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Slightly closer shot of a hoverfly getting nectar from this flower. As the title says, my shots are getting sharper.
postprocessing:
reinforced sharper
using PhotoFiltre software
CROP
Highest position: #373 on Saturday, February 21, 2015
mode=history
Highest position: #342 on Saturday, February 21, 2015 (best position Saturday night)
The externel flash [Canon Speedlite 430EX II ] helps in exact focussing with its infrared method.
There was some wind.
Exif data
Artist eagle1effi
Canon Exposure Mode Program AE
Tele-macro
Camera <b<Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Exposure 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture f/5.0
Focal Length 17.5 mm aka 96 mm
ISO Speed 100
Tele-macro
Focus Distance Upper 1.15 m
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Herbe de la pampa
L'adjectif spécifique selloana lui a été donné en 1818 par le naturaliste Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), en hommage au botaniste et naturaliste allemand Friedrich Sellow qui étudia la flore d'Amérique du Sud, en particulier celle du Brésil.
Cortaderia selloana, commonly known as pampas-grass,
is a flowering plant native to southern South America, including the pampas after which it is named.
Der Begriff "Ziergras" stammt nicht aus der Botanik.
hier: Pampasgras aka Cortaderia Selloana
... after the German botanist and naturalist Friedrich Sellow.
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The feathery flower head plumes, when dried, are widely used in flower arrangements and other ornamental displays.
Das Amerikanische Pampasgras (Cortaderia selloana) oder Silber-Pampasgras
ist eine Pflanzenart aus der Familie der Süßgräser (Poaceae).
Das Schneiden der meisten Ziergräser sollte im Frühjahr vorgenommen werden und nicht im Herbst, weil ansonsten Wasser in die Halme gelangen und zu Fäulnis führen kann. Das spätere Zurückschneiden im Frühjahr schützt die Pflanzen außerdem vor Kälte und hilft ihnen zu überwintern.
Wegen der auffallenden Farben und imposanten Wuchs-Formen ihrer Blätter, Blüten oder Halme auch im Herbst und Winter sind Ziergräser (englisch: ornamental grass) ein beliebtes Gestaltungselement in der Gartenkunst und künstlerischen Gartengestaltung.
Ziergras-Arten eignen sich als Solitär-Pflanzen, als Sichtschutz für den Stauden- und Steingarten oder auch zur Verbindung verschiedener Pflanzenarten wie Blumen und Sträucher.
Auch als Kübelpflanzen für den Balkon, die Terrasse oder den Wintergarten sind Ziergräser beliebt.
ppc
sharper center
denoised inverted selection
1200 mm with 1.6x converter: sharper schärfer IMG_4229
using
a perfect in camera converter
can improve the image quality!
See the collage:
My
C2 preset
forsun and moon shots
16:9 format
5MB
Shadow correct auto
DRC Dynamic Range correction
plus DRC corecct auto
auto iso
Exif says
Auto ISO - 47
Base ISO - 200
Measured EV - 18.56
Target Aperture - 8
Looking sharper and more pert here's ADL Enviro 400 Hybrid number 207 (SN61 BBK) as usual on Service 10 to the scenic terminus at Torphin.
As I reported earlier on Scania 987 Lothian is creating a new, revised line in Weinrot und Weiss and here is another slightly different interpretation of the same, but this time applied to an Alexander Enviro 400.
Note the more straight-lined presentation and gone are the curves and swoops around the axles and also the gold swirls too. All the panels are now in one individual colour with no overlay. This will enable a quicker change over during repair, and of course it will be cheaper.
The new design will be different depending on the vehicle and so with close inspection Lothian's livery might in future not look identical on each bus.
I rather like the white paint compared to the Winter Gold on the other Enviro's, and now 207 joins 204 in moving away from the metallic colours.
More from Sharpes at Woburn Abbey for Showbus 2015. SH14RPE a VDL SB4000 / VAnhool TX Alicron C49FT. Photo taken 20/09/15
Bald eagles can spot a fish from over a mile away — their eyesight is 4 to 5 times sharper than a human’s
Yes the D800E is a bit sharper than the D800 ! Love it! :)
Nikon D800E Photographs of a Beautiful Sandy-Blonde/Brunette Swimsuit Bikini Model shot with the brand new Nikon D800 E and Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens.
Captured in both RAW and JPEG.
Check out the amazing detail in the full resolution photos! I was running out of CF & SD cards fast, as the files are huge!
