D700 or E-M1).
29.12.14: After reviewing my first RX1 posted shots, I have decided that to do the camera justice, I should upload a larger file than I usually do. Limited to a fixed lens I have to plan the shot in terms of distance and what it is I want to capture. Not a problem with the M3 or RX10, but something that I will have to keep in mind for my travels.
5.01.15: Ended up buying a 49mm circ Pol from Sony Store (15% off re purchase of RX1) and had to pick it up from Purolator today (not impressed with Sony's so called tracking option).
A first time for me, I decided to take one RX1 shot a day for this year, if for no other reason than the project will push me to learn the camera, as well as think about shots other than landscapes, seascapes or macros.
9.01.15: Last night I was tempted to take the E-M1 to shoot our twin grand-daughter's 2nd birthday and all the mayhem that entails, but opted for the RX1 and the Rx100M3. I stuck with the RX1 and used the Spd Priority Cont mode (Focus and exposure fixed from the first shot - I should have remembered the latter) and face Detection on, for the most part. The E-M1 would have done far better with respect to focusing, but less so with noise. The RX1 in program mode shot mostly at 6400 with some 3200 shots. Had the focusing been up to par I would have had many keepers, as it is, there were more than enough to keep me happy. The M3 was used for a few shots because the focusing was faster.
Processing the above shots (as well as previous shoots) in Capture One 8 I (switched from both Aperture 3.6 and LR 5.0) I found all indoor shots warmer than I like, but other than that, speedier rendition than with both the other options, and not much more processing required.
19.01.14: Yesterday we had a series of heavy rain and wind (up 95k gusts) storms pass through our area, but our kids held a birthday picnic at a local secluded park for their twins 2 year olds anyway. We showed up, my wife with the E-M1 and I had the RX2. E-M1 when raining and the RX1 when not. Although slower in focusing, I had some keepers of parents trying to get the toddlers organized for a group photo, and the toddlers on their own as a group.
29.01.15: Interesting re switching from Aperture to C1:
www.phaseone.com/Imaging-Software/Capture-One/Testimonial...
30.01.15: Catching up with backing up cards. With the video which is found in the Private file, I use Aunsoft Panasonic AVCHD Convertor Pro to convert and/or merge. This is where I find that issue with the location of the record button is a problem for me. About half of the clips were due to my thumb hitting the record button - solved in the menu by assigning to the movie mode only option.
2.03.15: 2.03.15: So that now that I can travel camera 'light' (RX100M3, RX1 and/or RX10) I am preparing for a trip next month. I have traveled the area in question several times, and photo ops, at least for me, will be far fewer, unless I am testing the cams vs the E-M1+12-40mm/f2.8 and XZ-2 combo last time. I should be taking only one, but the RX100M3 and RX1 would do just fine, but the RX10 with it's zoom would also come in handy. Decisions, decision......
7.04.15: RX1 and RX100m3 it will be.
4.05.15: Finally back with a nasty case of bronchitis (which I attribute to the passengers getting on in San Diego for a 4 day cruise to Vancouver). The RX1 was with me most of the time while on shore except for snorkelling or what I considered not to secure areas. For instance we took a tour to La Antigua Guatemala and I had the RX1. RX100M3 and iPhone6+. High noon sun, but that is the way these tours off of cruise ships work of necessity. Back on board shots were reviewed on my iPad Air 2 and cards backed up to a small portable HD. I found the iPhone 6+ to be on me most of the time, while post processing and uploading to Flickr was a lark. Back home, I now get to review 3 weeks worth of shots.
My wife opted to take my RX10 instead of the OMD-E-M1 , and I think that will become permanent. I missed the versatility of the RX10 for travelling, so if a RX20 shows up, I guess the E-M1 is on it's way out.
14.05.15: One complaint from wife, which I heard often, was the slow zoom, so it appears that am getting the RX10 back and she will stick with the E-M1.
