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Good morning everyone and I hope you had a nice weekend. As the the title indicates, presented today are my first pics of a Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis). I know, kind of late in the season, but unlike the Eastern Comma, Autumn is usually my best chance to photograph one of these.
Seen here is what is known as the winter form as evident by the orange hind wings, which in the summer form are dark. Almost black.
Just three pics, of which the other two can be found in the comment section and my stream. Both are lateral shots of which one was taken using the flash. Something I rarely ever do for fear of hurting the butterfly, but did in this case only because of the long distance between me and the butterfly, and it was perched in heavy shade at the time. Otherwise I don't recommend using a flash when photographing butterflies, or any insect. Especially if you're very close.
Thank you for stopping by...and I hope you have a truly great day and week. And Happy Columbus Day to those of you living in the United States.
Lacey
ISO400, aperture f/8, exposure .002 seconds (1/500) focal length 300mm
The brief and questions I gave myself for this project were:
if I truly had to design my very own craft what would I want it to look like?
As a pilot, what kind of tech would I want to see in the cockpit?
What real life scenario could I incorporate making it a unique experience?
If I needed it repaired/ refueled, would I have the correct gear?
Could I build in real safety features?
What if I crashed in a remote place and needed to survive?
Can I challenge myself from a builders persepctive using parts that hardly ever come out to play?
Could I revisit my stickering techniques on such a small build?
My answers were:
I wanted something that visually had a very aerodynamic shape that looked like it was moving even when stationery, it had to have a unique "skin" that set it apart from any of my previous builds. Plus been a Starfighter, it had to be equipped with lots of weapons, that could shoot any enemy in any direction. If I wanted to be able to end a mission I could just inject and still tell the tale to my mates. My wishlist for this very personal project was, make it truly mine!
Over 80 hours of building and experimental phases was a challenge, only as its 16 x 35 studs and 9-in height, made it rather difficult to integrate not only the many play features but the final balance display stand. Ive truly enjoyed the Jam, guys you are all my hero`s, such a wonderful creative bunch. Thank you kindly to the organization of this great contest! Over &-Out
Play features on FXX (-number of features after the # )
·Front pronge shooters rotate 180° (left & right) #2
·Hidden frontend loading slot for missiles #2
· Squeeze side panels to release main missiles to fire (left and right) #2
·Open side panels to release the drop target bombs (left and right) #2
·Trigger the side decoy flares (left & right) #2
·Swivel hydrolysis pipe for regas when in servcie (left & Right) #2
·Fully opened bottom panels reveal computer charger panel and refuelling ports which are numbered from 1·3: 1) is jet fuel 2) is for hydrogen and 3) us for oxygen #5
·Removable engine covers on rear mechanism, access to batteries and cooling refuelling ports #2
·Removable quantum batteries #2
·Refuelling connection port for cooling #2
·Swivel side panel opens hatch (left):
Contains 9 items that can be removed and used: Hammer, spanner, ice hammer, screwdriver, GPS unit, emergency sky flare, galaxy neutral passport card, tablet and first aid kit #10
Swivel side panel opens hatch (right):
Contains 6 items whuch can be removed and used: main laser shotgun, Handheld tazer gun, a pack of Hero Bullets, camo face paint cream, 2 meters carbon rope, 1.5m bugee card hidden in the door #7
·Under carriage features frontend full foldable landing gear integrated into body#1
·Turn nob switch activates light inside cockpit to show pilot landing gear is activated (for real) #2
·Fold down panel fires a rear bomb disc #1
·Once pushed into full lock it automatically fires without the need to finger fire #1
·Swivel and folable landing rear gear #2
·Fully removable cockpit screen #1
·Wind screen holder for pilot entry and exit #1
·Pilot has own personal storage unit #1
·Datacard used to release Drone, which automatically falls from craft #2
·Drone folds open and has adjustable antennas #3
·Hidden side lazer guns can swivel up to 172° (left & right) #2
·Injectable pilot seat release #1
·Pilot has flying seat once fully activate folded for flight #1
·Fold down display stand #1
·Removable steering /-navigator tablet for pilot #1
· can come in/ out #1
Ok, so at least 2 characters (or so remaining) for Paradox Force/Grey Cop series. Looking for character building and matches, along with some powers/personalities/backstories etc.
