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It has been driving me a little crazy not getting a real chance to play with this lens yet. So I decided to test the DOF of the 1.4 in my kitchen
The same shot as the previous upload but tweaked on the app Quickshot which is available on both Apple and Android.
Much better without that depressing grey sky!
Storrington Camera Club met for a walk up to Halnaker Mill. Not feeling up to the full distance, I mooched up there a bit ahead of them from the nearer parking area. I was able to try out some of the QuickShots video options on the Mini 2 Drone.
I am thinking of making my monthly project a place for me to explore video on this little drone, so that I can hopefully improve my filming.
My apologies if video isn't your thing, but this just shows how clever the preprogrammed options are...
Had to wait a while for people to leave, then just went for it. I didn't get any nasty comments from anyone around in fact.
Treasure Hunt Monthly Project 01: Drone Video footage January
مــاهو بـ أنـا اللي أنهّب ،،بـس انت ناهبنـي نهـّبَ
شـَروّات مـا سـوّت نـهـّب بـالسـبق فـي الـشـوط الصـعِـيب
When I was a kid, my father sometimes took us to the airport on Sunday afternoons to look at the planes landing at Grantley Adams International Airport. So when my club suggested going to the airport for an afternoon field trip, it was like being a kid again.
As I said before, I love watching planes and hearing the roar of the engines. Amazing marvels of imagination and technology. I've been thinking of calling this series "Taking Flight". I hope that the title is a metaphor for hopes and dreams. I certainly hope that all of ours start taking flight soon. You are only limited by your imagination, so let it soar.
So, the plane in this shot is getting ready to depart these shores. Most likely heading from Barbados to Toronto. I loved that the skies were a bit hazy and uncertain. If the plane represents my dreams and hopes, the skies would be the future. Nothing is ever certain and all you can control is now. But don't ever let anything hold you back.
Wishing you all a great day ahead, my dear friends.
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Camera: DSLR-A300
Shutter speed: 0.00025 sec (1/4000)
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO setting: 200
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I'm a member of the non-profit society, The Barbados Photographic Society. Part of our activities for members includes having field trips for members to go around the island exploring. Sometimes, our field trips veer off into strange territory....
We were on our way up North earlier this year when we caught a huge (trust me, not an exaggeration) plume of thick black smoke coming in from the local landfill, specifically the old rubber tires. Being adventurous, we decided to get upwind of the smoke and stop for a few shots in before heading to our actual destination.
Don't worry, this story ends well. The local fire service were on hand and there were lots of people waiting to give a hand. Plus we were totally safe from both fire and smoke.
We decided to get off the road (where we were in the last shot). And we went inside the landfill. There were a few staff members inside but they left us alone. I saw this one guy standing near the plume but not directly in the path. You can get an idea of how big it was.
To all of you, hope you enjoy the weekend and have an awesome week ahead, wherever you are!
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Twitter: @nhighlanderfoto
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Camera: NIKON D5200
Lens:Nikon 50mm F1.8 G Auto Focus-S Lens (Prime)
Shutter speed: 0.0008 sec (1/1250)
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO setting: 125
© Nicky Highlander Photography 2019
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For more on this one, you could have a look at my blog: davewhatt.wordpress.com/2022/10/04/the-tree-and-the-can/
... hope everyone in the path of hurricane Sandy stays safe, warm and dry ...
..taken with my iphone. iphone can do blur too! ... the tallest blurry thing you see on the 'skyline' is the Washington monument, which after a while disappeared completely from view under the thickening storm. right now it's pouring cats and dogs and the winds are howling.
File: M26
Just wishing everyone on Flickr and their loved ones a Happy St Valentine’s Day. Hope your day went well.
About the photograph.
About 5 years ago, there was a small independent fashion shop that was closing down. The management put up a sign that said Everything must go, including fittings.
So I figured to ask if any one of those mannequins they have is on offer, and I was told I can have one for £60 (British currency).
I decided to buy one, and took it home.
I use it mostly for test shots, like if I get a new lens, I would test it out by taking photo of the mannequin. Or I may get a new flashgun, and test out the lightning.
It is also useful for pre-shoot communications with any models I’m booking.
For example: If I told the model that it will be a winter fashion style photo-shoot, and that I’m bringing a few fur coats as props, then asked her to see what shoes, or general fashion she got, that can go well with the fur coat.