14.06.15: While travelling I found that I posted most shots to Flickr from the iPhone 6+ and a few RX1 shots from the iPad.
Most of my shooting was done with the RX1 (with VF) and the 100m3 for long shots. Although, an RX1 crop was pretty near the equivalent IMO. I have just about completed this trip's culling and PP. Am I happy to be back agin into FF shooting!
The short of it for me is: The RX1 for most of my type of shooting, the RX100M3 for interiors and for pocket only, and the RX10 for all around shooting ( although no where near as fast and stabilized as the E-M1 - I rarely need either option).
6.08.15: www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3847564.
3.10.15: Ordered the Nissan i40 Flash from B&H the last day before they closed for a week, so no delivery until around the 14th.
7.10.15: Shipped today.
15.10.15: i40 received today, charging batteries (contrary to what I read in a forum it does take rechargeable batteries).
Initial impression: just the size I would want for this cam and the RX10M2, swivel and bounce options, in one very compact 4 battery unit. However, I would not care to drop it, or remove it out of the shoe other than gently.
24.12.15: I do not often use a flash, but usually do at family gatherings, and did at last few this season (so far). This cam, for me, is more suited for my landscape and portrait photography than for these gatherings. The RX1`00M4 has proven to be the best so far (although I plan to try out the RX10M2 and flash today).
1.01.16: Found a Roots (CSC System) bag on sale @ London Drugs which fit this cam, the VF and the Nissin i40, along with pockets (albeit tight) for cards,extra battery and circ polarizer.
25.04.16: Early Spring with warmer than normal temps and travel plans. Have not made up my mind on what cams I will be taking to Alaska (7 day cruise). The RX10M2 would seem to be ideal, but so would the RX1 along with the 100m4. The vagaries of the weather (as experienced on previous trips) means that the DMZ-TS5 will be in my pocket. I can take more than one cam as flying is not necessary :). Ditto when RVing in B.C and Alberta.
3.06.16: Reviewing shots taken with this cam and the RX100M4. RX1 Landscapes and portraits really stand out (not surprisingly) when compared to the M4 (the latter is no slouch though).
8.07.16: One decent rose in my garden, and I had to compare shots with the RX10M3. Although not in the same league as my long since sold macro lenses, I am happy with both shots.
15.01.17: A note the bags I am using with this cam:
1. Roots RHM 090: Tight but will fit the camera, VF, i40 flash, 2 filters and two cards. Tight for the sling strap ( have a smaller sling strap for this cam and a larger sling for the RX10m3). Again the straps that come with this bag are easy to change over.
2. Roots 73: Will fit the camera and VF along with a hand strap. No space for my sling strap, but the roots bag strap is easy to unclip and clip on to split key rings.
22.02.17: For backpacking I have a Optech USA soft pouch which will fit both the camera and VF.
Sample shots @:
Sony DSC-RX1 - My Notes + sample shots @ :
www.flickr.com/photos/om44pomch9/albums/72157649062166708...
16.09.18: Debating wether or not to sell this cam and upgrade to the a7iii with a 24-105 f/4 lens. I find that, at my age, I have to use a tripod most of the time (while I have the RX10M4 hanging off my shoulder/neck). The two together weigh more than the new combo by my calculations. We shall see, later than sooner, as the pre-orders lists are lengthy.
24.09.18: RX1 for sale and the A7RIII + 55 f1.8 has been shipped.
25.09.18: I may try to convince my wife to use this camera.
30.09.18: A7Riii returned along with the 55mm f/1.8.
Going in I was aware of the large files, but not to the extent it would slow down my workflow. Really liked the VF and LCD. Now waiting for the A7III and 24-105mm f/4.0. For now I will keep the RX1 with it's fixed 35mm f/2.0 - lens alone is worth the resale value of the RX1.
4.10.17: Opted for great glass Sony 35mm f1.4 and A7ii ($1,100.00 savings over A7iii). Selling RX1 + kit.
11.02.19: Kept the RX1 for its 2.0 lens, Full Frame and it is unobtrusive.