A classic California Hero's Journey Mythology Goddess! Tall, pretty, thin, fit, with pretty brown eyes and long sandy-blonde/brunette hair, blowing on the sea breeze.
In a sea cave on El Matador Beach in Malibu!
Enjoy the epic beauty of the mythological hero's journey, in great detail via the Nikon D800-E ! :)
The full resolutions RAWs and JPEGs are amazing!
Modeling the new Hero's Journey Mythology Swimsuits on a sunny spring day in Malibu!
Enjoy!
With her wavy, curly hair blowing on the sea breeze! Best to shoot the caves in the AM, before the wind kicks up and transforms them into a wind tunnel!
& may the Hero's Journey Mythology Photography inspire and guide you along a hero's journey of your won making! Carpe Diem! Seize the day! Pursue art & beauty!
another shot that should not really exist ,taken in a dark hide ,the initial noise was terrible ,but it has come out sharper than some i took in full sunshine .can't get my head round how this camera keeps pulling them out .
iso 1600
f8
500mm
1/80th sec
hand held no flash
Spring has sprung here and the quince are just bursting out all over again! But no bees yet. Shot in SuperMacro.
>> flowering quince, Georgia yard - yesterday
Sunday prayers: “for the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12).
Last year, a pair of Linnets were regular visitors to my garden.
A few days ago, a male and female appeared at the feeders.
It would be nice to think that they are the same pair that have returned.
I've been trying out a friends unwanted Sigma 150 - 600mm Contemporary lens. I quite like it so far and seems sharper at the long end than my Canon 100 - 400 with an extender on.
The image of Ali has been modified to give her sharper features, then layered in some hand-painting and some textures from a photograph I took of a little fern-layered scene.
Smugmug portfolio/prints (fantasy work)
Model Society portfolio/prints (bodyscapes / art nude)
Model: Ali Zagame (IG @ali_zagame)
Setup:
Camera Canon 7D | Exposure 0,005 sec (1/200) | 40 mm | Aperture f/8 | ISO 100 | Manual Exposure - - - -
One snoot (480EXII) at 1H00
One softbox (580EXII) at 10H00
One softbox at 5H00
Via
Back focus button - BBF - BACK BUTTON "FOCUS ON"
method
zum Scharfstellen mit tracking (Autoverfolgung)
AF auf Katzen-Auge:
Solange die Katze mit Kopf im Sucher zu sehen wird sie scharf abgebildet werden.
Sie oder der Photograph dar sich sogar bewegen.
AF on - Drücken,
oder weiteren Knopf, button, Asterix, den Stern Knopf,
programmieren.
(Bei der SX70 ist der Stern Knopf schon programmiert!)
Auslöser auf metering stellen.
Höchste Bilderzahl, 8fps, einstellen
und das ganze auf zum Beispiel
C1 abspeichern,
registrieren bei Canon genannt.
Das entspricht dann:
AF-S, AF-C und AF-Servo zugleich.
Fantastisch.
Für
Fortgeschrittene:
DESweiteren ist es möglich:
AS-on single focus point - still object, slow moving object
und
AF-on registerded to Asterix button
- You can programm all focus points of your camera - esp. for wildlife movin objects
Auch ideal für Feuerwerk oder
Dim light - einmal AF-on und viele Fotos können scharf geschossen werden, solange die Kamera an ist!
Ps
Du willst jetzt Deine
Kamera jemand kurz aus leihen:
Grüner Autofokus Automatik einstellen!
Im grünen Autofokus - green rectangle Auto -
ist alles wie bisher!
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Uploaded sharper version 4/10/20. The description below is from 2013.
This is from early December. I finally developed the negatives yesterday.
The sun was disappearing behind the hills, and a storm was approaching from Washington. The wind was picking up, and I was rapidly losing contrast in the shaded areas. I waited for one last sunbreak to hit the orchard below. After I shot this, I raced back to the car and threw the equipment into the back just in time for the deluge to hit.
Despite the wind, and fading light, I managed to get a long enough exposure to get the foreground rocks sharp. I don't think they're sharp enough to print larger that 11x14, but I'm pleased with the overall result.
Camera: Sinar Alpina 4x5.
Lens: 90mm Nikkor.
Film: Efke PL 50 developed in PMK Pyro.
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ME: "SEE, Virginia ... I knew you could still win a prize for your 'decorated pumpkin' without using a dangerous knife !"
VIRGINIA: "Um, no ... this lame black-sharpie "design" would NEVER win a prize Ma ... seriously!