The top left is unrelated to these 2, the face (left 1) is a new face for Grey Cop, while the Hydra agent's (left 2) is a torso for a supporting character for the series.
So down below the grey, slightly orange, armored torso, has 2 faces. The bearded one and a Hydra agent's face. Also missing the legs/hips. Which face is suitable for him? The bearded one is quite good in my opinion, but I was considering him for Rick Flagg, while the Hydra agent is also a good choice. This guy I came up with is a doctor, somewhat (Irish?), and also he used to be a prisoner until our heroes came to look for him, couldn't think after that.
The second one is a white torso, some black pants, pretty simple, though I could think of changing his pants for something high-tech, still in the same color. He'll be the one that uses power gauntlets. Got the brown hair and the Star Wars face for him, he kind of looks like Coulson to me, so (coincidence?!). The face on the right has 2 hair options, either a black hair or a slick brown hair also from the Hydra agent. The story of this guy is that he's an agent once, but works on his own, is good at tech and stuff, secretly good at knives. His identity is pretty mysterious as no one knows his first name, but only his last, so needing options here.
I've tried many combos, but some work and some don't, still in between the line of making and finalising the product.
Comment below for suggestions, just come up with what you can.
Me: What are you doing, Skye?
Skye: Silly question, I'm on the lookout of course!
Me: Are you looking for anything in particular?
Skye: Didn't you hear?
Me: Hear what?
Skye: I need to hand over the reins! The talk is all over the 52WFD. I amazed you didn't hear about it. So I'm looking for a worthy successor
Me: Silly dog, you don't need to hand over the reins. I'm not going to do 52WFD with just some random dog. We're into this together, just you and me
Skye: And mom and the kids??
Me: Sure, they are in too
Skye: Phew, I'm glad to hear that! I like it in the 52WFD!!
photo by arkdashark
collab painting from the sticky bandits
prints available at arksdashark.bigcartel.com/
Who will sit here?
What is the purpose of having a chair outside the store?
Why is an empty chair so appealing to a photographer?
These are questions about an empty chair. How about questions about photography?
What would you do to create a new vision (having new light in my words) for your photography?
- use a new camera, new lens or any piece of new gear?
- learn new photo editing software or new digital darkroom techniques?
- read a book by photography master?
- shooting the same subject again and again without doing anything else?
- anything else you may suggest?
Have a great Tuesday!
This is just an empty chair outside a store in Steveston Village.
Prise de vue :
Leica M3, Summarit 5cm f/1.5.
Kodak : Trix 400@800 Asa.
Développement :
Kodak : D76 1+1 (11 mn) @ 20°.
Scanner :
Epson 1650.
Ironically, a question mark hangs over this former church in Sandown, as it's fate is decided by God.
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Please also add your best photos to the Inner Vision group
“Posh, I know you are very clever and so I think you may be able to help me.” Said Sky.
“I’ll try Sky, what is the question?”
“Well, I’ve been thinking,”
“Oh no Sky, don’t ever do that.” Sniggered Bertie.
“This is serious Bertie, let me ask my question before I forget what it is.”
“Very well, what is the question you have Sky?”
“Well, I’ve been thinking, where we all come from and what Posh said yesterday about logic.”
“We are all bears Sky so I am sure we all come from the same place.” Bertie said.
“No, Paddington says he comes from Preview.”
“It’s called Peru Sky and that is far away in South America.” Said Posh.
“Well, Linda Bear told me she comes from Canada and she loves that maple syrup more than honey.”
“Yes, well Canada is in North America and I think it is what you get used to eating Sky, we’re not all quite the same.”
“Ice Cap, he comes from the Arctic so he told us, he eats fish.”
“That is right Sky, he comes from above Canada. It is very cold up there but as his fur is extra thick, he doesn’t get cold.”