Processing: Changed from Aperture to Lightroom 6 and then to Capture One( several years before their conversion to the 'Cloud' as Sony colours and processing were/was better in my opinion). C1's annual upgrade fee doubled in the last year so I opted for Capture One Sony instead. I have copies of both Luminar 3 (I prefer the latter to ON1, and ON1 (I really thought that ON1 would replace Lightroom for me), but Raw shots had colour fringing while the otter apps did not, so I am sticking with C1 Sony for my Catalog, while processing as needed with Luminar 3 and Aurora 19 (more so than with Topaz).
www.flickr.com/photos/justinwkern/11593358096/in/photolis...
28.07.19: Decision time fast approaching, whether to travel ( by air & sea ) with the ILCE-7M2 & 24-105 (f/4.0 - heavy) or the RX1 [f/2.0 - light] - ( along with the RX100V [24-70 f/1.8] & iPhone Xs Max [f/1.8) + Moment 18mm lens. Either way both cams have Peak Design straps, as well, I will attach a Peak Design Cuff.
17.08.19: After much back and forth, settled on less weight and bulk. RX1 it is for this trip.
15.09.19: Regreted somewhat not taking the ILCE-7M2. The RX1 viewfinder kept falling off in crowded conditions, tour buses, security etc..
8.09.20: Camped up island over the long labour day weekend. I wavered between traveling with the new (for me) iPhone 11 Max Pro + Moment lenses alone or also with the RX1. The RX1 won out, and did not disappoint (as usual). Processed the latter's shots first, and now the iPhone will be reviewed.
20.01.22: Planning to RV this year (the Island, B.C. Interior and Alberta's National Parks. My planned kit will be the Tamron 70-300, RX1, and the 24-100. The iPhone 12 Pro Max is always with me.
Sony version updates, nowhere near as convenient as Olympus - IMO. RX1 remains on version 1.0. Tried to update the ILCE-7M3, and the roadblock this time, is the latest Apple Mac OS Monterey. Wonder how long it will take them to update?
27.03.22: Updated. Next RX 1 & any lens updates.
Lens creep: re-reading some of me earlier notes - RX 1 solo & no other lenses required. Well that did not last long did it!
14.08.26: Well age creeps up slowly but surely! Selling all sony lenses and the A7iii, keeping the RX1, the RX100V and waiting for the RX10V to arrive. The Apple Pro Max 17, for me, the best yet for photography - it can't compare to full frame, but is with you most of the time. Sony kit seems to have a glut on the market as evident by camera shops being very, very picky about which lenses they will take in trade. Buyers are offering less than half price for top lenses, especially when compared to the Canadian $ price for new lenses. In my opinion, the latter has to do with the recent advances in cell phone photography. Cheers!
Expect the unexpected. The day after the gerewol; i visited the local market at Poli. Knowing that alot of the Mbororo were still in the bush or underway to their homes... i didn't have high expectations of visiting the market. But all of a sudden there were 2 incredible Mbororo girls shopping for clothes. With the colorful backdrop of shirts; it made it for me a wonderful shot.
Taken with the Canon R6 + RF 50mm F1.2
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In years past, travel was easy. Today, travel can be stressful. Planning a journey, deciding what to pack in your suitcase, time delays, airport security and even more travellers than we've ever seen can put a damper on what is supposed to be our escape. We want to escape our stress of everyday life, but the obstacles can sometimes get the best of us.
Think of Point A to Point B as a necessary evil. I typically have enough distractions in my carry-on so I'm able to tune out everything around me.
The journey really begins once you pass through passport control and customs of any given airport. Once you step outside the customs door, everything from home begins to drift away. Discovery of new cultures, awe-inspiring landscapes, sights you never thought you'd see, new spices and tastes await you. You'll find laughter is the best medicine and your the people in your host country will have a sense of humour you weren't expecting. You'll be surprised by new perspectives after you've opened your mind to new ways of life and different ways of thinking. You'll see colours that delight your senses and hear music you can't resist.