"But, even though you wouldn't let me use a knife to carve an awesome design ...
"I used something just as sharp ... my computer skills ... to access your ebay account to buy this blue ribbon!"
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BLYTHE-A-DAY flickr group
OCTOBER 2017
DAY 26: PUMPKIN
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PHOTO CREDITS:
VIRGINIA VALLARTA is our little stock Cinnamon Girl ~ Licca body and PariszhenPink scalp added.
OVERALLS/shortalls: SugarBabyLove
HAT by: WonderlandAndI on etsy
Photo was taken on our (last) Vacation; February 2015; FLORIDA to visit my new first Grandson <3 ... but while he was napping ... I had the entire backyard to myself ~ complete with old rustic woodshed ... this here woodpile ... orange trees ... palm trees ... it was GLORIOUS for taking pics with my Blythe girls!! (even though I only brought 2!)
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The Leica M Monochrom features a new 18MP, 35mm-sized CCD sensor that only captures black-and-white, but because there is no color Leica claims it will produce spectacular image quality at up to ISO 10,000; images are said to be 100 percent sharper than an image produced by an equivalent color sensor. This specialized camera is being marketed to street photographers and photojournalists who work exclusively in black-and-white. The advantage of a dedicated black-and-white camera is that real brightness values are available for each individual pixel, resulting in sharp, accurate black and white images without the need for post-processing.
The camera is packaged with a full version of Silver Efex Pro 2 to let users recreate the looks of their favorite black-and-white films, and registered owners can take advantage of Whitewall, the Leica Monochrom print service that uses a traditional wet chemistry silver process.
The Key Features in Detail:
Newly developed monochrome CCD sensor with a native resolution of 18 Million Pixel.
With its full, native resolution of 18 megapixels, the Leica M Monochrom delivers 100% sharper images than with color sensors. The fact that its sensor does not "see" color means real brightness values are available for each individual pixel. That is to say, the sensor of the M Monochrom produces a "genuine" black-and-white image directly. In combination with the brilliant imaging performance of Leica lenses and the perfect matching of the sensor to the M system, this creates pictures of outstanding sharpness and natural brilliance, with no need to sharpen the image in post-processing. The result is incomparable picture quality, such as would normally only be expected of a medium-format camera. The impressively low noise level of the monochrome CCD sensor delivers an extremely fine-grained image, which is not perceived as disturbing even at the highest ISO settings.
Raw data histogram and parameter clipping warning
The Leica M Monochrom impresses discerning users and fine-art photographers with a raw data histogram for exact control of tonal values. In contrast to standard histograms, it depicts the actual raw data, unprocessed and uncorrupted. Especially in combination with the parameter clipping view, this enables exposures to be optimized with great precision in order to fully exploit the available dynamic range.
Tones
Whether sepia, cool or selenium with the M Monochrom images can be adjusted to the characteristic tones of analog black-and-white photography at the press of a button.
Design
The classic, iconic Leica M camera design is embodied in the Leica M Monochrom. The mat black chrome-finish top cover imbues the camera with the look of a discrete, unassuming instrument. Only an engraving on the black accessory shoe reveals the product's name. The camera features an extremely soft, tactile leatherette body covering which is perfectly in keeping with the discrete overall look. The camera comes with a real-leather carrying strap made of high-grade cowhide. Additionally there is a new handgrip available, featured with the same black chrome finish and the same leather trim as the camera.
Silver Efex Pro included
A full version of the world's leading black-and-white image processing software, Silver Efex Pro 2, is supplied. Silver Efex Pro 2 incorporates a unique and powerful set of darkroom-inspired tools to produce top-quality black-and-white pictures. Silver Efex Pro 2 emulates over 20 different black and white film types to recreate the classic monochrome look of film. The emulation is based on detailed analysis of multiple rolls of each film type. This results in accurate reproductions of popular film from ISO 32 to ISO 3200.
Leica Monochrom prints
For passionate black-and-white photographers looking to retain the accustomed brilliance and quality of their images in print, Leica offers a unique service. In cooperation with the photo processing lab Whitewall, the Leica Monochrom Print Service enables M Monochrom customers to obtain superb black-and-white prints of their work. This involves developing the digital images from the Leica M Monochrom on genuine fiber barite photographic paper. Thanks to use of the classic wet-chemistry silver process, the developed prints are indistinguishable from hand-made prints of analog images. Customers looking to utilize this exclusive service can order prints directly from Whitewall after registering their M Monochrom. This service is initially only available to Leica M Monochrom customers.