It would be easier to put the faux fur coats on the mannequin, take a full-length photo, send it to the model, who would then reply with stuff like “I know the right kind of jeans and T-shirt for it.”
If I’m not using it for a test shot, I can always leave it by the front door, put on one of those fishing vests or photographer’s vest, you know, like a vest with plenty of pockets. So I can leave my car keys, house keys, sunglasses, baseball cap, gloves, whatever I often need to take with me when going out, in any of those pockets.
Anyway, thought to grab a test shot of the mannequin, and add a Happy St Valentine’s day message to all of you.
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Had a chance to click this mighty lone elephant while on a jeep safari at Gavi forests, Kerala, India
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I'm a member of the non-profit society, The Barbados Photographic Society. Part of our activities for members includes having field trips for members to go around the island exploring. Sometimes, our field trips veer off into strange territory....
We were on our way up North earlier this year when we caught a huge (trust me, not an exaggeration) plume of thick black smoke coming in from the local landfill, specifically the old rubber tires. Being adventurous, we decided to get upwind of the smoke and stop for a few shots in before heading to our actual destination.
This is the last shot of this very short series. We were on our way to another venue so we left quickly. I didn't have time to go back and grab another lens so I decided to make do with my "nifty 50". Since the plume was going strong at this point, I took this shot for two reasons:
1. To show you how thick the smoke really was at some points.
2. I sometimes use smoke as an element in photoshop and I wanted a layer for compositing. Hopefully I'll get a chance to use it. ;)
Hope you enjoyed this mini-series. Watch out for where we went after this.
To all of you, hope you enjoy the weekend and have an awesome week ahead, wherever you are!
Catch me also on:
Website: NickyHighlanderPhoto (dot) Com
Twitter: @nhighlanderfoto
Instagram: @nickyhighlander
Camera: NIKON D5200
Lens:Nikon 50mm F1.8 G Auto Focus-S Lens (Prime)
Shutter speed: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO setting: 125
© Nicky Highlander Photography 2019
All Rights Reserved
This is the place I spent most of my childhood. Memories from my past. Time has taken it's toll on this old paint job.
MINI SERIES:
I'm a member of the non-profit society, The Barbados Photographic Society. Part of our activities for members includes having field trips for members to go around the island exploring. Sometimes, our field trips veer off into strange territory....
We were on our way up North earlier this year when we caught a huge (trust me, not an exaggeration) plume of thick black smoke coming in from the local landfill, specifically the old rubber tires. Being adventurous, we decided to get upwind of the smoke and stop for a few shots in before heading to our actual destination.
Don't worry, this story ends well. The local fire service were on hand and there were lots of people waiting to give a hand. Plus we were totally safe from both fire and smoke.
At this point, the smoke was still thick. My friend (pictured here) and I were standing inside, mesmerised at the large black mass. As my friend walkled into frame, I thought it would be goo to add him into the frame.
To all of you, hope you enjoy the weekend and have an awesome week ahead, wherever you are!
Catch me also on:
Website: NickyHighlanderPhoto (dot) Com
Twitter: @nhighlanderfoto
Instagram: @nickyhighlander
Camera: NIKON D5200
Lens:Nikon 50mm F1.8 G Auto Focus-S Lens (Prime)
Shutter speed: 0.0003125 sec (1/320)
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO setting: 125
© Nicky Highlander Photography 2019
All Rights Reserved
AZUSA, Calif. (May 23, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Antonio Turretto Ramos, assigned to Fleet Combat Camera Pacific (FCCP), documents close quarters battle training during FCCP's exercise Summer Quick Shot 2017. Quick Shot is a biannual FCCP exercise that provides live-fire and visual information training to joint combat camera assets. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary S. Eshleman)
This is my newest picture for the 365 project and the new theme "Hollowmas".
A very busy day, so you get only a quick shot from the market. Day 304 dusted and done, lucky me.
Shot with my Fuji X100's, processed in Aperture using VSCO Film Pack 02
A short video in the Mavic, quickshot mode/ asteroid .
The rail line, between Karoonda and Tailem Bend, is not used these days.
22nd July 2017:
It's actually our neighbour's Abelia sp. bush, but we get the benefit of the flowers.
The weather's been dreadful today, although I did manage a quick race round the car park earlier this morning, before the rain.
At about Rufus's teatime the sun came out for a little bit and I nipped into the garden to grab a sunny shot.