This new self-discovery awaits you. It has been waiting for you to arrive. What you see and learn learn, and what you learn about yourself is the in between. The best part about travel is you can leave yourself and your home country behind. You can be anyone you want to be. You can be your new self or change into a person you never thought you could be.
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[A few minutes after finishing the table the doorbell rings. As expected it's Pocahontas's father and Leila. Pocahontas can't help but feel a little annoyed at this mysterious woman. Vincent senses it and breaks the ice.]
V: Hey there, Chief! I haven't seen you in awhile! Welcome to our home.
C: Thank you. It's a lovely home, but not as lovely as my daughter.
P: Hi, Daddy. I've missed you.
C: I've missed you too. I want you to meet my fiance Leila.
[Leila walks from behind Chief and smiles at Pocahontas. She opens up her arms for a hug, but Pocahontas instead shakes her hand and backs away.]
P: Nice to meet you. I'm sure you're both starving. The restroom is to the left if you want to clean yourselves up.
[Pocahontas quickly walks into the kitchen to grab the food. She's serving steak and salad with a few different sides. When she finished putting the last dish on the table Vincent and the others entered the dining room.]
P: I hope you both like steak.
C: Oh...um...
P: What's wrong, dad?
C: Leila is a vegetarian...I'm sorry I should have called ahead and told you.
L: No, no, don't make a fuss over me! That salad looks wonderful I'll just eat that and the sides.
[Everyone sits down at the table and grace is said before anyone eats. The two couples chat and make conversation. Pocahontas is still feeling some kind of way and barley contributes to the table talk leaving Vincent to do the bulk of it. Soon the chatting dies down into an awkward silence until Leila speaks up.]
L: Pocahontas you seem a little quiet. Do you have any questions you want to ask me? Or how I met your father?
P: I didn't really think it mattered since today is the first time I found out about you.
L: Oh, well your father and I met in a grocery store. And wel--
P: When are you getting married?
L: Huh... oh...well...um
C: This weekend.
P: [she stands up fully enraged] WHAT!?
C: Calm down, please. Let me explain.
P: You're telling me you haven't see me in over five years, and the first time I see you not only do you have a finance, but your marrying her this weekend!? Why bother coming?
C: We were passing through the state and...
P: "Passing through"! I don't even get a personal visit? Just a passing through!?
L: We have a wedding and honeymoon paid for in Vegas.
P: Well isn't that fantastic!
V: 'Tas, try and relax...
P: I most certainly will not! My father didn't come to see us, the kids, the new house, not even to show us Leila, but just passing by on his way to get married! How would you feel if your mother treated you with that much lack of respect?
V:....
L: Honey, please just---
P: Don't "honey" me! Don't "sweetie", "darling", "dear", or anything me! I--
[She hears the twins crying. Her yelling must have woken them up.]
P: I want you both gone by the time I come back downstairs.
C: Pocahontas!
P: Thanks for the visit, dad.
[Pocahontas goes upstairs to tend to the babies. Vincent is struck with silence and feels as if he has been glued to his chair. Chief and Leila both look hurt. They quietly get up and leave. Vincent hears the door shut softly and deeply exhales. He slowly gets out of his chair and begins to clear the table.]
Havaro was always a conniving little Brakas, but no one expected for him to get where he is. When he was brought to Karzahni, he was a shattered wreck, barely clinging to life after his trade van slid off a cliff. Now, only a few years later, he's at the top of the food chain, second only to Karzahni himself. He enforces Karzahni's orders with an iron fist, or rather with the iron cannon that replaced his twisted arm.
This MOC was built to try out my new 3D printed Kanohi Angaru, Mask of Splitting, my entry to the Deviantart Bionicle Art Squad This was just a test print at my school to make sure everything lines up correctly before submitting it to Shapeways. It turned out really rough and off-white, so I thought it was a good chance to use some Thok white and build a Karzahni Matoran. The build itself is based on Iben's Matoran designs, which I love and have been wanting to try myself.