What's Included With This Item
Camera
Battery Charger 100-240V
2x Power Cords (USA, EU)
Car Charging Cable
Lithium-ion Battery
USB Cable
Real Leather Carrying Strap
Original Leica Monochrom Print of Campaign Photo
Instruction Manual
Information Leaflets on Registration and Software Downloads
SPECIFICATIONS:
Camera TypeCompact digital rangefinder system camera with a dedicated black-and-white image sensor
Lens mountLeica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit coding
Lens SystemLeica M lenses from 16 to 135 mm
Image sensorActive area approx. 23.9 x 35.8 mm, 5212 x 3468 pixels (18 megapixels). Infrared blocking filter for invisible light with wavelengths longer than 700 nm, no low-pass filter
ResolutionOptional resolution, DNG: 5212 x 3468 (18 megapixels), JPEG: 5216 x 3472 (18 megapixels), 3840 x 2592 (10 megapixels), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 megapixels), 1728 x 1152 (2 megapixels), 1280 x 864 (1 megapixel)
Image File FormatsDNG (RAW), uncompressed, JPEG with quality-preserving compression
File SizesDNG: 18 MB (compressed), 36 MB (uncompressed),
JPEG: approx. 2-10 MB
Color SpacessRGB hardwired
Storage mediaSD-cards from 2 GB, SDHC-cards up to 32 GB
Menu languagesGerman, English, French, Spanish, Italian Japanese, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Russian
Exposure MeteringExposure metering through the lens (TTL), center-weighted at working aperture Center-weighted TTL-metering for flash with system-compatible SCA-3000/2 standard flash units
Metering rangeat f/1.0 / ISO 320/26° EV 1 to 21.
The left triangular LED in the viewfinder blinks when light levels are outside the lower metering range
ISO Sensitivity RangeISO 320/26° to ISO 10000/41°, selectable in 1/3-ISO increments with aperture priority metering (A) and manual exposure settings, choice of automatic control or manual setting. ISO 160 also available as a pull-function
Exposure ModesAperture priority (A) / Manual(M)
Flash ConnectionHot shoe with center and control contacts.
Flash SyncOptional, on first or second curtain
Flash synchronization speedMetering range
Flash MeteringControl by center-weighted, TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapters or SCA-3000 standard flash units e.g. Leica SF 24D/Leica SF 58)
Flash metering cell2 silicon photodiodes with condenser lens in camera base
Flash exposure correction±3 1/3 EV in 1/3 EV increments, adjustable on SCA 3501/3502 adapter
Settings in computer mode for LEICA SF 24D, ±3 EV in 1/3 EV increments, or from 0 to -3 EV in 1 EV increments / adjustable in all modes for LEICA SF 58, ±3 EV in 1/3 EV increments
Displays in flash modeFlash ready: constant illumination of flash symbol LED in the viewfinder, flash confirmation: Constant illumination or rapid flashing of the LED after exposure, underexposure indicated by temporarily extinguished LED
Viewfinder principleLarge size, bright, combined bright-line viewfinder / rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation
EyepieceAdjusted to -0.5 diopters Correction lenses for -3 to +3 dptr. available
Image field framingBy projection of two bright-line frames with each lens attached: for 35 and 135 mm, or for 28 and 90 mm, or 50 and 75 mm. Automatically displayed when lens mount locks. Any of the pairs of bright-line frames can be displayed by moving the frame selection lever
Viewfinder to image correspondenceAt a focusing distance of 1 meter, the bright-line frame size corresponds precisely to that of a sensor size of 23.9 x 35.8 mm.
At ifinity, and depending on the focal length of the lens in use, more of the sensor is covered than the bright-line frame actually shows, the opposite is the case for focusing distances of less than 1 meter, i.e. somewhat less
Magnification0.68-fold (for all lenses)
Long-base rangefinderBright rectangular spot (RF spot) with coincident and superimposed fields in the center of the viewfinder image
Effective rangefinder base47.1 mm (mechanical rangefinder base 69.25 mm x viewfinder magnification 0.68x)
Viewfinder displaysLED-Symbol for flash status (on lower edge)
Four-digit, seven-segment digital LED display.
Display brightness adapts to ambient light, for: exposure compensation activation warning, display of automatically determined shutter speeds in aperture priority mode, reminder of activated exposure value lock.