Better viewed large and thank you for your favourites. :O)
I had to get a couple of shots off very quickly as someone was coming down the footpath and eventually scared off the Sparrowhawk :(
... this the first time I'm posting a photo that was actually shot on the same day, and a first post from my newly acquired iphone...! I've been getting more and more interested in mobile phoneography, having been inspired by brilliant work from some of my flickr friends, and after resisting it for a while (and being a bit snobbish about not using it, earlier on), I might just be giving in ...
It works well for me for various reasons: I'll always have it with me, I love the wide angle look as I usually didn't carry my wide angle lens on a day to day basis and missed that perspective.. carrying a 50mm around like I typically do will lead to very different images ... it forces me to look and see in new ways. It's also much lighter!! ... I can process and post on the same day, while I haven't even had the time to look through hundreds (thousands) of shots that I've taken in the last several months (it's kind of sad), and right now I am taking a hiatus from Lightroom and most new photos as I still haven't figured out the solution to my problem of corrupt files (I think it's related to my hard drive)... so for a bit it might be iphone, old shots and ones I'd already processed...
RT @jonessurgery: Good morning, #ASC2016! It's still dark, but those quickshots won't wait much longer. Grab some coffee & join us! t.co/XUqCbFn6J7
Harry: *Deep breaths...*
Trevor: *It’s still like a couple days away to get there! I mean, I already figured out how it takes for us....*
Harry: *I know it’s tough, we can make it. If the weather changes affect the trip.*
Trevor: *There! We can stay overnight.*
Harry: *I surely hope I have enough money for that....*
It’s about another couple of hours since we escaped from the city, and took a random vehicle into the desert. Maybe the camels weren’t available, even if there’s an advanced, mechanical one (the 24th century we live in, of course). I managed to find a overnight desert camp after trekking for another 4k, as I paid our one night rent in some tents for the two of us. The receptionist was somehow pleased—I had a backup mask for Trevor, as he commented how we looked good as father and son. Heh.
After offered a great meal, it’s already inching towards late night—getting more colder as the temperature is dropping. Sleeping bags and blankets are provided as I keep my weapons and gadgets in check if there is an attack. Eventually, it turns midnight as Trevor reads a book (more advanced than iPads) to himself.
Harry: *Getting late kid. Shouldn’t you get some sleep?*
Trevor: *But....I’m not tired.*
Harry: *You uh....want me to read you a story?*
Trevor: *Sure....how about you tell me yours, Harry? I find you very interesting, especially that mask, I like it a lot. Where did you get it from?*
Harry: *Me? Nah, I’m not—*
Trevor: *Please?*
Harry: *Ok, ok, alright. So apparently, I shouldn’t be telling you this, because I’m a secret agent. And....I work for a very, very secretive group, good one of course.*
Trevor: *Ooh.*
Harry: *And I’m one of the members of this team within the agency, we are dubbed the Avalon Squad. Just like age old tales of Arthurian times, the island. It means apples, haha, but not exactly because according to the legend that’s where heroes are taken to after death.”
Trevor: *Wow, that is so cool!*
Harry: *Yeah I guess. Wait, did they never teach you these in school?*
Trevor: *Yeah, no....I mean my parents sent me to this facility when I was young. They died right after I was there, I can confirm it, from a car accident. They didn’t like me for what I was because I was too smart—and I had to be repressed, being looked down and humiliated at by people before I was taken. So I eventually got together like the other kids, we learn, live, eat and sleep there. We don’t get too much entertainment, but they said they were gonna train us when we grow up. Life was harsh and people were cruel as well, especially some of the instructors and students.*
Harry: *Huh, that’s....quite sickening.*
Trevor: *But the good thing is—they took us around the world, that’s a privilege you get to travel. I thought there were no other facilities, but it turns out I’m not the only one around....I’m scared....and now they’re going after my brain because they choose random cadets for their powers to be harvested....*
Harry: “Ho-lee shit.” *I guess you managed to make it out when my not-so-good team rescued you.*
Trevor: *Yup.*
Harry: *Just as I thought. You’re important now...but you risk being an asset to lose because you’re a bait as well.*
Trevor: *Mhmm. So, can we get back to your story?*
Harry: *Sure. So where did we leave off...yup, my mask. I didn’t have the greatest childhood ever like you. I went through harsh times, raised in Greece and Canada, went through being brainwashed and torture and lots of terrible stuff. I mean, they triggered my abilities as well, like you from a certain age. To become invisible. That made me the ultimate assassin in various teams. On my unintended last one, I burnt horribly....bad. I left and went to a black market to be fixed, crawling there...it’s really painful, no joke. Then he referred me to this guy, Doctor Edens. I can show him and the rest later. So I guess how I ended up with the team.*
As we entered another hour of talking, I was beginning to be much more acquainted with Trevor. It was late at midnight as we still traded stories. Finally, he asked me to take off my mask. As I revealed my disfigured face, he didn’t scream. He simply showed smiles and hugged me, much to my surprise.