“So, while we are all the same, we are all different then?” Said Sky looking confused.
“Yes, in ways we are different but we are all bears. I still don’t understand your question Sky.”
“Logic Posh, your logic confused me.”
“How so?”
“When the man came home yesterday with those pretty yellow things on stalks, I asked you what they were if you remember. You said they were buttercups, I was impressed and asked how you knew this and you said that they were flowers and yellow, buttercups are flowers and yellow so they must be buttercups.”
“Right so what is so complicated about that logic?”
“I am a brown bear, Bertie and you are brown bears, but you’re not me, are you? Do you think logically there might be more than one yellow flower Posh?”
“I don’t think so Sky, after all why would there be? I can’t see the need for more than one. With bears its different, we are all shapes and sizes, some with thick fur and others short fur, plus we are clever, unlike flowers.”
“I don’t know Posh, something that comes up every year and looks gorgeous, smells divine and needs such little help from the man is pretty clever in my book.” Said Bertie.
“Buttercups, that’s what they are and always will be.” Said Posh looking grumpy.
MARVEL_DOLLS and I are happy to announce the A-Z Doll Photography Challenge will return in just a few days. We hope you're as excited as we are!
Photo themes will be posted to Audra's (MARVEL_DOLLS) account and the photo group page, so be sure to watch for a post with descriptions of A, B and C in February.
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(A "no" vote means you will not see notices about the group on your "Recent Activity" feed on flickr or receive an email notification depending on your settings.)
What won't change: Anyone can vote, and anyone is invited to participate with any fashion doll. The themes are broad frameworks to stimulate creativity, and most importantly, participation is fluid, so come and go as your schedule and creativity allows.
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We look forward to your feedback and hope you're ready for a new year of fun!
How big is a seagull? Judging by the one atop the question mark they are frigging big. I like the person on the bill board behind me who looks like they are sitting on the installation.
What is the best program to use to fix eye makeup? I'm showing the original photo and my not very great way to eliminate smeared makeup. Help!
Bist du Schatten oder licht? Bist du am 2004 dabei? - are you shadow or light? Are you there on the 2004?
There has been some construction going on in the Schiller school, during which a part of the street was fenced off, probably to serve as a schoolyard. As for the message on the fence, I have absolutely no clue.
Asahi Pentax ME and SMC pentax 50mm f/1.7, Ilford HP5 developed in Rodinal 1+50 for 13min at 20°C and digitalized using kit zoom and extension tubes.
Thank you everyone for your visits, faves and comments, they are always appreciated :)
Pictured above are GA bad Bane , both utilizing the new combat legs I bought at BN today.
EG parts are extremely treasured by me, and I take extra special care of them. But as soon as I bent the legs up and back down on my GA, the printing on the buckle of the upper strap chipped off a little.
I was wondering if this has ever happened to you guys, and if so, leave it as a comment down below. Thanks. :)
Today's photo is a test to see if you are a high heel expert.
I have about 85 pairs of heels, most are 4" or higher stiletto heels. I really like the look of the heels in this photo, but they are by far the hardest to walk in. The question is, why?
Hints: It is not because of the heel height (these are 5") and it's not because they don't fit my feet (they fit perfectly).
Particulièrement curieuse et confiante cette religieuse parait en pleine prière;-) Même son antenne se pose des questions...
Question.....Why don't you use the lens hood !?
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Well, you are not required to use one, but if there are some very good reasons to do so.
So, what good is the hood?
The primary use for a lens hood is to prevent light from hitting the front lens element from the sides - reducing contrast and creating flare. Pictures taken with a lens hood installed will generally have richer colors, deeper saturation.
A secondary use for a lens hood is to protect the lens. The damage prevented can range from a finger-printed front element (a minor inconvenience) to a broken lens (possibly a major expense - and lost pictures). Lens hoods are generally strong and stick out from the lens some distance. Accidental touches and scratches to the front element are reduced simply because the glass is difficult to reach. Some impact protection is gained from having a sacrificial part taking the blow. Of course, ultra wide angle lenses have very short hoods that offer very little protection.