Kanohi Angaru render: 0nuku.deviantart.com/art/Gold-Kanohi-Angaru-Spinnie-48838...
Bionicle Art Squad: unity-duty-destiny.deviantart.com/journal/Bionicle-Art-Sq...
Iben ~ZWED and Others~'s photostream: www.flickr.com/photos/zwedszoos/
A lot has happened since I last posted a photo almost two months ago. I ended up moving, my business took off in ways I never expected and just last week I took a last minute trip to Orlando to meet a new client. That meant that I had a few days at the parks and got to hang out with some flickr friends who also happened to be visiting.
I had a great time with Alan Rappaport, his friend John, Brendan Bowen, Mike Besant and Allen Castillo. We also quickly bumped into Joseph Vernuccio. I had not planned on spending a ton of time in the parks so I didn't make many plans or contact the locals. Alan and I made plans to meetup a few days before the trip but all the others I happened to meet while in the parks shooting.
It was a quick trip and I did not plan on doing a ton of photography. In the end though I took a ton more photos than I had planned on and after doing a quick review, I am very excited to start posting them. I think they are some of my favorite photos to date. I also lost 711 photos from what I thought was an incredible day of shooting in Epcot and night at Magic Kingdom - thanks to a stupid human error on my part!! I also photographed fireworks from all new locations including The Odyssey walkway in Epcot, Storybook Circus, Mad Tea Party and the Liberty Square Bridge in the Magic Kingdom.
Another fun moment was getting to meet some of the Streetmosphere actors who have seen the photos I have taken of them. It was great and definitely a highlight of the week. Funny thing is that I had planned on meeting one in particular based on emails over the last month but never got a chance to - there is always next time though! :)
Now I just need to catch up on my work so I can start processing these shots and getting them posted. I am looking forward to it though and think there is plenty to keep me busy until I make it down again in the fall.
Have a great day!
What happens when things don't work out the way you expect them to?
When, after all the might and struggle, you still end up flat-busted broke?
You wake up each day, walk through those gates to your job, and put in your time.
Bust some knuckles, and your back, along the way.
And still you can't break even.
More lint in your pockets, cobwebs in your wallet.
Paycheck to paycheck doesn't even cut it.
The kitchen table becomes the judge and jury every night.
Canned crap for the kids.
Again.
Your wife doesn't even look at you much anymore.
You didn't expect this.
THIS wasn't the dream you had.
Then something, an opportunity, presents itself.
Something to make the road a little smoother...
If...if you take a chance.
Sure it could swing the other way.
But if it doesn't...
The street gets a little more easy.
Do you take the chance?
Is a dream a lie if it don't come true?
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I was not expecting to see Mount Rainier from Mount St Helens, but I guess it is so massive that it is unlikely to be obscured by other mountains in the area.
Mount Rainier, Mount Tacoma, or Mount Tahoma is the highest mountain of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest, and the highest mountain in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a large active stratovolcano located 54 miles (87 km) south-southeast of Seattle, in the Mount Rainier National Park. It is the most topographically prominent mountain in the contiguous United States and the Cascade Volcanic Arc, with a summit elevation of 14,411 ft (4,392 m).
Mt. Rainier is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, and it is on the Decade Volcano list. Because of its large amount of glacial ice, Mt. Rainier could produce massive lahars that could threaten the entire Puyallup River valley, and poses a grave threat to the southern sections of the Seattle metropolitan area, a city of over 650,000 people with more than 3.7 million living in its metropolitan area.
This is the first police theme we made it into a kit. And we are expecting the pad printing hk police and the pre order is almost full!
Are you expecting twins? Or is your sister or best friend expecting twins? Send out the twin baby shower invitations to your near and dear ones for the lavish baby shower bash you are planning. This is a very famous tradition in the foreign, and slowly it is becoming quite popular in India. ...
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