Trevor: *Harry, you’re not ugly at all. You’re beautiful. I think you're just cool like that. Even your mask is amazing and it often covers who you are, but you shouldn't be afraid to show it off.*
Harry: *Well uh....thanks kiddo. If I didn’t become an assassin, I would have been a social worker, a chef...maybe a good regular job, which is pretty ironic because of my status like that....but it'll never happen.*
Trevor: *But would you give up on your dreams like that?*
Harry: *Probably not. I bet you'd be a great genius when you grow older. Now, it’s really late and we should sleep.*
***
The next morning was probably good. I woke up with a daze, looking out to the horizon, the aura of the sunshine. I grinned at Trevor, who was still sleeping soundly. Around 10:30 or so, we had our breakfast and packed our backs and started to leave for checkout.
When we exited the tent, there was no one around. My instincts told me it was weird once again. I tried to phone my team to “co-operate”, but with no response. The receptionist gave me a creepy smile. Not again. It seems like I always have a habit of being followed, being spared the previous night must have been a gift, or better, not getting food poisoning at dinner.
And a woman stepped forward. I realised it was North’s niece. Carla Michaels.
“Hello, Ghostforge. I see you have enjoyed the company of our hospitality.”
“What do you want, Carla?”
“You know what I want.”
“So bring it.”
“And, Carla Michaels isn’t my real name. It’s an alias. I’ve slaughtered a few guests already since they were unwilling to work with us, and the rest is gone, free. Unless you want to hand over what belongs to us rightfully.”
“Not a chance. Your uncle won’t get what he ever wants. Never.”
“Well, just too bad. Boys, kill him, and bring me the child.”
Oh crap. Guess that’s when the desert dries quick. I grab my rifle and spray a couple of them down. Two minutes with a quickshot and I already have five killed. I take Trevor’s hand and run through the other tents. I witness a grenade being thrown onto our direction, scaring out some of the other incoming tourists (one must have believed this would be a live stunt show performance). Two more get thrown again. We take cover behind some trees, but I’m not too lucky as my right arm is somewhat burnt. Blood streams down me as I quickly grab a bandage from my bag and patch myself up.
Nearby I hear “Carla Michaels” to keep searching for us in this mess again. Really for the second fucking time. I’m pissed. I spot another nearby car, signaling Trevor to activate the car with my gestures, as his body quickly adapts to speed. I get in the driver’s seat quickly. Gee, this thing has much harness and with plasma in it. It’s a fast one and I like it. I quickly grab my pistol and shoot at the mini statue, which falls on some of the Spectres. “Carla Michaels” attempts to give chase but fails. We ride away as quickly as we can....
Trevor: *That was exciting!*
Harry: *Yeah yeah, another day of worthless fighting....honestly I would rather have some rest alone, maybe you’re an exception kid.*
Trevor: *Wait!*
Harry: *What?*
Trevor: *I somewhat know where my friends are....in that facility. And I have a bad feeling about them?*
Harry: *So your powers are kicking in then huh? Great, so where are they?*
Trevor: *There’s an invisible building near the airport....and they even have goddamn big base down there. But....only you can detect it, Harry.*
Triple shit again this time. Now I’ve gotta go fucking clean up this mess and rescue the kids. With a person having a dubious alias aka “Carla Michaels” hot on my trail.....
Yesterday's sunset was simply amazing! I was amazed! Sky was on fire, literally. Made this quick shot with sis' phone. Quality is more than poor, but the vibe of beautiful colors of sunset is still there.
258/365
Just had time for a quick shot today as i have so much today. I spent well over four hours cutting out paper for my project with The Teliedoscope group, and its still nowhere near finished!
I think i overdid this one again! :(
This is another day I am not feeling it, so this is today's daily shot.... Sorry for the lack of creativity....