Lens hoods on longer focal length lenses offer some front lens element protection from rain and dust. The hood helps to keep the front element clean and dry. Of course, if your lens is not weather sealed, you should not let it get wet in the first place.
But lens hoods are expensive - and inconvenient. Yes. But your lens was probably much more expensive - and you are shooting with a D-SLR because you want the best possible image quality (not because it was convenient and inexpensive).
A small convenience tip: If the lens hood fits too tightly for your liking, add a little body oil to the threads. Your body oil - from your forehead, nose ... The hood will be much easier to twist on.
Canon L Lens series lenses generally ship with the proper lens hood. Non-L Canon lens hoods generally cost about $25 and are available from many of the retailers on this site.
Get in the habit of always using a lens hood!
Sony A-350+Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA~ ISO200_135mm_f/1.8_1/4000s
Angry C.. i think hes a latin king.. i cant tell.. he was too blasted and pissed to answer my question..
Sometimes the question isn't always clear. Just keep searching and asking... never stop questioning everything!
We are one week away from the release of the first science-quality images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, but how does the observatory find, and lock onto its targets? Webb's Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS) – developed by the Canadian Space Agency was designed with this particular question in mind. Recently it captured a view of stars and galaxies that provides a tantalizing glimpse at what the telescope's science instruments will reveal in the coming weeks, months, and years.
FGS has always been capable of capturing imagery, but its primary purpose is to enable accurate science measurements and imaging with precision pointing. When it does capture imagery, it is typically not kept: given the limited communications bandwidth between L2 and Earth, Webb only sends data from up to two science instruments at a time. But during the week-long stability test in May, it occurred to the team that they could keep the imagery that was being captured because there was available data transfer bandwidth.
The engineering test image – produced during a thermal stability test in mid-May – has some rough-around-the-edges qualities to it. It was not optimized to be a science observation, rather the data were taken to test how well the telescope could stay locked onto a target, but it does hint at the power of the telescope. It carries a few hallmarks of the views Webb has produced during its postlaunch preparations. Bright stars stand out with their six, long, sharply defined diffraction spikes – an effect due to Webb's six-sided mirror segments. Beyond the stars – galaxies fill nearly the entire background.
The result – using 72 exposures over 32 hours – is among the deepest images of the universe ever taken, according to Webb scientists. When FGS' aperture is open, it is not using color filters like the other science instruments – meaning it is impossible to study the age of the galaxies in this image with the rigor needed for scientific analysis. But: Even when capturing unplanned imagery during a test, FGS is capable of producing stunning views of the cosmos.
“With the Webb telescope achieving better than expected image quality, early in commissioning we intentionally defocused the guiders by a small amount to help ensure they met their performance requirements. When this image was taken, I was thrilled to clearly see all the detailed structure in these faint galaxies. Given what we now know is possible with deep broad-band guider images, perhaps such images, taken in parallel with other observations where feasible, could prove scientifically useful in the future,” said Neil Rowlands, program scientist for Webb’s Fine Guidance Sensor, at Honeywell Aerospace
Read more at blogs.nasa.gov/webb
This image: This Fine Guidance Sensor image was acquired in parallel with NIRCam imaging of the star HD147980 over a period of 8 days at the beginning of May. This image represents a total of 32 hours of exposure time at several overlapping pointings of the Guider 2 channel. The observations were not optimized for detection of faint objects, but nevertheless the image captures extremely faint objects and is, for now, the deepest image of the infrared sky. The unfiltered wavelength response of the guider, from 0.6 to 5 micrometers, helps provide this extreme sensitivity. The image is mono-chromatic and is displayed in false color with white-yellow-orange-red representing the progression from brightest to dimmest. The bright star (at 9.3 magnitude) on the right hand edge is 2MASS 16235798+2826079. There are only a handful of stars in this image – distinguished by their diffraction spikes. The rest of the objects are thousands of faint galaxies, some in the nearby universe, but many, many more in the high redshift universe.
Credit: NASA, CSA, and FGS team
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