LED light balance with two triangular outer and one round central
LED for manual exposure setting
Displays on the back2.5" monitor (color TFT-LCD) with 230,000 pixels
ShutterMicroprocessor-controlled, particularly low-noise, metal-leaf, vertical focal-plane shutter
Shutter speedsIn aperture priority mode (A) continuous from 32 s to 1/4000 s. In manual setting mode, 8 s to 1/4000 s in half-speed increments, B for time exposures up to max. 240 s, shortest shutter speed for flash sync, 1/180 s
Continuous shootingApprox. 2 fps, 8 frames in sequence
Shutter releaseThree steps: Activation of metering - store metering values (in aperture priority mode) - shutter release. Standard internal threading for remote release
Self-timerCountdown 2 s (in aperture priority mode and manual exposure mode) or 12 s, menu setting option, countdown is indicated by a flashing LED on the front of the camera and a corresponding display on the monitor
Camera power on / power offMain switch located on the top deck, optional sleep mode for camera electronics after 2 / 5 / 10 minutes, reactivation by slight pressure to shutter release button
Power supply1 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, nominal voltage 3.7V, capacity 1900 mAh. Charge level displayed on monitor screen, when shutter locked in open position (for sensor cleaning), additional acoustic warning signal for insufficient battery charge
Battery chargerInputs: 100-240 V AC , 50/60 Hz, automatic adaptation, or 12/24 V DC; output: 4.2 V DC, 800 mA
MaterialFull-metal body in die cast magnesium alloy with synthetic leather trim. Top deck and baseplate in brass with black chrome finish, sapphire glass LCD cover for the monitor screen
Tripod threadA 1/4 (1/4") DIN, stainless steel, integrated in base plate
Operating conditions32 to 104°F / 0 to +40°C
Interface5-pin Mini-USB 2.0 high-speed socket for fast data transfer
CompatibilityWindows 7 SP1, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP2, Mac OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) or higher
Dimensions LxDxH5.47 x 1.46 x 31.5" / 139 x 37 x 80mm
Weight21.16 oz / 600g with battery
Superior reproduction of point light sources, such as streetlights at night, is achieved by minimising sagittal coma flare. Point light sources appear as fine rounded points, even at the edges of the image.
Photo © Ross Harvey
Uploaded sharper version 7/4/19. The description below is from 2011.
I took this on a windy day last spring. The wind provided a challenge to get everything in focus from near to far while stopping motion blur with 100 ASA film. My original intent was to get right up to the wildflowers, and use a wide angle lens. The composition would have been much more dynamic, but the angle would have also would have removed much of what was pleasing about the background. I may work on a better crop of this picture in the future, but I present the full frame here.
Camera: Hasselblad 500CM.
Lens: 80mm Carl Zeiss.
Film: Fujichrome Provia 100.
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A sharper head-on view of the Australian Funnel Web spider that was exploring my kitchen last night. The match is 43mm long.
HD PENTAX-DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited
Oops, this photo of a cluster of Puffballs growing on a tree stump looked somewhat sharper very late last night! Much as I would like to delete it, I do want to add it to my album for the Dover's property.
In the morning of 25 September 2015, six of us were lucky enough to explore a tiny part of the land belonging to Frances and David Dover. For two of us (myself and our leader), this was our second visit - for the rest, it was a first time there.
I will copy and paste the description I posted on Flickr from our first visit to the Dover's acreage, on 7 August 2015:
"Yesterday, 7 August 2015, four of us were extremely fortunate to have the chance to visit the home and highly varied topographic 62-acre property belonging to Frances and David Dover. We felt honoured and privileged to meet and spend time with Frances and David, and also their daughter Carolyn and her husband Clair. A delightful family who welcomed us so warmly into their home and land.
This acreage of grassland, forest, rolling hills - and special gardens - is not far from Millarville, SW of Calgary. In fact, it's in an area that I often drive through when I only have time for, or only feel like doing, a short drive. Amazing what little gems exist out there.
This is not just a beautiful property, but is very special for various reasons. For one thing, read any history of Alberta and you will find the Dover family, including David's mother, Mary Dover. Second, among the trees and open "lawns", there are Peony flower beds, containing 100-150 heritage Peonies, each one different, that have now multiplied to more than 300 plants. Unfortunately, they bloomed a couple of weeks early this year, and all the flowers had gone to seed. Another open area had a different kind of ground cover - Thyme, which smelled wonderful. If I remember correctly, this was the open space where the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra performed on one occasion!
There are two large ponds on the property and another smaller area of water that they hope to turn into a Japanese Garden. It was while walking around the latter that a large brown 'shape' could be seen through the dense trees - a handsome Moose buck. I will look properly at the four or so photos I just managed to get and will slip one of them into my photostream sometime soon, just for the record, definitely not for the photo quality : ) This was also where a Great Horned Owl was seen flying through the trees by some of us (not me, ha!).
There are grassy paths winding through the acreage, up and down hill, that take David seven hours to mow. They are not pristine, velvety paths, but instead, they seem to take nothing away from the wildness of the whole area. One of the animals that have passed through is the Cougar. In fact, several years ago, I saw a video taken on a nearby (or adjacent?) property, where a 'kill' and night-time camera had been set up and a total of six different Cougar individuals were seen!
Even the Dover's home is unique and beautiful. It is completely built of concrete - floors, walls, ceilings, roof, deck, and so on. A Hummingbird feeder and regular bird feeders, set up on the patio, attract a variety of birds. We sat on the patio after our walk to eat our packed lunches - and to enjoy a delicious Orange Pound Cake that Frances had made for us, along with refreshing Iced Tea - thank you so much for this, Frances! Yesterday, while I was waiting for one of three tiny Calliope Hummingbirds to come back, I was lucky enough to see a little Mountain Chickadee, along with many Pine Siskins. We could also hear a Red-tailed Hawk in the area.
There is just so much I could write about this visit and family. Instead, or for now, I will add several links to more information on the Internet. This was a memorable day for us. Thank you so much, Frances and David, Carolyn and Clair, for being so kind and welcoming us into your home and gardens.
books.google.ca/books?id=Tr36Tq_gadcC&pg=PA290&lp...
www.westernwheel.com/article/20110727/WHE06/307279983/-1/...
David's mother, Mary Dover (her father was A. E. Cross), was "a dynamic and distinguished Calgarian, particularly known for her work with the military during World War II." As well as being an army officer, and an alderman, she was also a preservationist. See the following link.
www.albertachampions.org/champions-mary_dover.htm#.VcY1KP...
ww2.glenbow.org/search/archivesMainResults.aspx?XC=/searc...
glencoe.org/documents/10184/637479/The-History-of-Elbow-P... page 44-45 ."
After our visit to the Dover's on 25 September 2015, I decided to drive eastwards along a road that I'd never driven before, until I reached the main road going south. From there, it was a fairly short drive to the Saskatoon Farm. As usual, I wandered round the grounds with my camera and then, when I was ready to leave, I ordered a pizza to take home with me. The inside of the gift shop has recently been renovated and they now have a pizza oven and area.
Uploaded sharper version 4/19/20. The description below is from 2014.
During our stay in The Dalles, Oregon back in February, and just prior to the "Snowmageddon" that trapped us in a hotel room for 5 days, we took a day trip to Yakima, Washington. On the way, we found this.
Camera: Sinar Alpina
Lens: 90mm Nikkor,
Film: Kodak Tri-X 320 developed in Ilfotec HC.
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In Southport's Hesketh Park.
Sadly, my hands aren't steady enough to capture these insects any clearer/sharper.
Would have been better if the heads were a bit sharper - but I like the overall effect - river Wharfe near Bolton Abbey.
Slightly sharper focus. Photo by Rosidae. Grown outdoors, by the way. In more shade than for laelias or cymbidiums. Probably close to 80% shade. It grew on 3 successive mounts that I just mounted on the next larger one. No special treatment in terms of water or fertilizer. However, in the last year or two I took to giving it an occasional drenching with RO water and occasional misting in the morning. This past winter, for the first time, I increased the light, which might account for the slight browning on a leaf near the top center. It was named 'Annie Hikes" when put in for judging, but was later switched to 'Carrie Chu', as described in the September ORCHIDS.
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
[Hebrews 4:12-13 NIV]
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
1. Like it or not, we are ALL sinners: As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous—not even one. No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God. All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.” (Romans 3:10-12 NLT)
2. The punishment for sin is death: When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned. (Romans 5:12 NLT)
3. Jesus is our only hope: But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. (Romans 5:8 NLT) For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23 NLT)
4. SALVATION is by GRACE through FAITH in JESUS: God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Ephesians 2:8-10 NLT)
5. Accept Jesus and receive eternal life: If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9 NLT) But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12 NLT) And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life. (1 John 5:11-12 NLT)
Read the Bible for yourself. Allow the Lord to speak to you through his Word. YOUR ETERNITY IS AT STAKE!